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Des Hasler enjoys a successful night after a tough week, with his Bulldogs beating the Broncos 10-7 and the club's board confirming a new contract is imminent.

A late-night debate in the Senate on proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act is described as "filibustering" by the Opposition.

Citic Pacific says the Federal Court's dismissal of Clive Palmer's attempt to gain control of a Pilbara iron ore port ends a distraction to getting its operations on a more stable footing.

In this update, More than 80-thousand homes have lost power as wild weather continues to lash south-east Queensland, there are concerns the Richmond river at Lismore in the far north of new south wales could breach the levy wall built around the town, dozens of abuse survivors who were raised in a notorious home for aboriginal children have won their claim for compensation and the British government will set out details of what it's calling its great repeal bill, which will transfer powers from the European union to Westminster.

In this update, More than 80-thousand homes have lost power as wild weather continues to lash south-east Queensland, there are concerns the Richmond river at Lismore in the far north of new south wales could breach the levy wall built around the town, dozens of abuse survivors who were raised in a notorious home for aboriginal children have won their claim for compensation and the British government will set out details of what it's calling its great repeal bill, which will transfer powers from the European union to Westminster.

It was not a pretty game, but the weight of Richmond's round two win over Collingwood could linger for both teams for weeks and months to come.

The Lismore flood levee is set to overflow overnight, flooding low-lying areas of the city, as ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie moves south through south-east Queensland and northern NSW.

Queensland face extensive damage and flash flooding as ex-tropical Cyclone Debbie moves south.

Lawyers prepare a class action against the Catholic Diocese of Bunbury on behalf of three people who say they were sexually abused by a high-profile priest in Esperance in the 1960s and '70s.

Mick Fanning's return to full time competition takes another hit with a second round loss at the World Surf League's Margaret River Pro.

In this update:
The Queensland weather bureau says ex-cyclone Debbie is now likely to reach the Brisbane area early this evening, around seven and a half thousand people have been ordered to evacuate areas in northern new south wales due to torrential rain and dozens of abuse survivors who were raised in a notorious home for aboriginal children have won their claim for compensation.

In this update:
The Queensland weather bureau says ex-cyclone Debbie is now likely to reach the Brisbane area early this evening, around seven and a half thousand people have been ordered to evacuate areas in northern new south wales due to torrential rain and dozens of abuse survivors who were raised in a notorious home for aboriginal children have won their claim for compensation.

In this update:
Shares in Bellamys plunged eight per cent. As the baby formula maker hit a new hurdle in china, the Australian edged higher and there's been little reaction to the UK triggering its departure from the European union and the bank of Queensland has reported a drop in profit, blaming tough competition for loans and deposits and low interest rates.

Footage shot on mobile phones shows the strong winds from ex Cyclone Debbie as it hits the Sunshine Coast.

Was Blondie's success due to Molly Meldrum playing the wrong song?

In 1977 an apparent accident by Molly Meldrum on Countdown gave the band Blondie its first hit single anywhere in the world with In The Flesh.

The Australian sharemarket is on a roll, rising again on Thursday and almost reaching a ten year high.

Apologies to victims of child sexual abuse are sometimes weak, insulting and do not go far enough to address the long-term damage, a royal commission hears.

In this update: A local wildcard steals the show at the Margaret River Pro; NRL CEO Todd Greenberg admits rule changes could be needed to support the new concussion policies; RUPA declares its support for all five Australian rugby clubs remaining in the competition.

In this update: A local wildcard steals the show at the Margaret River Pro; NRL CEO Todd Greenberg admits rule changes could be needed to support the new concussion policies; RUPA declares its support for all five Australian rugby clubs remaining in the competition.

New Zealand potato seed consultant warns WA growers the spread of the Tomato Potato Psyllid is almost inevitable.

Kununurra locals anxious about the future of sandalwood company Quintis.

A billboard advertisement calling for people to report drug and animal abuse in shearing sheds is causing a stir in Western Victoria.

A crocodile that mauled a horse, ate a dog and was hunting cattle along the Ord River, has been shot by the local Department of Parks and Wildlife.

WA's new minister for agriculture mentions carbon farming as a possible option for sheep producers in the southern rangelands who have been battling wild dogs.

Researchers have discovered that 1080 baits laid for wild dogs in WA are being eaten by native goanas, not dogs.

Rawlinna Station manager Michael Simons calls for a holistic approach to wild dog control and livestock fertility.

Vet Dr Enoch Bergman would like beef producers to be paid an appropriate premium for properly preparing animals for lot feeding.

Just over 1000 head of cattle sold at Mt Barker today, dominated by weaner cattle sold to feeder buyers.

Community leaders in Western Australia's Goldfields region call for more permanent suicide prevention services.

The Sheffield Shield final brings an end to another low-key season in the background of the summer of cricket.

Tasmania's top prosecutor is expected to tell the family of murdered model Lucille Butterworth on Friday there is not enough evidence to proceed with charges.