Fears land clearing will lead to tree mammal extinction
A loss of trees and natural hollows is leading to a decline in the mammals that inhabit the spaces in northern Australia, sparking extinction fears.
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Elderly left waiting months for care as demand surges
Older Australians are being forced to wait longer for home care as demands blows out, with an ageing population set to exacerbate the issue in coming decades.
Shannon Mato escapes with fine for hair pull in Origin
Shannon Mato has learnt her fate after going on report for pulling Yasmin Clydsdale's hair in the second women's State of Origin match.
‘Scandalous’ fracking approval alarms owners, groups
A gas producer has been granted environmental approval to drill gas wells in the Beetaloo Basin, sparking concern from Indigenous and environmental groups.
Community confidence in police falls post-pandemic
Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski says he is concerned that public confidence in the law is "sharply down" since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Injured Souths star doubtful to play before Origin II
Injured South Sydney captain Cameron Murray may not have the chance to re-assert his State of Origin credentials before teams are picked for game two.
Tourism bounces back after destructive cyclones
Tourists are flocking back to north Queensland, months after two cyclones caused destruction in the region.
‘I could have run faster’: Freeman’s Sydney 2000 regret
Cathy Freeman believes she could have taken women's 400m running to a whole new level at the Sydney Olympics if her main rival had competed in the final.
$14m Murray Darling ads under fire for Turkey image
Senators have attacked a $14 million advertising campaign about water in the Murray Darling basin, suggesting it is alarmist and deceptive.
Back to the future as old engine plant gets up to speed
Impressive Korean luxury car maker Genesis has delved into the past with its latest high-performance offering.
Australians need assurance on ‘toxic’ inflation: RBA
The RBA's strategy of bringing down inflation gradually to protect the jobs market is a different tactic but it has worked, the central bank's new deputy says.
Clinical Chiefs end Queensland Reds’ Super Rugby season
The Chiefs have ended the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific season with a dominant first half of a 43-21 quarter-final victory in Hamilton.
Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day commemorations early
Criticism mounts on Rishi Sunak for leaving early from D-Day commemorations in France as the British prime minister fights an election campaign.
Lomax scores 32 points as Dragons scorch Tigers
St George Illawarra have thrashed Wests Tigers 56-14 to return to the NRL's top eight, with Zac Lomax scoring 32 points on his own.
Prosecution rests in Hunter Biden’s criminal gun trial
As Hunter Biden's prosecution case rested, his lawyers asked for his criminal gun trial judge to acquit him, saying the evidence didn't support a conviction.
Russia doesn’t need nuclear weapons to succeed: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given his strongest signal yet that a nuclear strike is not on the cards, saying it isn't necessary for victory in Ukraine.
Alcaraz downs Sinner in five sets to reach Paris final
Carlos Alcaraz has reached his first French Open final, beating Jannik Sinner in five sets in a brilliant contest between the game's two young superstars.
Lomax cleared, Ravalawa awaits sanction for dissent
Zac Lomax won't be sanctioned for taking out Tigers rookie Solomon Alaimalo, but axed winger Mikaele Ravalawa is facing a ban for abusing a NSW Cup official.
Marshall lashes Tigers after worst half in club history
Wests Tigers' horror second half against St George Illawarra was their worst in the club's history, with ill-discipline infuriating coach Benji Marshall.
Beveridge wants AFL to protect prior opportunity
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declared the AFL will be a "very different game" if prior opportunity is scrapped for holding-the-ball free kicks.
Rejuvenated Lion Hipwood earns praise from coach Fagan
Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood has produced one of the best performances of his career, delighting Lions coach Chris Fagan.
Visa cancellation changes risk refugee harm, separation
Rights groups have slammed a federal government change to the way visa cancellations are considered, warning vulnerable refugees could be put in harm's way.
Senator who broke ranks on Palestine to speak at rally
Fatima Payman will make her most prominent appearance in weeks when she speaks out on the invasion of Gaza in one of many rallies across the country.
200 Gazans die as Israel rescues four hostages
More than 200 Palestinians died as Israel staged a raid to liberate four hostages from the central Gaza Strip.
Truth behind schoolgirl’s death may remain unknown
Schoolgirl Charlise Mutten was shot and killed at a remote Blue Mountains property - but the reason why her life was cut short may never be fully understood.
Alcaraz downs Sinner to set up Paris final with Zverev
Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Jannik Sinner in five sets, and another first-time French Open finalist Alexander Zverev will do battle for the Roland Garros crown.
Bombers, Blues to rumble in old-school blockbuster
Essendon and Carlton will face off in their biggest clash of the past two decades, and Blues great Anthony Koutoufides is delighted to see the rivals thriving.
Rain eases and water recedes but flood risks remain
Floodwaters have begun to recede after heavy rainfalls lashed parts of NSW, causing dams to spill, but evacuation warnings remain.
Former senator re-elected to United Nations committee
A former Australian senator has secured another term on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.
Cheaper rego, sports vouchers in latest budget promises
Queenslanders will get cheaper car registration in the state government's latest cost-of-living budget announcement.
Panthers back Martin, Edwards to be fit for Origin II
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary claims Dylan Edwards and Liam Martin should both recover in time to face Queensland in State of Origin II.