Fears ‘free’ electricity could come with hidden costs
Some households will get free access to electricity for three hours a day but questions have been raised about unintended consequences from the plan.
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UN mandate for Gaza Strip force still in works: Turkey
Representatives from several Muslim countries have met in Istanbul to discuss a stabilisation force and the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
Million-dollar reward could crack ‘solvable’ cold case
Detectives hope a large reward will help uncover crucial information leading to an arrest for the murder of a woman two decades ago.
Mind of Mata: Why A-League’s biggest name embraces hype
Juan Mata embraces the spotlight and pressure that comes with being the A-League Men's biggest name and knows what type of overseas players can thrive.
Protester crashes cop briefing after weapons expo clash
Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police outside a defence forum leading to arrests and injuries, with the group's leader crashing a press conference.
‘Massive milestone’: NRL stars eye own piece of history
Samoa's rugby league team can claim one of the nation's biggest ever sporting trophies, if they defeat New Zealand to win a maiden Pacific Cup title.
Manly have another CEO exit club’s revolving door
Manly are on the look out for a new CEO again, after Tony Mestrov's drama-charged three years at the NRL club came to an end.
‘I’ll be ready’: SA quick hoping for Ashes squad call
South Australian paceman Brendan Doggett has recovered from a hamstring injury and says he's ready and hoping for a call-up to Australia's Test squad.
Lehrmann’s cost woes in anti-corruption submarine probe
Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann is being denied financial assistance after an investigation into him for allegedly stealing French submarine secrets.
Worker trapped under collapsed Rome medieval tower dies
A man who spent hours underneath the rubble of a partially collapsed medieval tower in Rome has died in hospital.
Life won’t be easy for English bodies on harder wickets
England must weigh up how to manage their pace cartel through the Ashes, with Mitchell Starc warning the harder Australian surfaces take a toll on the body.
Murder accused driver ‘sped up’ before fatal collision
The body of a man who was struck with a vehicle during a road rage incident looked like a cardboard box as it flew into the air, a jury has heard.
Ship set to return after elderly woman dies on cruise
A full investigation is set to be launched as a cruise ship returns to port after an 80-year-old passenger died alone while hiking on a remote tropical island.
Push to secure Aussie’s hometown world title shot
Jai Opetaia will headline a stacked card in his title defence next month but his promoter is already working to secure two more hometown title shots next year.
Eliesa Katoa knocks could force NRL rules rethink
The NRL is continuing to look into the head knocks that left Eliesa Katoa with seizures and a brain bleed, with the Tonga star still in hospital.
Shares drop to six-week low as RBA leaves rates on hold
The local bourse fell 0.9 per cent to close at its lowest level since September 26 after the Reserve Bank suggested it might not adjust rates for some time.
Knights coach excited as star halves set to unite
After his first training session overseeing his new club, Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook is excited to have Dylan Brown and Fletcher Sharpe in his line-up.
Jillaroos superstar returns for Pacific title clash
Two-time Dally M Medallist Tamika Upton will give Australia a boost for their Pacific Cup final against New Zealand, with the fullback overcoming a calf strain.
Wellington A-League star reveals scary cancer battle
In-form Phoenix wingback Carlo Armiento says he had to take time away from the A-League last season after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Mother facing jail for deadly neglect ‘atrocity’
A woman charged with criminal neglect over the death of her six-year-old daughter has sobbed and rocked as victim impact statements were read out in court.
Ashwin out of BBL after knee surgery
Cricket Australia and the Sydney Thunder have suffered a massive blow with the BBL's biggest ever signing Ravichandran Ashwin to miss the tournament.
Australia warned of assassination attempts by regimes
There is a 'realistic possibility' foreign regimes could try to carry out an assassination in Australia, the nation's top spy boss has warned.
Dick Cheney, former US vice-president, dies at 84
Dick Cheney, who became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.
Road warriors Townsville go top of WNBL
The Townsville Fire have moved to the top of the WNBL, despite being yet to play at home, with a gritty win against the Perth Lynx.
Typhoon kills 66 in Philippines, heads towards Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 66 people dead after battering the Philippines, and is forecast to regain strength as it heads for Vietnam.
Three nations on notice after assassination revelations
The nation's spy boss has vowed to take action after revealing foreign nations were "willing and capable" of ordering killings on dissidents in Australia.
‘Minsky moment’: watchdog boss warns of market collapse
The corporate watchdog has flagged easing reporting requirements for smaller firms while warning private credit to shape up or face tougher regulation.
The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts
The rising cost of new homes and services such as takeaway meals were key to the Reserve Bank's inflation miss in September and could rule out future rate cuts.
Cup-winning jockey Melham was thorn in trainer’s side
Tony McEvoy recalls a young Jamie Melham "knocking off" his horses before joining forces with the woman who would ultimately deliver him a Melbourne Cup.
Give Ley clear air, former Nats leader tells colleagues
Coalition MPs are being urged to let their leader do her job amid fevered leadership speculation and an ongoing spat over climate and energy policy.
Generation AI: young Aussies likely to use chatbots
More Australians are using artificial intelligence tools but your reliance on them could depend on your age, your occupation and even your language.