Office workers rallied to halt axe attack, court told
Multiple witnesses have told an attempted murder trial they ran into a office car park at evening rush hour and saw a man trying to strangle a woman.
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Bleak picture of Australia’s rental crisis laid bare
Australian leaders are under pressure to do something about the national rental crisis after two reports noted a widespread lack of affordability and supply.
Cats coach Scott ponders Cameron 100-goal puzzle
Jeremy Cameron's on track to be the first AFL player to kick 100 goals in a season since 2008, but Chris Scott doesn't think it would benefit Geelong as a team.
Addo-Carr, Kikau set for longer on NRL sidelines
Canterbury have revealed Josh Addo-Carr's hopes of returning from injury before Origin I appear unrealistic, while Viliame Kikau won't return until round 22.
Truck drivers risk losing jobs to self-driving vehicles
Technological advances could replace more than 400,000 jobs in the transport sector while also creating new and better positions with higher pay, a report says.
Titans’ attitude problem must be rectified: Brimson
Gold Coast next face Manly away and fullback AJ Brimson says the mental frailties that led to the historic loss to the Dolphins last week won't be repeated.
Tip search for retired teacher to go on for weeks
Delays have slowed the search for missing woman Lesley Trotter's body, which is now in its seventh day but will go on for weeks, police say.
Peachey confident of rediscovering his best at Penrith
Tyrone Peachey has declared he can return to the career-best form he had at Penrith in 2018, as he prepares for his first game back starting for the NRL club.
Hawks swing axe with Lewis, debutants to face Bulldogs
Hawthorn spearhead Mitch Lewis will play his first game of the AFL season against a Western Bulldogs side that welcomes back gun midfielder Bailey Smith.
Warrior Walker guilty at NRL judiciary but dodges ban
Warriors utility Dylan Walker has escaped suspension after successfully having his grade-two dangerous contact charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary.
Poetry takes out $60,000 Stella Prize two years running
Poet Sarah Holland-Batt has won the Stella Prize, the second year in a row the annual award for women's writing has gone to a poetry collection.
Adelaide defender Garrett into Diamonds netball squad
Uncapped Adelaide Thunderbirds defender Matilda Garrett has been included in the Diamonds squad named ahead of the Netball World Cup in South Africa.
Dance is King as RUFUS DU SOL, Flume win at APRA awards
Flume and RUFUS DU SOL are among the winners at the 2023 APRA awards.
Sharks win big in NRL to inflict more misery on Cowboys
Cronulla have thumped North Queensland 44-6 to secure a third-straight win in the NRL.
Former US television host Jerry Springer dies at 79
Former US television host Jerry Springer, best known for his long-running and controversial talk show, has died at 79 after a brief illness.
Sudan’s factions say they agree to extend truce
Despite a lull in fighting in Sudan since the first 72-hour ceasefire started, air strikes and anti-aircraft fire could be heard in the capital Khartoum.
Maroons cop Origin blow after Nanai gets big NRL ban
North Queensland forward Jeremiah Nanai has been hit with a four-game ban for his hip-drop tackle on Braden Hamlin-Uele.
APRA winner Xavier Rudd stoked with Australian accolade
Acclaimed musician Xavier Rudd has finally won his first APRA award - and he can still remember getting his first royalty cheque more than two decades ago.
Child killer ‘cautiously optimistic’ ahead of findings
Former NSW chief justice Tom Bathurst KC will decide whether there is "reasonable doubt" that Kathleen Folbigg killed her four children.
Worked out for everyone: Reynolds’ Broncos move hailed
Scott Sattler, son of Rabbitohs legend John Sattler, says Adam Reynolds' NRL move to Brisbane has worked wonders as has South Sydney's faith in Lachlan Ilias.
Record solar slashes wholesale energy prices, emissions
Record rooftop solar is taking the sting out power bills but the market operator says more transmission is needed to share cheap, clean energy with consumers.
Police probe after woman’s body found in Brisbane
A 45-year-old woman has been found dead at a unit in Brisbane's south, triggering an investigation.
Trbojevic out of Titans game as Manly defend his form
Superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic has been pulled out of Manly's clash with Gold Coast, but coach Anthony Seibold has hit back at claims the No.1 is out of form.
Tasmania’s lengthy battle for AFL inclusion
Tasmania is on the cusp of having its own team in the AFL after a fight spanning decades.
Man accused of airport dash after gun discovery
Federal police have charged an alleged bikie accused of fleeing airport security after a stash of weapons, drugs and cash were discovered in his luggage.
Kangaroos lose star midfielder for Demons clash
North Melbourne have lost star midfielder Luke Davies-Uniacke to injury for their clash against premiership fancies Melbourne at the MCG.
Princess Mary ditches heels for helmet on Sydney tour
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has taken to Sydney's cycleways and tram tracks during her first Australian visit in ten years.
‘Pieces don’t fit’ in alleged former son-in-law murder
Married couple Cedric and Noelene Jordan are on trial in Tasmania over the alleged shooting murder of their daughter's former partner in 2009.
Inside focus key to Bontempelli’s hot form
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is in red-hot form as he prepares to play his 200th AFL game, against Hawthorn in round seven.
Palaszczuk claims underdog status in fourth term quest
The Queensland premier says she will lead Labor in next year's election as the state opposition criticises a lack of progress on promised integrity reforms.
Manu eyes more time in Roosters No.6 jersey
Joey Manu is confident he will become a better player given more time at five-eighth, with the Sydney Roosters star hoping for an extended run in the halves.