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JackJumpers ban NBL fan over clapper throw

Sydney's 'Bondi Beast' rapist revealed

Police have linked a string of violent rapes across Sydney's eastern suburbs between 1985 and 2001 to the same offender who went undetected for decades.

How electric vehicles will change cities

Australian cities could look very different as a design challenge reveals what living with electric vehicles could do to the buildings around us.

NSW cashless cards a must: whistleblower

Whistleblower Troy Stolz says mandatory cashless cards are needed to curb money laundering across NSW, after a report found billions of dirty cash in pokies.

Qld farmer feared for life, inquest told

A coroner is again looking into the mysterious death of Jeffrey Lawrence Brooks, who was shot dead at a Queensland crayfish farm 26 years ago.

'Temple of Boom' ode to Parthenon at NGV

The NGV has unveiled its annual architecture commission, a re-imagining of the Parthenon ruins incorporating contemporary street art.

Satellite radar sensors to help map floods

Using satellites with radar imaging sensors to see through clouds can more quickly and accurately map floods, keeping communities safer, a new study shows.

Lyon gets St Kilda's pre-season underway

Coach Ross Lyon was back at his old AFL stomping ground, overseeing St Kilda's pre-season training for the first time since his 2011 departure.

Pies to inspire Giants' AFL recovery

New coach Adam Kingsley says the GWS Giants are hoping to emulate Collingwood's rise up the ladder after a disappointing 2022.

IR bill critics holding up progress: PM

The Albanese government has vowed to press ahead with changes to workplace laws despite a last-minute push from business to head off the reforms.

Give us coal for Christmas please: Ukraine

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko is asking for a shipment of coal before Christmas to help the war-torn nation battle a freezing winter.

Aust wealth lures cybercriminals: spy boss

Cyber crime is a "pervasive" threat to Australia's wellbeing, with the nation remaining an attractive target for criminals.

Victorious Mitchell calls out the English

Latrell Mitchell wants to add to his growing list of accolades by taking on England in an Ashes series in 2023.

Rare bird chicks mark milestone at Vic zoo

Eight chicks of the critically endangered plains-wanderer have arrived at Werribee Open Range Zoo, marking a milestone in threatened species conservation.

Bombers welcome Scott's high AFL standards

Essendon midfielder Archie Perkins says new coach Brad Scott is setting the standards and direction the Bombers desperately need to step up in the AFL.

Carlton to 'own' missing AFL finals: Voss

Carlton coach Michael Voss has told his players to 'own' their dramatic late-season collapse as they fell just short of breaking their AFL finals drought.

Labor eyes energy price fix by year's end

The treasurer is meeting with manufacturers and other businesses to discuss possible solutions to soaring energy prices.

Inquest probes Tas police officer suicides

An inquest into the suicides of four Tasmanian police officers has been told a meeting with one constable on the day of his death was poorly managed.

Caslick claims top world rugby gong

Sevens superstar Charlotte Caslick has won her third World Rugby player of the year award in Monaco following a triumphant year for the women's team.

Sutherland, Perry set for T20 returns

Life without Meg Lanning and Rachael Haynes looms for Australia's women in India, with Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry front-runners to return to the side.