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China growth shows economic recovery gaining traction
Faster growth in China's economy than expected over the third quarter suggests a recent flurry of policy measures is helping to bolster a tentative recovery.
Aussie cricketers dip into pocket to support netballers
Australia's netballers have been promised financial support from the nation's cricketers, amid an ugly pay dispute with Netball Australia.
Parramatta’s Davey retires after multiple concussions
Journeyman Parramatta forward Andrew Davey has retired following multiple concussions in the 2023 season.
Remote families take to Canberra over cost of education
Remote Australian families are pushing for more help sending their kids to boarding school, saying quality education secures the future of farming communities.
Wests Tigers junior charged with shooting murder
A 19-year-old man accused of murdering Sydney underworld figure Dejan Radulovic has been revealed as Wests Tigers junior player Masei Tavui.
Melbourne unsure on Delly return date after head knock
NBL leaders Melbourne United will take a cautious approach with Matthew Dellavedova after the star guard was ruled out of round four because of concussion.
Xi warns against China decoupling, lauds Belt and Road
Russia's Vladimir Putin was prominent at a Beijing forum where President Xi Jinping criticised Western efforts to reduce dependence on the Chinese economy.
ASIO chief reveals Chinese interference plot details
ASIO director-general Mike Burgess has confirmed Australia kicked out an academic who was recruited by Chinese intelligence to gather information.
Man tried to buy meth from ‘Chinese Amazon’, court told
A man told an overseas seller on the Alibaba website that he wanted to "get around customs" by hiding methamphetamine in an order for rust treatment chemicals.
Refugee women call for government to walk with them
A group of women have walked from Melbourne to Canberra to highlight the plight of refugees and call for greater compassion from the federal government.
Whitehaven to buy two coal mines for up to $6.4b
Whitehaven will pay up to $6.4 billion for BHP's Daunia and Blackwater coking coal mines in Queensland, transforming itself into a metallurgical coal player.
Judge seeks more immunity in false imprisonment appeal
A judge has challenged court findings that he was not immune from being sued and should pay part of $300,000 to a man wrongfully imprisoned by his orders.
Businessman a ‘guinea pig’ for never-proven charge
A barrister says his client who has been in custody for more than six months is being used to test out a law that is yet to ever be successfully prosecuted.
WBBL faces big questions to stay No.1 beyond the summer
Big Bash officials must decide whether to shrink the WBBL schedule and how to work towards more use of bigger stadiums in future years as the new season begins.
Kitty catastrophe as shelters impose ‘paws’ on felines
Just as peak "kitten season" gets underway, the RSPCA has imposed a four-week ban on the intake of surrendered and stray cats at its NSW shelters.
Murder accused walks from court after bail bid success
Murder-accused Peter John Wetzler, 65, has walked out of the Victorian Supreme Court with his wife and sister after he was granted bail.
Chinese diplomat ‘optimistic’ of wine trade resolution
China's ambassador is "optimistic" of a resolution for the trade dispute with Australia, as both nations consider the findings of a report on the issue.
Bushmasters drive an upgrade to Fiji-Australia ties
Extra military support and faster visa processing have been agreed in a meeting between Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Anthony Albanese in Canberra.
Wallaroos set for challenge against top-ranked England
Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has made six changes as his team prepare to tackle world No.1 England to open the WXV1 rugby tournament in Wellington on Friday.
Dragons player stood down after hammer attack verdict
Dragons player Junior Amone and his father have been found guilty of assault after attacking a tradesman with a hammer near their Wollongong home.
‘He has to answer’: Rolfe submission delays NT inquest
An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker will be delayed as the coroner considers a request by Zachary Rolfe for her to step aside.
Gaza blast underlines the need to protect civilians: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is calling for the protection of civilians in Gaza following a hospital blast that killed hundreds of people.
Historic merger to create super uni given green light
The long-awaited marriage of South Australia's two largest universities is official after the state government won the endorsement of the cross bench.
Min Woo Lee hits big time with Tiger, Rory and Rahm
Emerging superstar Min Woo Lee has joined fellow Australian Adam Scott in a virtual golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
BHP reports strong copper production in first quarter
The Big Australian says it is on track to meet full-year production guidance across all assets and the integration of OZ Minerals' mines has gone well.
‘Shock, after shock’ poses inflation risk: RBA boss
The global economic shocks just keep coming and Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock is concerned about the impact on the outlook for inflation.
High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges
The High Court has ruled the Victorian government unlawfully charged electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners a fee for each kilometre they travel.
Biden cancels visit to Jordan after Gaza hospital blast
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has cancelled his scheduled meeting with US President Joe Biden.
Town, 1200 workers reeling with major mine set to close
About 1200 workers are in limbo and a Queensland town is reeling after Glencore announced one of the world's biggest copper mines would close in 2025.
A-League unveils ‘Unite Round’, ditches Sydney GF call
A-League fans will have their own answer to "Magic Round" after bosses ditched the unpopular grand final deal for a weekend-long football jamboree.