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Perrottet denies ClubsNSW meddling allegations

Premier Dominic Perrottet has defended his track record standing up to pokie lobbyists and says he never saw any direct influence on NSW members of pa...

Industry leaders fear shortfall in nuclear subs workers

The plan to acquire nuclear propelled submarines is set to create up to 20,000 jobs but the tertiary education sector will need to ramp up to meet dem...

Rising slate features Indigenous art and ... kazoos

The Rising program includes a big exhibition of First Nations art, Julian Rosefeldt's Euphoria, and a Federation Square filled with firefly lights and...

Minns to put brakes on kids fund as campaign rolls on

Labor won't adopt the Liberal Party plan to create a future fund for NSW children, saying funding education properly now is best for the next generati...

Lack of mental health support for war veteran in jail

An ex-soldier is unlikely to receive the mental health treatment he needs in the foreseeable future in a Queensland jail, a Supreme Court judge has fo...

Firewood thieves in regulators' sights this autumn

Firewood thieves are in the sights of the Conservation Regulator and Parks Victoria this autumn in efforts to protect habitat, wildlife and cultural h...

Man charged with murder after suspicious death

A 38-year-old man has been charged with murdering another man, whose body was found at a home in the NSW central-west region.

Top doctor's flu warning ahead of virus triple threat

The former face of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Dr Nick Coatsworth, is urging Australians not to make the same mistake he did about the flu vaccine.

Australia's nuclear submarine vision ready to surface

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will outline Australia's plan to acquire nuclear submarines alongside US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Ris...

Illicit drugs trade immune from cost of living pain

The amount of illicit drugs used in Australia has dropped, but not due to a lack of demand or cost of living pressures.

Sentence expected over Bass Strait polo pony deaths

The Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator and polo identity Andrew Williams are set to be sentenced over the deaths of 16 ponies during transportation.

Greens to introduce climate target bill for Queensland

A bill to legislate a 75 per cent emissions reduction target in Queensland over the next seven years will be introduced by the Greens.

Greens push for better pregnancy services in NSW

The NSW Greens will push for a radical reform of reproductive services as the election approaches, including making abortions available in all public...

New laws target illicit tobacco and vapes sold to kids

Laws creating a new tobacco licensing scheme, expansion of smoke free areas and greater clarity on how rules apply to vaping have been flagged for Que...

Man found dead in home after Queensland siege

An emergency situation has ended in Townsville after a near 10-hour siege that reportedly involved a number of shots being fired at police.

Tas police investigating woman's suspicious death

Police are treating the death of a woman reportedly hit by a car east of Hobart as suspicious, and have arrested a 38-year-old man.

Australian surfer Robson nails perfect 10 in Portugal

Surfer Callum Robson produced the first perfect ride of the WSL season, nailing a 10 to join four other Australian men in the round of 36 at the Portu...

AUKUS to create thousands of Australian jobs

Australian workers will be the winners of the AUKUS security pact, with the pathway to acquiring nuclear-powered submarines supporting 20,000 jobs.

Nest egg plan flagged for NSW kids for homes, education

Labor says the Liberal Party's plan to create a future fund for every NSW child is a "thought bubble" that won't tackle the cost of living crisis.

Australia's baseball aces suffer the power of Ohtani

Australia's baseball men have lost their unbeaten record in the World Baseball Classic, beaten by home favourites Japan 7-1 in Tokyo.