Dumping and dirty sites could be asbestos mulch cause
Victoria's environmental regulator confirms asbestos fragments have been found at six Melbourne parks, but does not believe mulch producers are to blame.
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AFL mulls punishment for Finlayson’s homophobic slur
As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, a previous sanction for Alastair Clarkson is unlikely to be used as a reference.
Camo-clad soccer fan doesn’t remember doing Nazi salute
A man who wore full army camouflage to the 2022 Australia Cup soccer final says he had 10 beers on the day and cannot remember whether he made the Nazi salute.
Petrol car ban, greener taxis could halve emissions
Australians could halve transport pollution by the end of the decade and improve people's health with a new study showing the hard changes needed to get there.
NSW govt faces fresh assault over native forest logging
The NSW government is under renewed pressure to get out of the business of logging native forests, as politicians, academics and environmentalists join forces.
Australian drinking water safe from ‘forever chemicals’
Drinking water in Australia remains safe but there are concerns chemicals commonly found in household appliances are rising in source water around the world.
Calls for Amazon, Costco to fall under code of conduct
Grocery giant Woolworths is supporting recommendations to make the supermarket code of conduct mandatory but says it must apply to other retailers as well.
Four killed as Russia strikes Ukraine’s north and south
Russia's bombardment of Ukraine continues with four killed in air strikes in the north and south.
Neale flags triple-threat test against AFL’s ‘big boys’
Lachie Neale's Brisbane Lions have returned to winning ways ahead of a stern three-week stretch against the AFL's form sides.
Tradie shortage spells doom for bid to build 1.2m homes
The most significant measure to solve Australia's housing crisis won't be achieved, builders predict amid workforce shortages.
Panthers breath easy as Luai cleared of knee injury
Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai has been cleared of a serious knee injury, going as far as to return to the gym on his day off.
David Johnston named as new chief of defence force
Vice Admiral David Johnston has been appointed the new Chief of the Australian Defence Force, replacing General Angus Campbell.
Nick Meaney’s Storm future settled
Versatile back Nick Meaney has signed a new contract that will keep him in Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026 season.
Gustavsson seeking Olympics answers for Matildas
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson doesn't like to call it experimentation but that's the phase his side are in, three months before the Olympic Games.
Ailing Smith ‘getting there’ as he hits Augusta
Australian spearhead Cameron Smith is planning his first pre-Masters practice round as he recovers from an untimely bout of food poisoning.
Albanese urges transparency on Gaza aid worker deaths
The prime minister has welcomed more transparency and accountability on probes into the deaths of several aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.
Woman’s family cry as her accused murderer faces court
A 21-year-old man accused of killing Hannah McGuire, whose body was found in a burnt out car in bushland, has faced court in a regional Victorian city.
Bomber Langford condemns Finlayson’s homophobic slur
As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, Essendon forward Kyle Langford has condemned the Port Adelaide player's actions.
Ex-Navy chief takes the helm in defence force shake-up
The first navy boss in 22 years to lead the Australian Defence Force will play a key role in laying the foundation for the multi billion-dollar AUKUS alliance.
Truce talks stall, Israel sets date for Rafah invasion
Israel has set a date for its offensive in Rafah where about a million Gazans have been seeking refuge from the war.
App that banned trans woman created as a ‘safe space’
Lawyers for trans woman Roxanne Tickle have argued she is a woman and was discriminated against when she was banned from using a female-only app.
Rare flock seeks sewage plant tree change
Victoria has recorded its largest group sighting of a grassland bird usually found in northern NSW and parts of Queensland and WA.
Japan partnership an ‘evolution’ of AUKUS: PM
As AUKUS partners plan to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact will not grow to four countries.
Plibersek rejects wetlands project in draft decision
In a draft decision, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has refused a development application that would have dredged wetlands east of Brisbane.
ADF members and veterans need help every four hours
Australian Defence Force members and veterans have a higher chance of contact with emergency services due to their increased suicide risk.
Judgment day set again for Lehrmann defamation case
The highly-anticipated judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Ten will be delivered next week after the court heard new, last-minute evidence.
‘Forever chemicals’ exceed guidelines in water sources
A study looking at 'forever chemicals' reveals concerns the chemicals commonly found in household appliances are rising in source water around the world.
Winery expects big solar investment to bear fruit
The firm behind Yellow Tail wine and Yenda Brewing Co has unveiled a $10 million investment in solar panels as part of an effort to green the beverage industry.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef insulated from bleaching
Coral bleaching has impacted most of the Great Barrier Reef, but scientists have found some parts may be 'insulated' from the effects of climate change.
Residents waiting years on claims after 2022 floods
Queenslanders whose homes were damaged two years ago in disastrous flooding say they are still waiting on claims to be finalised or repairs to begin.
New-homes target not going to plan amid tradie shortage
Only one jurisdiction is forecast to achieve its share of a five-year national housing plan, but one premier has defended the goal over "mushy" targets.