Hunt for prison escapee in far north Queensland
A man guilty of breaking and entering with threats or violence is on the run after escaping a far north Queensland correctional centre overnight.
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Fleming bites at Liam Wilson’s Aussie super-fight bait
Paul Fleming has weighed into Liam Wilson's controversial world-title loss, saying he has his own ambitions and will not be the Queenslander's "rebound fight".
Perrottet concedes ‘challenges’ after $1b train blowout
Premier Dominic Perrottet has defended reports the cost of replacing NSW's ageing XPT fleet has blown out by $1 billion and been delayed by three years.
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Star Entertainment faces shareholder class action
Star Entertainment is facing a shareholder class action over its failure to disclose money laundering, links to organised crime and fraud to the market.
Aust stocks creep higher as market awaits RBA decision
The ASX was up 0.1 per cent at noon, a few hours ahead of the Reserve Bank's latest decision on interest rates.
Researchers identify business opportunity in bush food
Queensland researchers have examined a group of plants used by First Nations Australians as food and found it could be a nutritious alternative to salt.
Transurban CEO steps down after 11 years at the wheel
As toll road operator Transurban released record earnings results, CEO Scott Charlton says he will step down from the role he has held for almost 11 years.
Offshore processing lapse reignites refugee debate
Parliamentary debate on Australia's offshore processing system has raged as a refugee who spent years locked up on Manus Island calls for a royal commission.
Fresh push to ban junk food ads on Vic public transport
The Victorian government has been urged to place a ban on junk food and drink advertisements across the state public transport network.
Football legend Barry Cable facing sex abuse claims
Barry Cable, a legend of Australian Rules football, is set to face a civil trial in Western Australia over historical child sexual abuse allegations.
Woman in court facing ‘distressing’ child murder charge
A woman has faced court in Melbourne charged with the murder of a three-year-old boy whose body was found in the city's northwest suburbs.
‘Sophisticated’ Brisbane meth syndicate smashed
An alleged drug syndicate has been dealt a "knockout blow" by police who seized kilos of meth and hundreds of thousands of dollars over a 14-month operation.
Neighbour ‘avoided’ O’Keefe before alleged unit assault
Police have told a court ex-TV presenter Andrew O'Keefe appeared "agitated" when they found him lying on the ground outside a Point Piper apartment building.
Australia can end drought in India: Adam Gilchrist
Pat Cummins' Australia team can emulate the 'golden generation' of 2004 and secure a breakthrough Border-Gavaskar series win in India, Adam Gilchrist says.
Woman accused of attempted murder to remain in custody
A Queensland woman did not apply for bail after being charged with attempting to murder a 43-year-old man by stabbing him while he drank his morning coffee.
Record ninth consecutive increase to official cash rate
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced a 25 basis point rise in the cash rate, taking it to 3.35 per cent - the highest since September 2012.
Councils take reins on holiday rental regulation
A Victorian council has introduced an annual fee for short-term rental operators and says the sector is not a priority for state and federal government.
Mitch Moses close to making call on NRL playing future
Star playmaker Mitch Moses hopes he can reveal whether he's staying at Parramatta or returning to Wests Tigers before the start of the looming 2023 NRL season.
Foster in court over banned racehorse’s ownership
Convicted conman Peter Foster has suffered a Supreme Court setback in an ownership row over a banned Australian racehorse but says he is "not going away".
WA legend Barry Cable hit with sexual abuse allegations
WA football legend Barry Cable has been declared bankrupt and is facing allegations he repeatedly sexually abused a Perth teenager during his playing days.
‘Cowardly’ robbers leave elderly victim on death’s door
An elderly man is unlikely to survive his injuries after being pushed over onto a road by an alleged robber who left his victim for dead.
NRL stars consider radical strike as pay crisis deepens
Rugby League Players' Association delegate Shaun Lane says NRL stars are willing to strike if a satisfactory CBA isn't reached with the league.
Boyd gives ‘kryptonite’ to Walsh and Broncos backs
Payne Haas will captain Brisbane in the NRL Pre-Season Challenge clash with the Gold Coast where No.1 Reece Walsh will start after tutelage from a club great.
JackJumpers NBL star Magette to undergo surgery
Tasmania JackJumpers gun Josh Magette will have surgery after specialists confirmed he had suffered a broken cheekbone and fractured eye socket.
Australian stocks fall as Reserve Bank turns hawkish
The Australian share market has fallen 0.5 per cent, notching its worst loss in a month after the RBA indicated it would keep hiking rates.
Speed limits, old cars and road injuries face scrutiny
Australia will overhaul the way it reports road accident statistics as part of a national safety plan that will also investigate speed limits and car features.
Roosters recruit Brandon Smith to face Storm in trial
Brandon Smith will take on his former teammates after the ex-Melbourne hooker was named in the Sydney Roosters side for their Pre-season Challenge trial.
Versatile Meaney a treasure for the Storm
Nick Meaney has fast become one of the Melbourne Storm's most valuable players as he prepares to fill a key gap again.
Lethal punch in chips brawl ‘lawful’ defence, jury told
A defence barrister has told a Brisbane Supreme Court jury that his client threw a fatal punch in order to defend a mate during a brawl at Surfers Paradise.
Vow to cut red tape slowing life-saving cancer therapy
Australia has been slow to keep up with new, life-saving medical technologies which is impacting cancer patients, the health minister says.
Vision-impaired cricketer Oscar Stubbs smashes records
Oscar Stubbs is the vice-captain of the NSW blind or vision impaired team and has unleashed a whirlwind record innings at the national titles in Brisbane.