Australia

National News

  1. Grant hanging on

    ARL commission chairman John Grant is fighting for his job after an EGM is called to decide his future.

  2. Newcombe backs bad boys omission

    Australian tennis great John Newcombe backs the decision to leave top-ranked locals Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic out of the nominations for the medal named in his honour.

  3. Loan and lease crackdown

    The Federal Government is planning to tighten laws around small consumer loans and leases in an attempt to prevent exploitative practices.

  1. Hanjin collapse the tip of the iceberg

    The global shipping industry is in dire straits with international rates low for five years, and for some vessels, the current day rates are covering less than 5 per cent of costs.

  2. Greens urge UK to contribute to compensation

    Greens senator urges the UK Government to contribute to Australia's compensation scheme for child sex abuse victims if allegations of mistreatments at NSW institution are true.

  3. Dank's appeal dismissed

    The AFL Anti-Doping Appeal Board dismisses Stephen Dank's appeal against his life ban for multiple doping offences.

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Australian Capital Territory

  1. Canberra lawyer on trial for dishonesty

    A Canberra lawyer who allegedly accepted payment from a client's mother while also receiving Legal Aid funds is being tried for dishonesty.

  2. Canberra woman on trial for killing mother

    Lawyers for a Canberra woman on trial for killing her mother describe the crime as "horrific", "bizarre" and "almost ritualistic", while urging a jury to find her not guilty.

  3. $10 Uber discount over silly season

    Canberra taxi drivers are angry about a deal between Uber and the ACT Government to get weekend partygoers home during the silly season.

New South Wales

  1. Radradra signs with Toulon

    Embattled Parramatta Eels player Semi Radradra inks a one-year deal with French rugby club Toulon.

  2. Sydney motorway nightmare

    Traffic on Sydney's M4 motorway is brought to a halt as a four-wheel drive spins out of control with its driver sitting unconscious behind the wheel.

  3. Child abuse catch-22s

    Survivors tell the royal commission examining institutional responses into child sexual abuse of the legal "catch-22s" that can trap victims.

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Northern Territory

  1. Ashley murder trial

    Accused-murderer Darren Ashley, who allegedly killed his former partner, persistently told a friend he was going to kill the woman, a court hears.

  2. Rape allegation inquiry

    Michael Gunner says he has confidence in Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw as a 2004 police rape allegation is investigated.

  3. NT domestic violence campaign goes national

    Politicians link arms with Indigenous campaigners to say "no more" to domestic violence.

Queensland

  1. Old tyres become biofuel

    A green start-up technology company produces biofuel from old rubber tyres than can run turbo-charged diesel engines while reducing emissions by 30 per cent.

  2. Inside Queensland's 'Tower of Power'

    The Queensland Government holds its first Cabinet meeting in its brand new tower at 1 William Street in Brisbane's CBD.

  3. Judge told off for complimenting protesters

    Queensland's Chief Magistrate rebukes one of his own judges for making supportive comments to protesters during sentencing.

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South Australia

  1. Media blocked from new RAH tour

    The media has been blocked from a Supreme Court visit to the site of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital to look at five alleged building defects.

  2. SA Opposition to target Oaklands crossing

    Leaked documents reveal the SA Opposition is considering a pre-election commitment to spend up to $150 million and upgrade the Oaklands road and rail crossing.

  3. Man avoids jail over $10m drug bust

    An Adelaide man convicted in connection with a $10-million drug bust in 2012 avoids jail due to participation in his family business.

Tasmania

  1. Jane Holden sues over sacking

    Former health executive Jane Holden is suing the Tasmanian Government for damages after her sacking in 2014.

  2. RHH decant completion

    The Royal Hobart Hospital's mental health patients will move into the new temporary inpatient facility tomorrow.

  3. Endangerd handfish

    Two species of handfish are added to Tasmania's endangered species list.

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Victoria

  1. Hoaxer denied bail

    A former Virgin employee accused of making hoax radio calls could endanger lives if he is released on bail, a court is told.

  2. South Sudanese parents sending kids away from Australia

    Desperate mothers believe it is safer for their children to go to Africa.

  3. Body found

    Melbourne police are investigating the death of an 83-year-old man whose body was found on a footpath.

Western Australia

  1. More needed to fight crime

    WA's top cop has knocked back calls from the police union for 1,000 more officers on the beat.

  2. Pros and cons of Perth's urban sprawl

    A West Australian council makes a pre-election plea for more jobs and infrastructure to service rapidly expanding suburbs on Perth's norther fringes.

  3. Where to now for WA's remote communities?

    A West Australian Government reform team is set to identify 10 Aboriginal communities targeted for improved services and support.

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