Party over for shonky international education providers
The party is over for dodgy education providers targeting international students with a crackdown on the rorts plaguing the immigration and visa system.
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Broncos vow to use grand final pain to win comp in 2024
Brisbane squandered a huge lead in the grand final loss to Penrith but the Broncos have vowed to use the hurt as motivation to go one better in 2024.
‘Never seen anything like it’: four kids among six dead
A 4WD carrying six people, including four children, ignited into a fireball that burned for hours after colliding with a road train in the Northern Territory.
Trump says he will be in courtroom for New York trial
Former President Donald Trump has lashed out on social media against the judge presiding over a non-jury trial against him in New York.
New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet has been sworn in, a week on from Daniel Andrews' shock resignation and a day before parliament returns.
Cleary channels Johns in stellar GF display: Lockyer
Darren Lockyer has hailed Nathan Cleary's "enormous legacy" and compared him to Andrew Johns after his Clive Churchill Medal winning display in the NRL decider.
Don’t limit gas supply during green move: energy boss
Delays in approving about 40 new gas projects could risk supply and flow onto power bills, an energy chief says.
Australian shares edging lower at midday
The local share market was down 0.1 per cent at midday, in quiet trading with the long weekend holiday affecting much of the country.
Upton eyes Jilaroos jersey after NRLW masterclass
Tamika Upton has achieved just about everything in 2023, and will know on Tuesday whether she can add Australian selection to her list.
Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink
An early election is in the hands of Tasmania's former attorney-general Elise Archer, with Australia's only Liberal administration on the brink of collapse.
No haze for Cleary as urge to carry Penrith takes over
Nathan Cleary believes the lessons learned in Penrith's 2020 grand final loss helped prepare him to take Brisbane down in the 2023 decider.
Penrith the undisputed champs – with belt to prove it
Penrith have paraded an undisputed champions' wrestling belt, after making it a theme of their finals run while claiming a third straight NRL premiership.
Yeo’s 10 minutes of uncertainty during HIA purgatory
Undergoing a concussion test in the bowels of Accor Stadium, Penrith's Isaah Yeo had no idea whether the Panthers or the Broncos had the grand-final upper hand.
Broncos’ Mam set for huge pay rise after GF hat-trick
Ezra Mam's grand final hat-trick in the heartbreaking loss to Penrith is set to earn the flying No.6 a big pay rise and lengthy contract extension at Brisbane.
Housing recovery entrenched but pace of growth eases
Home values continue to rise but growth has slowed amid more advertisements for stock and the toll of higher interest rates and cost of living pressures.
Penrith’s Luai set to make crunch contract call
A choice between chasing more premierships with Penrith or a bank-balance boost at a rival club will dominate the off-season for Panthers back Jarome Luai.
Total fire bans in force as heat and winds combine
Fire season is under way as blazes burn across the country driven by volatile conditions with total fire bans in parts of WA, South Australia, Victoria and NSW.
Shorten urges united approach to commission findings
Bill Shorten has urged jurisdictions to work together to determine the best way to implement findings from the disability royal commission.
Turkey strikes Kurdish targets after attack in Ankara
Turkey carried out air strikes in northern Iraq and destroyed 20 targets of outlawed Kurdish militant group after an attempted terrorist attack in Ankara.
Bullets fire after early NBL wobbles to beat 36ers
The Bullets have conceded the first 15 points in their NBL season-opener against Adelaide but thundered home as the 36ers went cold to win 86-71 in Brisbane.
At least 12 soldiers killed in Niger extremist attack
Niger's military junta says at least 12 soldiers have been killed in an extremist attack as jihadi violence in the African nation increases following a coup.
Azerbaijan says UN mission to visit Nagorno-Karabakh
Azeri officials say a United Nations mission will visit Nagorno-Karabakh as tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians continue to flee the region.
Long-serving US Democratic senator Feinstein dies at 90
US Democratic politician Dianne Feinstein of California has died at the age of 90 after almost 31 years in the Senate, her office says.
Walters proves there is life beyond Bennett at Broncos
Kevin Walters is following Wayne Bennett in taking a Brisbane side to an NRL grand final - and club legends says it's down to him being a great mentor.
Bruton weighs up import as 36ers get lay of NBL land
Adelaide 36ers coach CJ Bruton hopes to quickly have a clear picture on what type of import to add to the mix after losing the season-opener in Brisbane.
Wallabies’ Perese looking to grab World Cup opportunity
Making his first appearance of the World Cup, new Wallabies centre Izaia Perese is hoping his NSW Waratahs combination can make a difference against Portugal.
Yeo, Carrigan key to unlocking grand final defences
Isaah Yeo knows Penrith have to contain Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan if they are to complete a NRL premiership three-peat.
Honesty session propelled Knights to NRLW grand final
A heart-to-heart between Newcastle's NRLW playing group has helped the reigning premiers maintain their high standards in 2023.
Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes
Politics and footy merged in a very public way as nervous fans, dignitaries and AFL officials broke bread at an annual pre-grand final breakfast.
Spring turns up the heat for footy finals fever
The mercury is expected to soar in multiple cities as special provisions are put in place for a scorching NRL grand final.
Selfless Rich plays spiritual role in Lions’ charge
Daniel Rich won't bow out with a fairytale grand final appearance but the booming left-footer has played a selfless role in Brisbane's charge to the decider.