Government chose foreigners over farmers: Nationals
David Littleproud has accused the government of not understanding regional Australia as he calls for a levy on importers to pay for biosecurity measures.
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AustralianSuper to repay $70m to double-billed members
AustralianSuper is apologising after it failed to detect about 100,000 members with multiple accounts who were inadvertently double billed for fees.
John Morris underrated in NRL coach debate: Demetriou
Jason Demetriou has suggested John Morris should be in the mix for a head coaching job as St George Illawarra continue sounding out candidates for 2024.
Reef island purchases protect sensitive habitats
Leases on two Great Barrier Reef islands are now in the hands of the Queensland government and will become protected areas for native habitats.
Grocery prices are set to rise again, truck groups warn
Farmers and trucking companies will face rising fees after this week's federal budget and may be forced to pass them on to consumers, groups warn.
Dragons seek lift for Hook and Hunt in Cowboys clash
St George Illawarra enter Saturday's contest against North Queensland looking for a win and lift for both captain and coach after losing their last five.
Leading bank says budget won’t add to inflation
The federal government's latest budget is not expected to drive up inflation with the biggest bank saying the direction for rates is likely to be downward.
Fourteen in court over death of 8yo diabetic girl
Six men and eight women charged over the death of an eight-year-old girl have appeared without lawyers in a Brisbane court during a review of the case.
Lions coach Fagan feels ‘slandered’ by racism saga
A day after Alastair Clarkson unloaded on the AFL's racism investigation at Hawthorn, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says he feels "slandered" by the process.
Cowboys eye Leilua return in Wests Tigers homecoming
Luciano Leilua has been stood down since October and could return for North Queensland against the Tigers pending the outcome of a court appearance next week.
Description of frog poison death ‘galling’ for family
The brother of a man who died at a wellness retreat after ingesting frog poison says a description of his brother's death as "beautiful" was terrible to hear.
Carlton coach dismisses ‘obsessive’ finals expectations
Carlton coach Michael Voss says talk about the Blues' finals chances is not worth having in round eight as they prepare to take on a cautious Western Bulldogs.
Nats accuse Labor of choosing foreigners over farmers
David Littleproud says the government does not understand regional Australia as he calls for a levy on importers to pay for biosecurity measures.
Libs in minority government as MPs quit over stadium
The Tasmanian Liberal government has been thrown into minority as two MPs quit the party over plans to build an AFL stadium in Hobart.
Inquiry backs unamended laws on Indigenous voice
A parliamentary committee has recommended laws to set up a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution be passed without amendment.
High Court appeal in Brisbane socialite murder case
The High Court has heard arguments calling for a twice-convicted murderer to have his life sentence for the death of a Brisbane socialite overturned.
Peter Hollingworth to no longer officiate as a priest
Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth says he will no longer officiate as an Anglican priest despite a church board deeming him fit for ministry.
Suns crunch hapless Eagles in Friday night fizzer
Gold Coast have piled on eight goals to one in the second quarter to post a 70-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
New-look hybrid X-Trail fuels the electric car market
Nissan has joined the list of hybrid-powered with its classy new X-Trail, but the unique drive system is not best practice in this competitive market.
Watches froze in time when torpedo hit hospital ship
Items from an Australian hospital ship sunk by a Japanese submarine in World War II are the subject of a new exhibition at Canberra's war memorial.
Art and Design festival says Welcome to the Party
A centrepiece of the Brisbane Art and Design Festival is an exhibition of ceramics at the Museum of Brisbane.
Fagan’s Lions wary of under-strength Essendon
Essendon head to the Gabba missing a stack of injured talent but Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says the Lions have learnt to be beware of a depleted opponent.
Former Raider Hodgson looks to send message to critics
Canberra will be out for a fifth consecutive win as the NRL club's former hooker Josh Hodgson returns to the nation's capital with Parramatta.
Country set to ‘change course’: minister spruiks budget
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the country is set for a "change of course" as he defends the Albanese government's cost of living package.
Ex-Bulldog Dunkley offers blueprint to contain Cripps
Josh Dunkley may have offered his former teammates at the Western Bulldogs the perfect blueprint for shutting down Carlton's Patrick Cripps.
Cleo snatcher lodges appeal against sentence
Jailed child snatcher Terence Kelly has lodged an appeal against his sentence for kidnapping four-year-old Cleo Smith from a remote WA campsite in 2021.
Test captain Pat Cummins reveals burnout and grief
Test captain Pat Cummins has spoken of burnout and grief in his first interview since leaving Australia's cricket tour of India in February.
Imran Khan can be held for eight days: Pakistani judge
A court has ruled former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan can be held for questioning for eight days.
China open to Ukraine talks, Russia fires missiles
Foreign Minister Qin Gang says China is willing to talk with all sides "to achieve an early ceasefire" in Ukraine as Russia launched several missile strikes.
Demons to appeal Jacob van Rooyen striking ban
Melbourne believe Jacob van Rooyen's two-match striking ban for a spoil challenges the fabric of the game and will contest it at the AFL appeals board.
Chalmers defends budget criticism of not enough support
Jim Chalmers says his budget provided targeted cost of living relief to the most vulnerable, fending off attacks that not enough was done for middle Australia.