Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club
Ex-Manly coach Des Hasler will have to wait another six months for a hearing in his bitter court case over his sacking from the club.
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More fire ants found outside containment zone
Authorities are concerned after fire ants were again found well outside Queensland's containment zone.
Snowtown accomplice released into community
Snowtown murders accomplice Mark Ray Haydon has been moved from the Adelaide Pre-Release Centre to live in the community, after almost 25 years in custody.
Wastewater reveals divide in alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption is trending downward, but a study has revealed a disparity between city and regional drinking habits.
Rental vacancies ease as political housing brawl stirs
A small lift in vacancy rates offers a ray of sunlight for renters as challenges in the housing market become a sharper focus for the major political parties.
Knifepoint abduction of mum and baby at shopping centre
The hunt is on for a man who randomly abducted a mother and baby at knifepoint from a shopping centre and forced them to drive him to electronic stores.
Alleged schoolgirl killer blamed lies to cops on mum
On the same day Charlise Mutten's mother reported her missing, fiance Justin Stein told police it was her who had taken the schoolgirl.
Threatened species out as environmental funding lags
Environmental advocates say they are disappointed with a lack of funding for threatened species and biodiversity in Labor's latest budget.
Colonial premier’s statue toppled, spray-painted
A statue of former Tasmanian premier William Crowther, which a council had voted to taken down, has been spray painted and cut off at the ankles.
‘Massive incentive’ to replace diesel with hydrogen
Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Judge bails murder accused over ‘weak’ prosecution case
A woman charged over the murder of a Colombian national has been released on bail after a Supreme Court justice found the case against her was not strong.
Young recruits, overseas cops in sights of hiring blitz
NSW is trying a range of measures to hire experienced officers and attract more recruits as it competes with other jurisdictions to fill the ranks.
Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine
Fatima Payman has split with Labor colleagues and issued a scathing rebuke of the prime minister as she called for more action to protect Palestinians.
Loosening jobs market eases pressure on Reserve Bank
The Australian jobless rate has moved higher to 4.1 per cent despite a stronger-than-expected 38,500 employment increase.
Morrison’s meeting with Trump assuages AUKUS fears
Former prime minister Scott Morrison's AUKUS talks with Donald Trump were met with a "warm reception", soothing worries over the defence alliance's future.
Senator’s Palestine remark ignites fiery debate
A Labor senator who accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians has been rebuked by the government and opposition but backed by party members.
Same-sex book ban reversal ‘a rejection of culture war’
Cumberland City Council has scrapped its ban on a kids' book featuring same-sex parenting, a move welcomed by LGBTQI advocates.
Protesters defy new demands to remove university camps
Pro-Palestine protesters at a second university are considering occupying a building as students defy orders to pack up encampments.
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Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects
The full bench of the Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by campaigners related to how the federal environment minister considers fossil fuel projects.
Dutton pledges to slash migration to fix housing crisis
Peter Dutton has laid out a plan to get Australia "back on track" in his budget response that would crack down on migration and international students.
Prosecutors drop murder charge against 12-year-old girl
A child will no longer face a charge of murder after prosecutors decided her age meant there was no reasonable prospect of conviction.
Graincorp half-year profit falls 75pc to $50 million
Graincrop has had a "resilient" six months given falling grain prices and poor growing conditions in the northern half of eastern Australia.
Cops ‘not touching’ pursuit of officer over fatal crash
A sergeant charged over the death of an Indigenous teen will argue he was just doing his job when the boy hit his unmarked police car and died.
Accused jihadi to stand trial for terrorism offences
An alleged Australian terrorist will go on trial although, the Melbourne Magistrates Court has been told, he does not recognise the criminal justice system.
Moment suspect confronted over schoolgirl’s death
A jury has been shown video of the moment police asked Justin Stein if he had anything to do with the death of nine-year-old schoolgirl Charlise Mutten.
Prescriptions company MediSecure hacked in major breach
Electronic prescriptions provider MediSecure has been the target of a large-scale data hack, with an unknown number of people affected by the breach.
First Nations people face racism surge after voice vote
First Nations people have been experiencing increased racism after Australians voted against enshrining an Indigenous voice into the constitution.
NRL talent arrested on way to training in drug bust
Former Wests Tigers player Brandon Wakeham is facing drug-supply charges after a police strike force froze $10 million of one of his co-accused's assets.
Young LGBTQI people face more discrimination in sport
Young people from the LGBTQI community are more likely to experience discrimination while playing social sport, a study has found.
Tame Impala sells entire music catalogue to Sony
Sony has bought the entire catalogue of Tame Impala in a deal which is said to include the Australian hitmaker's work with some of rock and pop's biggest names.
China trade block drop on cards as premier visits
The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.