Woman faces NZ trial over bodies-in-suitcases murders
A New Zealand woman has gone on trial charged with murdering her two children whose bodies were later discovered in suitcases.
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Veterans on frontline for algal bloom response
Defence force veterans are set to patrol Adelaide beaches, helping clean up thousands of marine creatures wiped out by a harmful algal bloom.
Wallabies playmaker gets concussion test green light
Wallabies No.10 Tom Lynagh has passed further concussion testing but is still being monitored for an injury issue before the second clash with Argentina.
Giants pair eye exit door after finals heartbreak
GWS pair Leek Aleer and Jacob Wehr are set to depart the club following the Giants' tough elimination final loss to Hawthorn.
Popovic expects more ‘confident and positive’ Socceroos
Tony Popovic wasn't satisfied with the Socceroos' 1-0 win over New Zealand but has reason to expect a better performance in their second match.
Bulldog reveals six-week mould infestation battle
Canterbury's Max King has lifted the lid on how a mould infestation at home affected his physical state as the prop looks to lead the Bulldogs' finals charge.
Japanese PMs launch leadership bids after PM resigns
The campaigning begins to replace outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after he quit over his party's poor showing in recent elections.
‘There’s no love’: state child safety inquiry begins
Two children remain unaccounted for after hundreds at one stage went missing from a state child safety department ahead of a state's child safety inquiry.
Former Greens leader reveals new role after politics
Adam Bandt will play no further role in the party he led for five years, as he takes on a role with one of Australia's biggest environment groups.
Pressure is a privilege: Walsh targets Broncos legacy
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has opened up on the mindset that is driving his career-best form on the field and when no-one else is watching.
‘Thank God’: Hawks forward winning confidence battle
One of the heroes of Hawthorn's elimination final win over GWS has spoken candidly of his struggles with self-confidence.
Company accelerates electric truck parcel deliveries
Quiet and clean, if costly: an Australian delivery business says more companies should adopt electric trucks ahead of World EV Day.
Initial AFL rejection still driving Hawks gun
Jai Newcombe was overlooked by every AFL club before Hawthorn took a punt on him in the mid-season draft, and the move is paying serious dividends.
NRL open to another Sunday shift in finals schedule
The NRL have moved a week-two semi-final to a Sunday for the first time since 2007, and a day-time preliminary final in week three remains a possibility.
Retirement finances not so super for Indigenous people
Indigenous people are facing a retirement disadvantage, with 65 per cent dying before reaching the age to access age pensions or superannuation.
Broncos forward joins Manly on four-year deal
Brisbane warrior Kobe Hetherington has signed with Manly from next year until the end of 2029 and his manager has revealed why.
Lehrmann takes corruption watchdog boss to court
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has embroiled himself in another court case by pursuing the boss of the national corruption watchdog.
Frustration over ‘post and boast’ law consultation
Activists are demanding to have their say on a state's controversial proposed laws to criminalise the glorification of illegal activity on social media.
Dolphins star to miss Pacific Cup with knee injury
Dolphins try-scoring machine Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will miss the Pacific Championships with Samoa after scans revealed a serious MCL injury.
Shooting attack at Jerusalem bus stop kills six
Palestinian gunmen have opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem, killing six people before being shot dead themselves.
Delays ‘not outcome changing’ after refugee’s fall
A coroner has found a delay in consulting a neurosurgeon and an air ambulance's arrival after a refugee's ultimately fatal fall were not "outcome changing".
Hawks face finals shake-up with key forward ruled out
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals in the VFL and could be recalled for Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide after Calsher Dear was ruled out.
Big business seeks new dawn for environmental laws
As Anthony Albanese ties the clean energy transition to economic growth in a major speech, the business lobby is urging a streamlined project approvals process.
Police in Nepal open fire on protesters, killing 11
At least 11 people have died and dozens more are injured after police in Nepal opened fire on protesters rallying against a social media shutdown.
Gould, Ciraldo ink huge Dogs deals, eye Crichton boost
Canterbury are closing in on a new deal for captain Stephen Crichton after extending the contracts of Cameron Ciraldo and Phil Gould until 2031.
Trump fails to overturn expensive defamation verdict
A US federal court judge ruled President Trump is not entitled to immunity from a defamation verdict regarding his denial of the rape of writer E Jean Carroll.
Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider
Calsher Dear is out of Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide with a hamstring injury but the key forward could yet return to play a role in the AFL finals.
AFL coaches unconvinced on merits of last disposal rule
AFL football performance boss Greg Swann is set to recommend a 'last disposal' rule to the AFL Commission but coaches aren't sure the change is necessary.
PM confident of Vanuatu pact despite treaty delay
A $500 million security pact between Australia and Vanuatu has been put on hold despite talks between Anthony Albanese and his Pacific counterpart.
Community fractures as hunt for accused killer drags on
A community reliant on tourism is grappling with the financial and emotional effects of a two-week manhunt for an accused murderer.
No playing time guarantees for emerging Socceroos
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has cast the net wider in choosing his squad for games against New Zealand but that doesn't mean he will be handing out caps.