Even Easter Bunny cannot hide from high cost of living
Australians are feeling the pinch of sky-high chocolate costs this Easter despite falling global cocoa prices, with some finding other ways to get their fix.
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Storm sweat on Howarth shoulder as injuries mount
Melbourne's outside back stocks have been decimated with injury as coach Craig Bellamy hopes centre Jack Howarth is not out for the season.
Mediators trying to revive Gaza ceasefire talks
A Gaza ceasefire offer that reached Egyptian mediators includes talks on a final settlement to the war but no firm agreement.
Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft
More than 1700 Australian authors have reported their works were stolen to train AI software but experts say lawsuits may be a gamble and new laws are needed.
Photography prize reveals rich diversity of bush life
A farmer chewing straw was once a ubiquitous image of country Australia but a burgeoning photography prize is transforming tired perceptions of the bush.
Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection
Extreme weather events caused by climate change are seeing a rising need for blood donations but also making it more difficult than ever to collect them.
Almost 150 dead after boat catches fire in DR Congo
A boat carrying as many as 500 passengers in Democratic Republic of Congo has caught fire, killing almost 150 people, the country's media report.
The Waratahs ace eligible to represent five nations
Aptly-named Waratahs hooker Julian Heaven has the unique distinction of being eligible to play rugby for five nations - but his heart is set on the Wallabies.
Tigers court controversy with Balta’s polarising return
Noah Balta's controversial return for Richmond against Gold Coast comes three days before he's sentenced in court for assault.
Tedesco unburdened by Origin talk ahead of Edwards bout
As he goes head to head with Dylan Edwards, James Tedesco says he's playing with a clearer mind without constant speculation over his Origin credentials.
Fullback showdown key in Dolphins-Storm clash
Opposing fullbacks Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Ryan Papenhuzyen are set to light up Suncorp Stadium as the Dolphins lose hooker Jeremy Marshall-King to injury.
Botched hunt for $1m bounty lands killer behind bars
Days after learning about a fight at Chris Habiyakare's house, armed intruders staged a home invasion to steal the rapper's rumoured $1 million in cash.
Bennett to inject debutant Dodd but he’s in no hurry
Wayne Bennett will give Souths playmaker Lewis Dodd his NRL debut off the bench, but he doesn't want him on the field in the first half against Canterbury.
Australian shares grind back losses from US trade war
The Australian share market has continued its march higher and is within reach of its value before "Liberation Day" US tariff announcements.
Teen found ‘lying covered in blood’, murder trial told
A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen says he found the boy covered in blood after a co-accused allegedly struck him, but denies stomping on him.
Tigers select Balta, Bontempelli back for Bulldogs
Richmond have selected defender Noah Balta in a controversial move, while the Bulldogs welcome back Marcus Bontempelli and West Coast have lost Oscar Allen.
Europe and Ukraine make case as Rubio visits Paris
The US's Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff are meeting Ukrainian and European officials worried about America's overtures towards Russia in talks to end the war.
Blues crush Tahs to snare Trans-Tasman Women’s crown
The Auckland-based Blues have scored six tries to one against the NSW Waratahs to claim the inaugural Super Rugby Women's Champions crown.
Roar stun Western, finally win at home in ALM
Western United's hopes of a late push for an A-League Men premiership lie in tatters after they became the first side to lose away to Brisbane in over a year.
Dragons condemn Manly to third-straight loss
Two tries from Tyrell Sloan have helped St George Illawarra defeat Manly 20-18.
Magpies torment Lions for big win at the Gabba
Nick Daicos has run amok at the Gabba as Collingwood delivered a brutal 52-point defeat of AFL premiers Brisbane.
‘Mature’ Pies delight McRae with Brisbane demolition
Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes the maturing Magpies are managing the big moments better than when they won the 2023 flag.
Seibold slams draw as Manly hit by fresh injury crisis
Coach Anthony Seibold says the NRL has to improve its draw scheduling as his Manly side face a fresh injury crisis.
Fish frenzy at famous market for Good Friday feast
An iconic Sydney fish market has enjoyed its busiest day of the year, with people opting to observe tradition and ignore red meat on Good Friday,
Campaign goes to the dogs as leaders pause for Easter
As leaders adopt a more relaxed pace on the campaign trail for the Easter holidays, polling shows the coalition's primary vote has fallen to a historic low.
Hospital probe backs up calls by grieving parents
Pressure is mounting on a state government to take further action at a privately-owned public hospital after the deaths of two children.
Good Friday as cyclone crosses coast as a tropical low
Remote coastal communities have escaped the worst of a cyclone after it crossed Australia's northwest coast as a weakened tropical low.
US will drop Russia-Ukraine deal if no progress: Rubio
The US may be ready to "move on" from efforts for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal if there's not progress in the coming days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns.
Deputy sheriff’s son shoots two dead at US university
Two people have been killed and four injured in a shooting at Florida State University, with the shooter identified as a deputy sheriff's son.
Hamas ‘ready to release all hostages’ to end Gaza war
Hamas says they are ready to return all remaining Israeli hostages as part of a broader deal for peace in Gaza, and will no longer agree to interim deals.
Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end
"I don't want them to go higher because at a certain point you make it where people don't buy," Donald Trump says of the tariffs he has imposed on China.