McQualter expected to join Demons after leaving Punt Rd
After missing out on the Richmond AFL head coaching job to Adem Yze, long-time assistant and former caretaker Andrew McQualter is expected to join Melbourne.
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New fish species discovered in Great Barrier Reef
A new species of fish has been discovered in the Great Barrier Reef and scientists are hoping to identify seven more unique marine creatures.
Michel eyes Masters return ticket as Crowe goes pro
Lukas Michel will enjoy some inside knowledge when golf's Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship returns to Royal Melbourne later this month.
No footage of final moments before police shooting
Tactical decisions may be behind a lack of camera footage showing a man's final moments before police shot him dead during a stand-off, a court has heard.
Newcastle star Upton set for Jillaroos bow
Tamika Upton will come straight into the Jillaroos squad for Tests against New Zealand after a dazzling year in the NRLW with Newcastle.
Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050
Coal communities will need a transition plan that extends beyond the pit, with Queensland tagged as one of the hardest hit regions as the world's mines close.
Mates jostle as Aussie sets sights on US Masters return
Australian golfer and world No.57 Lucas Herbert is eyeing a slight bump in his ranking to help him secure a return to the Masters at Augusta next year.
Australian firms report easing cost pressures
The uptick in cost and price pressures plaguing businesses looks to have been temporary in a promising sign for the inflation outlook.
‘Nothing ruled out’ in deadly NT crash
Detectives are still on the scene of a Northern Territory crash which is understood to have killed four children and two adults.
Zach Rolfe asks coroner to recuse herself due to ‘bias’
A Northern Territory coroner has been asked to consider recusing herself from an inquest due to 'apprehended bias' against former police officer Zachary Rolfe.
Premier’s snap election pledge hinges on dumped MP
Australia's lone Liberal premier has guaranteed calling an election if the state's axed attorney-general fails to commit her votes of confidence and supply.
Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost
A record amount of funding is being offered to Australia's renewable hydrogen producers in a bid to ensure the country leads the world in 2030.
Activist fined for anti-China placards deemed ‘adverts’
An activist opposed to China's Communist government tried to argue that his right to protest outside that nation's consulate overruled a city council's laws.
Order of Australia medallist denies stealth-rape
Sydney dermatologist Liang Joo Leow has faced the Victorian County Court, accused of raping another man by removing a condom without consent.
Lynch looking to put his best foot forward for Tigers
Richmond star Tom Lynch will have a delayed start to pre-season as he recovers from a lingering foot injury, but is confident he will be ready for round one.
DV victims’ payments to increase as part of reforms
Victims of domestic violence in Queensland will receive greater compensation under proposed legislative amendments.
Federal police want pay rise as officers cop job strain
The federal police association is calling on the government for a 20 per cent pay increase to help recruit and retain new members.
Forensic advance reveals suspect in decades-old murder
An inquiry has uncovered a potential suspect in the frenzied killing of Sydney man Ernest Head in the 1970s, in what was believed to have been a gay hate crime.
Suaalii concussion causes selection headache for Samoa
The Sydney Roosters have ruled Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii out of the Pacific Championships due to concussion, with the rugby-bound star missing from Samoa's squad.
Australia confident in hosting next Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games Australia's chief still believes the nation will host the next edition of the multi-sport event despite Victoria's withdrawal as host.
Former treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report
A precedent in another case has allowed former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad to win her lengthy court battle against an anti-corruption watchdog.
National search to unearth fresh teen acting talent
A national talent search is giving aspiring teen actors the chance to perform in front of a Hollywood casting director.
Man accused of stealing and crashing police van
A 37-year-old man has been accused of stealing and crashing a police van north of Brisbane after a 20-minute joy ride following a confrontation with officers.
Seven men guilty of murdering bystander Jason De Ieso
Seven men linked to the Hells Angels have been convicted of murdering innocent man Jason De Ieso but a jury could not reach a verdict on an eighth accused man.
Carbon ‘bottom line’: Don’t trade integrity for offsets
Carbon offsets should be used as a last resort and limited to Australia's heaviest polluters, conservationists warn the federal government.
Israel secures Gaza border after fresh night of strikes
Israeli warplanes have pounded Gaza for another night and the military says it's reclaimed control of the border, while Hamas has threatened to kill hostages.
Boak’s 350 milestone looms as he signs new Port deal
Port Adelaide games record holder Travis Boak will play on next season at Alberton, ending speculation about his future with a one-year deal.
Ben Roberts-Smith to pay almost $1m for court appeal
Ex-soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has agreed to hand over $910,000 in security to continue his defamation appeal over a series of news reports.
Frozen-out Demons lean on each other as trades loom
Melbourne midfielder James Harmes says he and ruckman Brodie Grundy, who are both likely to seek AFL trades, grew close as they dealt with being frozen out.
Luke Shuey joins West Coast’s reshuffled coaching ranks
West Coast have implemented a coaching reshuffle following last season's wooden-spoon campaign, with former captain Luke Shuey the freshest face.
Global reef protection fund ‘a drop in the ocean’
A group of 45 nations with authority over three quarters of the world's coral reefs have agreed to raise A$18.9 billion in funds to protect the ecosystems.