Murder accused bashed man ‘while he slept’, court told
A jury heard anger, resentment and spite led an aspiring rapper to use a piece of gym equipment to smash another man's skull while he slept in an armchair.
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Concerns new measures targeting detainees are overreach
The Law Council and federal Greens say emergency measures targeting detainees released under a High Court ruling need a rethink.
Hamas chief says truce deal with Israel is ‘close’
After days of talk of an imminent deal, a Hamas chief says the Palestinian militant group and Israel are near an agreement to release hostages held in Gaza.
Bullied Jewish students reject ‘sham’ state apology
An education department's formal verbal apology to a group of Jewish students bullied at a state school has fallen flat.
Baseball bat murder headed to High Court appeal
The nation's highest court has agreed to hear an appeal by a man who was jailed for life over bashing his girlfriend's ex-lover to death.
Albanese spruiks Labor achievements at term mid-point
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked the halfway point of Labor's current term in government with a rallying cry to the party faithful.
WWII bombs found in state forest in routine patrol
Three 80-year-old bombs from World War II have been safely detonated in a far north Queensland forest after being discovered by rangers in a routine patrol.
Men still missing but plane found after mid-air crash
The wreckage of a former military jet that crashed into Victoria's Port Phillip Bay with a pilot and a TV camera operator inside has been found.
Brisbane mum dies after ambulance fails to arrive
A woman has died after Queensland paramedics failed to arrive, with Health Minister Shannon Fentiman calling the incident "unacceptable".
Cats’ AFL draft selection is Mannagh from heaven
At 26, Shaun Mannagh is finally on an AFL list after Geelong recruited him in Tuesday night's second round of the national draft.
Minjee Lee wins record third Greg Norman Medal
Minjee Lee stands alone as a three-time Greg Norman Medallist after beating a crowded field to be recognised as Australia's most successful golfer of the year.
Zelenskiy warns army leadership on political ambitions
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has suggested any "military man" who wants to get into Ukrainian politics should end his stint in the army.
Pakistan court says Khan’s jail trial illegal: lawyer
Imran Khan's lawyer says a Pakistani court has declared the jail trial of the former prime minister illegal regarding charges of leaking state secrets.
Rules for transgender international cricketers narrowed
New regulations prompted by a case of an Australian-born Canadian player will tightly restrict male-to-female transgender cricketers competing internationally.
S.Korea boosts military surveillance after North launch
South Korea will partially suspend an agreement to restart aerial surveillance of North Korea after the North said it launched a military spy satellite.
Albanese fires back in China sonar pulse stoush
Australia doesn't accept China's denial of a sonar pulse attack carried out off the coast of Japan, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.
Club frustration growing over AFL’s NGA rules at draft
The AFL's rules around Next Generation Academy players has been a talking point, with growing frustration at this week's national draft.
PM ‘smashing targets’ as term hits halfway point
Anthony Albanese says the government's biggest priority is the cost of living as he marked 18 months in the top job.
Israel, Hamas agree deal for release of Gaza hostages
Israel's and Hamas have approved a temporary ceasefire to allow dozens of hostages held in Gaza to be exchanged for Palestinians in Israeli prisons.
Rise in online hate speech underscores need for reform
Gaps in the regulatory framework dealing with safety online have been identified by the federal government as hate speech and the misuse of AI continue to rise.
Rural residents have lower risk of dementia: study
Better access to nature and green spaces in the country may lower the risk of dementia, researchers say.
Network Ten ‘utterly destroyed’ Lehrmann’s reputation
Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he was sent into a "deep spiral" mentally because of a defamatory report by The Project on Brittany Higgins' rape claims.
End of the road trip: Aussies drive less to save fuel
Seven in every 10 Australian motorists are driving less to avoid rising fuel prices, a new survey shows, amid widespread support for new standards.
Reversing ‘zombie’ brain fog after COVID-19 infection
There's new insight into so-called 'zombie' cells that can age the brains of COVID-19 patients, contributing to brain fog and memory loss.
Souttar heads unconvincing Socceroos past Palestine
The Socceroos have ground their way to a tough 1-0 win over Palestine in Kuwait to maintain their perfect start to World Cup qualifying.
Hospital upgrades after granddad dies waiting for bed
Ipswich hospital west of Brisbane will get more beds after a grandfather died following a three-hour wait in an ambulance to be admitted.
Driver’s ‘stupid decisions’ ruined five families
Families have told of their pain as Tyrell Edwards awaits sentencing for crashing a speeding ute, killing five teenagers from the same high school.
Crows find beauty in ugly win over North ahead of final
Adelaide forward Jess Waterhouse says a recent narrow escape over North Melbourne is giving the Crows confidence for their AFLW preliminary final rematch.
Man charged with ‘horrendous’ attack on elderly woman
A man has been charged over the sexual assault of a 90-year-old woman after allegedly breaking into an aged-care facility on the NSW Central Coast.
Scales drama hits weigh-in for Tszyu-Biggs title fight
Challenger Nikita Tszyu and champion Dylan Biggs have both made weight for their Australian super-welterweight bout, but not before a drama over the scales.
Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows
A study challenging Australians to give up the use of one of their cars for a month unearthed surprising results, with many reporting less stress.