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Rivers hit 70-year peaks at Forbes, Wagga

<p>The major regional centre of Forbes is facing flood at levels not seen for 70 years, with more government support as rivers across NSW burst their...

Farmer jailed for sexually touching girls

<p>A man who sexually touched three girls has been jailed by a judge who expressed concern about a hope he would be raped in custody.</p>

Star casino probe in Qld set for 'outcome'

<p>The federal money-laundering watchdog, Queensland police and the state's gaming regulator are set to finalise a probe into Star casinos in "the com...

Robodebt scheme told to 'cease and desist'

<p>A royal commission into the illegal robodebt scheme was told the Australian Tax Office ordered the Department of Human Services to stop using taxpa...

Harry Potter crew reveals backstage magic

<p>In the Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, there's just as much magic going on behind the stage as on it.</p>

NSW to debate land tax following inquiry

<p>The NSW government says it will help more first-home buyers get their first property sooner.</p>

Senior arts figure faces Qld sex charges

<p>A Brisbane man has been accused of using his standing as a senior figure in a performing arts company to offend against boys and men over two decad...

Syd United fined $15k for fan behaviour

<p>Sydney United 58 FC have been fined $15,000 and face a range of other sanctions after fans behaved in a "deeply offensive" manner at the Australia...

Jealous axe-murderer jailed for 27 years

<p>A woman who murdered her ex-partner with an axe from Bunnings in a jealous fit of rage will spend decades behind bars.</p>

Rain puts dampener on Christmas cherries

<p>Cherry prices are poised to rise in time for the festive season as more wet weather damages supplies of the Christmas favourite.</p>

Clifford will be back in NRL: O'Brien

<p>Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has predicted the NRL has not seen the last of ex-Knight Jake Clifford, who has shipped out to the English Super Leagu...

Consumer habits in the RBA spotlight

<p>How consumers and government agencies are spending their money will be closely watched by Australia's central bank as inflation bites.</p>

Violin student thought teacher loved her

<p>A Victorian violin student abused by a teacher says she believed he thought she was special but now realises she was being groomed.</p>

ALW Reds sign China's Cup hero Xiao Yuyi

<p>Xiao Yuyi, who scored the winning goal for China in the Women's Asian Cup final, has joined Adelaide United on loan for the upcoming A-League Women...

Clubs fear $500k loss on NRLW teams

<p>Clubs with NRLW sides have written to head office fearing they could lose $500,000 each season they field a women's team, as funding talks continue...

Qld residents assured on power supply

<p>One of Queensland's newest coal power stations is slowly bringing half its generation units back online after a series of equipment failures this w...

Qantas confident in post-pandemic recovery

<p>Qantas is returning to pre-COVID levels of service and Alan Joyce will remain as chief executive, the airline's chairman Richard Goyder has told sh...

Qld couple in court on baby murder charge

<p>A couple charged with murder and torture over the death of a seven-month-old boy have had their matters heard in a Brisbane court.</p>

Magic heap more pain on NBA's Warriors

<p>The Orlando Magic have handed reigning NBA champions Golden State their fourth consecutive defeat of a hellish trip away from home.</p>

Kangaroos plan to bring AFLW finals heat

<p>North Melbourne are the only team to play every other AFLW finalist this season and they will look to take that experience into the elimination fin...