New Bulls, Heat coach Botha off and running
Former South Africa spinner and captain Johan Botha has signed a three-year contract to coach the Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat.
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Opera Australia grasps The Ring, but plunges to a loss
Opera Australia's groundbreaking production of Wagner's Ring Cycle contributed to another deficit for 2023.
God speed: The climb of Broncos’ not-so ancient Mariner
Brisbane's pacey winger Deine Mariner has a tattoo that sums up his faith, flair and flourish after he was recruited on one viewing by a golden-eyed scout.
Israeli tanks push ahead as displaced Gazans flee again
Displaced Gaza citizens are fleeing Rafah as Israeli tanks forge deeper into the southern city in a stepped-up offensive to root out remaining Hamas battalions.
Government defends faster inflation fall than RBA
Inflation will be back within the Reserve Bank's target range a year earlier than the bank has predicted, based on government budget figures.
‘Possessive, obsessed’ Dawson killed wife, court told
There was "no significant possibility" Chris Dawson was innocent of murder as his obsession with a teen student led him to kill his wife, a court has been told.
Pilot claims hunting dispute led to ‘accidental deaths’
A pilot has admitted he was involved in the "accidental deaths" of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay after fighting over two weapons, a jury has heard.
Coal mine’s licence not fit for purpose, court told
Residents who fear what a NSW coal mine might be doing to their health have gone to court, arguing its environmental licence is not fit for purpose.
Households to get energy bill relief, rent help goes up
Energy bill relief and more rent assistance will form part of a cost-of-living package in the federal budget to help Australians struggling to makes ends meet.
Record-high remand cohort to grow with DV bail shift
A presumption of bail for high-risk NSW domestic violence offenders will be reversed and those who are released will be electronically monitored.
Zelenskiy lauds US aid package, asks for air defences
Ukraine's president has told the top US diplomat it needs air defence systems for a northeast region being pummelled by Russian strikes.
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Top brands in the slow lane with electric car policies
Some of the world's biggest vehicle manufacturers are slowing progress on electric cars, a report has found.
Nation’s only Liberal government suffers first-day loss
Tasmania's minority Liberal government has lost the position of Speaker on the first day of parliament since the state election in March.
No ‘glamour’ in Territory’s crime-busting budget
The Northern Territory has unveiled a crime-fighting budget, with cash also splashed to improve schools before an election in August.
Cohen testifies Trump signed off on hush money payment
Donald Trump's former '"fixer" has told his hush money trial the then-US president said "women are going to hate me" when Stormy Daniels' sex scandal aired.
Dawson murder verdict based on ‘impoverished’ evidence
A 40-year delay deprived Chris Dawson of a fair trial and the chance to prove his wife Lynette was still alive in 1982, his barrister argues.
Storm’s Welch calls for common sense on leg collisions
Melbourne Storm prop Christian Welch says there should be more focus on head-high tackles than a sin-bin for making light contact with a rival player's leg.
Titans carnage with Foran one of five injured halves
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler faces having five halves unavailable for Magic Round after Kieran Foran and AJ Brimson were injured against North Queensland.
Ukraine battles to repel Russian advance near border
Fierce battles are taking place near the border in Ukraine where outnumbered troops are trying to repel a significant Russian ground offensive.
Israeli forces push into Gaza from north and south
Aid groups warn a humanitarian crisis could sharply worsen with hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fleeing as Israeli forces push from the north and south.
Wallabies star’s wife plagued by home invasion memories
The wife of a former Australian rugby player has told a Brisbane court about the impact of a violent home invasion that left her husband fighting for his life.
Hanson racism lawsuit reopened to attack Muslim denial
A Greens senator can file new evidence aiming to prove Pauline Hanson knew she was a Muslim when she sent an allegedly racist tweet on the day the Queen died.
Musk ‘not trying to win anything’ fighting internet cop
Billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X was ordered to hide videos of a stabbing during a church sermon but a judge has decided not to extend the ban.
Unis warn foreign student cap will harm research, jobs
The government promises a cap on international student visas will improve educational integrity but universities warn it will lead to research underfunding.
Corruption watchdog investigates Lehrmann inquiry head
The ACT Integrity Commission will investigate the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who led a board of inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.
Cats forwards can deliver without star pair: Stengle
Geelong could be without both key forwards Jeremy Cameron and Tom Hawkins against Gold Coast but Tyson Stengle has backed their attack to deliver.
Accused killer says mum pulled the trigger on her girl
A man on trial for murdering nine-year-old Charlise Mutten allegedly told her mother he was searching for the girl, while attempting to dispose of her body.
Upton issues warning to NSW: ‘My best is yet to come’
Queensland No.1 Tamika Upton, who learned to run again after a back fracture four years ago, had a 2023 for the ages but insists there's plenty more to come.
AFL rules out neutral doctors after Cameron concussion
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says there's no need for independent doctors to be deployed at all games in the wake of Jeremy Cameron's concussion.
Mozer on standby for Walters, Broncos chance closer
Brisbane hooker Blake Mozer has been in form for South-Logan and good judges say is ready to shine in the NRL if called up to replace Billy Walters.
Funding boost for rail line before Brisbane 2032
The federal government will add an extra $1.15 billion to a Sunshine Coast rail line, ensuring it will be ready ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.