‘Land banking’ costs Aussies $6b: report
A new report has found some developers are drip-feeding the release of housing estate land, costing home buyers $5.997 billion over the past decade.
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Second woman for Senate’s highest office
Sue Lines has taken her seat as Labor's first female Senate president, while Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan was elected deputy.
V’landys open to new NRL inclusion round
Peter V'landys is open to adding an inclusion round to the NRL's calendar with the idea pitched several times by former Manly star Ian Roberts.
Assessing life expectancy uncertain
As euthanasia laws come into affect around Australia, doctors are being given the 'uncertain and imprecise' task of calculating how long a person has to live.
Queensland COVID peak still a month away
The latest modelling points to a caseload of more than 1600 COVID-19 patients in Queensland hospitals when the current wave peaks in late August.
Boos ‘part of the job’ says Eels’ Lane
Parramatta second-rower Shaun Lane says teammate Jakob Arthur understands being booed by home fans is part of the job of a professional athlete.
ASX flat ahead of inflation data, Fed hike
The local bourse has finished flat ahead of Australian inflation data and a pending hike in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve.
Seven Manly players boycott rainbow jersey
Manly have confirmed seven players will miss their clash with the Sydney Roosters and admit introducing a rainbow jersey design should have been handled better.
Albanese promises ambitious government
The first week of the new parliament is set to be a busy one, with 18 pieces of legislation to be introduced by the Albanese government.
Grain deal stands despite attack: Russia
Moscow insists its strike on Odesa won't harm its grain export deal with Kyiv, saying the attack was "connected exclusively with military infrastructure".
Russian gas to EU cut to fifth of capacity
Russia's Gazprom says the capacity of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline under the Baltic Sea into Europe will be reduced to 20 per cent.
Pope sorry for ‘evil’ schools in Canada
The Pope has apologised for the 'evil' perpetrated in indigenous residential schools in Canada run by the church.
Qld lobbyist watchdog seems ‘understaffed’
The acting head of Queensland lobbyist watchdog says it would be "quite difficult" for its two staff to properly monitor and provide advice on lobbying.
Speaker pledges to restore House respect
The new Speaker of the House of Representatives has pledged to allow spirited debate in a respectful manner with the government set to bring on key legislation.
Russia gas cut negates grain deal benefit
Russia's Gazprom is set to cut gas supplies to 20 per cent capacity, signalling the economic benefits of a brokered grain supply deal won't be fully felt.
Pucovski back in Australia academy squad
Will Pucovski will make a return to the Cricket Australia set up as part of an eight-man development academy to visit Chennai in August.
Myanmar executes democracy activists
Myanmar's junta faces global condemnation after executing four democracy activists accused of helping a resistance movement.
New safety talk follows SA freeway crash
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas says the government is willing to look at further safety options after a crash at the base of Adelaide's South Eastern Freeway.
Buschkuehl finishes fifth in long jump
Australian Brooke Buschkuehl has finished a close fifth in the women's long jump at the world championships in Eugene.
Scientists buzzing about mite pesticide
Australian scientists are developing a pesticide that can specifically target the varroa mite as NSW authorities remain hopeful they can eradicate the parasite.
Father-in-law jailed over Bris River death
A 48-year-old NZ citizen has been jailed and faces deportation over the death of his daughter-in-law, killed when a dinghy hit a jetty on the Brisbane River.
Australia facing an ‘avo-lanche’
A bumper avocado crop has meant an oversupply of avocados and record low prices, while production will soar for the next five years according to a new report.
Finucane to fight NRL charge at judiciary
Cronulla forward Dale Finucane will challenge his dangerous contact charge at the judiciary on Tuesday night.
AFL says Ginnivan initiated high contact
Collingwood will ask the AFL to explain the controversial umpiring decision not to award Jack Ginnivan a free kick from Mason Redman's high tackle.
Salad on menu for whale sharks off WA
Whale sharks have displaced the Kodiak bear as the world's biggest omnivore after Aussie researchers discovered they like a bit of salad with their krill.
ADF virus help for aged care extended
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says ADF support for the aged care sector has been extended until the end of September amid the winter COVID-19 wave.
Sevens men want respect at Comm Games
Australian men's rugby sevens coach John Manenti knows his side's fight to be "taken seriously" will have a platform at the Commonwealth Games later this week.
Blues duo baffled by ‘crazy’ passion doubt
Jarome Luai has labelled claims the NSW State of Origin jersey meant less to him because he wants to play for Samoa at the World Cup as "laughable" and "crazy".
Roberts-Smith alleged kick due to ‘laugh’
The motivation for Ben Roberts-Smith allegedly kicking an unarmed Afghan prisoner off a cliff was because he laughed at him, the Federal Court has been told.
Crown’s Sydney casino to open next month
Crown says its Sydney casino at Barangaroo will open to the public in two weeks "with the highest levels of governance and compliance".
Virus response disadvantages young Aussies
Young Australians have been disproportionately disadvantaged from the COVID-19 pandemic response, according to a report.