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Knife search powers widened, new rules for youth crime
Police will be able to search for knives in shopping centres, sports stadiums and public transport under expanded laws.
‘Great pain’ not enough to require help for dying girl
A woman accused of killing a young girl by withholding her insulin told police she would not have called an ambulance even if the girl was writhing in pain.
Raiders’ Corey Horsburgh meets Broncos, Tigers next
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh met with Brisbane powerbrokers this week and is set for a catch-up with Benji Marshall as demand for the firebrand ramps up.
Regional bank to slash 400 jobs, take over branches
Bank of Queensland says in addition to about 400 job lay-offs, it will convert its 114 owner-managed branches to corporate ones.
Young Swan Amartey shakes off goal-drought concerns
Sydney star Joel Amartey has kicked six goals in seven games since reaching a career-best haul of nine against Adelaide, but the young Swan is refusing to fret.
Mind games: Walters says Broncos can find finals mojo
Brisbane's NRL finals hopes are still alive and coach Kevin Walters insists the mental approach of his team will be the key to a sequence of wins.
Seventh heaven for Australia’s US Open qualifying hopes
Australia has seven tennis players into the final round of US Open qualifying for the first time in 30 years, raising hopes of a 20-strong main-draw challenge.
Patterson eyeing third Paralympic medal in Paris pool
After enjoying the sights of Paris with his long-time coach Andrew Howard, Grant 'Scooter' Patterson is excited to get into the pool for his third Paralympics.
Dockers told not to get sucked into watching more footy
Fremantle need either Hawthorn, Carlton or the Western Bulldogs to lose this weekend to have any hope of reaching the AFL finals.
Closure for patients as Monash IVF settles for $56m
Monash IVF has agreed to a $56 million settlement over a landmark class action regarding the destruction of embryos during non-invasive genetic screening.
Shares buoyed, $US battered as Fed readies rate cut
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.2 per cent higher on Thursday.
Airfare spike fears after Rex’s flight from capitals
With no Australian airline route featuring more than two companies, the competition watchdog says prices could spike with the exit of cash-strapped Rex.
Modern masters consider Smith an inevitable Immortal
Johnathan Thurston and Benji Marshall believe it's only a matter of time until Cameron Smith becomes one of rugby league's next Immortals.
Retiring Pickett joins Richmond’s AFL departures
Richmond utility Marlion Pickett is retiring and will play his last game against Gold Coast, when some teammates could also play as Tigers for the final time.
Women are terrorised but ministers avoid the T word
Youth Minister Anne Aly came the closest among federal ministers to compare treating family violence offenders like terrorism suspects.
Demons to hone their ‘dislike’ of Collingwood
Melbourne have brought in club legend Hassa Mann to speak about his "dislike" of Collingwood ahead of their final-round clash at the MCG.
Japan’s steel giants dig deep for Australian coal
Production at one of Australia's biggest coal mines could be extended beyond 50 years under joint venture deals, with the buyers warned to brace for backlash.
Brisbane stalwart Zorko signs fresh deal for 2025
Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko has signed a one-year contract extension to continue his decorated AFL career with the Lions next season.
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Blocked goldminer ‘shattered’ by rising sovereign risk
Regis Resources will fight a federal block on a $1 billion gold project it says has cost almost 1000 jobs and sours Australia's reputation as a place to invest.
Faster compo for sick firies as Qld widens cancer list
Firefighters in Queensland will be able to access compensation for a wider range of cancers and not have to prove they were caused by the job.
Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza, Biden urges peace
Israeli forces have intensified operations in central and southern Gaza, hours after US President Joe Biden pressed Israel on the urgency of a ceasefire deal.
‘Kept my child secret’: gay teacher calls for change
A Catholic school teacher who felt forced to quit because of a same-sex relationship is sharing her experience to try and secure stronger legal protections.
Robert Kennedy Jr to drop out of race and endorse Trump
Robert F Kennedy Jr plans to hang up his hat as an independent US presidential candidate, according to media reports.
Russia thwarts Ukrainian cross-border raid in new area
Russia claims to have repelled a Ukrainian team trying to cross a new part of the border, while Kyiv says it has launched a drone attack on a Russian air base.
Older and youngest workers vulnerable if hiring stalls
A weaker labour market is felt unevenly by different industries and demographics, with older workers and those new to the workforce most at risk.
Super on parental leave to reduce ‘motherhood penalty’
Parents will get an extra $3000 in their super balance while on government-funded paid parental leave under laws introduced to federal parliament.
Gen X, older millennials ride housing boom to the bank
Older millennials and generation X are among the biggest winners from Australia's real estate boom as profits from sales hit their highest level in 10 years.
Frothy and a polly, final leaders’ debate hits the pub
Chief Minister Eva Lawler and Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro have faced off in a final debate before the Northern Territory election.
43-year wait the Immortal tonic for Souths great Coote
Ron Coote's Rabbitohs' exit began a 43-year wait for their next premiership - and now the great man has ended his own 43-year wait for rugby league Immortality.
Trump blames Harris and Biden for ‘world on fire’
Donald Trump is holding his first outdoor rally since narrowly surviving an attempted assassination last month.