Ex-footballer Barry Cable faces child sex abuse charges
Detectives have charged disgraced Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable with historic sex crimes against a young girl in the late-1960s.
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Supermarkets defend salmon supplies with skate on skids
With extinction a real possibility for an ancient Tasmanian species, supermarkets are defending the credentials of the farmed salmon it accepts from the state.
Ex-lawyer jailed over ‘cashies’ from clients scheme
A man who took under-the-table payments as an experienced Queensland lawyer has been jailed for fraud and falsifying records to conceal his crimes.
Pup of the Porsche fleet oozles Style and substance
Nearing the end of its fourth-generation, the Porsche Boxster remains as fresh as ever.
Bird flu cull leads to 450,000 fewer eggs per day
It could take years for farms impacted by an avian influenza outbreak to recover after the deaths of half a million chickens.
Yze says Martin ‘really engaged’ before Dreamtime game
As media speculation swirls around Dustin Martin, Richmond coach Adem Yze says the star has prepared well for the Dreamtime At The 'G clash with Essendon.
Childrens Court media access, detention scrutinised
A parliamentary hearing has heard a history of inaccurate reporting should disallow some media organisations access to Queensland Childrens Court cases.
Detective abused position by touching teen complainant
A NSW sex crimes detective has been found guilty of abusing his position by sexually touching a teen complainant at a western Sydney park and police station.
Man accused of training Chinese pilots airs ASIO claims
Daniel Duggan's wife has gathered 25,000 signatures calling on the attorney-general to stop his extradition after he was accused of aiding the Chinese military.
Cats cautious on Dangerfield, Guthrie return dates
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has been joined on the sidelines by Cam Guthrie and Gary Rohan, who are regarded as "short-term" injury prospects.
ASIC victory in four-year pursuit of high-fee lenders
Two Gold Coast lenders could face hefty fines after charging over $70 million in fees for less than half that amount in loans issued without a credit licence.
Tears, hugs as police apologise to stolen generation
There were emotional scenes as survivors of the stolen generation received a "long overdue" apology from police which they hope will lead to meaningful change.
Optus faces court as communications watchdog bites
Legal action has been taken against Optus after thousands of customers had sensitive information stolen and leaked online in a massive data breach.
Waratahs look ahead despite “ridiculous” odds
Following the sacking of coach Darren Coleman, the NSW Waratahs are looking to make the best of a bad situation.
Premier slams ‘nasty’ MP, backs controversial post
The Queensland premier has backed a controversial social media post, saying it does not contradict his push for better protections from online harm.
Fraudster jailed, victim left in ‘devastating’ position
A man who was extradited from Poland has been jailed for fraudulently using investors' money to buy property and a BMW while a Gold Coast financial trader.
Victory’s Miranda targets ‘fairytale’ grand final win
Roderick Miranda says Melbourne Victory want to rewrite this season's fairytale narrative and clinch the A-League Men championship for coach Tony Popovic.
Dragons star Jack Bird cleared of ankle fracture
Jack Bird's injury has been diagnosed as a significant ankle sprain, but the St George Illawarra centre's return-to-play timeline is still unclear.
Death threats, slurs: MP’s Latham tweet-fuelled abuse
A vulgar post by Mark Latham turned a gay MP into a caricature, causing people to send offensive and threatening messages to his office, a judge has heard.
Australian Singapore Airlines passenger reveals terror
An Australian passenger on the Singapore Airlines flight has recounted the "horrifying" moment the plane plunged during the deadly flight.
Hundreds feared dead after Papua New Guinea landslide
Rescuers are searching for survivors after a landslide flattened a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea, with hundreds of people feared dead.
Blues’ AFL injury toll prompts wide-ranging review
Carlton coach Michael Voss says he is happy with the side that will go up against Gold Coast as the Blues try to arrest a form dip over the last month.
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Shoppers face lies, manipulation in supermarket aisles
So-called 'ocean plastic' is the poster child of greenwashing shams Australian face when they head to the grocery store, a federal inquiry has been told.
Penrith ready to thrive in rare role as NRL underdogs
Penrith are in unfamiliar territory as underdogs for Saturday night's clash against ladder-leading Cronulla.
Leaky Cats aim to fix defence in Hawkins’ milestone
Geelong's defensive lapses have been cause for concern ahead of the vital match against GWS, in which Tom Hawkins will break the Cats' record for most games.
Reds cook up response to Force’s ‘must-win’ mentality
The Western Force need to beat the Queensland Reds in Brisbane to keep their top-eight hopes in their hands entering the final Super Rugby Pacific round.
NBL, WNBL to hold HoopsFest weekend round in Perth
The men's and women's National Basketball Leagues will converge on Perth in September for a weekend-long festival mirroring similar concepts in the NRL and AFL.
Ricky demands Raiders redemption after Sharks rout
The resurgent Raiders want to make their fans proud as they take on the Sydney Roosters in their first home game since a 40-0 humbling by Cronulla.
Charges possible as inquest into kambo death suspended
Two key witnesses did not give evidence about a man's death during an alternative health retreat after a coroner suspended an inquest, citing potential charges.
Slater’s ‘Sunday build’ will have Maroons set to fire
Maroons coach Billy Slater insists Queensland will field 17 players ready to do their duty in State of Origin, despite losing Cameron Munster for the series.
Burton ready to come to injury-hit NSW’s rescue
Matt Burton has declared he is "definitely ready" for State of Origin as Canterbury enjoy a promising start to the NRL season.