Gaza man with possible Hamas links loses fight for visa
A painter fleeing from the Gaza Strip whose visitor visa was revoked due to suspected terrorist links has lost a court bid to be with his family in Australia.
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Australian shares lower as rate drop hopes pushed back
The ASX200 finished 0.8 per cent lower after a fall in headline inflation to within the Reserve Bank's target range failed to impress investors.
McSweeney urges batters to give selectors headaches
Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney believes his teammates can give selectors headaches in the highly anticipated Test opener bat-off in Mackay.
Big coal miner stares down protests, shareholder vote
Shareholders voting at Whitehaven Coal's annual general meeting have supported the company's executive remuneration plan, defeating moves to spill the board.
Bunnies’ Murray faces surgery that could impact 2025
South Sydney skipper Cameron Murray could face surgery on a wrist issue that has rubbed him out of the rest of the Kangaroos' Pacific Championships campaign.
Free as a bird: orphaned cassowary returns to the wild
An orphaned baby southern cassowary has been successfully rehabilitated and released into the wild in north Queensland.
Woolworths profits down as cost of living hits shoppers
Profits at Australia's biggest supermarket giant have taken a hit as cash-strapped shoppers search the aisles for cheaper options and Woolworths shares slump.
Men face deportation over $30 million cannabis farm
A group of Vietnamese nationals expect to face deportation over a "sophisticated" $30 million cannabis growing operation found hidden on a Queensland farm.
Smith fired by ‘painful’ lesson ahead of Queensland PGA
Cameron Smith's stunning failure at Royal Queensland last year is a key reason why he is playing in the Queensland PGA after he learnt a key lesson.
Trauma surgeons sound grim warning on e-scooter dangers
Medical officials worry the increasing use of electric bikes and scooters could further pressure already stretched hospital emergency departments.
Huni’s ‘fresh start’ as Wallace inches to title shot
Justis Huni will play second fiddle to popular Brisbane-based Irish world title hope Conor Wallace when the pair box in the Queensland capital in December.
Routine check-up saved man’s life, huge tumour found
A Brisbane man had no idea he had a two kilo ticking time bomb lurking in his liver until a routine doctor's appointment found something was seriously wrong.
Storage facility find yields 40,000 stolen Bluey coins
A stack of limited-edition coins paying tribute to Australia's favourite cartoon blue heeler have been recovered by police.
Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries
The proliferation of long-range strike missiles and firepower is forcing Australia to respond by bolstering its own stockpiles as concerns persist about supply.
Ban on landlords evicting tenants for no good reason
Tenants would no longer be evicted without a valid reason and face softer penalties for breaking leases in reforms aimed at making life easier for renters.
BHP digs in over coal royalties and labour hire stance
Multinational BHP says it will continue to work with the Queensland government over coal royalties after protesters demonstrated outside their AGM.
De Minaur, Thompson make dream starts at Paris Masters
Alex de Minaur's hopes of a place at next month's ATP finals have risen sharply after an impressive start in Paris and a big slip-up by rival Andrey Rublev.
Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call
The national anti-corruption commissioner has been found to have engaged in officer misconduct by failing to recuse himself from a conflict of interest.
Dolphins eye Hunt as Dragons rip up captain’s contract
St George Illawarra have terminated the contract of captain and star halfback Ben Hunt, with the Dolphins emerging as early front-runners for his services.
Jack Davey, 11, named as boy killed in schoolyard crash
The family of Jack Davey who died a school crash tragedy has released photos of their son, as the principal vowed the community will get through the tragedy.
Ancient variant clue to Indigenous respiratory illness
A previously unknown gene variant unique to the Oceanic region could help improve disease prevention for Indigenous people, researchers say.
Olympic cyclist’s court case over wife’s death delayed
Former champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has appeared in court on charges over the death of his wife and fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.
Australia’s inflation down, but not out
There were few surprises in the inflation read-out, with economists broadly of the view underlying price pressures should keep the cash rate on hold until 2025.
Community funding to help break disadvantage cycle
Australia has a long way to go to eliminate disadvantage but partnerships with local groups can help to bridge the divide, the federal treasurer says.
Tackling youth crime already a priority: police chief
Queensland's newly elected government vows harsh laws targeting youth offenders but the police chief says crime numbers are already trending down.
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Warning Israel’s aid agency ban could be ‘catastrophic’
Israel has violated international law by moving against a key UN aid group, which could result in sanctions from Australia and other nations, an expert says.
Renewed push for ‘cruel, wasteful’ dying law shakeup
Terminally ill Australians face 'cruel' restrictions on peacefully ending their lives according to Andrew Denton, as 'gag laws' come under scrutiny.
Roll out the solar: $6.8m facility to print solar cells
Thousands of flexible solar cells are expected to be printed by the ream in a $6.8 million facility established by Australia's leading science organisation.
‘Radical transparency’ to restore trust lost post-COVID
Victoria's former health chief says organisations like a future Centre for Disease Control would go a long way to rebuilding trust in pandemic responses.
Israeli strike kills at least 93 in north Gaza building
At least 93 people are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza.
Fast-advancing Russia takes two Ukraine towns
With reports North Korean servicemen are heading to the frontline, Russia is still attacking at pace, taking two more Ukraine towns.