Pacific backs Australia’s regional police initiative
Anthony Albanese has wasted no time getting to work at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, announcing support for his Pacific Policing Initiative.
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Indigenous ancestors returning home from New Zealand
Six First Nations ancestors are being returned to Australia from a New Zealand museum and university.
Tigers confirm Bolton, Rioli and Baker want to leave
Liam Baker is the latest player set to leave Richmond, while Hawthorn are on track to lure West Coast defender Tom Barrass.
‘Torture’: mum’s horror at hot coffee thrown over baby
The mother of a baby burnt after a stranger poured hot coffee on the boy says she wishes she was the victim and keeps having flashbacks of the incident.
‘It was tough’: Kings’ Galloway opens up on NBA axing
Jaylin Galloway has opened up about his whirlwind foray into the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks, and subsequent return to the Sydney Kings.
Fortescue ‘doubling down’ on green iron despite leaks
Mining giant Fortescue pledges to create a green metals industry grounded in Australian ore and renewable energy, after pulling back on championing hydrogen.
Woolies registers big profit discount, says prices down
Sales are up at Woolworths but writedowns on its New Zealand stores and drinks business have a taken a huge slice out of its $1.7 billion operating profit.
It’s bad news for Nine as profits plunge amid cost cuts
The fractured advertising market continues to hit media revenues with Nine Entertainment full-year profits falling almost a third to $134.9 million.
Treasurer breaks ranks, slams ‘destructive’ student cap
Federal government plans to cap the number of international students at university have been labelled 'destructive' by Victoria's treasurer.
Bus expansion could solve Olympic-sized commuter issue
A bold plan to expand a bus service could help solve the looming public transport problems for the Brisbane Olympics.
De Minaur shines as wizards of Oz weave US Open magic
World No.10 Alex de Minaur has returned from a hip injury to join nine other Australians in the US Open second round in New York.
UN considers sanctioning two RSF generals in Sudan
The UN is considering imposing what would be its first sanctions over the war in Sudan, with two generals accused of threatening the country's peace.
Terrorism investigation into Wieambilla shooting ‘open’
The Wieambilla shootings remain an "open terrorism investigation" in Queensland that includes a US man closely associated with the killers, a coroner has heard.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Israeli assault in the West Bank kills at least nine
Palestinian officials say Israel is carrying out raids across the occupied West Bank.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.