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Labor has pledged $100 million to repair homes in remote Aboriginal communities to address overcrowding and improve health and wellbeing.
Retired Supreme Court judge Peter Vickery, QC, found by the court to have sexually harassed two junior associates, has died.
On Piers Morgan Uncensored, Morgan does what he does exceptionally well. Frequently, though, the program goes completely over the top to a realm beyond parody.
The federal government is being urged to honour an earlier pledge to change the law that allows sex offenders to fence off their superannuation from compensation claims.
Wimbledon confirms that COVID-19 vaccination will not be a condition of entry for players at this year’s grasscourt major, allowing Novak Djokovic the chance to defend his title.
Paul Gallen's player salary issue with NRL expansion
An intellectually impaired man due to be executed in Singapore on Wednesday has farewelled family members in emotional scenes inside the city-state’s highest court.
The future of the NRL grand final in Sydney is under threat with Brisbane looking to make moves
Wayne Bennett speaks on the Dolphins' pursuit of Cameron Munster
A Perth court has approved the extradition of child rapist Allan Keith Huggins to NSW to face further serious allegations.
WA has announced it will drop mask mandates on Friday, along with capacity limits and border restrictions as they move to new baseline public health measures.
Former West Australian treasurer Troy Buswell has been given an eight-and-a-half month suspended prison sentence for several assaults on his ex-partner.
It was a matter of minutes and Senior Constable Leesa Richardson was on the ground being punched in the face. Seconds later, she had to defend herself.
The SA government is requiring face masks to continue to be worn in high school classrooms for at least one more month.
A chronic staff shortage forced inmates at Yatala Prison into lockdown over the weekend, sending inmates rioting with frustration.
A fire fighter has channelled his inner Wiggle to help rescue a child who became stuck in a drain in Adelaide.
Brad Fittler has frowned upon players in the past who were not prepared to commit to all three Origin games - but he will make an exception this year.
Parts of Queensland have had their heaviest April rainfall in more than 20 years.
The family of a Collingwood woman, who died in a jail cell after being locked up for shoplifting, say she was failed by the justice system.
A convicted murderer and crime boss has been charged with directing a massive drug smuggling operation from inside his maximum security prison cell.
A 17-year-old boy from Meadow Heights has been charged with murder, accused of stabbing a rival gang member during a knife fight in Adelaide.
Guide Dogs Victoria has stood down chief executive pending an independent investigation into her political endorsement of Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
Labor has released a plan to deepen Australia's diplomatic and military relationships in the Pacific.
Police have announced a $1 million reward for information about the disappearance of a Sydney woman 20 years ago.
Family and friends are now bracing for the worst after more than 24 hours searching for a missing 19-year-old fisherman.
One of the accused allegedly said it “would be the biggest tax fraud in Australia’s history”. They have all pleaded not guilty.
Police are putting more boots on the ground in attempts to crack down on violence following a series of shocking attacks on the Gold Coast
Nationals politicians are questioning the Coalition’s net zero 2050 climate policy as Scott Morrison is campaigning on hydrogen in Queensland.
Two women have been shot at in Brisbane, with police searching for the perpetrator.
A Queensland family has been devastated by the deteriorating health of their mum, after the 73-year-old woman waited seven hours with a broken hip for an ambulance.
COVID restrictions in WA will ease on Friday, with public health measures to be minimal in nature and targeted towards high-risk areas.
Richmond won’t rush Dustin Martin straight back into the team for the clash with West Coast in Perth on Friday night and will keep a return to play date open.
Adam Jackson is joined by Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer to breakdown the weekend performances of the Queensland clubs.
A corruption inquiry is examining allegations Canada Bay mayor Angelo Tsirekas failed to disclose relationships with developers linked to property deals.
Matthew Lloyd responds to the pre-season expectations put on the Bombers
A close friend of war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith was grilled for a second time in his former comrade’s defamation case about who was paying his legal fees.
Buswell initially argued any injuries his ex-wife had documented were from drunken falls or other unexplained sources before eventually confessing to three assaults.
Veronica Nelson in her cell on January 1, 2020, at women's prison Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. She was found dead in her cell on January 2 at 7.30am.
The billionaire’s ambition to defend Twitter as the town square of free speech is worthy but he must keep it separate from his other business interests.
Many say the pinnacle of our city’s rave culture was the late ’80s and ’90s. The music at its best. The birth of the Melbourne Shuffle. But raves are back in the ’20s, with a bang.
Hawks coach Brian Goorjian has criticised the behaviour of Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford who personally named a referee he didn’t want for the play-offs.
Aussie rider Jack Miller showed class after causing a big crash that also took out his race rival Joan Mir.
Australia is hosting the UCI Road World Championships for the second time, with the event set to will attract superstars of the sport.
Woodside boss Meg O’Neill expects Chinese demand for commodities to rebound despite fears of prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns.