Queensland Government picks fossil fuel subsidies over energy storage
The Queensland government has prioritised coal and gas-fired generation over energy storage as it eyes dividends from the surging wholesale electricity market.
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Magpies grant De Goey AFL personal leave
Collingwood bad boy Jordan De Goey has been given personal leave and will not play in Sunday's game against GWS, with no time frame set for his return.
Afghan earthquake toll hits 1000
Around 1000 people have been killed in a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that has rocked Afghanistan.
Hurt Jack out of world titles due to fall
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has broken a hand after slipping in a warm-up area, forcing her to withdraw from the world championships in Budapest.
Kyrgios out of Mallorca in pre-Wimb scare
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of his last tournament before Wimbledon, complaining of an abdominal injury.
Aid trickles in to Afghan quake zone
Poor communications and roads are making it hard to get aid to residents of an Afghan province where a 6.1 magnitude quake struck, killing at least 1000 people.
Dominant Dees climb back to AFL summit
Steven May has returned from a club-imposed suspension to help Melbourne snap a three-match AFL losing streak with a dominant 64-point win over Brisbane.
General says more needed to combat suicide
General Angus Campbell has told a royal commission that he wasn't briefed on suicide and suicidality in the ADF when he rose to the nation's top defence job.
O’Callaghan leads Aussie 4×200 silver rush
Mollie O'Callaghan has picked up her third medal of the world championships in the 4x200m freestyle and looks good to strike her second gold next in Budapest.
Apology and pardons in WA baby death case
The West Australian government has apologised to a woman who was arrested by police after being attacked by her former partner who later killed her baby boy.
Barilaro temporarily blocked from NYC job
NSW parliament has blocked former deputy premier John Barilaro from taking up a $500,000 a year taxpayer-funded job in New York City until an inquiry is held.
Lions wary of Demons on rare MCG trip
Jimmy Tunstill will debut for top-of-the-ladder Brisbane in a rare trip to the MCG, where they expect a stuttering Melbourne to get back to their AFL best.
Mexican leader to ask Biden about Assange
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called Julian Assange "the best journalist of our time" and says he will ask US President Joe Biden about him.
Australia spun out of Sri Lanka ODI series
David Warner can see the upside to Australia being spun out of their one-day series against Sri Lanka, saying it has made them better ready for the Tests.
Veterans ‘failed’ by govt, commission told
Ex-veteran affairs minister Darren Chester has faced a royal commission and been questioned about outstanding reforms during his tenure.
Sri Lanka ride luck as Asalanka posts ton
Australia were denied by a stubborn bail when Charith Asalanka was on one before he hit 110 in Sri Lanka's 258 in the fourth one-day international in Colombo.
Trial for alleged Higgins rapist delayed
Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, have succeeded in a second bid to temporarily delay his trial.
Trans ban for women’s rugby league Tests
The governing body for international rugby league has banned transgender athletes from competing at this year's Women's World Cup while more research is done.
Apologetic De Goey given suspended fine
Collingwood have handed Jordan De Goey a suspended $25,000 fine for his antics while partying in Bali after he apologised for his "disrespectful" conduct.
Health gets largest-ever NSW budget funds
Health care in NSW has been given a $33 billion boost in the state budget, which the government says will deliver a world-class system for all residents.
NSW pours $2.8 billion into housing boost
The housing package in the NSW budget is the biggest investment made in decades to help more people buy their first home sooner, the premier says.
Barbarouses returns to Phoenix in ALM
New Zealand international Kosta Barbarouses has signed with hometown club Wellington Phoenix for a third time, on a two-year deal.
Ockenden backed for record fifth Olympics
Star hockey veteran Eddie Ockenden will be aiming to snare his fourth Commonwealth Games gold medal when he competes at Birmingham.
Lapid to be Israeli PM ahead of election
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is set to take over as Israeli interim prime minister until new elections are held.
Ukraine braces for Russian ‘storm’ in east
Russian forces are regrouping after making advances on two east Ukraine cities ahead of an EU summit this week expected to welcome Kyiv's bid to join the bloc.
AEMO looks to end energy market suspension
The suspension of the national electricity market could end as soon as this week, under a path forward by the market operator.
Minister urges aged care booster rate rise
Health Minister Mark Butler says he wants to see the fourth dose rate for COVID vaccines in aged care facilities increase.
‘Reform’ budget for NSW ahead of election
After more than a decade in power, the NSW coalition government has delivered a "transformational" budget as it prepares for an election in nine months.
‘Eight dead’ as Nigerian churches attacked
Two churches in Nigeria have been attacked by gunmen who kidnapped 38 people and left eight people dead.
Four Origin debutants in women’s NSW team
Four women are preparing to make their State of Origin debuts for the NSW Sky Blues, who have also unveiled a new look spine.
Burton free for Origin after Twal tackle
Matt Burton appeared to force his hand into Alex Twal's neck during Canterbury's win over Wests Tigers but has not been sanctioned and is free for Origin II.