Murder charges over ‘complex’ Qld deaths
A 28-year-old Ipswich man has been charged with murder and arson over the deaths of two people whose bodies were found after a house fire south of Brisbane.
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Housing shortage hurts regional Australia
High rents and housing shortages in regional Australia are making it difficult for some people to return home, while also forcing out essential workers.
Anxiety high ahead of return to school
Parents and students approaching the return to school as COVID-19 case numbers soar are feeling increased anxiety about what the year will bring.
PM issues Kanye West vaccination warning
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says US rap star Kanye West will need to be fully vaccinated if he wants to go ahead with his Australian stadium tour.
Defiant Wanderers coach not giving in
Under-fire Western Sydney coach Carl Robinson has insisted he won't be giving in to his critics despite the Wanderers slumping to a 3-0 ALM loss to Brisbane.
Creek, Adnam key in Phoenix NBL victory
Behind stellar performances by Mitch Creek and Kyle Adnam, South East Melbourne have powered to their fourth straight win in the NBL.
Roar heap more pressure on Robinson in ALM
A comprehensive 3-0 win for Brisbane Roar has heaped more pressure on Western Sydney coach Carl Robinson as the Wanderers slip to second-last on the ALM ladder.
Hawks start NBL road trip on winning note
Illawarra have started their three-game NBL road trip with a 94-75 win over Cairns following stellar games from Tyler Harvey and Justinian Jessup.
City snatch injury-time ALW win over Roar
A stoppage-time header by Hannah Wilkinson has secured Melbourne City a come-from-behind 2-1 ALW triumph over Brisbane Roar at Moreton Daily Stadium.
Socceroos rookie King secures Danish move
Newly-capped Socceroos defender Joel King has capped a big week, confirming a move to Danish Superliga club Odense BK just days after his national team debut.
Lions hold off Geelong in AFLW thriller
Geelong have pushed the Brisbane Lions all the way in an AFLW thriller, with the Cats falling just two points short of upsetting the reigning premiers.
James Whelan completes Festival win in SA
James Whelan has overcome a one-minute penalty imposed after his stage one win to claim the overall victory in the Festival of Cycling event in South Australia.
Qld must offer small business support: LNP
The Queensland Opposition says the state government must provide support for COVID-hit small businesses.
Sack Qld housing minister: Opposition
The Queensland Opposition has called for the housing minister to be sacked, saying she misled parliament over a former state official's departure.
Man charged after Queensland shooting
Police have charged a man with a string of offences after an alleged shooting in Brisbane's north that left a man in a critical condition.
New virus death toll high within 24 hours
Australia has again recorded its highest daily death toll of the pandemic, with 97 fatalities so far.
Newcastle Jets itching for ALM action
The Newcastle Jets are itching to return to action on Sunday against Adelaide United after a six-week gap between A-League Men games.
Wright lauds unmissable Barty brilliance
Surfing world champion Tyler Wright says the only thing better than Ash Barty's on and off-court excellence is the fact that everyone gets to see and enjoy it.
Wild weather clean-up begins in Victoria
Thousands of Victorians are without power and many have sought assistance from the state's emergency service, after storms caused heavy rain and flooding.
Super talent Barty destined for greatness
Ash Barty may become the first local Australian Open winner in 44 years but, whatever sport she turned to, the super talent was always destined for greatness.
Govt allocates $50m to help protect koalas
The federal government is spending another $50 million over four years aimed at helping to protect Australia's dwindling koala population.
Capital city house price boom set to fade
While runaway capital city house price growth is expected to simmer this year, research indicates it may still reach 10 per cent Australia-wide.
Teens set for boosters as schools return
Australian children aged 16 and 17 could become eligible to receive COVID-19 booster shots as early as this coming week as schools go back.
Aussie tennis seeks ‘Super Saturday’ glory
An all-Australian men's doubles final will lead into Ash Barty's shot at history in an landmark day for local talent at the Australian Open.
Beijing stadium an Aussie Olympic victory
The winning Australian firm that designed China's only permanent venue built for the Winter Games says its look was inspired by a traditional Beijing ice game.
‘Insanely crazy’ Medvedev work in progress
Russian world No.2 Daniil Medvedev wasn't making excuses for his theatrics after a dramatic Australian Open semi-final win on Friday night.
Retiring Berisha saluted by A-League Men
The A-League Men says it salutes the achievements of Besart Berisha, the all-time top scorer who's just announced his retirement from the game.
Heavy rain and wind strike Melbourne
Melburnians braced for heavy rain, damaging winds and flash flooding as storms moved over the city.
House fire probe ‘complex’: Qld police
The post-mortem results of a couple found dead after a house fire south of Brisbane show "evidence of violence" as police continue a complex investigation.
Genesis GV70 entices drivers out of bed
Korean luxury marque Genesis has straddled the line between looks and price with its new mid-sized SUV, the GV70.
Supplies cut as SA braces for more floods
South Australian authorities are bracing for more floods across the state's north after recent heavy rains cut road and rail lines to WA and the NT.