Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga
Tonga has been backed to host a successful Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting despite the summit ballooning in size and scale.
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Tourist spot camping ban proposed after dingo attacks
Families with young children could be banned from camping outside unfenced areas at a popular tourist spot after a spate of dingo attacks.
Bulldog Jones escapes AFL ban, but Blue cops one week
Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones can escape with a $2500 fine for his dangerous tackle, but Carlton forward Matthew Owies has copped a one-match ban.
Croc culling not the answer for stopping attacks: study
Scientists say education, awareness and removal of problem saltwater crocodiles are a more effective way to reduce the number of attacks than culling programs.
Neighbour heard ‘terrifying’ attack, murder trial told
A neighbour heard a "terrifying" altercation in a woman's backyard hours before her daughter found her body, the trial of an alleged serial killer has heard.
Marshall shock omission from AFL’s All-Australian squad
Max Gawn is a chance to land his seventh All-Australian blazer after being named in the extended squad, but Saints ruckman Rowan Marshall was a shock omission.
Italy prosecutors ‘probe sunk superyacht’s NZ captain’
Italian media reports say prosecutors have placed under investigation the captain of a superyacht that sank during a storm off Sicily last week.
Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU
Australia's employers are being urged to dob in any workers who downed tools and took unprotected industrial action for the powerful construction union.
Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum
France's handling of unrest in New Caledonia has drawn criticism from Pacific leaders in Tonga this week.
Competition key to getting lift off for flight refunds
Providing travellers with refunds is a step forward, but more could be done to prevent delays and cancellations in the first place, a peak travel body says.
Ciraldo tells Bulldogs to embrace the NRL hype train
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo wants his team to thrive off the focus on them ahead of the finals, with a record crowd expected for a 6pm game against Manly.
Class action seeks ‘fullest relief’ over dodgy cladding
A group of building owners has asked a judge for the maximum relief possible after spending millions replacing combustible cladding that caused a fire risk.
Popyrin leads promising Australian US Open challenge
Alexei Popyrin is keeping his eye on the ball after leading four Australians into the second round of the US Open on day one at Flushing Meadows.
US says Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo continuing
Talks in Egypt aiming to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will continue for the next few days, a White House spokesman says.
Deadly Russian strikes pound Ukraine for a second day
Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have fired a barrage of missiles and drones while a nuclear watchdog team is set to visit a Russian power plant.
Broncos’ Sailor eyes Staggs night out in Dolphins derby
Fullback Tristan Sailor is at the end of his Brisbane career but wants to finish the Dolphins' NRL finals hopes at what teammate Kotoni Staggs calls "our home".
Harris, Trump squabble over mics at upcoming debate
US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and their campaigns have argued over the rules for their first TV debate.
At least 30 dead after dam bursts in eastern Sudan
Torrential rains have caused floods that overwhelmed the Arbaat Dam in eastern Sudan, killing at least 30 people, with hundreds more missing.
Tax breaks fuelling widening wealth gap: report
Anglicare Australia's latest report shows tax breaks on superannuation and housing investments are widening the wealth gap.
Premiers Brisbane Lions seek to create AFLW history
Brisbane captain Bre Koenen says the lure of becoming the first AFLW team to win back-to-back premierships is high on the agenda for the Lions.
UN issues rallying cry on climate for Pacific
The UN secretary-general has used the Pacific Islands Forum to call for developed nations to quit fossil fuels and fund developing countries to adapt.
BHP’s climate transition ‘more than window dressing’
Resources giant BHP has defended the carbon footprint of its mining operations even as demand for traditional commodities and future-facing products expands.
Coles looking to grow already strong online sales
Grocery giant Coles has detailed plans to shift deliveries from stores to automated warehouses after posting a rise in profit.
Dolphins injury crisis strikes ahead of Broncos derby
Three key Dolphins players are in doubt for the NRL derby clash with Brisbane as a finals berth goes on the line at Suncorp Stadium.
Petracca trade ‘unrealistic’ for Magpies: McRae
Collingwood aren't a "realistic" destination for Melbourne star Christian Petracca, according to coach Craig McRae, while John Noble wants to join Gold Coast.
Tens of thousands rally at CFMEU protests across nation
Thousands of CFMEU members across Australia have walked off job sites in unprotected industrial action to protest the union's administrative takeover.
AFL season over for injured Port defender Kane Farrell
Kane Farrell will miss Port Adelaide's AFL finals campaign with the influential defender ruled out for the season with a severe hamstring injury.
PM lays down budget challenge on coalition cuts
After reports the coalition has identified up to $100 billion in budget savings, Anthony Albanese has urged Peter Dutton to explain where they would be made.
Warnings student cap could hurt economy and research
Plans to cap international student numbers will "apply a handbrake" to one of the nation's biggest exports, the peak university body warns.
Sharks owe Hynes for ‘taking bullets’, says captain
Cronulla captain Cameron McInnes says the Sharks owe Nicho Hynes their support as he closes in on a return from his ankle injury.
More cash to recycle soft plastic after REDcycle fiasco
More than 43,000 tonnes of hard to recycle plastics will be diverted from Victorian dumps each year under a $15.6 million investment program.