Shane van Gisbergen claims Bathurst 1000
Shane van Gisbergen still can't fathom another Bathurst 1000 triumph with Garth Tander after two late safety cars set up a thrilling finish at Mount Panorama.
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Brittany Higgins ‘unavailable’ for trial
Brittany Higgins was due to face further cross-examination but the jury was told she was unavailable to give evidence.
Hydrogen key to decarbonise ammonia plant
A funding injection from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency will investigate decarbonising a Brisbane ammonia plant using green hydrogen.
Relatives cling to toys after Thai slaying
Traumatised relatives have gathered at a child day care centre in Thailand where a former policeman killed 34 people, most of them children.
Qld premier backs cops as DV inquiry ends
The Queensland premier admits the police force has "deep-seated" cultural issues with misogyny, sexism and racism, but those exist throughout society.
Palaszczuk Government overhauls sex education to focus on consent
Specialist advisers and professional development time for teachers are part of efforts to improve education about healthy relationships in Queensland.
Brisbane shooting leads police to drug lab
Two "primary persons of interest" in a man's shooting death are with Queensland police after an overnight operation led officers to a clandestine drug lab.
Star found unfit to run casinos in Qld
Star Entertainment is unfit to hold a casino licence in Queensland and the state government will issue it with a notice to explain why it should still operate.
Kangaroos not fussed by Pacific nation League defectors: Cherry-Evans
Australia's players claim they remain in the best position to defend their World Cup crown despite a State of Origin-calibre 17 opting to play elsewhere.
Munster admits joining Bennett’s Dolphins would be a “nice challenge”
Cameron Munster planned to have his NRL future sorted before the Rugby League World Cup, but that now won't happen with the star five-eighth still undecided.
Call to Queensland businesses to make renewable energy parts during coming boom
The Queensland government is planning to set up a new manufacturing sector to make parts and components needed for its renewable energy transition.
‘Disgusting’ Qld police conduct condemned
Queensland's police commissioner admits there's a "deep fear" in the force about speaking out about sexual assault, harassment and bullying by senior officers.
Ukraine breaks through Russian defences
Ukraine's forces have made huge inroads into recapturing Russian-claimed territories, days after Vladimir Putin annexed four provinces.
Archbishop meets Indigenous leaders in WA
The Archbishop of Canterbury is scheduled to speak privately with mining magnate Andrew Forrest after meeting with Indigenous leaders in Western Australia.
Telstra staff data surfaces on dark web
The names and addresses of thousands of Telstra staff stolen from a third-party rewards program website in 2017 have been uploaded to the dark web.
Kyrgios asks for mental health adjournment
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios will make an application to have common assault charges against him dismissed due to his mental health.
Five on run after fatal Brisbane shooting
Brisbane police are hunting five people after the fatal shooting of a man in the front yard of a home in the city's southwest.
Poor Queensland hospital care “life-altering”
Health Minister Yvette D'Ath has handed down a report into alleged malpractice at Mackay Hospital and broader capacity problems in the health system.
Palaszczuk Government in U-turn on changes to land tax regime
A Queensland plan to calculate land tax based on holdings across the country has been shelved after pushback from other states.
Cairns cocoa experiment could go global
Nestled among lush rainforest in Cairns' sleepy northwest, a researcher slashes and snips at rows of densely packed trees in an effort to revolutionise the way cocoa is produced around the world.
Fourth leak detected on Russian pipelines
The Swedish coast guard has confirmed a fourth leak on the Nord Stream pipelines off southern Sweden.
Interim tick for Pfizer infant booster
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has given provisional approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 booster to be used in children aged six months to five years.
Hunt rejects latest St George offer but still likely to be a Dragon in 2023
Ben Hunt insists he can still get a deal done with St George Illawarra before the World Cup, despite knocking back the NRL club's latest offer.
Europe suspects Russian gas pipelines sabotaged
The EU's top diplomat says the bloc suspects damage to underwater gas pipelines was sabotage and is warning of retaliation for any attacks on energy networks.
Hynes’ Dally M justifies coach’s prophecy
Nicho Hynes has said he thought Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon was crazy when he told him he could win Dally M this year. Now that prediction is a reality.
Anti-corruption bill hits parliament
Federal government laws to set up a national anti-corruption commission have been introduced to parliament, sparking new debate over its scope and powers.
Free licence replacement for Queenslanders affected by Optus hack
The State Government will give people affected by the Optus data breach new driving licences free of charge.
Cashless welfare cards bound for scrapheap
Thousands of welfare recipients living in remote communities will soon be freed from cashless debit cards after laws to abandon the program cleared the Senate.
Queensland bets on pumped hydro and eyes an end to publicly-owned coal
The "largest pumped hydro storage in the world" is at the heart of an energy plan where Queensland will legislate a renewable energy target of 80 pct by 2035.
Australia remains vulnerable to new COVID-19 variants: review
Australia is not well-prepared should another variant of COVID-91 sweep through the country, a review of vaccine and treatment procurement has found.
Star’s pledge to do whatever is necessary
Star Entertainment Group is asking authorities to allow its Sydney casino to continue operating after outlining a far reaching plan to reform its operations.