Lions hunt ruthless streak in high-stakes Blues battle
Brisbane Lions veteran Ryan Lester wants his side to slam the door shut on Carlton if given the chance in their Gabba elimination AFL final.
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Girl ‘argued’ to stop insulin, dad tells murder trial
A tearful father told a judge he was "infuriated" by his daughter's protests against insulin shots but later joined a church that believed God would heal her.
‘Shameful’ theft of Indigenous pay finally to be repaid
A multi-million-dollar settlement has been reached for thousands of Indigenous workers whose wages were stolen over four decades in the Northern Territory.
Woman grossly neglected child before ‘shocking’ death
Shannon Leigh White has been jailed over the gross neglect of her four-year-old stepdaughter which had "catastrophic" consequences, a judge said.
No fuss, no demons as Docherty eyes Gabba return
Buoyed by Sam Docherty's return, Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident his side has the weapons to make an AFL finals mark despite their poor recent form.
Patient warning over plan to ease GP load with pharmacy
The peak body for GPs has hit out at a NSW government plan to let pharmacies treat more health conditions to take pressure off doctors.
Embattled mayor welcomes government-appointed advisor
An advisor will be appointed to a Queensland council amid ongoing issues between colleagues and a mayor being investigated by a corruption watchdog.
Star relief talks ongoing but taxes will be paid: govt
Queensland's Deputy Premier says a hard line will be taken with Star Entertainment to pay its taxes but talks are ongoing to provide relief for Queen's Wharf.
Roffey resigns from Demons, board to be reviewed
Melbourne president Kate Roffey has resigned, effective immediately, with her successor Brad Green to lead a review of the strife-torn AFL club's board.
Keeping Accord on Aussie streets for half a century
Honda's Accord is one of the best-known and longest-serving models on the Aussie market and as it nears 50 years old, here's the latest and 11th generation.
Eels hand Tigers spoon, amid fears for Brown’s knee
Dylan Brown has suffered a serious knee injury after helping Parramatta avoid the wooden spoon as they handed last place to Wests Tigers with a 60-26 flogging.
Blaze at Kenya boarding school kills 17 students
A fire at a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 17 students and injured 14 others, the latest in a series of blazes at the nation's schools in recent years.
Roosters shaky but pass first test since injury crisis
The Sydney Roosters were far from convincing, but have emerged eight-point winners in their first game since losing Sam Walker, Victor Radley and Brandon Smith.
Hawks collar Bulldogs in AFL elimination final
Hawthorn have run the Western Bulldogs off their legs in the first AFL elimination final to book a semi-final berth with a 37-point win.
Teen school shooting suspect appears shackled in court
The 14-year-old suspected gunman at a school shooting in Georgia that killed four and injured nine more has appeared shackled in court.
Trump’s lawyer says sex conviction evidence tainted
Republican candidate Donald Trump's lawyers say women his sex assault jury should never have heard evidence from other women accusers.
Fine Inglis century sets up Australia win over Scots
Josh Inglis has starred with a brilliant century against Scotland after Travis Head was dismissed for a duck to ensure Australia win the three-match series.
Marshall backs Tigers’ rebuild path, despite spoon
Benji Marshall says he has no interest in rushing Wests Tigers' rebuild, adamant the club is on track with its long-term plans despite another wooden spoon.
From pony rides to Birdsville, where horses ‘just go’
It's a long way from Alan Lai's home in Hong Kong to Birdsville, but the young jockey has embraced his debut at "the Melbourne Cup of the outback".
Employees working two or more jobs trending down
While the number of people working more than one job fell by 1.2 per cent, nearly one million Australians are in multiple professions.
Socceroos tread ‘fine line’, seek quick response
Jackson Irvine is demanding a swift response in Indonesia after the Socceroos barely fired a shot and were rattled in a shock upset to a calculated Bahrain.
Economic relief, veteran health to dominate parliament
As federal parliament returns, cost-of-living concerns and the mental health of defence veterans will be in the spotlight.
Trump hush money sentencing delayed until after vote
Republican candidate Donald Trump will not be sentenced for his hush money conviction until after the November 5 presidential election.
Hodge wants greater para-sport funding
Tim Hodge wants improved funding for Paralympic athletes after he grabbed his third medal of the Paris Games.
Wild dreams and a car crash form golden threads of song
The Long Way Home, Australian country musician Matt Ward's third album, celebrates journeys through the bush, finding home, and falling in love.
Israel shoots Turkish-American woman dead in West Bank
A Seattle-based activist has been shot dead by Israeli troops while attending a protest in the West Bank.
Bubble experts bring a show that pops to Sydney Fringe
Bubble Show in Space, by Australian performer Kurt Murray and his Romanian partner Iulia Benze, is playing at Sydney Fringe for the first time.
17-year-old QLDer Simpson clinches Paralympic gold
Callum Simpson has struck gold twice in his first Paralympics on a day when all of Australia's medals came from the pool.
Nation failing to pull species back from brink: report
A new report card has given Australia an F, for fail, for its efforts to bring the nation's endangered plants and animals back from the brink.
‘It has touched us all’: report into ADF suicides looms
After years of testimony, the chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has shared what he hopes will happen once the final report is out.
Mother’s fears almost halted Nawaqanitawase’s NRL dream
No one was happier to see Sydney Roosters recruit Mark Nawaqanitawase safely complete his first NRL game than his mother Fiona.