No criminality in Tas premier’s attorney-general stance
Tasmania's director of public prosecutions has concluded comments made by the premier to the former attorney-general didn't breach the criminal code.
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Senate to probe efforts to eradicate fire ants
The Senate will investigate Australia's efforts to squash invasive fire ants, amid claims a national eradication program hasn't been given the cash it needs.
Fatal bus crash driver ‘fears being tracked down’
A Newcastle magistrate has renewed an order that the address of Brett Button, the bus driver involved in a crash that killed 10 people, not be made public.
Warming climate gives reef devouring starfish a leg up
Scientists have more bad news for the Great Barrier Reef - baby crown-of-thorns starfish are very good at dealing with the heat climate change is dishing out.
Australian stocks rise as China’s economy rebounds
The local share market has climbed for a second straight day, rising 0.3 per cent as China announced its economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter.
Redmayne targets Australian cap on Heat injury return
Brisbane Heat opener and wicketkeeper Georgia Redmayne has recovered from an Achilles rupture and wants another big WBBL season to push for national honours.
Minjee Lee, Hannah Green add star power to Aust Open
Major championship-winning Australian golf stars Minjee Lee and Hannah Green have confirmed they will line up in this year's Australian Open tournament.
Glencore copper mine closure will have a ripple effect
The impact of Glencore's plan to close its Queensland copper mine in 2025 will ripple across the state's northwest.
Tasmania hold on for draw against Western Australia
Tasmania have held on for a draw in a tense final day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia, after the match sprung to life in the afternoon.
‘No place for hate’: PM’s message to faith groups
Anthony Albanese is calling for Australia to remain united in the face of violence in Israel and Gaza, sending a message to Jewish and Muslim community members.
Souttar hails Circati as Socceroos eye next Italian job
The Socceroos may have locked down a defensive gem in Alessandro Circati - and coach Graham Arnold now sounds confident about completing another 'Italian job'.
Kangaroos, Demons still after Eagles’ No.1 draft pick
West Coast hold the No.1 draft pick and first dibs on teen sensation Harley Reid but will continue fielding trade offers from rival clubs.
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Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices
Energy demand plunged as mild winter temperatures and record high rooftop solar output slashed wholesale electricity and gas prices, the latest data shows.
Russia downs Ukraine missile over Crimea: governor
Russia's Black Sea fleet has repelled a missile attack, the governor of Sevastopol says.
British PM visits Israel as Gaza bombardment continues
Israel has continued its punishing bombardment of Gaza as the British prime minister visited Tel Aviv in a show of solidarity.
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF gain, seek to cement control
Eyewitnesses say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces is attempting to move southward towards Sudan's Gezira state, a key agricultural area.
NRL hopeful’s brother also accused of underworld murder
The brother of an NRL junior is the second man charged with the shooting murder of Sydney underworld figure Dejan Radulovic.
Liberals back away from state treaties after voice vote
Queensland Labor has called a snap caucus meeting over the path to treaty in the state after the state opposition backed away from offering bipartisan support.
Premiership-winning five-eighth Widdop retires
Former Melbourne and St George Illawarra five-eighth Gareth Widdop has retired from professional rugby league.
Transurban sees highest-ever traffic in first quarter
Transurban says 2.5 million motorists used its roads on average each day in the July to September period, up from 2.4 million in 2022/23.
Unprecedented tropical cyclone may form in Coral Sea
An unprecedented tropical cyclone may form off the Queensland coast over the coming days, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race
Greenpeace has issued a report card for the world's top 15 traditional car makers and some of Australia's most popular brands scored low marks.
At least 10 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
A general in charge of Ukraine's operations in the south says troops are proceeding with their planned advance towards the Sea of Azov.
Dees’ Smith tested positive to drugs during AFL season
Melbourne player Joel Smith tested positive to cocaine after his AFL club's win over Hawthorn in round 23.
Jobs market ‘softens around the edges’ after rate rises
The unemployment rate has fallen to 3.6 per cent from 3.7 per cent, according to official data, after a modest 7000 jobs were added to the economy.
Egypt to reopen Gaza crossing for aid convoy, US says
The president of Egypt has agreed to reopen its crossing to the Gaza Strip, the US says as a humanitarian crisis worsens in the Palestinian enclave.
Demon Smith and new Blue Hollands in drugs drama
Melbourne's Joel Smith tested positive to cocaine after the round 23 win over Hawthorn, and now Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands is facing his own drug drama.
Travellers advised to avoid Lebanon as violence spreads
The federal government has updated its travel advice for Lebanon, telling Australians not to travel to the country as tensions in the Middle East escalate.
Young guns ready to step up in wide open A-League Men
After an off-season of change, the A-League Men title race appears wide open, while its up-and-comers will be attempting to snare a Socceroos berth.
Reds ‘keeper Grove out of ALW with delayed concussion
Adelaide United goalkeeper Annie Grove has been ruled out of round two of the A-League Women's competition because of delayed concussion.
High Court’s EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes
A High Court decision to rule Victoria's electric vehicle tax constitutionally invalid could leave similar levies vulnerable to legal challenge.