Pacific nation bid to deport Australian judge quashed
An attempt to deport an Australian-born judge from the Pacific island nation of Kiribati has been quashed on appeal..
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Whale freed from Queensland shark net is 10th entanglement of migration season
The danger for humpback whales negotiating Queensland shark nets is far from over as the state records a tenth incident this migration season.
Consistency key for Labuschagne’s ODI role
Marnus Labuschagne aspires to be a consistent middle-order batter and regular in Australia's ODI side, and is hoping a familiar wicket in Townsville will help him get a head start.
Cameron, Cats stars fit for AFL final
Jeremy Cameron headlines a list of returning stars set to give Geelong coach Chris Scott a selection headache for the AFL qualifying final against Collingwood.
Silverware chance for Manenti’s 7s men
A maiden world title beckons for John Manenti's reborn Australian rugby sevens outfit in Los Angeles.
Tate urges Cowboys to ‘make history’
North Queensland have the chance to make club history and finish in the top two for the first time, and former centre Brent Tate has urged the players to seize the day.
Government to create biodiversity market
A biodiversity credits scheme would be the start of a "nationwide restoration" of Australia's environment, according to the prime minister.
Olympian takes up own case over drug plot
Olympic medallist Nathan Baggaley has asked to make his own submissions - without "incompetent" lawyers - in a court appeal against his conviction over a bungled cocaine-smuggling plot.
Voice won’t usurp closing the gap: Burney
Enacting a voice to parliament will not come at the expense of measures to close the gap, the Indigenous Australians minister says.
High Court judge to head Morrison inquiry
Former High Court judge Virginia Bell will head an inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret appointment to five ministries.
Biden slams Republicans’ ‘semi-fascism’
US President Joe Biden has used harsh words to describe Trump-allied Republicans as he held his first political rally in the run-up to November elections, accusing the group of embracing violence and hatred, and saying they edged toward "semi-fascism" at an earlier fund-raising stop.
PM’s role as Mackay Cutters agree to play in PNG
The prime minister's offer of assistance has helped to end a Queensland Rugby League stand-off and ensure the Mackay Cutters will travel to Papua New Guinea to play.
Australia in for dangerous heat, most days
Babies being born in northern Australia in 2022 could face dangerous heat most days of the year by the time they are in their 70s, a new study warns.
Global monkeypox cases fall 21 per cent: WHO
The number of monkeypox cases reported globally declined by 21 per cent last week, after a month-long trend of rising infections, the World Health Organisation says.
PM to announce NSW flood mitigation funds
The Federal Government has reportedly earmarked $75 million for mitigation measures for NSW communities hit by this year's devastating floods.
Treaty promises seismic shift on high seas
Most of the planet's ocean and the bounty of life it supports lack basic protection but that could be about to change under a landmark conservation treaty being thrashed out in New York.
Disaster avoided as Ukraine nuclear plant regains power link
The last regular line supplying electricity to Ukraine's Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was restored hours after being cut, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy saying the world narrowly avoided a radiation disaster.
Gas decision undoes climate bill: Bandt
Greens leader Adam Bandt has accused the federal government of undoing its own climate legislation following a decision to approve almost 47,000 square kilometres of waters for oil and gas exploration.
Auckland waterfront blast injures five
Five people have been hospitalised after suffering burns in an explosion in downtown Auckland.
Prosecutor sets sights on ex-Trump aides
The prosecutor investigating whether Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia is seeking to compel testimony from more allies of the former US president, including former chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Sidney Powell.
Record number of new Australian businesses
Australians are starting new businesses in record numbers, with more than 160,000 added to the economy in 12 months.
Japan police chief to quit over Abe death
Japan's National Police Agency chief says he will resign to take responsibility for the murder of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, citing the need for a "fresh start" for the organisation.
Inquest to probe two Queensland watch house deaths
The families of two women who died in watch houses hope for answers about how and why their loved ones died in police custody.
Pandemic anxiety could drain $7 billion from New South Wales
Rising rates of anxiety and depression caused by COVID-19 lockdowns could sap up to $7.4 billion from the NSW economy by 2025, a report suggests.
Panthers to miss NSWRL Origin awards night
The NSW State of Origin awards night will be devoid of almost half of the men's team with minor premiers Penrith holding their annual event on the same day.
Queensland Premier wants CFMEU protest apology
The behaviour of CFMEU protesters inside a state government building was disgraceful and affected workers are owed an apology, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says.
Woman arrested over Darling Downs murder
A woman has been arrested by Queensland police over links to the alleged murder of a 25-year-old man west of Brisbane in March.
Global COVID-19 deaths drop 15 pct: WHO
The number of coronavirus deaths reported worldwide fell by 15 per cent in the past week while new infections dropped by nine per cent, the World Health Organisation says.
Fighting erupts in Ethiopia’s Tigray area
Fighting between forces from Ethiopia's rebellious northern region of Tigray and central government forces has erupted around the town of Kobo, residents and both sides say, ending a months-long ceasefire.
PM announces robodebt royal commission
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a royal commission into the controversial robodebt scheme.
Qantas posts $1.9 billion loss but revenue up
Qantas has posted a full-year underlying pre-tax loss of $1.86 billion after border closures and travel uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic weighed on earnings.