Coal seam gas waste plan worries farmers and activists
Activists and farmers have raised concerns about a plan to allow coal seam gas companies to store their waste salt in lined landfill sites.
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Utes and large SUVs are speeding past emission targets
A report into pollution from Australia's vehicle fleet has found heavy SUVs and light commercial vehicles, including utes, are missing emission targets.
Tributes flow for statesman, artist, treasure Yunupingu
Indigenous leader Yunupingu is being remembered as a great Australian, a statesman, a remarkable artist and a national treasure.
Population, rate rises magnify housing supply crunch
Housing demand is expected to keep outstripping supply as migration levels pick up and high interest rates weigh on new construction.
Happiness fuels Johnson’s fire at the Warriors
Shaun Johnson has endured a tough second coming at the Warriors, but after his heroics against Cronulla the much-maligned NRL playmaker finally feels happy.
Time for Hockeyroos aspirants to step up: Powell
The Hockeyroos' road to the Paris 2024 Olympics continues with a FIH Pro League tournament in NZ, an international series against India and the Oceania Cup.
Frog, turtle meat seized in 38 tonne biosecurity haul
Boxes of turtle and frog meat are among 38 tonnes of high-risk goods seized by federal authorities at a western Sydney warehouse.
Michael Slater charged with assaulting police at Noosa
Former test cricketer Michael Slater allegedly assaulted a police officer following an alleged domestic violence incident at Noosa on Friday night.
Wright feeling blessed ahead of Bells Beach swansong
Australian surfing star Owen Wright will compete for the last time at Bells Beach and says he feels lucky, despite his well-publicised head health issues.
‘Why risk racial harmony?’: Key Lib queries voice vote
Opposition Indigenous Australians spokesman Julian Leeser has suggested the government should reconsider the timing of a referendum on a voice to parliament.
Raiders sign NRLW premiership-winning half Temara
Canberra have snared Jillaroos half Zahara Temara from the Sydney Roosters for their inaugural NRLW season, as well as young forward Monalisa Soliola.
Safety probe after truck driver dies in train crash
V/Line services were replaced by coaches for several hours after a truck driver died in a crash involving a train in Geelong.
Jack Ginnivan back in unbeaten Magpies’ selection mix
Jack Ginnivan kicked two goals on return from suspension in the VFL, putting his hand up for an AFL recall as Collingwood prepare to take on Brisbane.
Latrell ready to respond after Demetriou tongue-lashing
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell says Jason Demetriou's spray has got him ready to rip in against Canterbury on Good Friday.
Lazarus gives Broncos’ new offload king Haas big tick
Brisbane great Glenn Lazarus, a childhood hero of Payne Haas, says the in-form prop is leading the Broncos towards a title by adding a key string to his bow.
Australian GP admits security lapses after fan invasion
Australian Grand Prix officials have admitted to safety and security failures after fans invaded the track at Albert Park during the race.
New houses drive uptick in dwelling approvals
Sign-off on private sector dwellings has lifted modestly and home prices appear to have found a floor - at least for the moment.
Pregnant woman and husband die in light plane crash
Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigators are travelling to the site where a light plane crashed, killing two people in north Queensland.
Ukraine mocks Russia’s claim to have captured Bakhmut
A Ukrainian spokesman says Russia has raised a victory flag not over a building in Bakhmut, but over "some kind of toilet".
Barriers for swim safety lessons in remote Qld schools
Close to 99 per cent of Queensland state schools offer a swim safety program, but those who don't face "ongoing and persistent barriers", a new report says.
Big Bash gets massive boost in bid to lure best talent
The Big Bash League's salary cap will increase to $3 million as part of cricket's new pay deal, while women's salaries will also sky rocket under the agreement.
Judge asks indecisive Jarryd Hayne jury to persevere
With jurors in Jarryd Hayne's sexual assault trial unable to reach a unanimous verdict after 17 hours, a judge has urged perseverance in the deliberations.
Magpies to get creative in solving ruck dilemma
Brisbane's Oscar McInerney presents a huge challenge for a makeshift Collingwood ruck division in their blockbuster clash at the Gabba.
Roosters’ backline dilemma won’t faze Storm
The Roosters are deliberating whether to play Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii or Joey Manu at fullback against Melbourne, who won't be bogged down by the selection drama.
Disturbing scale of child abuse delivers ‘wake-up call’
One in three Australian children suffer physical abuse while one in four suffer sexual abuse, according to a new nationwide study.
Aussie amateur Harrison Crowe embraces the Masters buzz
Australian amateur golf star Harrison Crowe believes the best way to handle the Masters hype and hysteria is to embrace it during his Augusta National debut.
Albanese makes budget promise ahead of rates decision
Australian borrowers are bracing for another possible interest rate hike, as the government seeks to ensure the upcoming budget does not push up inflation.
Star Sydney boss quits less than a year into role
The boss of Sydney's Star casino, Scott Wharton, will depart at the end of April for a lucrative new position as CEO of Smartgroup Corporation.
Australia to get an electric vehicle drive-in theatre
Australia's first electric vehicle-only drive-in movie theatre is set to launch in Sydney, weeks after the country set a record for battery-powered car sales.
Dragons still have top four in sight after early horror
Prop Blake Lawrie has claimed St George Illawarra have shown their minimum standard in their win over the Dolphins, confident his side is still a top-four team.
NSW winery accused of stealing water during drought
NSW authorities have charged a border-region winery after it allegedly stole 161 Olympic pools worth of irrigation water via an illegal pipeline.