Australia a step closer to social media bans for kids
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is unveiling plans to introduce age limits for social media as new research highlights its negative impact on life satisfaction.
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Arnold wants reaction from Socceroos against Indonesia
The Socceroos stumbled against Bahrain at home and coach Graham Arnold is seeking a positive response when they play Indonesia away on Tuesday.
Bus driver ‘ignored’ pleas to slow before deadly crash
A survivor of a horror Hunter Valley bus crash has likened the driver's bowed head in court to his hands being in his pockets while a passenger bled to death.
‘They don’t know yet’: Leapai Jnr set to go global
Two decades on from first meeting future heavyweight star Alex Leapai, trainer Noel Thornberry expects Leapai's son Alex Jnr to put the boxing world on notice.
Ukraine summons Iran envoy amid missile transfer rumour
Tehran has denied reports it has transfered ballistic missiles to Russia, saying the rumours are tantamount to "psychological warfare".
‘Loving and being loved’: Princess Kate finishes chemo
The Princess of Wales has released a video and a statement announcing she has finished chemotherapy treatment for an undisclosed cancer.
Nurses will defy order not to strike over pay fight
Strike action by nurses and midwives that will have a large impact on the country's largest hospital system will not be called off despite official orders.
Pope cheers East Timor while nodding to abuse scandal
Pope Francis has praised East Timor's recovery after receiving a rapturous welcome to the country, and has also vaguely acknowledged a bishop's abuse scandal.
Souths still unhappy with Mitchell ban, want answers
South Sydney are still pursuing further clarification on the Latrell Mitchell ban, with the club's CEO saying he still has several questions over the process.
Cleary closes in on return after shoulder workout
Penrith teammates expect Nathan Cleary to play in the qualifying final against the Sydney Roosters, after the halfback had his biggest test yet on his shoulder.
Bulldogs to make Addo-Carr call amid drug test drama
Canterbury will weigh up whether to play Josh Addo-Carr in their elimination final after he allegedly returned a positive roadside drug test.
Hawks star Day ruled out of returning for semi-final
Hawthorn insist they can cover the absence of injured key defender Sam Frost in their semi-final against Port Adelaide.
Tigers miss out on a Raider, sign Bird from Dragons
NRL wooden spooners Wests Tigers have missed out on Canberra's Corey Horsburgh but are adding Dragon Jack Bird to their list of signings for next season.
Man aided mate’s plan to ‘tie and burn’ wife, jury told
A man drove his workmate to get a petrol can at 3am while knowing he had a plan to "tie up and burn" his estranged wife, a jury has heard.
Socceroos chase creative response against Indonesia
After a horror loss to Bahrain in their latest World Cup qualifier, the Socceroos want to show they can get creative and respond against Indonesia.
Amorosi has to pay mother almost $900k to vacate home
A Supreme Court justice has ordered singer-songwriter Vanessa Amorosi's mother to vacate her family home so her daughter can gain funds for restitution.
Clifford lives up to his promise of returning to NRL
Cowboys half Jake Clifford knew he wasn't done with the NRL when he moved to England at age 24, but he didn't expect a finals return to come so quickly.
Star poaches Crown boss as it offloads Treasury site
A chief executive has been named for troubled operator Star Entertainment's Gold Coast casino as it battles for fresh financing for its new Brisbane project.
Brisbane defender Payne cleared of serious knee injury
Co-captain Harris Andrews says he has full faith in Brisbane's defensive depth should injured backman Jack Payne be ruled out of the semi-final against GWS.
Smith officially tells Bulldogs he wants to be traded
Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has officially told the club he wants to be traded, ending a year of speculation about his future.
‘I’ll be playing’: Bedford declares himself fit for GWS
GWS tagger Toby Bedford has yet to complete training, but he has already declared himself fit for the Giants' AFL semi-final clash against a red-hot Brisbane.
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X doesn’t mark the spot when it comes to Twitter fine
X Corp should not be responsible for fines issued to Twitter by the Australian eSafety Commissioner, its lawyers argued, as they are different companies.
‘Ridiculous’ for Bennett to suggest bunker is cut: NRL
Andrew Abdo has confirmed the NRL's bunker system is here to stay despite frustrations from outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.
‘Unacceptable’: MPs told to lift standards, lower tone
As one Liberal member called for quotas for women in parliament, MPs have been urged to ease back anger in political debate amid rising social tensions.
Nearly 64 dead as Typhoon Yagi hammers Vietnam
The death toll from Asia's most powerful storm of 2024 has risen to 64, as Typhoon Yagi devastates Vietnam's infrastructure.
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Miners lash PM as he plots future made in Australia
The "under siege" mining industry warns it can't afford to compete internationally under Australia's environmental, workplace and tax laws.
Hynes embraces scrutiny, sees silver lining in injury
Nicho Hynes says he has learned to embrace the scrutiny with his job as Cronulla's halfback, after returning from an ankle injury for the NRL finals.
Rivals warn Penrith, Storm that finals are no cakewalk
Penrith and Melbourne are the firm favourites to play in this year's NRL grand final, but history shows the top two teams rarely face off in the decider.
Papenhuyzen set to Storm into first week of NRL finals
Ryan Papenhuyzen is confident he will return from leg bone bruising and play for Melbourne in their NRL qualifying final against Cronulla.
Ex-TV star’s ‘tendency’ to spit at woman seals DV case
Disgraced TV host Andrew O'Keefe has failed to overturn convictions for domestic violence, with a judge pointing to a previous time he spat at his victim.
Federal minister’s lack of control on logging ‘absurd’
Federal independents are mounting a renewed push to get the environment minister to deal with state-based logging threats to endangered species.