Man killed as car, coal train collide at level crossing
One man has died and a second is critically injured after a car and a train collided in north Queensland when the driver swerved around a boom gate.
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Murder probe after man found stabbed to death in house
Police in Queensland are investigating the death of a man following a stabbing at Townsville that has been linked to a debt.
Elections body fears low voter turnout in Fadden
The Australian Electoral Commission is taking action to encourage people to vote in the upcoming Fadden by-election.
Indigenous focus in milestone suicide prevention plan
Australia's first legislated plan to prevent suicide includes a focus on reducing risk among Indigenous communities.
Reserve Bank governor pledges ‘significant’ overhaul
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has laid out a major shake-up of the central bank in the wake of a wide-ranging review into the institution.
NATO important for peace in Indo-Pacific: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has laid out his vision for security co-operation at a NATO summit involving Indo-Pacific leaders.
Interstate deals could guide NSW workers’ next pay rise
NSW has been warned it could add to inflation as experts consider whether the state should look at interstate deals to guide its public sector wage increases.
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How to make net zero happen: ‘Get on with it and adapt’
Nuclear power is too expensive and slow to build, while offshore wind will be crucial to achieving climate and energy targets, a net zero report finds.
Diamonds need all players to shine at Netball World Cup
Coach Stacey Marinkovich predicts the Netball World Cup in South Africa will be one of the tightest in history, and says all the Diamonds will need to deliver.
Volcano turned island into ‘horror movie’, court told
WorkSafe NZ is alleging health and safety laws where breached when a New Zealand island volcano erupted killing 22 people including 14 Australians in 2019.
Suns ‘swing behind’ King for kinder AFL run home
Gold Coast play only two teams sitting higher than ninth on the AFL ladder in their final sevens games as Steven King takes over from the sacked Stuart Dew.
Tesla chair urges Australia to spark more tech startups
The Australian chair of an electric vehicle giant says the nation must drive tech startups and renewable energy or risk being left behind.
Rate rises still on cards but RBA chief softens stance
The head of the Reserve Bank says more interest rate rises are possible to get inflation under control, but the July pause was appropriate.
Mitchell Starc’s change of focus behind Ashes success
Mitchell Starc says a freedom to focus on wickets rather than his economy rate is the biggest difference between his 2023 Ashes compared to 2019.
Litchfield in as Australia bat first in Bristol
Australia have won the toss and batted in their one-day international against England in Bristol, as they attempt to retain the women's Ashes with a win.
First Nations school students get taste of campus life
Indigenous high school students from around the country are taking part in a week-long university experience based on their future study interests.
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Another big Aussie telco signs with Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Australian mobile phone users are being promised greater coverage after Optus announced a partnership with SpaceX to boost its reach.
Australian shares up as commodities lift energy, miners
The local share market has finished 0.4 per cent higher after a positive lead from the US, with rising commodity prices benefiting energy and materials sectors.
Police unearth largest Australian seizure of ketamine
Three men face life in prison after being arrested and charged over the largest seizure of the illicit drug ketamine in Australia's history.
Philippoussis paints bleak picture of Kyrgios knee woes
Former Aussie star Mark Philippoussis has painted a grim picture of Nick Kyrgios' tennis future if he can't throw everything into rehabbing from knee trouble.
Resilient home loan borrowers surprise big bank bosses
Top executives from ANZ and NAB say their customers are faring pretty well as interest rates rise and economic conditions decline.
TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency
The Australian Signals Directorate says TikTok's ability to gather user information was partly behind the reason for its ban from federal devices.
Australia unable to seal EU trade deal as talks stall
Talks for a free trade deal with the EU have stalled over Australia's demands for greater access for its agricultural products into European markets.
Man asked to commit home invasion attack on stranger
Nathan Jensen was asked to carry out a violent home invasion assault of a stranger and stage it as a robbery amid concerns for a child's welfare, a court heard.
Inquiry called for youth detainee transfers to Don Dale
An inquiry has been launched into the transfer of youth to a detention centre where a past royal commission found evidence Aboriginal children were mistreated.
Eubanks’ dream Wimbledon run ended by Medvedev
Christopher Eubanks' adventures at Wimbledon are over after the big-hitting unseeded American was finally tamed by Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals.
MVP Jaylen Adams returns to NBL’s Sydney Kings
American guard Jaylen Adams will return to the Sydney Kings to help the side push for their third consecutive NBL title.
Smith ill, Bulldogs axe Lobb as Swans drop Hickey
Bailey Smith will miss the match against Sydney because of illness, while Western Bulldogs teammate Rory Lobb and Swans ruckman Tom Hickey have been dropped.
Mooney guides Australia to 8-263 in Women’s Ashes ODI
Australia need to defend a total of 8-263, built around Beth Mooney's 81no, against England at Bristol to retain the women's Ashes with two matches to spare.
Matildas’ WWC rivals Ireland urged to ‘outbelieve’
Australia's first opponents in the Women's World Cup are relishing their role as underdogs and are confident they can make an impact at the tournament.
Saint Max King’s AFL season alive after minor surgery
St Kilda forward Max King could play again this season after having arthroscopic surgery on his injured shoulder.