Daughter’s torment: we warned police about killer dad
The daughter of a gunman who murdered two women in their home says she lived in fear of her father and tried to warn police about his weapons.
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Canberra Raiders re-sign NRLW coach, target new talent
Re-signed Canberra women's team coach Darrin Borthwick is targeting a finals berth in the Raiders' second season in the NRLW.
NSW prop Leniu ready for fans’ boos after racism saga
NSW prop Spencer Leniu says boos won't put him off in his State of Origin debut, less than three months after his eight-game ban for racially abusing Ezra Mam.
Olympics never in doubt despite injury: Matildas’ Hunt
Matildas defender Clare Hunt says she never doubted she could overcome a foot injury in time to be ready for the looming Olympic Games in Paris.
Fire truck trial aims to extinguish emissions
An electric and a biofuel fire truck will roll into Queensland after the state's fire service announced plans to trial low-emission vehicles.
Roosters hope NSW loss is their gain with fresh Teddy
The Roosters are relishing having James Tedesco on deck as statistics show the side has won only 46 per cent of games in the State of Origin period since 2018.
Farmers flying high as demand for aviation fuel soars
Growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel is good news for Australian agriculture, according to research from Rabobank.
Women avoid jail over ‘cynical’ plot to steal COVID aid
Two women have been released on probation after exploiting a COVID-19 aid program and attempting to steal from the retirement savings of strangers.
Delay for pair accused of murdering cop in hit-and-run
A hearing for two women charged with murdering a policeman in an alleged hit-and-run has been adjourned with a witness citing safety concerns.
Gut health identified in combating Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have received $4 million to work on a treatment they hope will slow or stop Parkinson's disease by targeting gut health.
Court action launched over endangered glider’s death
The death of an endangered greater glider near firebreak work in a Victorian national park has sparked court action to protect their habitat trees.
Arzani set to be rewarded with Socceroos squad recall
Melbourne Victory ace Daniel Arzani is set to return to the Socceroos set-up, after last winning a cap back in 2018.
Zachary Rolfe tells inquest he’s ‘bored’ of process
An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has heard the former NT police officer who fatally shot the 19-year-old is "bored" of the ongoing process.
Rivers reopen after ‘catastrophic’ sewage leak
It has been deemed Queensland's worst ever sewage leak but the government has deemed two Gold Coast rivers to be safe for fishing just six weeks later.
Big Mac ready to deliver in key role for Gold Coast
Exciting Gold Coast defender Mac Andrew has put his hand up for the big jobs after impressing against Carlton goal machine Charlie Curnow.
‘No guarantee’ of airport line deal before 2026 poll
Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson has tamped down optimism of ending a deadlock over Melbourne's stalled airport rail project.
Gun misfire unlikely in campers’ deaths, officer says
A gun linked to the deaths of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay was in good working order and unlikely to accidentally fire a shot, police say.
Walsh commits to Broncos, gets Slater boost for Origin
Queensland fullback Reece Walsh says he will re-sign with Brisbane and stay there for the rest of his career as he gets a lift from mentoring by Billy Slater.
Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service
A watchdog has referred a north Queensland mayor to the Crime and Corruption Commission over his military service history claims following an investigation.
Consumers limit spending but outlook more promising
Consumers are reining in their spending but an expected recovery in disposable incomes could prove a ray of light for strained retailers.
Aussie batter Burns to play for Italy in T20 Cup push
Heartbroken former Australia batter Joe Burns is switching to play for Italy ahead of a T20 World Cup qualifying push as a tribute to his late brother Dominic.
PNG orders evacuations from path of ‘active’ landslide
Relief teams in Papua New Guinea have been trickling into the difficult-to-access northern Enga region after a landslide killed an estimated hundreds of people.
Murder charge after man stabbed at local business
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder after entering a Townsville business and stabbing a man known to him, police say.
Mixed feelings for DCE as Trbojevic replaces Tedesco
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans is gutted that NSW captain James Tedesco has been dropped but proud of Manly teammate Jake Trbojevic for filling breach.
France lifts state of emergency in New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to lift the state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia.
Spain pledges more air defence missiles to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has secured from Spain a pledge of additional air defence missiles.
Pro-Palestine protesters move on in ‘good faith’ act
Pro-Palestine protesters camped at the Australian National University have moved their camp ahead of a looming police deadline.
No second guessing in Dearden’s Origin return
Tom Dearden has learnt to be comfortable in his own shoes as he prepares to walk in Cameron Munster's for Queensland in the State of Origin series.
Legend Akermanis urges Rayner to lift Lions out of rut
Brisbane legend Jason Akermanis has urged the Lions' No.1 draft pick Cam Rayner to deliver on his potential and finally become a star of the AFL.
Nadal beaten in possible last French Open clash
Fourteen-time winner Rafael Nadal may have played his last match at the French Open after being beaten in the first round at Roland Garros by Alexander Zverev.
North Korea fires suspected missile into the sea
Japan and South Korea say North Korea has launched a missile into the sea hours after it announced plans to put a rocket into orbit.