Shark nets take toll on threatened species
About a fifth of the 376 marine animals caught in NSW shark nets last season were threatened species, a government report has revealed.
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Greens MP advocates for mental health
Stephen Bates has spoken of his experience working in low-paid jobs and coming out as gay in the new Greens MP's first speech to federal parliament.
Witness accused of embellishing evidence
Queensland's corruption watchdog pressured a key witness to embellish evidence against a former health boss in an alleged nepotism scandal, a court has heard.
Gibbon hoping for second Wallabies chance
After missing a Test call-up in his first Wallabies squad selection, prop Matt Gibbon is hoping Dave Rennie gives him playing time in the Rugby Championship.
Aust swim team ignoring Games hype: coach
Australia's swim team is ignoring the hype of being labelled the best ever ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Beach volleyball odd couple eye Games gold
Chris McHugh is attempting to defend his Commonwealth Games beach volleyball gold medal but will do so with new, young partner Paul Burnett.
Train strike on day of Games marathon
A UK-wide train strike is planned for Saturday, coinciding with the Commonwealth Games marathon to be run through the streets of Birmingham.
Ex-mayor MP wants fed help for councils
A regional Queensland MP and former mayor says local governments need more federal support to provide services for their communities.
Barber still set to compete in Birmingham
Australia's Commonwealth Games team boss is hopeful all athletes can compete in Birmingham despite a number of COVID complications.
Climate for ‘great reallocation’: Deloitte
Without a 'great reallocation' of investment by governments and industry, starting now, Australia could be at risk of hefty economic losses by 2050.
House prices drop, while units hold value
Domain says house prices in Australia's capital cities fell 0.9 per cent in the June quarter, while apartment prices were basically flat.
Aussies urged to fight, have fun at Games
Australia's Commonwealth Games athletes in Birmingham are being urged to fight, but have fun, by chef de mission Petria Thomas.
Commonwealth Games fast facts
A glance at Australia's record at the Commonwealth Games.
Fulton earns debut in Manly patchwork
Zac Fulton, the grandson of Manly legend Bob, has been confirmed as a debutant in the Sea Eagles' makeshift side to face the Sydney Roosters.
Treasurer reveals inflation to hit 7.75pct
Inflation is expected to peak at 7.75 per cent at the end of this year, before moderating into 2023, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
Leaky Cowboys turn focus to defence
North Queensland will turn their attention back to defence after leaking exactly 26 points in each of their past four NRL matches.
Teen designer wins Zampatti fashion prize
A Brisbane teenage fashion designer who mostly taught herself using online videos has won an inaugural prize named after late industry luminary Carla Zampatti.
Kherson cut off as Ukraine counterattacks
Ukraine's counteroffensive is gathering momentum in the Russian-controlled southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, Britain's defence ministry says.
WHO registers 18,000 monkeypox cases
WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged men who have sex with other men to consider reducing the numbers of new sexual partners.
US central bank unleashes new rate hike
The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point for a second straight meeting as it battles inflation.
Triathletes key to show better Games form
Australian triathlete Matt Hauser will take strong international form into day one of the Commonwealth Games and is a medal contender.
Grinham, Ockenden named Games flagbearers
Squash star Rachael Grinham and Kookaburras co-captain Eddie Ockenden have been named Australia's flagbearers for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
Jones reveals dream to coach Souths in NRL
England rugby union boss Eddie Jones says he would jump at the chance to coach a rugby league team in Australia's NRL, with the Rabbitohs top of his list.
Manly seven stay home after missed chance
Manly's seven players who opted to sit out Thursday night's game against the Sydney Roosters have been told not to attend 4 Pines Park for safety reasons.
Booth eyeing long-term NRL role for Titans
Gold Coast's Aaron Booth isn't going to give up his hard-won NRL No.9 jersey despite commentary the Titans need an experienced head at dummy-half.
Newmarch COVID response ‘appallingly bad’
The management of a COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House in early 2020 has been described as "appallingly bad" as an inquest into 19 deaths continues.
Robinson backs idea of NRL Pride Round
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is open to an NRL Pride Round after the furore which has engulfed Manly and overshadowed Thursday's top-eight showdown.
Cowboys focus on top four, not top two
North Queensland co-captain Chad Townsend insists the Cowboys are only focused on an NRL top-four finals berth as an all-important top-two spot beckons.
Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial concludes
The defamation trial launched by war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has concluded more than a year after it began with the judge reserving his decision.
Tapine and Tino set for heavyweight bout
The NRL's two best forwards will battle it out this weekend when Canberra's Joe Tapine squares off with Gold Coast's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.
Qld floods bill tops $7.7 billion: report
Deloitte estimates the total cost of the southeast Queensland floods, which impacted half a million people and 18,000 homes and business, to be $7.7 billion.