Qld teen sentenced for pedestrian deaths
A teenager will be in custody for six years over the deaths of Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter, who were struck by a stolen car while walking their dogs.
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Robbie Kruse to leave Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory have announced that former Socceroo Robbie Kruse will be leaving the A-League Men club.
Man guilty of stabbing father’s best mate
A 25-year-old man has been found guilty in a Brisbane court of murder after he stabbed his father's friend of 20 years in the chest.
Lions at the Gabba a yardstick: Ratten
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says taking on heavyweights Brisbane on their home turf will give his team a test of their genuine AFL flag credentials.
Dockers stand by tough stance on Frederick
Fremantle goalsneak Michael Frederick will miss Saturday's AFL clash with Hawthorn after being suspended for drinking alcohol during a shortened break.
Lethal force by Qld police ‘justified’
A man fatally shot by Queensland Police in September 2018 was most likely having a psychotic episode and lethal force was justified, the coroner says.
Dockers want to contend for years to come
Fremantle have shot into flag contention this year following a stunning 9-3 start to the year, but the AFL club doesn't want its success to be short lived.
Burnt remains found in Glasshouse Mountains believed to be human
An investigation is under way after the discovery of suspected human remains on a remote track in Queensland's Glasshouse Mountains.
Tigers retain AFL fear factor: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says Richmond still have a fear factor ahead of Thursday night's clash of the AFL clubs.
New ag minister outlines top priorities
Senator Murray Watt has given his first major address as federal agriculture minister outlining labour shortage, biosecurity and high input costs as priorities.
Legal detention ruling for Aboriginal man
Australia's highest court has ruled the detention - for more than 500 days - of a New Zealand-born Aboriginal man was legal due to objective facts at the time.
Fintechs Swyftx, Superhero in $1.5b merger
Brisbane-based crypto exchange Swyftx and Sydney-based low-cost share brokerage Superhero have agreed to merge into a single "superapp".
Qld law changes concern plastic surgeons
Plastic surgeons are concerned about the risk of Queensland's proposed health practitioner laws lifting a blanket national ban on testimonials.
Chris Dawson is not a killer, court told
Chris Dawson was incapable of killing his wife Lynette, his sister-in-law has said in testimony during his ongoing murder trial in Sydney.
Kiwis eye Aussie citizenship under Labor
Kiwis hoping for an improved pathway to Australian citizenship are pinning their hopes on the 'MP for New Zealanders', Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
NT rocket launch bolsters space skills
NASA will launch rockets from the Northern Territory outback to study astrophysics and planetary science only observable from the southern hemisphere.
Stoush over carbon credit ‘fraud’ heats up
A whistleblower is doubling down on criticism of carbon credits as a "fraud" on the environment and taxpayers, despite a review rejecting his accusations.
Qld and NSW bridge divide with Origin bet
A wager made by the premiers of Queensland and NSW will make this year's State of Origin hard to forget for fans of the losing side.
High Court rules terrorism laws invalid
The High Court has found laws allowing terrorism-convicted dual nationals to be stripped of their Australian citizenship are unconstitutional.
NDIS boss joins quit queue after Labor win
National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten says the agency's CEO will step down ahead of a new head being confirmed in the coming months.
Cleary’s dig at Dolphins over recruitment
Ivan Cleary has taken a tongue-in-cheek swipe at the Dolphins, claiming the NRL's newest franchise treat Penrith as if it is their own backyard for recruitment.
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Qld energy minister rejects nuclear power
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says all options are on the table to deal with soaring electricity and surging prices, except nuclear power.
New trial date for Higgins rape accused
Bruce Lehrmann's trial will begin on June 27 for allegedly raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in a ministerial office in Parliament House.
Gawn embarrassed by Dees teammates’ fight
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he is embarrassed by teammates Steven May and Jake Melksham's "horrible act'" of brawling in a restaurant.
Corruption watchdog to probe grants
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the national integrity commission should have scope to probe pork barrelling.
Abbott hurt, leaves Australia’s T20 tour
Fast bowler Sean Abbott is heading back to Australia after fracturing a finger at training ahead of the first Twenty20 against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
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Aust failing on coal mine methane: report
Methane emissions from Australian coal mines could be double official estimates, a new report says, threatening efforts to limit global warming to 1.5C.
Hazlewood powers Aussies to T20 win v SL
Australia have dominated the opening Twenty20 against Sri Lanka, with Josh Hazlewood producing an electric spell of 4-16 and David Warner smashing 70 not out.
Drug accused faces Australia extradition
The top Dutch court has dismissed an appeal by Canadian man Tse Chi Lop against his extradition to Australia where he faces trial for alleged drug trafficking.
Slater, Thurston endure nervous Origin eve
Queensland's all-star coaching cast endured a nervous State of Origin eve knowing it's their new-look squad, not them, that will control the outcome in Sydney.
COVID-19 hit mental health and hip pockets
Prolonged lockdowns during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic led many Australians to seek mental health support for the first time.