Curfew, flight caps proposed to counter aircraft noise
The simple solution to aircraft noise plaguing suburbs is introducing a night curfew and capping the number of flights, community advocates say.
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Souths’ spiral continues while Raider teens make magic
A look at round six in the NRL, where South Sydney slumped to another defeat and the Brisbane Broncos asserted their local dominance.
Tigers of old return to frustrate Marshall
The Wests Tigers have returned to their old ways in the 24-12 loss to St George Illawarra, in what Benji Marshall described as their worst performance of 2024.
Voters dream of better future for the Solomons
Under the strain of the nation's population tripling in the past 45 years, government services in the Solomon Islands are stretched.
Crows’ Crouch faces one-game ban for front-on conduct
Adelaide have had an unhappy post-script to their upset AFL win over Carlton, with Matt Crouch facing a one-game ban for forceful front-on contact.
New-look Lightning thump Swifts in Super Netball
Sunshine Coast Lightning's Cara Koenen and Steph Fretwell have combined with prized recruits Liz Watson and Courtney Bruce in a 16-goal win over the NSW Swifts.
Lomax stars on wing again as Dragons ease past Tigers
Zac Lomax may not like his shift to the wing at St George Illawarra, but it paid dividends again as he helped the Dragons beat Wests Tigers 24-12.
Geelong, GWS remain undefeated after round five in AFL
A snapshot of the action from round five in the AFL as Geelong recorded a 5-0 start to their season for the first time since 2017.
‘Truly horrific’: Cauchi family condemns murderous son
Joel Cauchi's parents have condemned their son's actions and expressed sympathy for the police officer who ended his Bondi shopping centre killing spree.
City smash Perth 8-0 to stay firmly in ALM finals race
Melbourne City are within one point of the A-League Men top six after smashing cellar dwellars Perth Glory 8-0 at AAMI Park.
Hollingsworth among four Olympic rookies for Paris
Claudia Hollingsworth and Chris Mitrevski are among four Olympic first-timers to gain early berths in the Australian squad.
Geelong to regain Dangerfield, Hawkins for Gabba trip
Star forward Jeremy Cameron has kicked six goals in undefeated Geelong's 75-point thumping of struggling North Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium.
‘Enormously courageous’ humble officer saved many lives
Police officer Amy Scott prevented more carnage after she ran into a shopping centre alone and chased down a knife-wielding man who had just killed six people.
‘Beautiful mother, daughter’: Bondi victims mourned
Five of the six victims killed in a horrific attack at a Sydney shopping centre have been identified as others fight for life in hospital.
Never a penalty: Johns speaks up as Aloiai faces ban
Support has come from an unexpected quarter for Josh Aloiai as he contemplates a ban to go with the late penalty that cost Manly victory against the Warriors.
Emma Raducanu leads Britain into BJK Cup finals
Britain have clinched a surprise place alongside Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup finals, Emma Raducanu leading their charge against fancied France.
PM decries Iran attack as ‘grave threat’ to Middle East
As Iran launches dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, the prime minister has condemned the move and warned it could further devastate the region.
May commits to Roosters as long-term front row firms
Front-rower Terrell May has agreed a two-year deal that will keep him at the Sydney Roosters until 2026.
Scheffler rides luck to grab Masters third-round lead
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler is within grasp of a second green jacket in three years after claiming a one-stroke lead entering the final round of the Masters.
Renters could save $1300 a year with solar rollout
Renters, apartment dwellers and low-income households could save thousands on energy bills if the government staged a national solar rollout, a study has found.
Davis rides roller-coaster to stay in Masters mix
Australian golf stars Cam Davis and Cameron Smith remain in Masters contention, but will need to stage a final-round comeback at Augusta National.
Build-to-rent piece of housing puzzle but no quick fix
Homes purposefully built for renting long term could help boost rental supply in the future but the emerging model is no silver bullet nor a short term fix.
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Tesla and Hyundai reveal plans to replace taxi drivers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised to reveal a self-driving robotaxi in August but transport experts say autonomous technology is not ready for the road.
Israel govt opponents rally amid deadlock on hostages
Opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have rallied in Israel amid a deadlock in diplomatic efforts to retrieve hostages held by Hamas.
Iran warns Israel against retaliation for air strikes
Fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East are growing as Israel vows victory over Iran following Tehran's retaliatory drone and missile strike.
Gutted Mitchell flags training changes after Suns slump
Coach Sam Mitchell was a shattered man after Hawthorn's 53-point loss to Gold Coast left him with an 0-5 record and a growing list of issues to address.
Sivo in limbo as Eels’ new edge impresses Arthur
Maika Sivo looks set for more time in reserve grade after Parramatta's new-look left edge impressed Brad Arthur in the win over North Queensland.
Spirited Souths effort buys Demetriou more time
Jason Demetriou has been spared the immediate axe at South Sydney, as five-eighth Cody Walker insists the players are still fighting for the embattled coach.
‘Instinctive bravery’: Shoppers praised in Bondi attack
The courage of ordinary Sydneysiders who faced a knife-wielding killer in a busy shopping centre has been praised, along with the officer who shot him dead.
‘Ukraine shelling kills 10’ in Russian-controlled town
An attack on the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Tokmak has killed 10 people, including three children, local officials say.
King ‘utterly shocked and horrified’ by Sydney stabbing
Buckingham Palace says the King and Queen's "hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who have been so brutally killed" in a Sydney stabbing.