Tears of relief as deadly aged care case heads to trial
A magistrate has ruled a case against a Melbourne aged care home, where a COVID-19 outbreak led to 34 residents' deaths, should go to trial.
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Man extradited to Qld on historical rape charges
An elderly man has been extradited from South Australia to northern Queensland to face historical charges of rape and sexual assault.
Local shares close lower on back of US inflation rates
Better-than-expected US inflation figures has kept Australian shares basically flat, with growing concerns about the debt ceiling.
Youngest brother accused of pulling trigger in gang war
A 19-year-old Hells Angels associate was the gunman who shot an innocent spraypainter at point-blank range in a gang war, a murder trial has been told.
Man jailed for hitting another with 4WD after scuffle
Corrie James Lim has been jailed after driving his four-wheel drive into a man outside a Brisbane hotel following a late night scuffle.
Parish joins Bombers’ casualty list for Lions AFL clash
A calf injury to Darcy Parish has added to Essendon's woes while ex-cricketer James O'Donnell will debut just 35 days after signing with the Western Bulldogs.
Broncos skipper Reynolds set to miss Penrith clash
Brisbane NRL halfback Adam Reynolds has been cleared of serious injury after being stretchered off AAMI Park in a neck brace in their clash with Melbourne.
Ruptured testicle ends Spencer Leniu’s Origin chances
Penrith prop Spencer Leniu's chances of playing in the State of Origin series opener for NSW are over after he required surgery on a ruptured testicle.
Controversial van Rooyen AFL ban thrown out on appeal
Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen is free to play this weekend after the AFL Appeals Board overturned a two-game ban he'd copped for striking.
Tower of smoking bubbles delights at Botanica
Brisbane's outdoor contemporary art show offers some wondrous installations, including bluetooth connected butterflies and clouds of smoke-filled bubbles.
Melbourne topple NRL ladder leaders Brisbane
Melbourne have overcome Brisbane 24-16 in a gripping NRL contest at AAMI Park with the Broncos losing three players to the sinbin in an action-packed affair.
Socceroos to face Uzbekistan, Syria, India in Asian Cup
The Socceroos have been drawn to play Uzbekistan, Syria and India in the group stage of the Asian Cup in Qatar.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan appears in court
Police have banned gatherings in Pakistan's capital Islamabad as former prime minister Imran Khan returns to court after his arrest was ruled "unlawful".
Secret report on terrorist assessment reveals problems
Methods of assessing a terrorist's risk to the community if released from prison have been found lacking in a secret report for the home affairs department.
NRL concedes bunker was wrong on Carrigan sin bin
In the latest hip-drop tackle drama, the NRL has conceded sin-binned Brisbane prop Patrick Carrigan did not perform the outlawed challenge against Melbourne.
Dutton urges migration rethink to ease cost pressures
In the wake of his budget reply speech, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is stepping up criticism of Labor over the pressures of higher migration levels.
Eagles on guard for Suns grass-muncher Rowell
West Coast will be on alert for star Suns midfielders Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson when the teams meet in round nine at Optus Stadium.
Lehrmann prosecutor grilled on advice to Lisa Wilkinson
The ACT's top prosecutor believes he warned Lisa Wilkinson against giving a Logies speech about Brittany Higgins, but conceded he should have been clearer.
‘Litany of failings’ in Indigenous death in custody
The South Australian deputy coroner has ruled that multiple factors were involved in the death of Indigenous man Wayne Fella Morrison in custody in 2016.
Sydney defence ready to quell star-studded City attack
Sydney FC's defence has recently found renewed grit and will be crucial to stopping Melbourne City's star-studded attack in their A-League Men semi-final.
Liberal leader lawyers up for stoush with expelled MP
The leader of the Victorian Liberals John Pesutto is preparing for a legal fight with Moira Deeming after the party room voted to expel the controversial MP.
Hayne’s plummet the ‘consequence of his own offending’
Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will spend at least the next two years in jail after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a woman.
Queensland Police launch domestic violence podcast
Queensland Police have launched a first for the service, with a five-part podcast putting domestic and family violence under the spotlight.
Aussie group Voyager through to Eurovision final
Perth rock band Voyager will represent Australia at the final of the Eurovision song contest, after making it through to the top ten acts.
Men face attempted murder charge over violent carjack
Two men accused of a violent carjacking west of Brisbane are set to face court charged with attempted murder after their dramatic arrest.
Eels re-sign breakout recruit J’maine Hopgood
Middle forward J'maine Hopgood has signed a contract extension with Parramatta after shining in his first 10 weeks as an Eel.
Australian Clarke cruelly denied Giro stage win chance
Australian Simon Clarke and his breakaway cohort Alessandro De Marchi were caught with only 250m left in stage six at the Giro d'Italia.
Moloney states ambition after title rival’s roo stunt
Jason Moloney has brushed aside some pre-fight antics from Filipino world title rival Vincent Astrolabio as the pair came face-to-face in California.
Man who drugged, raped woman jailed for 29 years
A Victorian migration agent who drugged women at work and sexually offended against them, raping one woman 67 times, has been jailed for 29 years.
Liberals on brink of minority government in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Liberal government will be thrown into a minority as two MPs plan to quit the party over issues including plans to build an AFL stadium.
Cats to carefully manage Patrick Dangerfield’s return
Geelong will carefully manage captain Patrick Dangerfield's return from a hamstring injury, planning to hold him back from playing even when he is ready.