Better care for Qld kids impacted by DV
The Qld government has pledged to do more for family members left behind when a loved one is lost, as part of sweeping reform targeting violence against women.
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Talakai didn’t expect to retain Blues spot
Siosifa Talakai freely admits he was surprised to hold onto his place in the NSW State of Origin team ahead of Jack Wighton.
Qld man charged with mum-of-four’s murder
A man has appeared in court charged with the 2014 murder of Queensland mother of four Kirra-Lea McLoughlin.
Daniel Johns avoids jail for drunk crash
Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has been spared jail time after he was three times over the legal limit when he crashed his car in the Hunter region.
Hynes, Rudolf to miss Sharks-Storm clash
Nicho Hynes and Toby Rudolf have been sidelined from Cronulla's NRL clash with Melbourne on Thursday.
Qld urged to prepare for third virus wave
Queensland authorities are urging people to prepare for a third COVID-19 wave saying "it's very likely that either you or someone you know" will be infected.
Star teen trio in Australian WC team
Australia will be represented by a 64-strong team at the July 15-24 athletics world championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Underhill in for second Wallabies Test
Sam Underhill is a chance of starting the second Test against the Wallabies despite not being part of England's first Test matchday squad in Perth.
Warriors land CNK as Walsh released
Canberra's Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has joined the Warriors on a three-year deal after they confirmed they would release Reece Walsh to return to Queensland.
Twelve face court over Qld girl’s murder
Twelve people have been charged with murder for allegedly withholding a diabetic Queensland girl's medication for six days, and praying over her instead.
Confidence in Aust energy system plummets
New data shows a "stunning collapse of confidence and trust" in the energy system, Energy Consumers Australia says.
Dees face AFL audit in Cats clash
Melbourne's level of recovery from a mid-season AFL form slump will be put to the test against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
Maroons plot to avoid Burton ‘nightmare’
Maroons forward Pat Carrigan has identified a key area that needs addressing if Queensland are to seal the State of Origin series in Brisbane next week.
Ex-AG Porter in new ABC defamation case
Former attorney-general Christian Porter is involved in another ABC defamation case, this time representing underworld figure Mick Gatto in a High Court appeal.
Experts consider fourth COVID-19 vaccine
States and territories are considering reintroducing face mask mandates as experts eye expanding eligibility for a fourth dose COVID vaccination.
Qld lobbyist ban a ‘slap on the wrist’
Deputy Opposition Leader Jarrod Bleijie says the Queensland premier's ban on the trio of lobbyists doesn't stop their firms from working with the government.
Gilbert sheds madman tag for Origin debut
Tom Gilbert believes efforts to move away from a reputation as an NRL "madman" have helped deliver a Queensland berth he never thought possible.
Whale rescues spark calls to remove shark nets
Environmental groups have renewed their calls to remove shark nets during whale migration season after two humpbacks became entangled off the Queensland coast.
Kerevi, Nawaqanitawase in 7s Games squad
Wallabies star Samu Kerevi will enjoy another rugby sevens cameo at the Commonwealth Games, where the women seek revenge for their 2018 silver.
Qld opposition rejects Williams’ poll run
Queensland's deputy opposition leader has ruled out a Liberal National Party mayor running at the next state election after she was charged with drink-driving.
Crown outlines Chris Dawson murder plot
Crown prosecutors have laid out the alleged dominoes put in place by Chris Dawson that led to the murder of his wife in January 1982.
Qld Police arrest 12 over girl’s murder
Queensland Police have arrested 12 people linked to a religious group after a girl, eight, died in the family home in Toowoomba in January.
Liberals grapple with winning back women
Senior Liberals have advocated for gender quotas as a way to win back support for the party in the electorate following their defeat.
NSW warned third COVID-19 peak on its way
NSW Health expects COVID-19 cases will peak in late July and early August at levels similar to January, when Omicron cases were surging.
Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 1.35 pct
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced a 50 basis point rise to the cash rate, taking it to 1.35 per cent.
Rare cockatoo spotted in northern NSW
A pair of spectacular glossy black-cockatoos have been spotted in northern NSW after a three-month hunt for the threatened birds by conservationists.
Hynes thankful for Origin relegation
Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes has the chance to line up against his former club Melbourne now that he's been axed from the game-day squad for Origin III.
Bell’s Wallabies seek England ‘domination’
Nonplussed by the commentary around his side before or after a series-opening victory over England, Wallabies forward Angus Bell wants improvement in Brisbane.
Indebted Qld resort manager jailed
A 67-year-old man has been jailed after taking almost $220,000 from a trust account over two years from 2017 to pay a Queensland resort's business expenses.
NSW north braces for floods amid warnings
Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate again as floods hit NSW, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to join the premier on a tour of affected areas.
Consulting trans community vital: Campbell
Dual Olympic gold medallist Bronte Campbell says the transgender community must be consulted as FINA begins designing an open category at future events.