‘Why not walk?’ Google Maps to roll out green features
Tech giant Google will introduce a series of features designed to save fuel or car trips to celebrate Earth Day.
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Hawks overcooked? Mitchell prepared to take the risk
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell hopes a tough week on the training track will pay dividends against North Melbourne, but he is wary his methods could backfire.
Couple found guilty of raping teenage girl after party
A jury has found a married couple guilty of having sexually assaulted a teenage girl after they gave her cannabis and alcohol at a house party.
Australia has a ‘crisis’ of male violence: Dreyfus
Men are being urged to take a leadership role in ending the national "crisis" of violence against women.
Drua overcome Force, Waratahs await in Super W final
Fijian Drua defied some wobbly kicking to beat the Western Force, while the Waratahs beat the Brumbies to book their spot in the women's Super final.
Israel attacks Iran, drones reported over Isfahan
Iran has shot down drones over the city of Isfahan, state media says, after Israel launched an attack that has raised fears of a wider Middle Eastern conflict.
‘Unacceptable’: Surgery wait list hits record high
Patients are now waiting almost twice as long as they were 20 years ago for elective surgery, a damning report card on public hospitals has revealed.
Teen’s body found mauled by croc after dinghy sinks
The body of a 16-year-old boy has been found mauled by what is believed to be a 3.5 metre crocodile after he tried to swim ashore when his dinghy broke down.
Shoppers return to ‘eerie’ shopping mall after massacre
Security guards in stab-proof vests patrolled each floor as the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre reopened after a massacre that killed six people.
Benji shrugs off prowling Panthers’ Utoikamanu interest
NSW representative Stefano Utoikamanu is firmly in Penrith's sights, but the champions' interest doesn't worry Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.
Social media giants put on notice over stabbing content
Political leaders are calling for an overhaul of social media platforms and harsher penalties following the Bondi Junction stabbing attack
Lightning looking to strike on Super Netball road trip
Lightning coach Belinda Reynolds has pinpointed West Coast Fever as one of the teams to beat ahead of a Perth reunion for Diamonds star Courtney Bruce.
‘Multiple red flags’ missed as Star clients skimmed $3m
A senior executive from Sydney's The Star casino has admitted there were many chances to pick up a multimillion-dollar fraud at the facility.
Survey shows culture of bullying in trainee doctors
People who identify as non-binary experienced the highest rate of bullying among medical trainees, a national survey has found.
Reigning champion Kostecki makes Supercars return
Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki has battled to 12th place in his first practice session since returning to race for Erebus.
Voting starts in India election, Modi seeks third term
Officials have reported a substantial voter turnout during the first phase of India's massive election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vies for a third term.
AFL tribunal got it right on Cameron: Fagan
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says it's up to the AFL tribunal, not him, to explain why Charlie Cameron's suspension was downgraded to a fine.
Push for tough vaping laws amid ‘prohibition’ concerns
The Greens have raised "prohibition" concerns about tough new vaping laws but health ministers from around the country want the legislation to be fast-tracked.
Mural a parade of rebellious heroes … doing burnouts
Indigenous artist Ryan Presley's giant mural that subverts traditional religious iconography is being installed at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.
Man behind ‘haunting’ toolbox murders loses appeal
A man jailed for life after two people in a toolbox were thrown into a creek has lost an appeal after arguing the jury relied on an inadmissible confession.
Boyd ‘can be regular Titans half’ but Sami scratched
The recalled Tanah Boyd can be an NRL regular, Gold Coast coach Des Hasler insists, as injury forces another Titans re-shuffle ahead of their clash with Manly.
‘Lover not a fighter’: Storm’s Nelson to end nasty tag
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has underlined his love for the Melbourne Storm as he vowed to curb his aggressive streak following his NRL return.
Disability, mental health check for accused terror teen
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with a terrorism offence over the stabbing of a bishop at a western Sydney church.
Tedesco dodges ban for tripping Papenhuyzen
James Tedesco has been fined for tripping Ryan Papenhuyzen but will be free for next week's traditional Anzac Day game against St George Illawarra.
Tourist ban floated for Australia’s biggest lake
Australia's biggest lake and major tourist drawcard will be off limits for visitors to enter on foot under a proposed heritage plan.
Cavalry coming for Broncos, but Raiders first: Walters
Brisbane's quartet of injured stars are on track to be fit for round eight, but Kevin Walters has warned Canberra must be negotiated first.
Eels gave up in thrashing from Dolphins: Arthur
Coach Brad Arthur has torn strips off Parramatta after the side leaked 40 second-half points in the loss to the Dolphins.
Essendon’s Martin strikes late to sink Crows
Essendon have kicked the last two goals of the game to pip Adelaide by three points in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.
Reds notch rare shut-out in Highlanders rout
A 31-0 defeat of the Highlanders has righted the Queensland Reds' unsteady Super Rugby season, despite a worrying injury to Jordan Petaia.
Iran signals no further retaliation for Israel attack
Tehran has played down a reported attack by Israel on Iranian soil and indicated it doesn't plan to retaliate amid fears of a wider Middle Eastern war.
Lomax stars as Dragons stun Warriors
St George Illawarra have claimed their most impressive win of Shane Flanagan's tenure so far, beating the Warriors 30-12.