New Zealand to get new government on Black Friday
The three party leaders involved in New Zealand's next government have concluded negotiations and are set to sign a coalition agreement.
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Feds ‘supercharge’ clean energy build to keep lights on
Clean energy sources will take over from ageing coal power stations under a supercharged federal scheme, but critics say household bills will rise without gas.
Three men escape from Queensland prison
The search is on for three men who escaped from a prison in north Queensland.
Police farm raid yields $70m cannabis crop
Cannabis worth almost $70 million has been seized and six people are behind bars after police raided a farm where the illicit crop was growing in greenhouses.
Public tip off leads to child abuse, weapon charges
A man has been charged with weapon and child abuse offences after a tip-off from members of the public.
‘Professionals’ blamed for pro-Palestine protest clash
A pro-Palestine rally at one of the nation's biggest ports was complicated by the presence of "professional protesters", a senior police officer says.
Cummins sees legacy created in World Cup and Test wins
Australia captain Pat Cummins has detailed how his team have created a long-lasting legacy in a year that included Ashes retention and two world titles.
Remains of pilot, cameraman found after plane crash
Crews have found the remains of a 30-year-old TV camera operator and a 56-year-old pilot after a former military jet crashed into Victoria's Port Phillip Bay.
Croc attack ruled out in radio show host search
Police have ruled out a crocodile attack in the disappearance of former Sydney radio host who went missing while fishing in remote far north Queensland.
‘Things are going to get worse’: cyber shield unveiled
A cyber strategy focused on protecting small and medium businesses against an increasing number of attacks has been released by the federal government.
Adelaide to host major pre-Olympics track cycling event
Adelaide will host round one of the Track Nations Cup next February, only a few days after road cycling's Tour Down Under is also staged in and around the city.
Fully fit Melbourne unknown quantity in NBL title race
Melbourne United have overcome a raft of injuries to sit atop the NBL ladder and are about to get stronger with the return of several key players.
Not all smooth sailing as Comanche gears up for Hobart
Sydney to Hobart heavyweight Andoo Comanche is a monohull of unmatched power but as her crew has found out, her greatest strength can be her greatest weakness.
Murder accused granted bail due to DNA testing delays
A young man accused of playing a part in a stabbing murder has been released on bail due to Queensland's forensic laboratory's DNA testing backlog.
Levi sisters lead Aussie charge towards Paris Olympics
Maddison and Teagan Levi are locked into the Australian rugby sevens program long-term with the star sisters set to be part of the Paris Olympic charge.
‘Armed and dangerous’ alleged wife killer at large
A man is on the run after allegedly shooting dead his wife, with police warning he is extremely dangerous, has a rifle and should not be approached.
Burton firm on five-eighth role at Bulldogs in 2024
Bulldogs co-captain Matt Burton is insisting on playing five-eighth in 2024 despite suggestions of a shift to centre as Canterbury juggle their halves options.
Roar to host rare ALM and ALW double-header at Suncorp
The Brisbane Roar endured an emotional week but the men and women's teams will unite when they play together at Suncorp Stadium for the first time since 2019.
Work complete on nation’s biggest weir since WWII
Construction is complete on the largest weir built in Australia since World War II, with the vast body of water captured to be used in agriculture and industry.
Dragons have Dearden in sights to play with Hunt
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan says signing Tom Dearden will not green-light Ben Hunt's exit from the NRL club but rather convince the half to stay.
RBA stares down ‘increasingly homegrown’ inflation
The head of Australia's central bank says the drivers of inflation are shifting and that means it will be harder to combat price pressures in the economy.
Scott craving shot of winner’s confidence at home PGA
Adam Scott will enjoy the familiar confines of Royal Queensland as he attempts to breaking a trophy drought that dates back to early 2020.
Israel-Hamas hostage deal an ‘important step’: Wong
Australia has heralded a hostage breakthrough in the Middle East as a step towards long-term peace through a two-state solution.
Struggling Herbert’s plan to win back Tour status
Australian PGA Championship contender Lucas Herbert is confident he has a future on the PGA Tour, despite a frustrating season that yielded one top-10 finish.
T20 fixturing “hard to fathom”, says Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne says it is "hard to fathom" that Australia's players have to feature in a T20 against India four days after the World Cup final.
AFL lifelines galore as Dees take father-son pick Brown
Eight players with AFL experience have been re-listed by their clubs as rookies, while Melbourne recruited the son of former defender Nathan Brown.
Family of Daylesford crash victims questions pub safety
Relatives of a woman and her little girl killed in a horror crash outside a country pub have questioned the safety of outdoor seating in the busy area.
NT coroner dismisses Zach Rolfe’s call to step down
Northern Territory coroner Elisabeth Armitage has dismissed Zach Rolfe's request to recuse herself from the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker.
Teens spared jail for filming videos of manslaughter
Two teenage girls joined in the torture and assaults that led to a man falling to his death while trying to escape and later posted the footage on social media.
Steve Georgallis takes over NRLW reins at Parramatta
Parramatta have identified former Penrith and Canterbury interim coach Steve Georgallis as their new NRLW coach.
Electronic medical record glitch hits hospitals
Some staff have been forced to revert to pen and paper for hours to document clinical care after an electronic glitch hit hospitals across Queensland.