Class action seeks ‘fullest relief’ over dodgy cladding
A group of building owners has asked a judge for the maximum relief possible after spending millions replacing combustible cladding that caused a fire risk.
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Ciraldo tells Bulldogs to embrace the NRL hype train
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo wants his team to thrive off the focus on them ahead of the finals, with a record crowd expected for a 6pm game against Manly.
Competition key to getting lift off for flight refunds
Providing travellers with refunds is a step forward, but more could be done to prevent delays and cancellations in the first place, a peak travel body says.
Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum
France's handling of unrest in New Caledonia has drawn criticism from Pacific leaders in Tonga this week.
Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU
Australia's employers are being urged to dob in any workers who downed tools and took unprotected industrial action for the powerful construction union.
Italy prosecutors ‘probe sunk superyacht’s NZ captain’
Italian media reports say prosecutors have placed under investigation the captain of a superyacht that sank during a storm off Sicily last week.
Marshall shock omission from AFL’s All-Australian squad
Max Gawn is a chance to land his seventh All-Australian blazer after being named in the extended squad, but Saints ruckman Rowan Marshall was a shock omission.
Neighbour heard ‘terrifying’ attack, murder trial told
A neighbour heard a "terrifying" altercation in a woman's backyard hours before her daughter found her body, the trial of an alleged serial killer has heard.
Croc culling not the answer for stopping attacks: study
Scientists say education, awareness and removal of problem saltwater crocodiles are a more effective way to reduce the number of attacks than culling programs.
Bulldog Jones escapes AFL ban, but Blue cops one week
Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones can escape with a $2500 fine for his dangerous tackle, but Carlton forward Matthew Owies has copped a one-match ban.
Tourist spot camping ban proposed after dingo attacks
Families with young children could be banned from camping outside unfenced areas at a popular tourist spot after a spate of dingo attacks.
Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga
Tonga has been backed to host a successful Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting despite the summit ballooning in size and scale.
Anger over handling of major reef health report
The latest government cash splash for the Great Barrier Reef failed to mention a major report about its "very poor" prospects was about to drop.
Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers
Executives from major household brands will front an inquiry into competition practices as the nation's leaders aim to make products cheaper for Australians.
‘Worst nightmare’: Injury fuels Parker’s Paris dream
Lauren Parker has detailed a horrific training ride accident that has forced Australia's highly-rated para-triathlete into a change of style.
Coach Cleary admits Panthers’ desire can be questioned
Coach Ivan Cleary has admitted questions can be asked over whether Penrith have the will to push for another NRL premiership, after back-to-back losses.
More than 50 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan
At least 51 people have been killed following a spate of militant attacks in Pakistan's province of Balochistan.
Construction workers plan protests over takeover move
Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration.
STI screening call after spike in unborn baby deaths
A concerning spike of unborn babies dying from a treatable condition has prompted doctors to urge people to undergo sexual health screenings.
‘Dangerous’ building cladding used despite fire risks
Building owners are seeking millions in damages over combustible cladding that could rain flaming debris on those below, like during the Grenfell Tower blaze.
Saifiti only willing to leave Knights on his terms
Newcastle's attempts to move Daniel Saifiti off the NRL club's salary cap won't come easy, with the Origin prop declaring he will only move on if it suits him.
After 13,383km, this endurance runner just can’t stop
After breaking the world record for running around mainland Australia, Sean Bell gave himself four days' rest before adding another 580km to his challenge.
Hospital accepts failings after pleas for help ignored
An anguished mother has sobbed in court as she detailed being "ignored" by hospital staff as she pleaded for them to help her sick daughter before she died.
Storm veteran defends resting stars ahead of NRL finals
Christian Welch says by clinching the minor premiership the Storm have earned the right to rest players, even if it impacts the NRL finals make-up.
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Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub
Can businesses turn waste into jet fuel and gases into fish food? Researchers at an Australian university plan to investigate carbon-cutting projects.
Lolesio flags front-foot offensive in Argentina
Wallabies playmaker Noah Lolesio has identified an area of his game that he hints could become a centrepiece of Joe Schmidt's offensive strategy.
Cowboys’ top tryscorer to leave at NRL season’s end
Veteran winger Kyle Feldt will depart North Queensland at the end of the season, leaving Jason Taumololo the last 2015 NRL premiership-winner standing.
Grin and Bear it: Fogarty inspires Rogers’ NRL arrival
Josh Rogers said watching the NRL career of Burleigh Bears teammate Jamal Fogarty take off in his late 20s had inspired his own tale of perseverance.
Unstoppable Blue Cripps at another level: Voss
Carlton captain and Brownlow Medal contender Patrick Cripps has gone to another level, according to coach Michael Voss, and looms as a danger player in finals.
Jonassen misses out on T20 World Cup, Litchfield picked
Five-time Twenty20 World Cup winner Jess Jonassen has been left out of Australia's squad for October's T20 World Cup in the UAE.
Reprisal fears after shooting hit on ‘Angel of Death’
Drawing up a shortlist of suspects in the killing of an underworld figure is proving difficult because of the many people who wanted him dead, police say.