Consolation win for Australia
Playing for pride, Australia bounced back from its loss to Kazakhstan with a win over Colombia in the Billie Jean King Cup Group D qualifier in Brisbane.
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Child murderer found dead in jail
A man sentenced to life behind bars for killing a foster child in his care has been found dead in his Queensland jail cell.
Two words that might win the election
Anthony Albanese took home the first leaders debate off the back of an about-face by the Opposition in the second week of the campaign, but “uncertain times” lay ahead.
Warning as cyclone threat only ‘hours away’
Australians have been warned to “prepare now” as the threat of a tropical cyclone looms off the coast.
‘Dwarfs Covid’: China act to tank Australia
The Australian economy is vulnerable to a recession larger than the global financial crisis on this simple act by China.
What to expect from Easter weather
Ahead of the much anticipated long weekend, Australians should pack the umbrella, as almost every state is expecting rainfall.
‘Unimaginable’: Woman births stranger’s baby
An Australian woman giving birth to a stranger’s baby, with experts saying the IVF mistake has opened the door to an unprecedented legal and ethical nightmare.
26yo Aussie woman’s life cruelly shattered
A young Aussie woman has been left paralysed from the neck down after suffering a freak medical episode on a night out.
Man fatally stabbed in inner-city suburb
A man has been arrested after another man was fatally stabbed in an inner-city suburb overnight.
Aussie dies hiking in the Swiss Alps
The body of an Australian man has been discovered by emergency services after his colleagues reported him missing when he failed to show up for work.
Child dies after being hit by out-of-control car
A four-year old child has died after they were hit by an out of control car on a footpath near Geelong on Friday.
Dutton’s election hopes hinge on $11.25bn vow
With three weeks left till the May 3 election, an ailing Peter Dutton is opening up the Commonwealth coffers to tempt undecided voters into voting Liberal.
Sky Blues seeking revenge on A-League leaders
Sydney FC can ill-afford a loss to Auckland FC on Saturday such is the tight battle for an A-League top-six berth.
Ugly election turn with homophobic sign
Police have stepped in to remove homophobic banners targeting a gay Labor MP in Melbourne, as the shocking act is slammed by both major parties.
Warning ahead of Royal Easter Show
Sydneysiders have been warned to be careful while heading out to the event on public transport.
International student arrivals hit record level
Almost 200,000 international students arrived in Australia in a one-month period this year as both sides of politics pledge to cut back on migration.
‘Not welcome’: Price’s awkward event
Liberal MP Jacinta Price was met by Aboriginal protesters on a visit to Bunbury in WA’s South West where she talked about the failed Voice referendum.
Wild footage after horror paragliding accident
Incredible footage has emerged after a man broke his back in three places in a horror paragliding accident described as “the worst situation of (his) life”.
‘True team man’: Aussie NRL recruit’s surprise visit
A favourite son was a surprise visitor at Queensland training on Friday to further boost spirits ahead of a massive milestone match.
50-year Aussie win drought continues
Australia hasn’t won the Billie Jean King Cup since 1974 and despite a home qualifying tie were bundled out of the competition in an unusual way.
Cops arrest two men in hunt for killers
Two men have been arrested in the hunt for the alleged killers of a man whose body was discovered in a burnt-out house.
Critical incident declared after man dies
A critical incident investigation is underway after a 41-year old man died during a welfare check in western Sydney.
What victim thinks of Balta AFL return
Richmond has been called out for poor handling of the Noah Balta situation as the victim’s lawyer revealed his client’s thoughts on the player’s return.
‘Science nerd’ buys plutonium off the net
A “science nerd” and collector has become the first person prosecuted in Australia for importing nuclear material to his home.
‘Science nerd’ buys plutonium off the net
A “science nerd” and collector has become the first person prosecuted in Australia for importing nuclear material to his home.
‘Dirty ball’: How the Saints can beat Giants
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says it will take a collective effort and “dirty ball” to slow down a star-studded GWS Giants.
Liberal leader’s vow after cocaine ‘catch-ups’
Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has made a vow outside court after it was revealed he planned to supply cocaine at “catch-ups” with friends.
‘Done my best’ says departing Reds coach
Carl Veart says “time will tell” whether he coaches elsewhere after being told his Adelaide United coaching contract will not be renewed.
NAB slashes fixed home loan rates
Homeowners could be in for savings, with NAB slashing rates and tipping bold RBA cuts despite global economic uncertainty.
Surf coach hit with new child sex charges
A once-popular and respected surf coach accused of sexually assaulting children has been hit with new charges, after he told a court the existing allegations were “all true”.
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