Gravestones desecrated and plaques sold for scrap metal
Two men are accused of desecrating cemetery gravestones by using a grinder to steal plaques and selling them on the lucrative second-hand scrap metal market.
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Albanese welcomes China-US talks on ‘guardrails’
Anthony Albanese says a meeting between the US and Chinese leaders is an important step forward in improving global security.
Swan Smith excited for “home” AFLW semi against Crows
Sydney key forward Bella Smith is preparing for a return to her former home ground as the Swans gear up for their AFLW semi against Adelaide at Norwood Oval.
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Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at APEC summit
Officials from the 12 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership countries have met in San Francisco on the sidelines of APEC.
ACTU push for workplace laws to be fast-tracked
The ACTU is urging the government to fast-track its contentious workplace laws, saying every day that goes by is costing gig workers money they can't afford.
Champ Opetaia confirmed on monster Joshua, Wilder card
Australia's cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia will fight England's Ellis Zorro on a star-studded card in Saudi Arabia next month.
Tough new migration bill passes parliament
Fast-tracked laws subjecting criminals released from immigration detention to ankle tracking and curfews have passed federal parliament.
Biden says real progress, deals in talks with Xi
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have shaken hands as they met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Michael Hooper signs up for Aussie sevens Olympic bid
Veteran Australian rugby star Michael Hooper is to take up a new challenge as a sevens player for the national squad, with an eye on striking Olympic gold.
Russia concedes Ukraine troops crossed Dnipro River
A governor of a part of the Kherson region controlled by Russia says Ukrainian forces have managed to cross the River Dnipro.
Heatwave conditions, severe thunderstorms set for Qld
Queensland firefighters are on high alert with heatwave conditions and severe thunderstorms, including hail and damaging winds, predicted to hit some parts.
Billions slashed from rail and road projects
Dozens of state projects have had their funding axed as the federal government scrambles to address a multi-billion dollar infrastructure cost blowout.
Jobs market ‘defies gravity’ but weakening on horizon
The unemployment rate moved higher last month but is still well below historical norms, with more jobs added to the economy than expected.
Socceroos record-setter Graham Arnold draws on the past
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold still draws on the harsh lessons of his coaching past but is poised to break new ground when Australia play Bangladesh.
Experience – and a freak – boost Aussie World Cup bid
Pat Cummins feels Australia have the edge over South Africa in big-match experience as they go into the World Cup semi-final - and they also have Glenn Maxwell.
Israel orders residents from southern Gaza towns
Israeli forces have dropped leaflets warning Palestinians to flee parts of southern Gaza, signalling a possible expansion of their offensive against Hamas.
Kohli & Shami power India past NZ into World Cup final
Virat Kohli's record 50th ODI ton and Mohammed Shami's 7-57 have rocketed India into their home World Cup final with a 70-run win over New Zealand in Mumbai.
Car park build probed as source of fungus cluster
Construction of a car park at a Brisbane hospital is being looked at as a possible source for a fungus cluster that has affected five heart-transplant patients.
Weather won’t factor into Australia’s semi-final side
Australia have left confirmation on whether Marnus Labuschagne or Marcus Stoinis will play in the World Cup semi-final against South Africa until the toss.
Latrell ‘faked being happy for months’ before court win
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has reflected on a tumultuous year that included a mentally draining legal battle and troubles on the field.
Labor’s state-owned electricity bill appears doomed
The Victorian government is facing defeat in parliament as it tries to change the state constitution to safeguard its state-owned electricity commission.
Troye Sivan dominates ARIAs with four gongs
Troye Sivan has won four awards including best solo artist and song of the year, while album of the year was one of three gongs for Genesis Owusu.
Tiwi songline protected from pipeline but work allowed
The Federal Court has granted a limited injunction against Santos constructing its Barossa gas pipeline, excluding an area off the coast of the Tiwi Islands.
Four to stand trial over missing man’s murder
Four men have been committed to stand trial for the murder of a 35-year-old, last seen nearly two years ago, whose remains have not been found.
‘No clear motive’ for murder of young mother
A 37-year-old man who stabbed a young Queensland mother to death in Tasmania had no clear motive for the murder, a court has been told.
Teen binge drinking rate down ahead of schoolies events
A federal government study has found a 15 per cent decrease in 14 to 24-year-olds participating in binge drinking over the past 12 months.
‘Unlikely prisoner’ tells remarkable story of survival
Australian economist Sean Turnell became an unlikely prisoner when convicted of being a spy by the Myanmar military but optimism kept hopes of freedom alive.
NRL sells America on ‘no pads, no helmets, no fear’
The NRL has begun its advertising campaign in the US for the Las Vegas double-header, telling Americans the action is "from another universe".
Demons no longer untouchable in AFLW flag race: Geelong
Fresh off a dominant 18-point elimination-final win, Geelong believe they are capable of beating anyone for a flag including defending premiers Melbourne.
Top cop defends secrecy around senior officer’s charges
The NSW Police commissioner concedes the case of a high-ranking officer accused of a serious drink-driving offences should have been made public earlier.
Anti-vax bus driver jailed before cop assault sentence
A bus driver who refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and threw glass bottles and rocks at cops during a protest has been locked up ahead of his sentence.