Workmate did not know about plan, wife-murderer says
A man who murdered a woman by stabbing her and setting her on fire told a jury a workmate accused of aiding him in the crime did not know of his plan to kill.
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Child protection probe promise after pedophile arrest
The Queensland opposition has promised an inquiry into the state's child protection system if it wins government after a man was charged with multiple offences.
Aussie companies should not be shy but careful about AI
Businesses need to monitor for bias, copyright infractions and ethical issues when using AI, a group has warned, but should not ignore the technology.
Reggae, country music to keep firebrand Leniu cool
Spencer Leniu says he expects to be targeted by his old club Penrith in the NRL finals, as the Sydney Roosters prop plans to "go to war" with ex-teammates.
Children held in ‘inadequate’ watch houses for weeks
Watchhouses in Queensland being used to detain children are overcrowded, lack fresh air and privacy, the Inspector of Detention Services says.
Cowboys discover finals success blueprint: Holmes
North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes never wanted to leave Townsville and has unfinished finals business before joining St George Illawarra next year.
DCE not rushed on contract call as free-agency looms
Daly Cherry-Evans is set to become one of the highest paid players on the open market, but the Manly halfback says he has not considered his future beyond 2025.
Rebecca to feature in Melbourne Theatre Company line-up
An adaptation of Rebecca will feature in the Melbourne Theatre Company's 2025 program, of which eight productions are premieres of Australian works.
Maddick gives Broncos backline X-factor edge
Record breaking Brisbane No.1 Hayley Maddick is slight in stature and big on impact with her silver service passing game a key against NRLW leaders Cronulla.
Mac Andrew a Sun until 2030, Dockers axe Matt Taberner
Mac Andrew has re-signed with Gold Coast until 2030, while Fremantle have delisted veteran forward Matt Taberner and defender Ethan Hughes.
Two children die after being found in burning home
Two young girls have died in hospital after being critically injured in a fire at a house in Melbourne's northwest.
Russia hammers Ukrainian rail and transport hubs
Water to the key city of Pokrovsk has been cut and drones damaged a rail hub as Russia's slog across Ukraine's east lays waste to public infrastructure.
Biden, Harris, Trump and Vance visit September 11 sites
US President Joe Biden, former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have stood together at ground zero to remember the September 11 attacks.
David ‘Nice Guy’ Nyika’s time to create own character
The unbeaten David Nyika expects a unification bout in November to spice up the cruiserweight division and set up his path to a world boxing title.
Protesters return as leaders slam ‘disgraceful’ actions
Anti-war activists returned to the streets of Melbourne as political leaders slammed their roles in violent scuffles that broke out with police.
Bus crash victims sue state over ‘unsafe’ interchange
Survivors and family of victims of a horror bus crash that killed 10 people are suing a government over alleged failings in the roundabout where it happened.
Crackdown on doxxing but hate speech law under fire
As the federal government comes under pressure on weakened hate speech laws, fresh penalties will apply for disclosing private information online.
Social media misinformation to be policed by watchdog
The communications watchdog will be given new powers to crack down on misinformation on digital platforms under proposed federal laws.
Plan in train to stop violence against Indigenous women
A National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan will be developed to address rates of violence against Indigenous women and children.
Indigenous cultural heritage objects returned from UK
A collection of artefacts of significant cultural importance has been handed back to the Warumungu Community of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.
Liberals to double debt, delay budget surplus
The Tasmanian Liberal government's 2024/25 budget has pushed back a projected surplus and forecast net debt to double in four years.
Murder became ‘like a horror movie’: camper’s family
Prosecutors have asked for Greg Lynn to be jailed for life for his "cold-blooded and callous" murder of camper Carol Clay, as her family confronted the killer.
Australia down England in T20 after dazzling Head start
Travis Head has blasted a record-breaking half-century to help Australia beat England by 28 runs in the opening T20 international at Southampton.
Fourteen killed as UN-run school hit by Israeli strike
Israeli forces have conducted extended raids in Tubas, Jenin and Tulkarm in the northern part of the West Bank.
US election officials query postal ballot delivery plan
Preliminary estimates suggest 57.5 million US television viewers watched a presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Day confirms rare homecoming for Aussie PGA
World No.33 Jason Day will play a home event for the first time in seven years after confirming his place at Brisbane's Australian PGA Championship.
Kiwi camp chat behind halfback Hughes’ Storm surge
A star turn in the Kiwis' record win over the Kangaroos convinced Jahrome Hughes to make changes at Melbourne, and the halfback is reaping the rewards.
Cafe, pub splurge short-lived as consumer pain persists
Higher spending at hospitality venues in August was likely a blip as financial pressure on wallets is expected to stick around until 2025.
Commanders stripped of medals after war crimes inquiry
Up to nine Australian military commanders who held senior roles during the war in Afghanistan will be stripped of their distinguished service medals.
Roosters eye off greatest feat if they survive injuries
The Sydney Roosters insist they are better placed for a title tilt than in recent years, despite needing to defy history and a raft of injuries to be premiers.
O’Connor opts out at Reds, seeks overseas move
Australian rugby star James O'Connor will likely finish his career overseas after not extending his contract at the Queensland Reds.