$400M budget boost for inland highway from Charters Towers to NSW border
An 1100-kilometre freight route from Queensland to NSW will receive an extra $400 million in the upcoming budget for upgrades.
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Health advice on fourth COVID jab imminent
The country's leading vaccine advisory group is set to hand down advice on whether a fourth COVID jab will be needed ahead of winter.
Roberts-Smith was a bully in SAS: Hastie
Former SAS officer Andrew Hastie has told a court that war hero Ben Roberts-Smith severely bullied at least one of his comrades.
More summer drownings amid extreme weather
This summer was Australia's deadliest for drownings in three years, with floods playing a role, leaving 112 people dying between December and March.
Socceroos bid to avoid World Cup calamity
Australia will miss out on automatic qualification for the World Cup in Qatar if they fail to defeat Japan on Thursday.
Hannah feared husband would kill her: mum
In the weeks before Hannah Clarke's estranged husband killed her and their children she feared her life was in danger, an inquest in Brisbane has been told.
Kisnorbo backs City’s Good Socceroos call
Melbourne City coach Patrick Kisnorbo has defended the ALM club's decision to not release defender Curtis Good for a late Socceroos call-up.
Star compliance manager’s ‘grave error’
Star's main point of contact with NSW regulators knew Chinese bank debit cards were being used to gamble, he says he just didn't know that wasn't allowed.
Ukraine urges West to stick together
Four week after Russia's invasion began, Ukraine's president has called for a show of solidarity as NATO, the G7, and the EU meet to discuss further sanctions.
Australian quicks give Test series life
With the three-Test series seemingly petering out to a nil-nil stalemate, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc demolished Pakistan to give Australia hope of victory.
Penguins find new ally in French fungus
A fungus that attacks a prolific weed choking beaches across southern Australia could be a powerful new ally for penguins and seabirds.
Weary councils demand climate action, cash
More than 30 mayors and councillors from councils across Australia are demanding stronger climate change action from the Morrison government.
Sonny Bill Williams knocks out Barry Hall in one-sided, one round defeat
Sonny Bill Williams has has scored a sensational first round stoppage of Barry Hall in their heavyweight boxing bout in Sydney.
Bombers young gun Martin enters protocols
Fresh off five goals and 27 possessions on AFL debut, Essendon's Nic Martin has entered COVID-19 protocols and will miss the Bombers' round-two match.
Depleted City rally to beat Roar in ALM
Teenager Raphael Borges Rodrigues' first ALM goal has secured a 2-1 comeback win for an undermanned Melbourne City over Brisbane in Redcliffe.
Tupou cleared at SANZAAR judiciary
Queensland Reds prop Taniela Tupou has been cleared of foul play at a SANZAAR judiciary hearing on Wednesday night and is free to face the Waratahs on Saturday.
Qld coroner threatens witness with perjury
A Queensland coroner hearing evidence into the cold-case murder of Darling Downs teen Annette Mason has threatened a witness with perjury charges.
Nev Power spared jail over WA virus breach
A Perth magistrate has handed a suspended prison sentence to high-profile businessman Neville Power after he and his son breached WA's COVID-19 laws.
Cummins stars as Australia rout Pakistan
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc have triggered a Pakistan collapse, with the hosts losing 7-20 to be all-out for 268 as Australia took command in the third Test.
Rolfe case claims ‘sadden’ NT police chief
The Northern Territory's police commissioner has explained how the decision was made to charge Constable Zachary Rolfe with Kumanjayi Walker's murder.
Unbeaten Brumbies rotate for Perth trip
The Brumbies will leave five-eighth Noah Lolesio and their Wallabies props James Slipper and Allan Alaalatoa behind for their trip to Perth.
Socceroos await Leckie’s fitness verdict
The Socceroos will wait until the last minute before making a call on the fitness of striker Mathew Leckie for their crunch World Cup qualifier against Japan.
Loved Barty lauded by fellow star athletes
The shock retirement of world No.1 Ash Barty has brought an outpouring of love from her fellow athletes, including Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
Barty does it her way, like she always has
For one last time, tennis superstar Ash Barty has flipped the script and opted to ride off into the sunset in a glorious, unexpected end to her storied career.
AFL decides against Rioli verdict appeal
The AFL has decided against challenging the tribunal's Willie Rioli verdict, even though it disagrees with the decision to clear the West Coast forward.
Dees defender Rivers set for AFL return
Premiership defender Trent Rivers is set to return from a knee injury for Melbourne in their AFL meeting with Gold Coast on Saturday night.
Dragons look to Mbye in NRL local derby
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says the professionalism of recruit Moses Mbye is rubbing off on his NRL team ahead of their clash with Cronulla.
Qlder Tuqiri still in NSW Waratahs’ corner
Queensland State of Origin star Lote Tuqiri has revealed a mentoring role with former Super Rugby club the Waratahs ahead of their grudge match with the Reds.
Burgess out of Dragons’ squad amid charge
St George Illawarra won't play George Burgess in their NRL game against Cronulla after he was charged with sexually touching a person without consent.
Tuqiri’s Super advice for injured Vunivalu
Fellow code-hopping winger Lote Tuqiri has urged Suliasi Vunivalu to leave any decision on his future until after his return from a long-term hamstring injury.
Pies might call on AFLW debutants in final
Virus-hit Collingwood will almost certainly have to select top-up players without any AFLW experience for the qualifying final against Brisbane.