‘Innovative’ centre to tackle disadvantage
Entrenched disadvantage can be tackled with "innovative" new ideas from community-led knowledge, as the Albanese government looks for a fresh approach.
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Pat Cummins to return against South Africa
Australian captain Pat Cummins is likely to return for the Test series opener against South Africa but doubt remains over fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood.
Qld scientist recognised for cancer study
An Australian researcher has been recognised for her work mapping the genetics of breast, ovarian and other cancers.
Action plan to create solar cell security
Australia is again the lucky country with abundant silicon and an action plan for a sovereign solar cell supply chain to break China's stranglehold.
Proteas skipper Elgar makes classy hundred
South Africa captain Dean Elgar made 109 and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne 76no as Cricket Australia XI's Matt Kuhnemann took four wickets in the four-day clash.
Christmas pay rise for Qld nurses
Queensland nurses and midwives will receive a pay rise just in time for Christmas after a landmark enterprise bargaining agreement.
Rudan’s Wanderers face tough ALM road test
Coach Marko Rudan says Western Sydney are seeking to back up their strong start to the men's A-League season with three tough games on the road.
AFL Gather Round to leave fans ‘raving’
Adelaide Oval will host six games of the AFL's Gather Round next season with Adelaide and Carlton kicking off the action in a Thursday night clash.
Labuschagne, Head bat Aussies to dominance
Unbeaten centuries for Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head have taken Australia to 3-330 after night one of the pink-ball Test against West Indies in Adelaide.
Drones to slash pathology testing times
A fleet of drones will transport medical samples from Queensland communities to pathology labs in a new federally-funded partnership.
Dogs in fatal Qld mauling euthanised
A Queensland council has "swiftly and humanely" euthanised two pet dogs that mauled an electricity company contractor to death in the state's southeast.
Ili aims to spark United NBL turnaround
Fit-again guard Shea Ili will return for Melbourne United as they attempt to snap a five-game NBL losing streak against the Brisbane Bullets.
Kyrgios says Davis Cup an easy call
Not feeling the love at home, Nick Kyrgios has no qualms about turning his back on the Davis Cup and may never play for Australia in the team tournament again.
Wilson to fight out of Wallaby wilderness
Frustrated Reds backrower Harry Wilson finds himself on the outer but is determined to make a World Cup case in next year's Super Rugby Pacific season.
Mum helped son sail away before drug trial
A mother who bought a yacht so her son could flee the country to avoid a drug trial has appeared in court for her "appalling and deeply disturbing conduct".
Top officials shut down robodebt criticism
A senior public servant has told the robodebt royal commission he was instructed to not "go in so hard" questioning the legality of the disastrous scheme.
Utd keen to keep ALM momentum against Roar
Adelaide United entered the A-League Men season break on a three-game winning run and want to pick up where they left off when they face Brisbane Roar.
‘Quadzilla’ Trae Williams in rugby recall
Former 100m sprint talent Trae Williams will return to Australia's rugby sevens side after a two-year absence for the World Series event in Cape Town.
Bone found in search for Brisbane man
Police divers searching for missing Taiwanese-Australian man Joshua Mou have found a bone in a creek in the city's east, but they're unsure if it's human.
Paix out to usurp Walters as Broncos’ No.9
Cory Paix desperately wants to become Brisbane's first-choice hooker and is up for the battle with Billy Walters to become the club's long-term No.9.
Ash Barty honoured with The Don Award
Tennis champion Ash Barty has joined Sally Pearson and Steve Hooker as a two-time winner of The Don Award, while the late Peter Norman won the Dawn Award.
Brooks set to learn more on fraud charges
Olympic swimming champion Neil Brooks and his wife are set to learn whether fraud charges levelled against them will be dropped next year.
Farmers want gas pipeline for ‘bully’ axed
The NSW energy minister has been asked to reject an oil and gas giant's plans to enter farming land as part of a 400-kilometre underground pipeline project.
Action after alleged gas cartel attempt
A mining equipment and technology services company allegedly tried to establish a cartel with four other suppliers in breach of competition laws, the ACCC says.
Deaths of Qld children in care reviewed
More than half the children who died in Queensland's child protection system in 2021/22 did not die from natural causes, a new report says.
National energy deal to ‘keep lights on’
The nation's energy ministers have agreed to a plan to make the supply of power more reliable as the sector transitions to renewables.
Hazlewood’s injury revealed as side strain
Star paceman Josh Hazlewood has suffered a familiar injury and is no guarantee of lining up in the first match of Australia's Test series against South Africa.
Lion Eric Hipwood signs on until 2029
Brisbane Lions forward Eric Hipwood has signed a six-year contract extension, and has his sights set on helping his only AFL club to a premiership.
Coal gets Queensland budget back in black
Queensland will seek compensation for capping domestic coal prices, as exporters warn the state's own higher royalty charges are "killing the golden goose".
Leaders strike agreement on energy relief
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed a deal with eastern states to provide power bill relief for households and businesses.
Whakaari survivor recounts volcano ordeal
Jesse Langford, who lost his parents and sister in the 2019 White Island volcano eruption, has shared his ordeal in a new Netflix documentary.