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Rape-accused minister prepares to break silence

A cabinet minister accused of rape is considering making a public statement declaring his innocence.

The federal cabinet minister accused of a decades-old rape is preparing to make a public statement on Wednesday to declare his innocence.

Defence chief tells cadets to avoid being ‘prey’ to predators

Angus Campbell, the nation’s top military officer said the cadets needed to not fall victim to the “Four A’s”: alcohol, out after midnight, alone and attractive.

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The yawning gap where law’s greatest flaw lies

A woman’s account of her alleged rape more than three decades ago is detailed and distressing – but not a signed police statement.

Mike Sneesby has been named the new chief executive of Nine Entertainment Co.

Nine appoints Stan’s Mike Sneesby as new chief executive

The former telecommunications executive and head of streaming service Stan is Nine’s new boss in an appointment that underlines the media company’s focus on its core free-to-air and streaming television businesses.

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‘Ultimately accountable’: Rio Tinto chairman to stand down after cave blast

‘Ultimately accountable’: Rio Tinto chairman to stand down after cave blast

Simon Thompson has announced he will step down within the next year following the blasting of the Juukan Gorge.

Duchess of Sussex awarded $800,000 after court win

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.

Last month, a judge ruled a tabloid had breached her privacy and infringed her copyright by publishing parts of a letter she wrote to her father.

‘Good politics’: Kean accused of ignoring science with policy

The NSW Environment Minister says his decision to set an ambitious target to double the state’s koala population was good politics for a government split over the issue.

Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand to be postponed until next year

The women’s World Cup was scheduled to begin in Auckland on September 18.

The tournament will be the first held in the southern hemisphere, with a final decision expected after a meeting next week.

Six Dr Seuss books will no longer be published due to racist images

And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street is one of six Dr Seuss books that will no longer be published.

The books will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, Dr Seuss Enterprises said.

Transfer windows could be in place as soon as 2022

The biggest shake up of player movement in rugby league history could be just months away from taking place.

Belly fat may be resistant to weight loss when intermittent fasting

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Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular diets, but a new Australian study on mice raises questions about its effectiveness at tackling abdominal fat.

Forget snakes and spiders, our deadliest creatures are bees

Australia is home to some of the world’s deadliest creatures, but the sting of a common insect is responsible for the most deaths and hospitalisations from venom.

Jo believes ‘the human rights of [her] two sons are being violated every day’

Jo believes ‘the human rights of [her] two sons are being violated every day’

The Disability Royal Commission has heard that people with a disability are over-medicated because medical staff aren’t trained to communicate with them.

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Principals to meet with petition organiser over sex assault claims

The principals of 10 eastern suburbs private schools will meet with activist Chanel Contos to address sexual assault claims that have affected hundreds of their former students.

Accused killer drove around smoking ice with a body in the back of his car, court told

Wachira ‘Mario’ Phetmang (left) and Alex Dion.

Alex Dion is on trial accused of killing another man in May 2018. He denies killing him, but says he did dump the body.

Man stabbed at Sydney barbershop as police hunt for two men

A man believed to be the owner of a barbershop has been stabbed in Sydney’s west on Tuesday evening.

Shortly after 6pm on Tuesday, two men entered a barbershop in Punchbowl and assaulted a 33-year-old man.

Human remains found on Mollymook Beach ‘do not belong to Melissa Caddick’

Human remains found on Mollymook Beach ‘do not belong to Melissa Caddick’

Forensic analysis of remains found on the NSW South Coast on Friday has determined they are human, but belong to a man.

‘Take a good look’: Minister issues warning before council elections

‘Take a good look’: Minister issues warning before council elections

Local councillors who put their own political and personal interests above ratepayers before this year’s elections could be potentially removed from office as part an expanded set of powers given to the watchdog.

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Rupert Murdoch set to increase wager on US gambling boom

The media mogul is poised to take advantage of the boom in America’s sports gambling industry by increasing his stake in US fantasy sports and betting website FanDuel.

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Surging house prices could see affordability 'obliterated'

Housing affordability is back on the decline across Australia and could be 'obliterated' by surging property prices, a new report shows.

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Tricks home buyers are using to get a bigger budget as prices rise

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Matt Burton will join the Bulldogs in 2022.

Trading places: NRL transfer windows could be in place as soon as 2022

The biggest shake up of player movement in rugby league history could be just months away from taking place.

Jake Gordon (middle) came away from Suncorp Stadium with an injured ankle.

‘Doing it tough’: Hooper finds it hard to watch Waratahs’ woes as Gordon backs Penney

Injured skipper Jake Gordon says the players must take responsibility after the Waratahs went down to record defeats in their first two Super Rugby AU matches.

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Tigers reckon PNG prospect Gebbie worth the wait

COVID-19, police checks, visa issues and a lack of phone reception meant the Wests Tigers recruit arrived five months later than hoped.

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Maclaren at double as depleted City down woeful Wanderers

City overcame the loss of two key imports - one in the warm-up - and the absence of coach Patrick Kisnorbo in an impressive victory.

Marika Koroibete is hot property.

Wallabies star Koroibete set to make multimillion-dollar move abroad

The winger has received significant offers from international clubs which will almost certainly price Rugby Australia and the Rebels out of discussions.

The Socceroos haven’t played a match since November 2019.

Socceroos to be sidelined until June with Nepal clash called off, AFC confirms

The longest period of inactivity in almost half a century for the Australian national team is set to stretch out a few months longer.

The Diamonds stepped on court for the opening of the four-game Constellation Cup to face their biggest rival  less than 36 hours after leaving quarantine on Monday.

‘It wasn’t ideal’: Silver Ferns give groggy Diamonds a wake-up call

An exhausted Diamonds side went down 49-44 in the opening clash of a four-game Constellation Cup series, with the loss heavily blamed on hotel quarantine.

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