WA regulators back uranium mine approval
Western Australia's first uranium mine is a step closer after state regulators agreed its developer had substantially commenced the project.
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Dozens catch COVID-19 at Sydney party
NSW Health has issued an alert about a Taylor Swift-themed party at Sydney's Metro Theatre, with at least 97 people catching COVID-19 at the event.
Mackie steps up as Cats’ AFL list manager
Geelong premiership hero Andrew Mackie is their new list manager, while veteran Stephen Wells continues as the Cats' recruiting boss.
Stocks march towards record highs
Traders are waiting to see if Europe's top central banks, the ECB and Bank of England, match the US Federal Reserve's upbeat message and cut stimulus.
Driver who allegedly ran down biker speaks
Glen Anthony Eaves who is accused of running down a motorcyclist has given evidence that it was an accident after the bike rider punched him in the face.
Atletico Mineiro complete double in Brazil
Atletico Mineiro have won a rare league and cup double in Brazilian soccer, beating Athletico Paranaense 2-1 for a 6-1 aggregate Copa win.
Wanderers expect tough test against Jets
Western Sydney Wanderers coach Catherine Cannulli expects a tough test for her A-League Women's team from Newcastle despite the Jets' disrupted preparations.
Treasurer flags $16bn election warchest
The federal government is defending pork-barrelling claims on the same day it unveiled over $16 billion in unannounced spending in the run up to the election.
Two kids dead in jumping castle accident
Police have confirmed a second child has died after a wind gust caused a jumping castle to become airborne at a primary school in northwest Tasmania.
Judges raise doubt on Weinstein conviction
Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sexual assault charges has been called into question by judges in a New York appeals court.
Jobless rate drops as lockdowns end
The unemployment rate fell to 4.6 per cent in November as 366,000 people joined the workforce after the recent COVID-19 Delta lockdowns came to an end.
Aussies win toss and bat against England
Australia won the toss and will bat first against England in the second Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Cummins’ COVID brush won’t force lockdown
Australia and England players are set to avoid a hard bubble despite Pat Cummins being ruled out of the Adelaide Test after becoming a close COVID-19 contact.
Smith in bizarre return to Test captaincy
Steve Smith is making a bizarre return to the Australian Test captaincy for the second Test against England in Adelaide.
NT man jailed for attacking, killing wife
A man who bashed, strangled and stabbed his wife before dragging her unconscious body into the ocean in Darwin has been jailed for 12 years for killing her.
Glory player tests positive for COVID-19
Perth Glory have become the latest club to be hit with a COVID-19 case, following on from Sydney FC, Western United and Newcastle Jets.
Treasurer coy on low income tax benefit
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says any new tax measures will be announced in the March 29 budget, which would be just weeks out from the federal election.
SA reports 24 new COVID-19 cases
South Australia has reported another 24 COVID-19 infections and confirmed there have been six cases of the Omicron variant in the state.
PM not worried about COVID infection spike
Scott Morrison says he wants Australians to go about their lives despite rising COVID-19 infections in the lead up to Christmas.
Teen driver jailed for killing friend
A teenage boy has been jailed for nearly a decade after killing a friend and seriously injuring another in a crash while he was drunk, on drugs and speeding.
Gilkes hails fellow BBL young gun’s dare
Matt Gilkes is in awe of the fearless approach of fellow BBL young gun and Sydney Thunder teammate Tanveer Sangha.
Victoria mulls more vax sites for boosters
The Victorian government is considering opening more state-run clinics to fast-track the uptake of COVID-19 booster vaccines.
Miner’s emissions blowout to cost $10m
Anglo American is facing a $10 million penalty after an emissions blowout at a coal mining complex in Queensland.
Qld ambo transfer times rise significantly
Increases in ambulance times, staff under pressure and not taking leave, and uncollected quarantine debts, are among the findings of a Queensland health audit.
NZ Rugby bullish on Super Rugby Pacific
A decision on the future of Super Rugby Pacific will come in "the next few days" according to NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson.
Ex-cop used rank to get info for church
A senior Victoria Police officer used his rank to elicit information from fellow officers about historic sexual offences at two churches, IBAC has found.
NSW budget deficit blows out to $19.5b
NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has announced a blowout in the 2021/22 state budget deficit to $19.5 billion from the $8.6 billion deficit forecast in June.
Arsenal overtake West Ham with derby win
Arsenal have accounted for West Ham United 2-0 to move into the Premier League top four while Wolves won at Brighton and Crystal Palace drew with Southampton.
Aust regulators combine to govern crypto
The Council of Financial Regulators' latest statement puts cryptocurrency in the mainstream, with law enforcement and consumer agencies to weigh in on new laws.
Raiders staff member positive for COVID-19
A member of Canberra's NRL staff has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the club's players to undertake COVID-19 tests and isolate.
Government defends pork barrel allegations
The government is defending pork-barrelling allegations on the same day it tries to use the mid-year economic update to spruik its handling of the pandemic.