Airbnb reforms in spotlight as housing fight rages on
People are struggling to find rental accommodation because a lot of housing stock is being listed on sites such as Airbnb, Greens leader Adam Bandt says
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Brisbane International returns in tennis event shake-up
Ash Barty has endorsed the return of the Brisbane International as a standalone event to kickstart Australia's summer of tennis.
Woman helped hide grandmother on the run with boy
A 72-year-old woman has been sentenced after admitting she helped a grandmother hide a child from authorities by giving them a place to stay.
Schache sub for Demons’ AFL semi-final against Carlton
Josh Schache has played just two AFL games this season but has been called in as the sub for Melbourne's semi-final against Carlton.
Jury finds boyfriend guilty of Melbourne mum’s murder
Ricardo Barbaro, the boyfriend of Melbourne mum Ellie Price, has been found guilty of her stabbing murder in 2020 following a third trial.
Happy mum Ash Barty stands firm on tennis retirement
Ash Barty has emphatically shut down talk of a tennis return during a rare public appearance to welcome the return of the Brisbane International.
Cathy Freeman stand unveiled at site of famous victory
The stadium at Sydney Olympic Park will get a renamed Cathy Freeman Stand in honour of the Indigenous athlete, whose gold medal race there stopped the nation.
JP admits forging warrants, child removal orders
A Queensland woman has been sentenced over forged arrest warrants and orders for the removal of children that authorities thought were valid.
Johnson firms for finals return, named in 24-hour team
Warriors star Shaun Johnson is closing in on a return from his calf injury after being named in the 24-hour team for the NRL semi-final against Newcastle.
Regions benefit with budget boosts to health, education
The NSW government will redirect education funding to pay for higher teacher salaries as it pledges extra schools and campus upgrades in regional areas.
AI is revolutionising diabetes treatment, inquiry told
Life-changing artificial intelligence technology is being used to treat diabetes patients, although access remains limited, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.
Bikie boss refused leave to appeal trafficking sentence
Queensland bikie boss Ian Crowden has failed in a bid to seek leave to appeal against a trafficking sentence after pleading guilty to an "array of criminality".
Sharks must change to avoid more finals failure: Hynes
Nicho Hynes says Cronulla must look within if they are to stop their habit of falling in NRL finals games.
Epic Klaasen ton for Proteas as Aussies smashed for 416
Records have tumbled at Centurion as Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller led a South African slaughter of the Australian attack.
Seltos ready to blossom out of big sibling’s shadow
Korean maker Kia has borrowed plenty of features, from looks to electronics, from its acclaimed Sportage in giving the smaller Seltos a major facelift.
Head suffers broken hand as Australia caned by Proteas
Travis Head has suffered a fractured hand in a potential World Cup calamity for Australia amid a horror 164-run one-day hammering by South Africa at Centurion.
Hastings uncertain for NRL prelim, Saifiti out of semi
Daniel Saifiti will join Jackson Hastings on the sidelines for Newcastle's NRL semi-final against the Warriors in Auckland.
Cotter named Maroons player of Origin series
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter credited Maroons Godfather Dick 'Tosser' Turner after winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal as State of Origin player of the series.
North Korea’s Kim inspects fighter jet plants in Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has toured Russian fighter jet plants operated by United Aircraft Corporation, sanctioned by the West over the war in Ukraine.
Thornton stars in Australia A’s series win over NZ A
Harry Thornton has starred again with four wickets to propel Australia A to a two-wicket win over New Zealand A to clinch a 3-0 series victory in Brisbane.
Matildas’ Hunt joins PSG, Cooney-Cross to Arsenal
Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross is London-bound after signing with English powerhouse Arsenal, while defender Clare Hunt has joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Moroccan quake survivors struggle as response scales up
King Mohammed has made his first televised appearance since a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in Morocco, killing almost 3000 and injuring more than 5000.
Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids
A Melbourne university student has claimed the national James Dyson Award for his kit that could turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles.
New mums more likely to spot faces in everyday objects
Women who have just had a baby are much more likely than other women to see faces in everyday objects.
Dawson’s teen lover sues NSW for his ‘perverted’ action
The female student who moved into Chris Dawson's home after he murdered his wife has sued the State of NSW saying its negligence led to her sexual abuse.
Warriors name Shaun Johnson for must-win NRL semi-final
Influential half Shaun Johnson has been named to return from his calf injury as the Warriors prepare to host an NRL finals match for the first time since 2008.
Court challenge to Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul begins
Israel's Supreme Court has opened the first case to look at the legality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious judicial overhaul.
Tedesco admits favouritism weighed Roosters down
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has conceded the club's status as pre-season NRL favourites weighed them down early in the year.
Cosmetic cowboys face fines with new surgeon laws
Strict protections over the title "surgeon" have been passed by Queensland's parliament to crack down on doctors falsely advertising qualified cosmetic surgery
NRL’s Penrith sign Paul Alamoti, Brad Schneider
Penrith have signed promising Canterbury rookie Paul Alamoti as they prepare to farewell star centre Stephen Crichton.
Children’s Commissioner resigns after compensation ask
Colleen Gwynne demanded compensation after the NT government spent more than $260,000 trying to prosecute her for abuse of office.