Carpets pollute Aussie homes with plastic
Carpets are contributing to microplastic pollution in Australian homes, a new international study has found.
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Qld blue card fixes first flagged in 2017
Proposed fixes to barriers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within Queensland's blue card system were flagged in a review five years ago.
Jonassen open to filling captaincy void
Queensland and Brisbane Heat skipper Jess Jonassen is already a leader in the Australian cricket team and is ready if called on to be captain.
T20 recall shot comes for Perry in WBBL
The Women's Big Bash League looms as Ellyse Perry's best chance to fight her way back into Australia's T20 team.
Wade falls late as England sneak home
England paceman Mark Wood has snared 3-34 to lead his side to an eight-run win over Australia in the T20 clash in Perth.
States plot grid for faster energy change
State energy ministers agree the scale of energy investment required is 'mind-boggling' but necessary to overhaul Australia's economy and cut carbon emissions.
Perth woman lured to death at dog park
Four people have been arrested and charged over the murder of a woman at a Perth dog park before allegedly burying her at another location.
Teenager charged with Cairns stab murder
Police have arrested and charged a man over the death of a 34-year-old in Queensland's north, who they allege was stabbed four times.
Svarc magic in Lions’ AFLW win over Kangas
Ally Anderson starred with 22 disposals and Ruby Svarc kicked a brilliant goal as AFLW ladder leaders Brisbane toppled North Melbourne by seven points.
Wallaroos scare NZ but suffer at World Cup
New Zealand have come from three tries down to defeat Australia on the opening night of the women's Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park.
Roar, Macarthur in A-League Men stalemate
Ex-Premier League striker Charlie Austin shone in his A-League Men debut for Brisbane against Macarthur but both sides squandered chances in a nil-all draw.
Victorious AFLW Crows set sights on Lions
Barely challenged across the previous fortnight, Adelaide were made to earn their AFLW win over Fremantle and next face the joint-leading Brisbane Lions.
Sydney man charged over gangland shooting
Police have charged a Sydney man for his alleged involvement in the murder of the nephew of a high-profile gangland figure.
Morgan makes most of LIV Golf opportunity
Jed Morgan is eight shots behind leader Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra of Spain after two rounds of the LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok but a big pay cheque looms.
Taipans top Phoenix, two from two in NBL
Cairns have opened their NBL season with two road victories after completing a comeback 85-76 win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Victory spoil Sydney FC’s ALM homecoming
A late Josh Brillante goal has given Melbourne Victory a 3-2 win over Sydney FC in a rain-soaked A-League Men clash at Allianz Stadium.
Vine leads Matildas to much-needed victory
Australia have ended a four-match barren run with a handsome victory over African champions South Africa in London.
Travers stars as Wildcats down Hawks
Perth Wildcats have improved to 2-0 after Luke Travers came up big in the clutch to help knock off Illawarra Hawks.
Nikita Tszyu and Hogan win on big card
Unbeaten Nikita Tszyu has continued his family's love affair with Newcastle in a strong win and veteran Dennis Hogan has finally won a version of a world title.
‘Not a time for risks’: PM on floods
The prime minister has urged NSW residents to be careful as emergency services rescue people from floodwaters across his home state.
Russian divers to inspect Crimea bridge
An explosion on Russia's road-and-rail bridge to Crimea, for which Moscow did not immediately assign blame, prompted gleeful messages from Ukrainian officials.
Ditch pig eradication programs: experts
Feral pigs are a major problem for Australian farms and ecosystems but scientists say trying to exterminate them won't work.
New plant label aims to ward off invaders
A new scheme is being trialled to help backyard gardeners steer clear of plants that could jump the fence and invade native landscapes.
Shane van Gisbergen claims Bathurst 1000
Shane van Gisbergen still can't fathom another Bathurst 1000 triumph with Garth Tander after two late safety cars set up a thrilling finish at Mount Panorama.
More funds for Qld sexual assault services
An extra million dollars will go to sexual assault services in response to a likely increase in demand due to Queensland's forensic lab inquiry.
Test stars lift Bulls’ campaign: Peirson
Jimmy Peirson's strong form has continued to begin the Sheffield Shield season as the Queensland keeper chases higher honours.
Hunt stoic, stranded to defy Vic in Shield
Redbacks opener Henry Hunt insists he was happy to walk off the field two balls early, unbeaten on 97, to earn a stoic Sheffield Shield draw against Victoria.
Neumann fourth as Ironman record smashed
Australian triathlete Max Neumann has pulled off a breakthrough fourth place at the Hawaiian Ironman world championships as Norwegian Gustav Iden won on debut.
JackJumpers topple Bullets in NBL overtime
Tasmania JackJumpers have come from behind to beat the Brisbane Bullets 90-86 in overtime, registering the first win of their NBL campaign after four matches.
Demons thrash Bulldogs in AFLW statement
Melbourne are right in the hunt for the AFLW minor premiership after thrashing the Western Bulldogs by 64 points in their biggest win of the season so far.
Collingwood ease past Giants in AFLW win
Collingwood have celebrated skipper Steph Chiocci's 50th AFLW game by consolidating their top-four spot with a 32-point win over GWS.