New commissioner established: ‘our children deserve it’
A national commissioner to promote the rights and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people will be appointed by the federal government.
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Anniversary protests to ‘set back’ Gaza cause, PM says
As the Israeli community prepares to commemorate a day of deaths not seen since the Holocaust, political leaders are discouraging planned pro-Palestine vigils.
Language lessons serve to foster reconciliation
A language revitalisation project in Queensland has resulted in bilingual resources for local schools, videos of elders' stories and a podcast series.
Environment ministers summoned over bird flu threat
Australia is looking at vaccinations for bird flu as environment ministers are called to a special meeting to discuss the threat to wildlife.
Opposition election pledge dismissed as ‘weasel words’
Queensland's premier has dismissed as "weasel words" the opposition leader's pledge to stand down if crime numbers don't decline in his first term of office.
Buddy blueprint behind Lions’ post-Daniher plans
There is a Lance Franklin precedent that offers Brisbane Lions plenty of optimism in their post-Joe Daniher era.
Iran and allies won’t back down from Israel: Khamenei
Iran's attacks on Israel were "completely legal and legitimate", Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei says, as Israeli forces press on with their offensive in Lebanon.
Lyon replacement Chris Green snapped up by Lancashire
Chris Green, the Aussie allrounder who filled in for Nathan Lyon at Lancashire, has impressed so much that he's been signed up by the English county.
Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in first trip as NATO chief
New NATO boss Mark Rutte has made his first official visit to Kyiv, meeting President Zelenskiy and reiterating the alliance's unwavering support for Ukraine.
Demons beat Giants to keep AFLW finals hopes alive
Melbourne have beaten a wasteful Greater Western Sydney by 16 points, snapping a four-game losing run to keep their slim AFLW finals hopes alive.
Harris woos Republican votes with Liz Cheney event
Liz Cheney, one of Donald Trump's fiercest Republican critics will campaign with Democrat Kamala Harris at an event aimed at reaching out to moderate voters.
Giants utility James Peatling to leave for Crows
Greater Western Sydney utility James Peatling has turned down an offer from the Giants to formally request an AFL trade to Adelaide.
Eagles won’t put too much pressure on fit-again Roux
West Coast are on track to play finals after a 4-2 start to the AFLW season, and the return from injury of Roxy Roux could play a crucial role in their quest.
Daniher’s 12-month retirement pause to win flag
Joe Daniher would have retired if the Brisbane Lions had won last year's AFL grand final, but he hung around another year before completing his incredible exit.
Ryles continues reshaping Eels with Williams signing
New Parramatta NRL coach Jason Ryles has landed a significant signing in Cronulla forward Jack Williams, who will join the club from next season.
‘I’m broken’: Gobbo on years since Lawyer X reveal
Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo has told a civil trial the past five years in hiding have left her tired and broken.
Nothing untoward in tackle that injured Cleary: King
Melbourne prop Josh King has addressed the tackle that aggravated Nathan Cleary's shoulder injury as the Storm prepare to face Penrith in the NRL grand final.
Melbourne ready to face off with monster they created
Melbourne's 2020 premiership is one of the club's greatest achievements after a season living out of home, but it also spawned the force that is Penrith.
Veteran Lions AFL assistant to take new Crows role
Murray Davis, who coached Brisbane's potent AFL premiership attack, will head to Adelaide in the newly created coaching director role.
Storm speedster Coates aiming high against Panthers
Having already tasted the Origin and Test arenas, Storm flyer Xavier Coates is excited to add an NRL grand final - and hopefully premiership - to his resume.
Minister ‘unaware’ of risk before power plant explosion
Queensland's energy minister has testified in court that power plant executives did not tell him about risks of serious incidents before an explosion.
Trans people ‘my biggest fans’ says exiled Liberal MP
A new recording has been unearthed and played in court after it heard a former Liberal MP skipped a party meeting so she could get her hair done.
Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event
Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii will front an ACT court after allegedly smashing glasses and refusing to leave while on a night out.
Star A-League striker set for trial after rape denial
Central Coast Mariners striker Angel Torres has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including that he raped a woman and then deprived her of her liberty.
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Hybrid vehicles in fast lane, as petrol cars slow down
Australians are buying fewer new cars as the economy bites but hybrid vehicles are bucking the trend, sales figures have revealed.
PM sidesteps immunity question on drunken street fight
Trans-Tasman diplomats are working through the case of an Australian diplomat's partner allegedly involved in a late-night drunken fight in Wellington.
Swans not focused on Longmire contract after GF loss
John Longmire is under the spotlight after their AFL grand-final loss, but Sydney chief Tom Harley says the Swans are not focused on the coach's contract.
Buggy death jail term a ‘slap in the face’ for family
A man's decision to take seven children onto a buggy without helmets or seatbelts has been described as grossly negligent after a young girl died in a crash.
Panthers’ Big Fish ‘smashing everyone’ from early days
James Fisher-Harris is set to play his last game for Penrith in the NRL grand final, but his first impressions at Penrith as a hungry teenager are long lasting.
Galvin in representative frame, Fittler back coaching
Lachlan Galvin in line for first representative jersey as Brad Fittler prepares to make his return to head coaching with the Prime Minister's XIII.
Rising grocery prices makes feeding kids a challenge
Australian shoppers say it has become harder to provide kids with nutritious food and it's time for the government to crack down on supermarkets.