Tasmania, Qld the top-performing states
Tasmania and Queensland have the best economic momentum in the country as NSW and Victoria slide down the rankings.
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NT killer cop cleared before murder charge
A Northern Territory policeman who killed an Indigenous teen was cleared of any wrongdoing before he was charged with murder, an inquest has been told.
Jury told not to rush on Lehrmann verdict
A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has not yet reached a verdict after its third full day of deliberations.
States voice reasons for UN lock outs
The NSW government says some of the state's prisons are sub-standard, but blocked UN inspectors should visit countries not signed up to international protocols.
In-form Wanderers wary of Roar ALM test
Western Sydney are favourites for their ALM clash with Brisbane but Wanderers coach Marko Rudan and winger Brandon Borrello are wary of potential complacency.
Bad light robs Queensland of Shield win
Queensland's openers needed 16 runs from three overs to beat NSW in the Sheffield Shield clash in Sydney when the umpires called of play due to bad light.
Qld premier ‘pleased’ with new coal mine
The Queensland premier has welcomed the approval of the New Acland coal mine, which will produce up to 7.5 million tonnes per year until 2034.
Waller wildcard up to Cox Plate challenge
For the second year in a row, a horse with a high-class European record is looming as a threat to Anamoe winning the $5 million Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.
Josh Curran charged over alleged assault
Warriors forward Josh Curran has been charged over an alleged assault on a teenager on the night of the NRL grand final.
Marsh’s bowling final piece of T20 defence
Mitch Marsh is firming as a chance to bowl in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup opener against New Zealand, with the hosts now settled for their title defence.
Voll leads Heat to WBBL win over Renegades
A half-century by Georgia Voll was the decisive factor as Brisbane beat the Melbourne Renegades by 26 runs in their WBBL clash in Adelaide.
Panthers swap Staines for Tigers’ Peachey
Penrith winger Charlie Staines has signed with Wests Tigers as part of a swap deal that sees the Panthers welcome Tyrone Peachey back to the club.
‘Battered’ NSW braces for continued floods
Thunderstorms are forecast across inland NSW, the Mid North Coast and the Northern Rivers, posing flooding risks for multiple parts of the state.
Police keep tabs on released terrorists
The latest Australian Federal Police annual report has revealed there are 55 people serving jail time for terrorism with 19 due for release within five years.
Huni to unleash more power in next fight
Justis Huni has returned from a camp at Justin Fortune's gym in the US ready to unveil an "upgraded version" of his craft at his November 4 fight in Brisbane.
Fifth losing week out of last six for ASX
The local share market has finished down 0.8 per cent for the day and 1.2 per cent for the week, its seventh losing week out of the past nine.
Charges dropped for fatal NT chopper crash
Two directors of a major livestock producer will no longer face prosecution over the death of a pilot in a 2018 Northern Territory helicopter crash.
Life of Brian gives Farnworth WC boost
England and Broncos centre Herbie Farnworth reunites with his uncle Brian Foley to do same training drills with six poles on a village green he did as a child.
Storm’s Coates to miss PNG’s RLWC campaign
Melbourne's Papua New Guinean flyer Xavier Coates won't play in the Rugby League World Cup due to a hamstring injury.
Adelaide close in on top-four AFLW berth
Danielle Ponter has lit up Unley Oval with two goals and two magnificent runs as Adelaide all but booked a top-four AFLW berth after holding off Geelong.
Johnson, Sunak lead race to be UK PM
Candidates are canvassing support to become Britain's next prime minister, with Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson leading the potential contenders.
Suns beat Blues, still in AFLW finals race
Kalinda Howarth and Charlie Rowbottom impressed as Gold Coast overcame a goalless first half to post an important 27-point win over Carlton.
Imports shine as 36ers beat Kings in NBL
Led by their three imports, the Adelaide 36ers have defeated the Sydney Kings in Friday night's battle of two NBL heavyweights at Qudos Bank Arena.
Halep will fight to clear name over doping
Two-time grand slam champion Simona Halep protests that she has never cheated after being provisionally suspended for failing a doping test at the US Open.
Former Trump adviser Bannon jailed
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been jailed for four months for contempt of Congress.
Power cuts in Ukraine amid missile strikes
Ukraine's air force command has reported 33 missiles fired on the country, with 18 of those shot down.
Inflation higher for longer: Treasury
Inflation is going to hang around for longer due to persistently high energy prices and floods in southeast Australia, Treasury forecasts say.
Australia feel real home-ground T20 boost
Australia will carry a genuine home-ground advantage into the Twenty20 World Cup, with data showing they benefit more from hosting matches than any other team.
Treasurer prepares ‘sensible’ first budget
With the global economy stalling and huge pressure to spend more on health and aged care, the first Labor budget in almost a decade has a lot riding on it.
Defence, energy at top of Japan talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida have met in Perth, signing new agreements to boost security and energy ties.
Flood threat looms in northern Victoria
Water is quickly rising in towns across northern Victoria while southwestern parts of the state have experienced wild weather overnight.