Russia warns of serious nuclear war risks
The risks of nuclear war are "considerable" over the Ukraine conflict, Russia's foreign minister says, as he accuses NATO of waging a proxy war through Kyiv.
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Elon Musk is taking Twitter private
Elon Musk has reached an agreement to buy Twitter for $61 billion, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the social media platform.
Bellamy pushes Papenhuyzen for Origin call up
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says his fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen deserves a call-up to the NSW State of Origin squad after another star performance.
PM under fire for security deal response
Anthony Albanese has pledged Labor would carry out more engagement with neighbouring countries in the Pacific.
Broncos’ trial and error hurting Walters
The stability of Brisbane's spine while Kevin Walters was playing, compared to now as the NRL team's coach, reveals just how unsettled the Broncos are.
Qld govt rejects integrity inquiry calls
The Queensland government has rejected calls for an inquiry after its own review found the state's lobbyist register was not serving its purpose.
Great Barrier Reef water quality monitoring to reduce pollution run-off
The University of Queensland has received funding for a $3.1 million program to monitor and improve Great Barrier Reef water quality.
Greens optimistic over Brisbane Labor seat
Labor has dismissed a Greens party poll which shows federal MP Terri Butler could be ousted from her inner Brisbane seat of Griffith.
Labor attacks coalition aged care handling
Labor has gone in to bat for thousands of aged care workers planning to go on strike during the final weeks of the election campaign.
Police investigating death of Gold Coast girl, 12
Queensland police are probing the sudden death of a 12-year-old girl found unresponsive at a Gold Coast home.
More than eight in ten Australians worry about impacts of a changing climate
More than eight in 10 Australians are concerned about climate change with nearly 60 per cent saying it will affect their voting, a new poll has revealed.
PM defends role in Pacific amid China deal
Labor has attacked the Morrison government for not acting sooner to prevent a security deal from being signed between China and the Solomon Islands.
Calls to ease COVID-19 isolation rules
Business groups say it's time to scrap the seven-day isolation period for household contacts of people with COVID-19, which they blame for staff shortages.
Qld man admits sex assault near station
A man has admitted sexually assaulting a stranger who was walking to a train station on a Sunday morning, only letting her free when someone heard her cries.
Qld schools could be moved after floods
Six Queensland schools severely damaged in floods last month may need to be relocated to higher ground, while the government is reassessing a planned school.
Labor, Liberals rule out independents deal
As polls point to a surge of support for independents and minor parties, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have ruled out crossbench deals to form government.
Four dead after car, truck collide in Qld
Four young female backpackers are dead after a horrific collision between a car and a semi-trailer in southern Queensland.
Australian airports swamped over Easter
Airports around the country are dealing with their busiest day in two years as tens of thousands of travellers take to the skies for the Easter long weekend.
COP26 pledges crucial to 2C: new study
Paris pact ambitions to limit global warming to 1.5C are withering but 2C may still be possible if pledges from the Glasgow summit are kept, a new study says.
The populists: How will Hanson, Palmer, Kattie and Lambie impact election 2022
Queensland Health under pressure from new Omicron wave of COVID-19
Queensland's acting premier Steve Miles says the state has one of the world's best health systems but admits it is under pressure amid COVID-19.
Christensen joins One Nation Senate push
Former LNP MP George Christensen says Pauline Hanson's One Nation approached him last year about running for the party at the 2022 federal election.
Government under fire for refinery pledge
Scott Morrison has received criticism for inaction on climate change following the government's $250 million commitment for oil refineries.
Five shot at New York subway station
At least five people have been shot and more injured during a violent attack at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York.
Alleged Tinder defendant was a ‘user’ but didn’t rape woman, his lawyer claims
A man is facing trial in a Brisbane court accused of spiking a woman's drink before raping her after the pair met on an online dating app.
South American fire ants are using floods to spread in Queesland
Authorities are on alert with evidence invasive fire ants formed survival rafts during the Queensland floods potentially allowing them to spread.
Dog act: Surfers Paradise man jailed over dog’s violent death
A man who killed his flatmate's four-year-old service dog by throwing him into a roof or wall leaving blood splattered across the room has been jailed.
Man drowns in Gold Coast golf course lake
Police believe alcohol played a role in the drowning death of a 23-year-old man on a Gold Coast golf course.
Below par Cam Smith still eyes future Masters success
Australian golfer Cameron Smith has finished third at the Masters as American Scottie Scheffler lived up to his world No.1 ranking to win at Augusta.
ALP leads election race but Morrison back ahead of Albanese as preferred PM
The latest Newspoll shows Scott Morrison has pulled ahead of Anthony Albanese as the preferred prime minister.
Comeback king Mick Fanning feels at home in Bells Beach surf
Mick Fanning's professional surfing career kickstarted at Bells Beach in 2001 and the veteran is back to try to add a fifth title at the iconic break.