West African militaries meet to finalise Niger strategy
West African bloc defence chiefs are negotiating the details of a potential intervention in Niger if diplomacy fails to oust the country's military junta.
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Queensland splashes millions to lure business to bush
The Palazczuk government is spending $80 million on a package to boost business and investment in regional Queensland.
Matildas’ Gustavsson ready for familiar Swedish foes
Tony Gustavsson knows all about third-place play-off opponents Sweden as the Matildas aim to end their Women's World Cup campaign on a high.
Labor looks to assess refugee visas in 90 days
Labor party faithful have voted for a more compassionate and pragmatic asylum policy, capping processing of refugee protection applications at 90 days.
‘Urgent’ need to boost monitoring in Southern Ocean
About 300 scientists have issued a statement urging greater investment in Southern Ocean monitoring to better understand changes to Antarctica's ecosystem.
Personal items found in defence helicopter search
Personal items and further wreckage from a defence helicopter that crashed off the coast of Queensland have been found in recovery efforts.
No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist
Ben King could be put on ice for the final two weeks of Gold Coast's AFL campaign as the highly regarded spearhead continues to nurse a swollen knee.
Palmer funded action against Telstra over COVID vaccine
Legal action against Telstra over its COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees has been discontinued, with documents showing it was funded by Clive Palmer.
Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temples
A chief incumbent monk has been charged with 13 sex offences allegedly perpetrated against three children he met at two Melbourne temples almost 30 years ago.
Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul
Labor faithful have aired concerns on foreign policy issues and urged the government to press ahead with new workplace laws.
Closing the gap to be harder without voice: Albanese
Anthony Albanese will respect Australia's decision in the Indigenous voice referendum but says closing the gap will be more difficult if it fails.
Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference
The Labor government has stamped its authority over rank-and-file members who wanted nuclear submarines stripped from the party's policy platform.
Broncos have funds to re-sign more big guns: Walters
The long-term re-signing of Payne Haas will make it easier for the Broncos to retain key spine players Ezra Mam and Reece Walsh, coach Kevin Walters says.
High stakes as billionaire’s crypto gambling firm sued
Stake, a crypto gambling firm backed by hip hop star Drake, has been accused of trading off the reputation of a trading and investment firm with the same name.
Storm remain coy on NRL return for Ryan Papenhuyzen
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is happy with Ryan Papenhuyzen's progress but still will not lock in a date for the injury-plagued fullback's NRL comeback.
Family, NRL title quest drove new Haas Broncos deal
Payne Haas has spoken for the first time about his Broncos contract extension until the end of 2026, outlining why he has re-committed to the club.
Major parties to face pressure on tackling tax reform
Australians facing a cost-of-living crisis want to see tax reform but an independent senator says major parties are unwilling to have the conversation.
Marshall wants to stop leaks and bolster Tigers roster
Benji Marshall insists he's ready to lift Wests Tigers out of the doldrums after being fast-tracked into the head coaching role.
‘Scary’ Raiders out to continue strong NRLW form
The fast-starting Raiders are only scratching the surface of their potential, insists coach Darrin Borthwick, as Canberra welcome Parramatta in the NRLW.
Mum who blamed ‘African men’ for fatal crash jailed
A Melbourne learner driver who blamed "African men" for a fatal crash that killed a grandfather has been jailed, and will take her newborn baby into custody.
Swans clash the biggest of my career: Crows coach Nicks
Coach Matthew Nicks has described Adelaide's clash with Sydney as the biggest match of his career as the Crows seek to stay in the AFL finals hunt.
Aussie Davidson is joint leader at World Invitational
There is a crowded leaderboard at the LPGA Tour's World Invitational in Northern Ireland, where Australian Karis Davidson is among the frontrunners.
Multiple Australian medal hopes at world championships
The Australian squad boasts a large spread of genuine medal hopes at the world athletics championships in Budapest.
Kerr wants to end rollercoaster World Cup with bronze
Matildas captain Sam Kerr fought back from injury to deliver one of the goals of the Women's World Cup and wants to end her campaign with a bronze medal.
Maui’s chief of emergency management resigns
One day after his first appearance at a press conference about Maui's deadly fires a week ago, Emergency Management administrator Herman Andaya has resigned.
Charities home in on more help as housing block lingers
Charities say they're being left to carry the burden of housing shortages, warning federal and state governments they "cannot ignore those suffering right now".
Study casts doubt on benefits of blue light blockers
Researchers have cast a poor light on block blockers, warning the lenses seem to do little to protect the eyes from staring at screens.
Seven’s small win in Ben Roberts-Smith costs battle
Seven has been offered a delay in producing thousands of documents in an ongoing spat over who pays the costs of Ben Roberts-Smith's failed defamation lawsuit.
Titans debutant No.7 Weaver ready for Panthers baptism
On paper it looks a daunting task but Gold Coast debutant Tom Weaver will relish his showdown with Penrith maestro Nathan Cleary, Titans coach Jim Lenihan says.
Vietnam veterans thankful for closure 50 years on
Australia's Vietnam veterans say they have received closure 50 years after the nation ended its involvement in the conflict.
‘Puppets’ charged over tobacco trade firebombings
Police have arrested four people over a series of arson attacks on tobacconists, which are believed to have been orchestrated by the illegal tobacco trade.