Mother charged with murder after death of two sons
A mother has been charged with murder after her two boys were found dead in a Blue Mountains home.
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Rain reduced worst sewage spill’s impact: council
The Gold Coast council says a study it commissioned has found significant rain helped reduce the impact of Queensland's worst sewage spill.
No mass changes for Wallabies despite record loss
The Wallabies are banking on stability to help them rebound from their horror loss to Argentina when they confront the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup.
‘Beef sandwich’: Hungry Nyika eyes off main event feed
Unbeaten cruiserweight prospect David Nyika is embracing his headline status ahead of an Auckland date with late call-up, American veteran Tommy Karpency.
UN chief condemns attack on Gaza school
The UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has called on all parties in the Gaza conflict to refrain from using schools for 'military purposes'.
NT land council elects new board after funding freeze
A Northern Territory land council has elected a new board, following concerns over its governance, operations and decision-making.
Cowboys captains ‘dialled in’ for Knights finals clash
Todd Payten's decision to elevate Reuben Cotter and Tom Dearden to the co-captaincy has reaped rewards ahead of the knockout finals clash with Newcastle.
Australia inks $660 million hydrogen pact with Germany
A hydrogen investment pact with Germany will support new commercial supply and access to the European market for the emerging industry.
Manly say they’re better placed to strike than in 2021
The Sea Eagles finished in the top four in 2021 and reached the preliminary finals, but Manly players are adamant they're now a more complete team in 2024.
Sharks ready to attack favourites Melbourne: Fitzgibbon
Coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the Sharks have a different "energy" about them this finals campaign than in the past two years and are ready to attack Melbourne.
Fearless Giants ready for Lions in AFL semi-final
GWS swingman Lachlan Keeffe says fear won't be a factor when his side fight to keep their premiership aspirations alive in an AFL semi-final against Brisbane.
Tech giants who fail to protect scam victims in strife
Tech giants, banks and telcos could soon be fined up to $50 million for failing to protect scam victims.
Calls for ‘blinkered’ robodebt officials to face music
The federal public servants involved in the robodebt scheme broke the rules multiple times but some won't face sanctions because they have resigned or retired.
Melbourne Airport’s $3bn runway cleared for take off
A third runway at Melbourne Airport, aiming to quash flight delays and pump billions into the state's economy, has been approved by the federal government.
Knights’ Brailey finally feels like himself again
Only in the past few NRL rounds has Jayden Brailey felt like he's truly bounced back from a cruel run of injuries at the Newcastle Knights.
Farming fuels NSW land clearing crisis: data
NSW cleared an area more than 160 times the size of Sydney's CBD in a single year, new government figures show.
Childcare rapist to face sentencing for 307 offences
A childcare worker who admitted dozens of rapes of young girls is due to face sentencing after a prosecutor pleaded not to keep the families of victims waiting.
Westpac names business and wealth head as next CEO
Westpac says Anthony Miller will succeed Peter King who is retiring as chief executive officer and managing director after three decades with the bank.
Just Group fires Smiggle boss over alleged misconduct
Just Group's board alleges that John Cheston engaged in "serious misconduct and a serious breach of his employment terms."
Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets
Australia is targeting 1.2 million new homes by 2029, but a major construction body says only significant reform can overcome a huge shortfall.
Teachers struggling as abuse from parents, kids rises
Teachers no longer feel safe in classrooms with a rise in abuse from students and parents across the country.
Federal minister’s lack of control on logging ‘absurd’
Federal independents are mounting a renewed push to get the environment minister to deal with state-based logging threats to endangered species.
Ex-TV star’s ‘tendency’ to spit at woman seals DV case
Disgraced TV host Andrew O'Keefe has failed to overturn convictions for domestic violence, with a judge pointing to a previous time he spat at his victim.
Papenhuyzen set to Storm into first week of NRL finals
Ryan Papenhuyzen is confident he will return from leg bone bruising and play for Melbourne in their NRL qualifying final against Cronulla.
Rivals warn Penrith, Storm that finals are no cakewalk
Penrith and Melbourne are the firm favourites to play in this year's NRL grand final, but history shows the top two teams rarely face off in the decider.
Hynes embraces scrutiny, sees silver lining in injury
Nicho Hynes says he has learned to embrace the scrutiny with his job as Cronulla's halfback, after returning from an ankle injury for the NRL finals.
Miners lash PM as he plots future made in Australia
The "under siege" mining industry warns it can't afford to compete internationally under Australia's environmental, workplace and tax laws.
Nearly 64 dead as Typhoon Yagi hammers Vietnam
The death toll from Asia's most powerful storm of 2024 has risen to 64, as Typhoon Yagi devastates Vietnam's infrastructure.
‘Unacceptable’: MPs told to lift standards, lower tone
As one Liberal member called for quotas for women in parliament, MPs have been urged to ease back anger in political debate amid rising social tensions.
‘Ridiculous’ for Bennett to suggest bunker is cut: NRL
Andrew Abdo has confirmed the NRL's bunker system is here to stay despite frustrations from outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.
X doesn’t mark the spot when it comes to Twitter fine
X Corp should not be responsible for fines issued to Twitter by the Australian eSafety Commissioner, its lawyers argued, as they are different companies.