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.
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Waerea-Hargreaves knows he let Roosters down: Tedesco
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has taken an early guilty plea for his latest high tackle, all but guaranteeing he will play for the Sydney Roosters at least once more.
Trbojevic felt sacrifice was right after injury pain
Tom Trbojevic has revealed his most recent hamstring injury hit him harder than previous ones, prompting his offer of a salary sacrifice at Manly.
Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future
The Queensland cities of Townsville and Gladstone have been singled out as key to Australia's future in clean exports at a renewable energy event.
Operations set to resume at mine after latest fatality
Operations at a central Queensland coal mine are set to resume following a fatality, after the industry regulator gave the green light amid an investigation.
McGrath to spearhead Australia’s Paralympic medal hunt
Curtis McGrath wants to pick up where he left off in Tokyo and lead from the front as co-captain of Australia's Paralympic team in Paris.
I’ve made poor decisions, admits Latrell Mitchell
NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has released his first comments about the white-powder scandal that landed him before the South Sydney board.
Man jailed over ‘serious violent’ hit-run of doctor
A man who deliberately struck a doctor on his early morning jog with his car because he thought he was called an idiot has been sentenced to 10 years in jail.
Common drugs being laced with deadly potent synthetics
Extremely potent synthetics drugs that have already caused dozens of overdose deaths in 2024 are being found in vaping liquid, ecstasy and depressants.
The great divide: treasurer’s Dutton spray sparks row
Peter Dutton has hit back at comments by the treasurer labelling him as the most divisive leader in Australia's political history.
Home Affairs refuses apology to detainee over treatment
An immigration detainee held on Christmas Island was subject to unjustified force by security officers, but the Australian government will not apologise.
Australian Ballet leaps into new venue with 2025 slate
The Australian Ballet's 2025 season features two world premieres, by Stephanie Lake and William Forsythe, and the return of Nijinsky, Manon, and Carmen.
Indigenous rangers sharing knowledge to protect Country
First Nations people at the forefront of protecting country have gathered to share their land and sea management strategies for the first time in a decade.
How Savage love salvaged Raiders flyer’s NRL career
Canberra Raiders winger Xavier Savage is enjoying his most successful NRL season yet, but he almost found himself without a club before Christmas.
Man, woman charged with murder over 12-year-old’s death
Two people have been charged with murder following a "heart-wrenching" years-long investigation into the death of a 12-year-old girl on the Gold Coast.
Beloved Uber driver ‘left for dead’ by teen robbers
The brother of an Uber driver "senselessly" killed by teenage armed robbers told a judge he thinks about how terrifying the unprovoked attack must have been.
Storm rest 11 on run to finals, name three debutants
NRL minor premiers Melbourne have rested a host of stars for their penultimate game of the regular season.
Titans star AJ Brimson sent for groin surgery
AJ Brimson's frustrating year at the Gold Coast has come to an end with the Queensland representative to have groin surgery on an injury that ruined his season.
More than 70 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan
Separatist militants in Pakistan have killed more 70 people in attacks on various sites including police stations, railway lines and highways.
Tribunal rules Carlton forward Owies out of AFL final
After six hours of AFL Tribunal hearings, Carlton's Matthew Owies and Melbourne's Kysaiah Pickett have both been unable to overturn bans for dangerous tackles.
St Helens sign North Queensland winger Kyle Feldt
English Super League outfit St Helens have announced the signing of North Queensland winger Kyle Feldt for 2025.
Israeli assault in the West Bank kills at least nine
Palestinian officials say Israel is carrying out raids across the occupied West Bank.
Demetriou’s appointment a crucial step in PNG’s NRL bid
Jason Demetriou has been appointed coach of the Kumuls. The boss of Papua New Guinea's NRL bid explains why that is good news for the country's push for a team.
Ukraine drones set oil depot ablaze in Russia’s Rostov
As President Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepares to present US counterpart Joe Biden with his plan for peace, a drone strike has hit an oil depot in southern Russia.
‘Groundbreaking’ Australia-Tuvalu pact signed at summit
A year after signing the Falepili Union, the leaders of Australia and Tuvalu have held a ceremony to mark the realisation of the groundbreaking pact.
Inflation steps down but ladder still steep for RBA
A mixed set of inflation numbers are unlikely to move the needle for the Reserve Bank as it weighs interest rates and persistent price pressures.
Funding boost to help protect Aussies from disasters
Almost $400 million will be spent on projects to better protect Australians from natural disasters including key cyclone and flood protection upgrades.
CFMEU legal luck questioned as blue-collar anger boils
More than 50,000 angry protesters rallied against the construction union being put into administration but its chance of winning a legal fight is questionable.
‘Negligent villains’ blamed for cladding fire risk
A combustible cladding manufacturer has defended its product in court, saying misuse by negligent building professionals created an increased fire risk.
Truckies, food riders and couriers fight for rights
Truck drivers, food delivery riders and parcel couriers are seeking fairer work conditions, which could pave the way for global reforms.
Power struggle: why solar batteries are tipped to soar
It's not just climate change and bills fuelling demand for solar batteries - the threat of blackouts is prompting more households to invest in energy storage.