Minister blasts power plant advice after explosion
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says he had been given incorrect maintenance advice by operators of a power plant after a catastrophic explosion.
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Virtual reality tech, batteries named in safety probe
Battery-powered products and new kinds of consumer gadgets will be closely examined by Australia's consumer watchdog as a top priority.
Outbreak spreads with bird flu confirmed at 11th farm
A Canberra facility is the 11th property nationally that has been affected by a bird flu outbreak, as Woolworths imposes egg limits on some customers.
Levi sisters pondering jump from sevens to Wallaroos
Sibling rugby sevens stars Maddison and Teagan Levi have joined Charlotte Caslick in expressing an interest in playing in the women's 15-a-side World Cup.
‘Stick with us’: DCE insists Maroons can do a 2022
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says recent history has him believing the Maroons can respond to their MCG thrashing and win the State of Origin series.
‘Deal of the century’: Lehrmann hit with $2m legal bill
Bruce Lehrmann's bankruptcy is becoming more likely after he was ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs of defending his failed defamation case.
Nothing for Hynes to prove after NSW axing: Fitzgibbon
Nicho Hynes is preparing to return to the field for the first time since Michael Maguire dropped the star Cronulla halfback from NSW's State of Origin side.
NBL to run WNBL after Basketball Australia sells
Larry Kestelman and Robyn Denholm will have the majority interest of the WNBL after the 2024-25 season, with Basketball Australia retaining a minority stake.
‘I owe Storm’: Papenhuyzen keen to make up for absences
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed why he was so keen to get back to NRL action and insists there is a lot of improvement in his game to come.
Ex-Wildcat Sarr goes second in NBA draft, Furphy slides
French forward Alex Sarr has made NBL history as pick No.2 in the NBA draft, but Australian first-round prospect Johnny Furphy wasn't among the 30 names called.
Unshackled Lions to welcome back ‘incredible’ Ashcroft
Fit-again Will Ashcroft will play for the resurgent Brisbane Lions against Melbourne in their AFL clash at the Gabba.
World-first laws curtailing vape sales pass parliament
Vapes will only be able to be sold over the counter at pharmacies under world-leading reforms passed by federal parliament.
Origin star shrugs off knee injury to soar for Blues
NSW winger Zac Lomax had to have fluid drained from his knee 24 hours before the State of Origin at the MCG, but managed to score two tries and kick five goals.
Cotric to exit Raiders for Super League at season’s end
Former NSW State of Origin winger Nick Cotric has signed with the Catalans Dragons in the English Super League, meaning he will leave Canberra at season's end.
Digital systems dethrone cash as dominant payment type
Online payments have surged in the past year to overtake the rate of cash withdrawals at ATMs, research shows.
Tabuai-Fidow injury compounds Maroons’ Origin woes
Queensland will sweat on news of the extent of centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's shoulder injury after the 38-18 loss to NSW in the second State of Origin match.
Bolivian police arrest general after coup attempt
Bolivia's president has urged his people to rise up to defend democracy as police arrested a military general who led an "attempted coup d'etat".
Assange returns as US insists his actions risked lives
Officials in Washington DC insist Julian Assange's actions put its agents at risk of harm while a US judge says no victim has been identified.
Industrial-scale change gives energy to small producers
Less obvious sources of greenhouse gases - including wine and pet food producers - have been awarded grants to lead the way in reducing industrial emissions.
When the Geiger counter beeps, here’s what happens next
Firefighters say no-one has asked them about the coalition's nuclear power plan but fear they could pay with their lives in the event of a disaster.
Nuclear push would drag out energy transition, PM warns
Anthony Albanese will use a major economic speech to hit out at opposition nuclear plans, saying they risk stalling progress on meeting net-zero targets.
AFL advice helps Moses deliver for NSW on Origin stage
Halfback Mitchell Moses said he sought advice from GWS star Harry Himmelberg about kicking at the MCG before steering NSW to a crushing win over Queensland.
Rudd praises PM’s persistence to bring Assange home
Senior representations to America over years were crucial in bringing Julian Assange home, ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd says.
‘Beast mode’: Mitchell to weave more magic in Brisbane
Latrell Mitchell wants to lead NSW to State of Origin glory, vowing to bring his best to the game three decider in Brisbane.
Kenyan president withdraws tax rise plan after protests
Kenyan President William Ruto has told the public "I concede," in a speech where he said he will scrap plans to raise various taxes, following deadly unrest.
Maestro Moses orchestrates Blues’ dominant Origin show
Mitchell Moses has repaid NSW Origin coach Michael Maguire for his bold selection with the halfback starring in the Blues' big win at the MCG.
Mauled Maroons in disarray after MCG massacre
Queensland capitulated up front in a 38-18 State of Origin loss to NSW and must find firepower and mongrel in the forwards in the decider in Brisbane.
NSW demolish Queensland in 38-18 Origin II win
Mitchell Moses has helped salvage NSW's State of Origin campaign, leading the Blues to a 38-18 thrashing of Queensland in Melbourne.
Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to arrive in Australia after clearing his last legal obstacle and securing his freedom.
September D-Day set for NRL’s 20-team expansion plans
The NRL has begun the formal process towards a 20-team competition and plans to announce an expansion blueprint by the end of the current season.
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Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan
Renewable energy and more gas is the cheapest way to power a net-zero economy, with electricity demand tipped to double by 2050 as homes and cars go electric.