Experts struggle to crack mystery new bird-flu outbreak
Australia does not do enough to protect its biosecurity, an expert has warned as authorities work overtime to contain the spread of bird flu in two states.
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Keilee Joseph returns for Queensland in Origin decider
Injury has forced Queensland coach Tahnee Norris to make one change to her Maroons line-up for the Women's State of Origin decider.
Woman died amid ‘terrible failure’ of aged care system
A family member's mental health issues combined with mistakes by the health and aged care system led to an elderly woman's "horrible" death, a judge says.
Climate poses risk to Murray-Darling Basin: authority
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has identified a drying climate as a key risk factor for Australia's largest river system and the people who depend on it.
Fears subsidy a ‘quick fix’ for remote cost of living
A discount on essential items in Queensland remote communities has been welcomed, but some residents fear it may not be a long-term solution.
Changing academy picks system this year ‘folly’: Swans
Sydney chief executive Tom Harley has strongly defended the four northern player academy programs and warned against changing AFL draft rules this year.
Raiders fans ‘right to be upset’ over home humiliations
The Canberra Raiders are determined not to let their fans down again after being booed off the pitch in their third-straight home defeat.
Police shoot knife-wielding man
A man has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after allegedly confronting police with a knife and being shot in the stomach.
Dutton’s nuclear reactor ‘over budget’ and a ‘joke’
Energy experts have cast doubt on the feasibility of Peter Dutton's nuclear policy, labelling one of the reactor options put forward as "irresponsible".
Aussies Thompson, Hijikata into Queen’s Club last-eight
Jordan Thompson and Rinky Hijikata have ensured there'll be two Australian men in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Queen's Club Championship in London.
The Origin stat Manly must defy to boost finals hopes
A heavily changed Manly side will bid to buck a trend of suffering Origin-affected losses when they travel to South Sydney in round 16.
Murder charges laid after woman killed in shooting
A man will face court charged with murder and attempted murder following a shooting that left a woman dead and another man in hospital.
Putin signs partnership pact with Kim on N.Korea visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have agreed to a mutual security deal as both face stand-offs with the US and its allies.
Fatigue concern before army chopper crash, inquiry told
Air crew was working up to seven days a week with some 18 hour days prior to a fatal helicopter crash during a military training exercise, an inquiry has heard.
Man jailed for ‘vicious’ bashing after drunken betrayal
A man has been jailed after being found guilty of manslaughter following a night of drunken betrayal that ended with a "vicious" bashing.
People flee as Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah
Families have fled as Israeli forces moved further into the Gaza city of Rafah, while an Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains out of reach after eight months of war.
Man arrested in search after woman shot dead
A man has been arrested after a woman was shot dead and a man was injured while coming to her aid in an "absolutely shocking" incident in north Queensland.
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Why Aussie homes could soon be powered by electric cars
More than 1000 electric vehicle owners will be invited to test whether they can power their homes from their cars as part of a $7.7 million trial.
Cape York areas make World Heritage tentative list
Parts of Queensland's Cape York Peninsula have been nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list, a move described as a "monumental" step.
Delay to derail $12.8b cost of Metro Tunnel: auditor
The cost of the Melbourne's Metro Tunnel will blow out even further as continency funding runs dry due to a nine-month completion delay.
Mitch Marsh available to bowl in World Cup’s next stage
Mitch Marsh will be available to bowl against Bangladesh at the Twenty20 World Cup, though the Australian captain won't rush to inject himself into the attack.
Aussies Thompson, Hijikata into Queen’s Club quarters
Jordan Thompson and Rinky Hijikata have ensured there will be two Australian men in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Queen's Club Championship in London.
Hundreds die during Hajj pilgrimage amid intense heat
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the death toll amid the heat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, required of every able Muslim once in their life.
Nuclear and renewables to battle it out at election
As the federal election looms, competing energy policies will duke it out for Australians' favour after the opposition released its long-awaited nuclear plan.
Israeli tanks push into Rafah, Hezbollah issues warning
An Israeli air strike has reportedly killed 12 people waiting for convoys of aid trucks in the Gaza Strip's south while Hezbollah has warned of a wider war.
Conservatives set for heavy UK election defeat: polls
A poll suggests UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could lose his seat at a general election in which surveys indicate Labour will trounce the Conservatives.
Australian house prices expected to spike again
Australian home prices are set to hit new heights as population growth, construction challenges and borrowing power hits the market.
Climate catastrophe: mapping nation’s disaster hotspots
Former emergency services chiefs say it is time to pump serious money into disaster preparedness as a map reveals Australia's disaster hotspots.
No Aldi? Then you’re probably paying more for groceries
A lack of supermarket competition in parts of Australia has led to higher grocery prices for some unlucky residents, consumer research has found.
NSW’s Lomax and Moses to provide preview for Parra fans
Parramatta will get a sneak preview of Zac Lomax's combination with Mitch Moses when the Eels' 2025 recruit and halfback run out together for NSW.
NZ PM Luxon heads home after blunder-ful Japan trip
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has labelled some Kiwi business leaders as the "C-List" in a gaffe revealing his fondness for the political fight.