State’s homelessness crisis ‘at its worst’
The housing and homelessness crisis is so bad in one major state that a peak body has called on political parties to commit to a bold election platform.
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Rookie quick backed for Test ascension
The depth of Australia’s pace-bowling stocks could be tested against India, and a 23-year-old could bolt into calculations.
Champ ready to cook again under PGA ‘pressure’
Min Woo Lee plans to ‘smell the flowers’ at Royal Queensland during the defence of his Australian PGA title.
Cricketing great’s alleged role in drug deal
The trial against cricketing legend Stuart MacGill has begun, with a jury hearing details of his alleged role in a large scale cocaine deal.
Cricketing great’s alleged role in drug deal
The trial against cricketing legend Stuart MacGill has begun, with a jury hearing details of his alleged role in a large scale cocaine deal.
Aussie activist jailed in Hong Kong
Australian man Gordon Ng has been jailed by Hong Kong authorities, in a move Foreign Minister Penny Wong has described as “gravely” concerning.
Major ruling on Bunnings cameras
Cameras capturing the faces of shoppers at one of Australia’s biggest retailers breached privacy laws, the Privacy Commissioner has ruled.
Ex-cop faked drug case evidence
A “wrongly prosecuted” woman’s life was thrown into disarray after the actions of a dodgy detective implicated her in a drug trafficking case. Now he’s behind bars.
‘Shootout’: Smith lays down challenge to Day
The thought of a head-to-head Australian PGA battle between Queenslanders Cam Smith and Jason Day has got the British Open champ excited.
Aussie missing in Europe for a month
A South Australian man is missing after going on a hike in a remote mountain area in Europe.
Fee-free TAFE promise hits major hurdle
The Coalition has pulled support for a Labor promise to permanently fund 100,000 free TAFE courses a year, labelling the policy as a “lie”.
Port star’s words of wisdom for draftees
Two potential top-five picks have both been in close contact with an AFL superstar for very different reasons ahead of Wednesday’s draft.
Cop was ‘fed up’ before tasering 95yo: court
A police officer was “fed up, impatient, and not prepared to wait any longer” when he fatally tasered a 95-year-old in a nursing home, a court has been told.
Top barrister unleashes on Lehrmann chaos
In an hour-long speech, a prominent barrister delivered a scathing review of the Bruce Lehrmann saga, hitting out at journalists, juries, lawyers, courts and police.
‘What the hell’: Dutton lashed for Bill block
Jason Clare has lashed out at Peter Dutton, saying the opposition’s decision to block a key Bill is “just bizarre”.
RBA refuses to rule out more rate hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia is steadfast in its fight against inflation, even if it means mortgage holders will pay even more in the coming months.
Worrying sign for Great Barrier Reef
Climate change-driven heat and cyclones have caused a large chunk of the Great Barrier Reef to drop in health, with some areas reporting the largest coral decline in 39 years.
‘Pain and tragedy’: Rallies mark grim milestone
Pro-Ukraine rallies are taking place across Australia as the world marks 1000 days since Russia’s full scale invasion.
50-page reason for alleged killer cop delay
A cop accused of killing his ex-boyfriend and his partner will ring in the new year behind bars on remand after fresh delays, a court has been told.
Hewitt junior in line for award
He racked up a professional win at a younger age than his famous dad now Cruz Hewitt has been nominated for a player of the year award as buzz around the teenager builds.
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