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RBA bunkers down after 2nd loss in 2yrs

<p>The central bank ended the 2021/22 year in negative equity and still plans to get back into the black by withholding future dividends from the gove...

Reuse boost will reduce landfill waste

<p>Better recycling guidelines could help divert millions of tonnes of waste from landfill and create jobs for disadvantaged communities, researchers...

Garrick deal a winner for new-look Manly

<p>Manly have received some much-needed good news, with Reuben Garrick re-signing and CEO Tony Mestrov claiming players are clearly backing the NRL cl...

Triple shooting murder accused in court

<p>The man accused of the shooting deaths of three people on a Bogie cattle station in north Queensland has appeared in court by video link.</p>

Ice user stabbed over 'erratic' behaviour

<p>A Newcastle man has admitted stabbing an ice user with a hunting knife but maintains he did it to defend himself and it wasn't murder, a jury has h...

PNG's quarter-final warning to England

<p>PNG will meet England in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals after a 36-0 win over Wales and they warn they are an improved team. </p>

Three charged over Sydney man's kidnapping

<p>Three men have been charged after a man was kidnapped and bashed for several hours at a western Sydney home.</p>

Wales coach slams six-again effect on RLWC

<p>The six-again rule has had a damaging effect on scorelines and caused multiple blowouts at the Rugby League World Cup, Wales coach John Kear says.<...

Will Skelton a giant asset for Wallabies

<p>Will Skelton has joined the touring Wallabies and his teammate Jed Holloway says the giant lock has undeniable strengths as they prepare to play Fr...

Text alerts ahead of WA power cuts

<p>Power authorities in Western Australia will start sending text alerts to customers this summer if power cuts are possible.</p>

WA religious ministers must report abuse

<p>New laws have come into effect in Western Australia to force ministers of religion to report child sexual abuse.</p>

WA giraffe hits the road to new home in SA

<p>A giraffe from the Perth Zoo has begun a 2750-kilometre road trip to his new home at South Australia's Monarto Safari Park.</p>

A World Cup of dreams: Aussie coach Arnold

<p>Coach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos are at the World Cup to win, not just merely make up the numbers.</p>

Qld reviews non-state school accreditation

<p>The Queensland government has launched a review of the accreditation rules for non-state schools to ensure they maintain public confidence in the s...

Banknote demand rising as more hoard cash

<p>More Australians holding on to high-denomination banknotes because they apparently want to keep cash close to hand, according to central bank data....

Electronic checks for SA firebugs

<p>The South Australian parliament will consider new laws to allow police to electronically monitor know firebugs during the peak bushfire period.</p>

Minjee Lee's high-stakes battle in Japan

<p>Australian golf star Minjee Lee will be playing for more than the trophy at this week's TOTO Japan Classic, the third-last event of the 2022 LPGA T...

Ardern wants NZ conversation on security

<p>Talking about national security can be tricky but it's something New Zealanders need to do more, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.</p>

Old Parliament House fire bill hits $5.3m

<p>The Museum of Australian Democracy - better known as Old Parliament House - has put its fire damage bill at $5.3 million.</p>

Man charged with attempted murder of cop

<p>A man who is accused of trying to drown a police officer in northern NSW has been charged with attempted murder.</p>