‘Obsessed’ Higgins told Ten not to settle with Lehrmann
Brittany Higgins took the '"extraordinary" position of only helping Ten defend a defamation suit if they did not pay Bruce Lehrmann damages, his lawyers say.
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Data roaming during disasters not for widespread use
Telstra officials say plans to allow mobile customers to share the networks of other telcos during disasters could not be used in widespread incidents.
Kerr keen to lead Dolphins – and cop more Wayne sprays
Gregarious Dolphins prop Josh Kerr has boldly declared he wants to captain the club, and says copping sprays off Wayne Bennett rocks his world.
NZ court orders millions in payouts over deadly volcano
Tourist operators of a New Zealand island where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people have been ordered to pay around $A12 million in fines and reparations
Super cash-ins lump taxpayers with $85b ‘long COVID’
A key super fund body says taxpayers are on the hook for between $75 billion and $85 billion because of the Morrison government's early super access policy.
‘Minister’ Tetevano to preach hard training at Bulldogs
Zane Tetevano's reverence for tough training earned him the nickname 'The Minister' at Penrith, and the Bulldogs hope he'll preach a similar ethos in 2024.
Falling letters, shop traffic weighs down Aust Post
Australia Post may have to shrink its retail network as falling foot traffic and low letter activity threatens the service's financial viability.
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Australia looks at forcing Facebook to do news deals
All options are on the table as the federal government tries to get Facebook to negotiate deals with Australian news outlets.
Fear spy crackdown will create uni research brain drain
National security legislation designed to crack down on secrets leaking could lead to the unintended consequence of scaring the world's brightest minds away.
Charge over SES volunteer’s death in 2022 floods
Two years after an SES volunteer died in floodwaters, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has been charged with the matter set to appear in court this month.
Airport freight worker admits stealing electronic goods
A 42-year-old man has admitted stealing more than $46,000 worth of electronic goods while handling freight at Brisbane airport to fund his drug use.
MH17 aftermath costs Dutch $A276 million
A trial and investigations into the downing of the MH17 flight, reparations of bodies, and compensation has cost the Dutch government more than $A276 million.
Coleman has no qualms with early Waratahs coaching call
Coach Darren Coleman has no beef with the NSW Waratahs board intending to make a call on his future after just four rounds of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Telstra mea culpa for triple zero outage chaos
A Telstra issue meant triple zero calls across the nation were not put through to trained professionals for more than an hour.
Reds star Jordan Petaia would carve up the NRL: Hunt
Explosive Queensland Reds fullback Jordan Petaia would shine in the NRL, dual-code international Karmichael Hunt says.
Net free fishing ban areas extended in Gulf
Fishing with gillnets will be prohibited in more areas of the Gulf of Carpentaria under reforms by the Queensland government that are set to be enforced.
NRL draws 5000 to Vegas launch as crowd hopes soar
Latrell Mitchell has described the hype around the Las Vegas double-header as the equivalent of an NRL grand final, after 5000 fans turned up for its launch.
‘Novel’ claim to have GST money cover Qld debt to NSW
NSW has threatened to withhold funding from Queensland if the state does not pay outstanding bills for COVID-19 hotel quarantine measures.
Two states push national summer drowning toll to 99
A spike in summer drownings in Victoria and Queensland has pushed the national toll higher but surf lifesavers suggest it could have been much worse.
Australian shares hit new high for third time this year
The ASX200 has risen 0.6 per cent to finish above 7,700 for the first time amid optimism around global markets and risk-on sentiment.
Bikie head seeks early jail release after almost dying
A Sydney bikie seriously injured after his brother was fatally gunned down wants less time in prison for his role in destroying evidence of another killing.
Coach Schmidt officially in the Wallabies hot seat
Recruiting his assistants is his first priority, but new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he has already started compiling a dossier on his Test prospects.
Step-in threat as state on notice over feral horse cull
A zero-tolerance approach to feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park has been flagged by the federal government if culling fails to stop environmental harm.
Man murdered wife after having ‘a gutful’
A 76-year-old man who admitted shooting his wife in their home south of Brisbane has been found guilty of her murder.
‘Not the same’: cyclone leaves dirty water, $150m fix
Months after Tropical Cyclone Jasper hit, a far north Queensland region is still counting the cost with landslides blocking roads and affecting water supply.
No further asbestos detected in Qld mulch supplies
Only one positive asbestos result has been returned from 23 waste facilities and landscape businesses after concerns of an outbreak in Queensland's southeast.
Manenti half-century settles Redback wobble against NSW
Ben Manenti has struck an unbeaten half-century to guide South Australia to 8-257 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash against NSW in Sydney.
You name it, Alfa Romeo nails it with the Tonale
It's one of the worlds best-loved automotive brands, but Alfa Romeo has added in plenty of good sense into its new Tonale SUV.
Major victory claimed over yellow crazy ant threat
In a big win over the acid-spitting threat, Queensland is celebrating the world's largest single eradication of yellow crazy ants.
Jayden Goodwin century lifts WA to 9-287 against Bulls
Cameron Bancroft fell for a six-ball duck but 22-year-old rising star Jayden Goodwin came to WA's rescue on the opening day of their match against Queensland.
Navalny to be buried in Moscow amid tight security
Supporters say more than 1000 people have gathered near the Moscow church where Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny will be farewelled amid a heavy police presence.