Tourist finds human skull near Darwin
Human skeletal remains have been found by a bushwalking tourist and his dog in Darwin's outskirts where forensic experts are processing the grim discovery.
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Ex-hitman Ryan anoints ‘new missile’ Brown
Former Broncos hardman Peter Ryan has urged Eels enforcer Nathan Brown to cut Panthers lock Isaah Yeo in half as he did to Cronulla's David Peachey in 1997.
Qld cabinet to consider Star Casino report
Queensland's Attorney-General has been handed the final report on Star Entertainment Group's casino operations in the state, now set for cabinet consideration.
Eagles’ Redden in surprise AFL retirement
West Coast midfielder Jack Redden has shocked his teammates by announcing his AFL retirement at the age of 31.
FBI expert criticises Qld forensic lab
An internationally renowned forensic expert has criticised Queensland's government-run forensic lab at an inquiry into DNA testing failures.
Penrith’s grand plan was Parramatta vision
The elite pathway system that has taken Penrith to the top of the NRL has its makings at Parramatta, where the current Panthers CEO worked under Brian Smith.
‘We reject charges’: Wong on jailed Aussie
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Myanmar "disappointingly and regrettably" barred Australian authorities from supporting jailed economist Sean Turnell in court.
Aiken-George in netball return with Swifts
Cut by long-term Super Netball club the Queensland Firebirds, new mum Romelda Aiken-George has been offered a deal with rivals the NSW Swifts.
Roser ‘tried to save’ man in chipper
Gregory Lee Roser told police that he tried to save Bruce Saunders from a woodchipper as they cleared trees on a property south of Brisbane, a court has heard.
Alleged wife-killer said she was hiding
A man accused of murdering his wife in 1982 drank beer and didn't seem to be worried on the night of her disappearance, a NSW jury has been told.
New Dons coach Scott warns hard work ahead
Club great Matthew Lloyd believes Essendon can play AFL finals under Brad Scott in 2023, but the new coach is only focused on laying the groundwork for success.
Johnson all-in on Bullets’ NBL rebuild
Tyler Johnson is yet to make his NBL debut for Brisbane but is already emotionally invested in the Bullets' revival efforts.
SA lets the fruit fly dogs out
South Australia has deployed the nation's first fruit fly detector dogs in a bid to quickly contain outbreaks.
Parks in the clear over sacred Kakadu site
Parks Australia is immune from prosecution in the Northern Territory after it allegedly illegally disturbed a Kakadu Aboriginal sacred site, a court has found.
Wingman Amon seals AFL move to Hawthorn
Hawthorn have signed Port Adelaide wingman Karl Amon to a four-year deal after the AFL free agency period opened on Friday.
Cleary relishes unleashing floater threat
Nathan Cleary's kicking game has continued to grow but the Penrith halfback's latest trick play is perhaps his most devastating.
Diamonds netballers look for home sparkle
With some players never having played for the Diamonds in front of Australian crowds, coach Stacey Marinkovich says there's a new energy in the netball squad.
Poor Queensland hospital care “life-altering”
Health Minister Yvette D'Ath has handed down a report into alleged malpractice at Mackay Hospital and broader capacity problems in the health system.
Palaszczuk Government in U-turn on changes to land tax regime
A Queensland plan to calculate land tax based on holdings across the country has been shelved after pushback from other states.
Old meets new in Australia Cup final
Some 742 clubs competed in this year's Australia Cup and the final pits one of the most celebrated clubs in the country's history against the newest.
Hidden surgery waiting lists a ‘scandal’
Hidden wait times for elective surgery mean it's impossible for patients to make an informed decision about whether to go public or private, the AMA says.
AFL star De Goey to stay with Collingwood
Jordan De Goey and Collingwood have agreed terms for a new AFL deal, with the star midfielder recommitting until the end of 2027.
Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas
A revived Hurricane Ian is bearing down on South Carolina's coast and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting a storm surge and floods
Cairns cocoa experiment could go global
Nestled among lush rainforest in Cairns' sleepy northwest, a researcher slashes and snips at rows of densely packed trees in an effort to revolutionise the way cocoa is produced around the world.
Police pay tribute to fallen colleagues
Australian police have paused to pay their respects to colleagues killed in the line of duty at remembrance services across the country.
Luke Keary named in Ireland’s RLWC squad
Five NRL players have been called up to represent Ireland at the Rugby League World Cup, including Sydney Roosters halfback Luke Keary.
LJ stars as Opals advance to WC semi-final
Comeback queen Lauren Jackson put in her best game of the women's World Cup to date as Australia defeated Belgium to advance to the semi-finals.
Fourth leak detected on Russian pipelines
The Swedish coast guard has confirmed a fourth leak on the Nord Stream pipelines off southern Sweden.
Weed killer detected in Australian urine
A study has found eight per cent of urine samples collected from a group of Australians contain a common weed killer, while farmers spraying it had high levels.
NSW Serco prison officers walk off the job
Prison officers at Clarence Correctional Centre have gone on strike to protest low wages and staffing, but the operator is trying to increase staff.
Sustainability high in Aust minds: Woolies
Australian consumers 'give a damn' about sustainability and even more so than two years ago, a major retailer has warned business leaders.