Indigenous Supreme Court judge sworn in
Lincoln Crowley says "times have changed" after he was sworn in as Australia's first Indigenous Supreme Court judge at a ceremony in Brisbane.
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Qld govt earmarks $750m for cancer centre
The Queensland government has announced a $750 million investment in a new cancer centre in Brisbane to help take the pressure off crowded hospitals.
Bellamy decides Storm’s Coates replacement
Melbourne have named NRL debutant Grant Anderson to replace State of Origin winger Xavier Coates for their NRL clash with Sydney Roosters at the SCG.
Man in court after cops pose as 13yo girl
A man has been charged with grooming a child after he was arrested by police at a fast food outlet where he allegedly thought he would meet a 13-year-old girl.
Grinham earns sixth Comm Games selection
Former world No.1 squash star Rachel Grinham will join a select group of Australians when she competes at her sixth Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
GWS milestone man Ward chasing AFL flag
Callan Ward will become the first player to reach 200 games for GWS and boasts a glittering personal record, but still hasn't snared the AFL's ultimate prize.
Qld couple’s teen killer could face appeal
The Queensland government is considering appealing the sentence of a teen who struck and killed Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter with a stolen car.
Restaurant fight won’t define Dees: coach
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says the reigning premiers won't be defined by the restaurant fight between Steven May and Jake Melksham.
Firms face ‘cost of doing business’ crisis
Small businesses are feeling the pinch from rising energy costs, with confidence dropping during the past six months, particularly among young business owners.
Trump ‘lit the flame’ of US Capitol attack
A public hearing into the 2021 US Capitol riot has been told then-president Trump "lit the flame", with even his daughter not believing claims of election fraud
Aust at halfway mark for fourth COVID shot
About 52 per cent of Australians aged 65 and over have received their fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose.
All eyes on Peru for excited Socceroos
Socceroos forward Jamie Maclaren says he and his teammates are ready to seize their chance when they face Peru in next week's World Cup play-off.
Lynette Dawson seen alive, court told
A court has heard that Lynette Dawson was spotted on two separate occasions after the Sydney woman was allegedly murdered by her husband.
Australia to update UN climate submission
Anthony Albanese says Australia will update its nationally determined contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Hill returns to GWS after cancer surgery
GWS teammates have received a visit from Bobby Hill after the livewire forward had surgery last week following his testicular cancer diagnosis.
ASX suffers worst week since October 2020
The local share market has closed at its lowest level in 14 months following three sharp declines in the past four days.
High-flying Dockers not scared of the wet
Fremantle have struggled in the wet this season, but they might get a chance to make up for those poor showings in Saturday's clash with Hawthorn in Perth.
Yeo, Staggs won’t back up from Origin
Penrith's Isaah Yeo won't back up from Origin I when the Panthers face Newcastle on Sunday after a nasty collision in State of Origin 1.
Brisbane drunk driver jailed for nine years after fatal head-on crash
A woman was up to six times over the legal blood alcohol limit when she killed a grandmother in a head-on collision north of Brisbane, a court has been told.
ASX falls 1.4pct with big losses for banks
It's been another brutal day for Australia's banks and non-bank mortgage lenders, with the financial sector on track for its worst week since March 2020.
Mirvac sues to evict Travelodge lessee
Mirvac is suing the lessee of 10 Travelodge hotels in the NSW Supreme Court, seeking an eviction prior to a scheduled sale of the properties.
Warriors players wear blame for Brown exit
Skipper Tohu Harris says Warriors players must take responsibility for the exit of Nathan Brown as the club begins its search for a new permanent head coach.
Jury to decide if boat owner of sound mind
A forensic psychiatrist has been called to give evidence on the mental health of a boat owner charged after a fatal marine incident on the Brisbane River.
AFL to investigate Dees’ restaurant fight
The AFL will investigate Melbourne pair Steven May and Jake Melksham's alcohol-fuelled fight at a restaurant that has embarrassed the reigning premiers.
Confused statements by Berlin crash driver
Berlin's mayor says investigators are trying to make sense of "confused" statements by a man who drove into a school group in the city.
Fyfe returns to lead AFL’s soaring Dockers
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe will play for the first time this AFL season while Brisbane and St Kilda regain Joe Daniher and Jack Higgins respectively.
Port doctor defended after Tigers’ AFL win
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has made a fierce defence of veteran club doctor Mark Fisher after a key final-quarter incident in their loss to Richmond.
Queensland scientists find ‘Superworms’ can dine on polystyrene
University of Queensland scientists are studying a worm species fed a diet of polystyrene in the hope of discovering enzymes that could break down plastic.
Golf war as PGA Tour bans Norman’s players
The PGA Tour has declared a ban on all golfers who have teed off in Greg Norman's inaugural breakaway LIV Invitational Series event in England.
Myanmar court gives Turnell trial go-ahead
A legal official says Australian economist Sean Turnell and his co-defendants have been formally indicted in Myanmar, allowing their trial to continue.
Doctors urged to act on racism and sexism
Rural Doctors' Association of Queensland is exploring themes of power and privilege in medicine at its conference in Gladstone.