Former PM ‘sceptical’ about nuclear, keen on hydropower
Australia needs more hydropower projects to store and supply cheap, renewable energy, a former leader says, while hosing down hopes for a nuclear future.
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Oil, flies alert cops to body in concrete, court told
How police were able to find a body wrapped in plastic and encased in concrete in a warehouse has been revealed by a detective at a murder trial.
Australia’s Champions Trophy clash with SA washed out
Persistent rain in Pakistan has forced the abandonment of the Champions Trophy clash between Australia and South Africa, throwing Group B wide open.
Kako, Caddy lead young Bombers to AFL win over Cats
Essendon's top draft pick Isaac Kako kicked four goals and the Bombers' pressure was impressive as they beat Geelong by 21 points in their AFL pre-season match.
UK to up army spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP, cut aid
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says spending on the military will be increased while funds for foreign aid will be cut.
Cats say Smith will play next week in season opener
Star Geelong recruit Bailey Smith sat out their pre-season loss to Essendon with a knee injury, but he is rated a certain starter next week against Brisbane.
Kako’s pressure a feature as Bombers beat Cats in AFL
New Essendon player Isaac Koko impressed as much with his defensive pressure as he did by kicking four goals in the pre-season win over Geelong.
Mental test has Mariner primed to snare Broncos spot
Deine Mariner wants to claim a vacant Broncos outside back spot in round one but is not resting on his laurels after being challenged by coach Michael Maguire.
Dad tells of horror at finding daughter’s body on beach
A father's voice broke with emotion as he told a murder trial jury how he found the body of his 24-year-old daughter buried at a remote beach.
Festival shines light on age old traditions through art
The 10th iteration of a free Indigenous light festival will feature music, comedy, workshops and talks alongside the art installations the event is known for.
Underlying inflation up but good news on housing, rents
Fresh inflation figures should help convince the Reserve Bank to cut rates again in May, despite a slight uptick in underlying price growth, economists say.
‘Cult’ members jailed for gambling with child’s life
The parents of an eight year old girl have been jailed over the child's "painful" death after a church group gambled with her life and withheld her insulin.
International Women’s Day plants message for future
International Women's Day will have a star-studded line-up of speakers at events across Australia, celebrating this year's theme of March Forward.
South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as ‘warning’
President Yoon Suk-yeol has defended his martial law decree as a warning of the South Korean opposition Democratic Party's abuse of its parliamentary majority.
Call for resignation of arts chief after fiery hearing
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has called for Creative Australia's chief executive to resign, over the decision to ditch the Venice Biennale team.
Pope resting after quiet night in hospital: Vatican
Pope Francis has had a quiet night in hospital and is resting, the Vatican says, as the pontiff remains in a critical condition battling double pneumonia.
Israel, Hamas agree on new swap, keeping fragile truce
A standoff over the release of dead Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners appears to ended with Israel and Hamas reaching an agreement.
Social media, travel ban for nurse in anti-Israel video
A nurse at the centre of a widely condemned anti-Israel video has been bailed on charges of making violent threats amid a "very complex" investigation.
Australia warned not to hit back at US with tariffs
The treasurer has pushed for Australia to be exempt from US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, with a decision due soon from Donald Trump.
US, Ukraine may sign critical minerals deal within days
Kyiv and Washington have made a deal that would include access to Ukrainian minerals, with Donald Trump signalling a visit from Volodymyr Zelenskiy to sign it.
Mills details Swans’ plan to avoid grand final scars
After a detailed review, Sydney have put last year's grand final disaster behind them in pursuit AFL premiership success this season.
Woolworths profit hit by 17-day warehouse strike
Woolworths Group says its profit was down 20.6 per cent to $739 million in the six months to December 31, in part due to a strike by warehouse workers.
The key Maguire mission that will make or break Broncos
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire must fix the club's recent woeful defensive record, as one of the key figures of their 2006 premiership explains what's required.
Star recruit Utoikamanu opens up about Storm move
Looking to challenge himself, Stefano Utoikamanu says he's getting comfortable with being uncomfortable after joining NRL heavyweights Melbourne.
Defence force not told of Chinese navy live fire drills
China's military failed to inform the Australian Defence Force it would be conducting "irresponsible" live-fire drills, which posed a risk to civilian aircraft.
Maximum security: Dolphins extend Plath with new deal
The Dolphins have re-signed versatile forward Max Plath until the end of 2028 which will keep him out of the early clutches of expansion franchises.
Rain-hit state sweats on cyclone looming off coast
A rain-hit state is sweating on the progress of a tropical cyclone looming off Australia's coast with a tracking model predicting it may hit the mainland.
Dragons land Supercars right-hand man as new CEO
Tim Watsford will take over from Ryan Webb as St George Illawarra's new CEO, after announcing he will leave his post as Supercars chief operating officer.
Healy out of NZ tour, but backed to play in World Cup
Alyssa Healy has been told to rest her injured foot for the ODI World Cup later this year, with the captain left out of Australia's T20 squad for New Zealand.
‘Not smart’ for Sharks to offer me long deals: McInnes
A selfless Cameron McInnes says Cronulla would be taking a risk by offering him multi-year contracts going forward.
Player, coach and CEO: Bulldogs club great Hagan dies
Bob Hagan, the only man to serve as a chief executive, coach and player at NRL club Canterbury, has died at the age of 85.