Volcano charges dropped against NZ White Island owners
The owners of White Island will no longer face charges against them as individuals for failings leading up to the deadly volcano eruption in 2019.
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Blues’ Voss should be AFL’s coach of the year: McRae
Michael Voss deserves to be named the AFL's coach of the year after leading Carlton back into the finals, Collingwood's Craig McRae says.
Dad charged after allegedly trying to drown his child
A man is set to appear in court on assault and attempt-to-kill charges after allegedly trying to drown his own child at a beach in Western Australia.
Neglect of autistic teens ‘should never have happened’
An inquiry report on autistic teens found living in squalor has prompted an apology and pledge to consider changes after what "should never have happened".
Borrowers get a break from Lowe blows as rates hold
Interest rates have been left untouched in September in welcome news for borrowers already feeling the pain of higher monthly repayments.
Saints declare defenders Howard, Battle fit for final
St Kilda defenders Dougal Howard and Josh Battle have been declared fit for the Saints' elimination final against GWS at the MCG.
Reward as remains identified in cold case breakthrough
Police have identified the remains of a man believed murdered in central Queensland and have posted a reward as his son makes a plea for public help.
Invaders top threat to Australia’s native treasures
A landmark international report has detailed the extraordinary toll invasive species are taking on ecosystem health worldwide, and Australia is no exception.
Typhoon Haikui downgraded to storm after China landfall
Typhoon Haikui was last reported to be moving over southern Guangdong province, and forecasters expect it to continue to weaken.
NZ Labour crashes to new poll low as election nears
Labour has slumped to 24 per cent and the right-wing ACT party has soared to 18 per cent in a new poll, six weeks out from the New Zealand election.
‘Rambling’ GP fails in bid to regain medical licence
A former Queensland doctor prescribed the maximum dose of opiate withdrawal drugs to a patient who died later the same day as his appointment.
Goorjian won’t be victim of Boomers’ World Cup review
Basketball Australia will review the Boomers' second-round World Cup exit but coach Brian Goorjian will continue as coach for next year's Olympics.
No regrets as retiring Rich rates Lions’ flag chances
Retiring Daniel Rich has reflected on the mid-season call to step down from Brisbane's AFL side, a move that likely means he won't play at the top level again.
Tripping hazard thylacine sculptures shift to new home
A council in Tasmania says thylacine sculptures removed from a mall because they posed a trip hazard will be set up in a new location next week.
Storm keen to keep electric Fa’alogo long term
Fullback Sua Fa'alogo enjoyed a sparkling debut against the Broncos and Melbourne say they have no intention of losing a player they have on contract to 2025.
Dragons look to end NRL campaign with upset Knights win
St George Illawarra believe they can mark interim coach Ryan Carr's final game in charge by toppling red-hot Newcastle.
Tigers fans protest as season ends in Manly hammering
Fed-up Wests Tigers fans have had banners taken down by security after they staged a protest on the Brookvale hill during a final-round 54-12 loss to Manly.
Demons open AFLW season with big win over Magpies
New captain Kate Hore was among a raft of contributors for Melbourne as the reigning premiers posted a 42-point win over Collingwood in the AFLW season opener.
Roosters win 26-12 to complete Souths’ NRL implosion
South Sydney have completed the most dramatic collapse in the NRL era, missing out on the finals after losing 26-12 to the Sydney Roosters.
Boomers bounced out in World Cup loss to Slovenia
Australia's World Cup hopes have been ended in an 11-point loss to Slovenia, despite the Boomers' ability to restrict the influence of superstar Luka Doncic.
Deadly fire ‘a wake-up call’: South African president
A deadly apartment building fire in Johannesburg has highlighted a housing crisis in the South African city, where poverty and unemployment are widespread.
Marsh’s Aussie heroics not surprising: Abbott
After his career-best T20I haul with the ball, Sean Abbott was impressed but not surprised by the Mitch Marsh masterclass that followed against South Africa.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says troops ‘moving forward’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rebuffed critics of the pace of Kyiv's counteroffensive, saying Ukrainian troops are "on the move" against Russian forces.
Resurgent Roosters’ finals fate rests on other results
Trent Robinson says he'll lean on former protege Craig Fitzgibbon to ensure the Sydney Roosters play beyond this weekend.
Demetriou’s mea culpa after historic Souths collapse
Jason Demetriou says he is at fault for South Sydney's late-season collapse after they missed finals for the first time in six years.
Manly see positives in year of missed opportunities
Manly's 2023 NRL campaign is a case of what could have been, but coach Anthony Seibold can see several positives from his first season in charge of the club.
Property market blooms on first weekend of spring
The weather is hotting up and so is the property market, with a surge in the number of auctions set to be held over the first weekend of spring.
Gabon reopens borders three days after military coup
Three days after the Gabon army staged a coup after an election that would extend 56 years of the Bongo family's power, the junta has reopened borders.
Old firm Walters, Langer revive Broncos glory days
Kevin Walters and Allan Langer led the Broncos to great heights as players, and former coach Wayne Bennett says the dynamic duo are doing it again as coaches.
Meals on Wheels does more than just deliver food
As Meals on Wheels marks 70 years of serving the community, the organisation is looking back on the hidden value it provides to its elderly and infirm clients.
How to make a criminal: send a child to youth detention
Advocates say early intervention is the key to addressing the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the youth justice system.