Fresh park asbestos threat as council warned
The Environment Protection Authority has found another Melbourne park potentially contaminated by asbestos as it hits a council with two remedial notices.
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Gaza ceasefire talks amid increased aid efforts
Hamas, US and Israeli officials are set to take part in ceasefire talks amid increased efforts to bring aid to people in Gaza.
Latrell Mitchell charged, facing minimum 3-game ban
South Sydney's woes continue to mount, with fullback Latrell Mitchell now facing a NRL ban of up to four weeks.
Roosters players maintain Jennings should be celebrated
Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has rejected claims Michael Jennings' 300th game shouldn't be celebrated, after the player's return from a drug suspension.
GWS aces Greene, Hogan fire in win over Gold Coast
GWS captain Toby Greene has kicked five goals in a 28-point win over Gold Coast in the Adelaide Hills.
Missing boat arrival found, PM dismisses criticism
Police have found a missing man who arrived as part of a group in an "unknown vessel" in Western Australia's remote far north.
Suns coach glimpses bright future despite loss to GWS
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says he was encouraged by performances among his younger brigade in a loss to GWS in the Adelaide Hills.
Three killed in Russian strike on village: Ukraine
Two men and a woman have died after a house in a Ukrainian village on the front line was hit by a Russian shell, a local official said.
Finlayson apologises for homophobic slur in AFL game
Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson is under AFL investigation and has apologised for making a homophobic comment to an Essendon player.
Saints hold on for gripping comeback win over Tigers
St Kilda first overcame a dire opening half and then held on grimly in the last few minutes for a seven-point win over Richmond at Norwood Oval.
Cowboys beat Titans to add to Hasler’s nightmare start
North Queensland have beaten Gold Coast 35-22 in Townsville, leaving the Titans as the only winless team in the NRL after five rounds.
Payten confused over Townsend’s hip-drop sin-binning
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has questioned why Chad Townsend was sin-binned for a hip drop against Gold Coast, joining a long list of confused coaches.
Pies withstand Hawks challenge in Gather Round thriller
Tom Mitchell starred against his former side as Collingwood held off a late challenge from Hawthorn to post their second win of the AFL season.
Israeli military reduces troops in southern Gaza
The Israeli military says it has withdrawn all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip except for one brigade.
Canberra’s kids slice up Parramatta for comfortable win
Canberra have delivered the perfect response to back-to-back NRL losses, thrashing Parramatta 41-8 at GIO Stadium to move to 3-2 for the season.
SA shines again as AFL’s Gather Round goes bigger
Gather Round was bigger and better in 2024 than the original edition, as the two local teams experienced contrasting fortunes in front of big crowds.
Ukraine denies it was behind strike on nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency has repeated calls for Ukraine and Russia not to "jeopardise nuclear safety" after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was hit.
Lobbying ‘essential’ to democracy: anti-corruption boss
Lobbying has long been viewed with distrust but the NSW anti-corruption commissioner says it is necessary and can serve the public interest when done well.
Canberra duo Savage and Kris seeking ‘Leipana’ status
Canberra winger Xavier Savage is inspired to link up with left-edge partner Sebastian Kris to emulate the Raiders' old duo of Joey Leilua and Jordan Rapana .
Clean up and damage under review as flooding recedes
Residents have returned to flood-affected homes as emergency crews assess the damage inflicted by record rainfall in parts of NSW.
Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM
Shoppers could pay less for groceries under plans to impose heavy financial penalties on supermarkets that fail to comply with a code of conduct.
Israel reduces troops in south Gaza, Rafah in sights
Six months after the war in Gaza began, Israel withdrew some soldiers from the south and has Rafah in its sights, even as it prepares for more ceasefire talks.
Israel special adviser named to probe aid worker death
Tel Aviv's response to Israeli Defence Force strikes which killed Zomi Frankcom will fall under the microscope after the government appointed a special adviser.
Illegal dumpers blamed as parks asbestos confirmed
Victoria's environmental regulator says it has confirmed asbestos fragments in six Melbourne parks and think illegal dumpers are to blame.
More than 90 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast
Ninety-one people have died after a boat sank off the north coast of Mozambique.
Israel special adviser to watch aid worker deaths probe
Tel Aviv's response to the Israeli Defence Force strikes that killed Zomi Frankcom will be under the spotlight after Australia appointed a special adviser.
Street drugs to be tested for purity, harmful additives
Illicit drugs will be tested for their purity and mix of substances in an inner-city program that will provide detailed analysis to users.
Supercars champion Kostecki returns to race for Erebus
Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki will make a shock return for the next round in New Zealand after settling his dispute with Erebus Motorsport.
Three-game ban for Latrell as heat ramps up on Souths
South Sydney will be without the suspended Latrell Mitchell for the next three NRL games, placing yet more scrutiny on under-pressure coach Jason Demetriou.
Great Scott still believes ahead of 23rd Masters tilt
Teeing up for an amazing 90th successive major championship, Australia's only Masters winner Adam Scott believes he can reign again at Augusta National.
Whistleblower speaks out about defence housing project
A whistleblower has accused Defence Housing Australia of breaching the conditions of a planning permit in an environmentally sensitive area, which it denies.