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The Queensland government has defended its right to information processes as the opposition calls for significant reform governing how information is disclosed.
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Rankine wants ultimate AFL honour for Suns
Off-contract forward Izak Rankine says he's excited about the AFL future at Gold Coast and is desperate to be a part of the Suns' journey to the top.
Australia-China space gap ‘concerning’
Australia's inaugural space commander says the country needs to accelerate its space capability in the face of threats from countries like Russia and China.
NSW MP charged with historic sex abuse
NSW MP Gareth Ward has been charged with historic sexual offences including the rape of a teenage boy and the premier is calling for him to resign immediately.
Mitchell ready for hostile reception: Cook
South Sydney believe that any attempt to rattle star fullback Latrell Mitchell won't pay off in their NRL grudge match with the Sydney Roosters.
Tribunal upholds Robinson’s AFL suspension
The AFL tribunal cleared West Coast's Willie Rioli as Adelaide captain Rory Sloane escaped with a fine, but Brisbane's Mitch Robinson is out for one game.
Aust shares higher for fourth day in five
Big miners on the ASX were soaring as commodity prices remain lofty, helping the market higher for a fourth day in the past five.
No mandates despite COVID spike: Qld CHO
Queensland's chief health officer is not considering reintroducing restrictions despite new sub-variant BA.2 sparking a COVID-19 spike.
Isaako leaves Broncos, heads to NRL Titans
Brisbane's Jamayne Isaako has been granted an immediate release from his NRL contract and will head to the Gold Coast Titans.
Reds to fight Tupou’s SANZAAR sanction
The Queensland Reds will head to the judiciary after Taniela Tupou was offered a two-week suspension for foul play against the Brumbies.
NSW COVID-19 cases jump to nearly 21,000
Daily COVID-19 cases in NSW have again surged to more than 20,000 as the new Omicron sub-variant spreads rapidly and four more people with the virus have died.
ALP to set up Kitching human rights award
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has accused Labor leader Anthony Albanese of going into hiding in the wake of allegations Senator Kimberley Kitching was bullied.
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Gas frackers, cattle incompatible: inquiry
A Senate inquiry has heard the cattle industry and traditional owners cannot co-exist with gas fracking companies in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin.
McInnes not focused on Dragons reunion
Cronulla's Cameron McInnes spent 18 months waiting to play in the NRL and after making his comeback will face his former side St George Illawarra.
Lanning supreme as Aust marches on in NZ
Meg Lanning struck an unbeaten 135 as Australia inflicted South Africa's first loss of the World Cup, chasing 272 at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Tuesday.
Labor increases pre-election lead in poll
The opposition has jumped two points in a new opinion poll, while South Australia's new premier has labelled Scott Morrison as unpopular in the state.
Pair found dead on Sunshine Coast had gunshot wounds: Police
A man and woman found dead after a welfare check on Queensland's Sunshine Coast died from gunshot wounds, police believe.
Selection row overshadows key Roos clashes
A club versus country row over the availability of Melbourne City defender Curtis Good has erupted on the eve of crucial Socceroos World Cup qualifiers.
Indonesia opens up, Bulgaria cases slump
Coronavirus restrictions have been eased in Indonesia and Bulgaria as infection numbers fall.
US says Russia may use chemical weapons
US President Joe Biden has issued one of his strongest warnings yet that Moscow is considering using chemical weapons.
Roberts-Smith ‘punched, threatened’ woman
Ben Roberts-Smith's former mistress has tearfully told a court how the Victoria Cross recipient punched and threatened her after an event at Parliament House.
PM promises effective, responsible support
Consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest level since September 2020, undermined by persistent concerns over the inflation outlook.
‘Brave’ Hannah spoke about fiery attack
Hannah Clarke had burns to 97 per cent of her body when giving details about the fatal fire her estranged husband started in her car, an inquest has been told.
Cost of living measures ‘responsible’: PM
As the government announced a $60 million tourism investment, Prime Minister Scott Morrison promised the upcoming federal budget would be responsible.
Star CEO ‘berated’ KPMG report authors
A "hostile" Star CEO who eventually met with the authors of a report that raised concerns over the casino's compliance spent the meeting "berating" them.
Government support lower than at bushfires
Just 32.2 per cent of respondents to a study said they would vote for the coalition if an election was held, a lower mark than after the Black Summer bushfires.
Suns’ coach focused despite Clarkson talk
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is under pressure in the final year of his contract with the AFL club but remains focused on the task at hand.
Boat sinks off WA coast, nine feared dead
Australian maritime authorities say nine people were unable to be located after an Indonesian fishing boat capsized off the northwest coast of WA.
No sign of survivors in China plane crash
A Chinese airliner has crashed in the southern province of Guangxi with 132 people aboard, causing a fire on a mountainside, state media reports.
Australia a ‘holdout’ on climate: UN chief
The UN Secretary-General has branded Australia a "holdout" for refusing to do more to cut greenhouse gas emissions this decade.
Chinese airliner crashes with 133 aboard
A Chinese airliner has crashed in the southern province of Guangxi with 133 people aboard, causing a fire on a mountainside, state media reports.