Australia could be global launch pad for green flights
Aviation experts say Australia could lead the world in carbon-cutting jet fuel if governments and the industry take action in the next year.
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‘Body’s come back mad’: Munster storms into finals
Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster was resigned to missing this season with a groin injury, but his full recovery has him eyeing a third NRL title.
Giants need skipper Greene firing for AFL finals clash
Adam Kingsley denies GWS are relying on Toby Greene to produce moments of brilliance, but the coach admits he needs his skipper to lift for their AFL final.
Aged care reforms home in on freedom for older Aussies
Aged and home care systems will receive billions of dollars in funding in a bid to improve living conditions for older Australians.
Bulldogs insist pack won’t be walked over by Manly
Canterbury prop Max King has admitted his pack were well beaten by Manly in August, but insists the Bulldogs can turn around their end-of-season problems.
Floods, landslides hit Vietnam as typhoon toll hits 197
Asia's strongest typhoon on 2024 has killed at least 197 people in Vietnam with 128 others missing.
Expanded A-League Women season to avoid summer heat
The 23-round A-League Women competition will start on November 1, with all games between December and March starting at 5pm at the earliest.
Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform
The Property Council argues stamp duty is a major barrier for downsizers, while Victoria's premier did not rule out a one-off exemption to free up family homes.
Trbojevic adamant shoulder injury won’t hold him back
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has played down concerns over his shoulder ahead of the finals, adamant his strength and range of movement won't be impacted.
Braydon Trindall’s path from drug test to career best
Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall has endured a tumultuous NRL season but heads into the finals on the back of career-best form.
Local business fears closure with no govt support
A battling small business owner has called for more Queensland government assistance as talks to provide tax relief for a major casino operator continue.
Knights lose Best, but Ponga out to prove a point
Newcastle have suffered a major blow ahead of their elimination final against North Queensland, with Bradman Best ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Suaalii to go straight from NRL finals to Spring Tour
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to go from the NRL finals to a Spring Tour in a little over a month, as he closes in on a Wallabies debut in Europe.
‘Unimaginable’: father of two killed boys speaks out
The father of two young boys found dead in their Blue Mountains home has remembered his "happy, outgoing" sons as their mother remains in hospital under guard.
Hinkley expects to continue as Port coach next year
Ken Hinkley expects to remain as Port Adelaide coach next season regardless of their semi-final result against Hawthorn this weekend.
‘Beyond comprehension’: cop killed on memorial ride
A police officer visiting NSW from Queensland has died after his motorbike went down an embankment during a commemorative ride.
Let’s dance: Fagan’s Lions revert to footloose footy
Lions coach Chris Fagan admits his side fell into the trap of operating conservatively later in the season, pledging to play with freedom in their semi-final.
Luki emerges as Cowboys’ weapon after early injury woes
North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki warmed up for NRL finals with the best game of his career and is now forming a lethal combination with Jeremiah Nanai.
O’Connor opts out at Reds, seeks overseas move
Australian rugby star James O'Connor will likely finish his career overseas after not extending his contract at the Queensland Reds.
Roosters eye off greatest feat if they survive injuries
The Sydney Roosters insist they are better placed for a title tilt than in recent years, despite needing to defy history and a raft of injuries to be premiers.
Commanders stripped of medals after war crimes inquiry
Up to nine Australian military commanders who held senior roles during the war in Afghanistan will be stripped of their distinguished service medals.
Cafe, pub splurge short-lived as consumer pain persists
Higher spending at hospitality venues in August was likely a blip as financial pressure on wallets is expected to stick around until 2025.
Kiwi camp chat behind halfback Hughes’ Storm surge
A star turn in the Kiwis' record win over the Kangaroos convinced Jahrome Hughes to make changes at Melbourne, and the halfback is reaping the rewards.
Day confirms rare homecoming for Aussie PGA
World No.33 Jason Day will play a home event for the first time in seven years after confirming his place at Brisbane's Australian PGA Championship.
US election officials query postal ballot delivery plan
Preliminary estimates suggest 57.5 million US television viewers watched a presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Fourteen killed as UN-run school hit by Israeli strike
Israeli forces have conducted extended raids in Tubas, Jenin and Tulkarm in the northern part of the West Bank.
Australia down England in T20 after dazzling Head start
Travis Head has blasted a record-breaking half-century to help Australia beat England by 28 runs in the opening T20 international at Southampton.
Murder became ‘like a horror movie’: camper’s family
Prosecutors have asked for Greg Lynn to be jailed for life for his "cold-blooded and callous" murder of camper Carol Clay, as her family confronted the killer.
Liberals to double debt, delay budget surplus
The Tasmanian Liberal government's 2024/25 budget has pushed back a projected surplus and forecast net debt to double in four years.
Indigenous cultural heritage objects returned from UK
A collection of artefacts of significant cultural importance has been handed back to the Warumungu Community of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.
Plan in train to stop violence against Indigenous women
A National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan will be developed to address rates of violence against Indigenous women and children.