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Regional housing crunch causes legal spike

<p>People at high-risk of homelessness in NSW because of a lack of affordable housing are turning to lawyers to help keep a roof over their head.</p>

More charged over alleged Tas stab murder

<p>A man and woman are the latest to face criminal charges over the alleged stabbing murder of a man in northern Tasmania.<br></p>

Aussie Daniels rues missed shots in NBA

<p>Two late misses from the free-throw line by Australian rookie Dyson Daniels have thwarted the New Orleans Pelicans in their NBA clash with the LA L...

NSW cop says foster mum knows where boy is

<p>The former foster mother of missing boy William Tyrrell knows where he is, a detective has told a court examining accusations the woman lied to inv...

Climate group calls for donations overhaul

<p>Climate 200, the group which helped with the election of teal independents, has called for changes to political donation laws.</p>

Qld BHP workers launch industrial action

<p>Workers at four BHP-Mitsubishi Alliance coal mines in central Queensland have launched industrial action in a dispute over job security. </p>

Hamstrings and T20 maths on Finch's mind

<p>Hamstring and mathematics are on the mind of captain Aaron Finch ahead of Australia's must-win T20 World Cup game against Afghanistan. </p>

Tigers poised to pursue NRLW elite players

<p>Botille Vette-Welsh says the Wests Tigers must make plays for elite rugby league players Jess Sergis and Kezie Apps ahead of their inaugural NRLW s...

Many suspects in WA woman's disappearance

<p>Claremont killer Bradley Robert Edwards is not believed to have been involved in the 1988 disappearance of Perth woman Julie Cutler, an inquest has...

Finch hopeful of playing T20 crunch game

<p>Australia's captain Aaron Finch rates himself a 70 per chance of playing against Afghanistan in their key T20 World Cup clash.</p>

Borrello worthy of World Cup call: Rudan

<p>Western Sydney Wanderers coach Marko Rudan believes Brandon Borrello is putting forward a strong case for selection in the Socceroos' World Cup squ...

NSW failed Lismore flood victims: report

<p>Local and state authorities failed to protect at-risk Lismore residents - the elderly, disabled and pregnant - from record-breaking floods, a new r...

Vic election overshadowed by crash claims

<p>Daniel Andrews has batted away questions on the campaign trail after the victim of a 2013 crash cast doubt on the Labor leader's version of events....

Funding to assist more violence survivors

<p>The government has announced additional funding for safe places for women and children leaving violent situations, but the Greens say it is not clo...

Coal and gas 'natural ally' of renewables

<p>Australia's resources minister has described coal and gas as a "natural ally" of renewable energy and essential to powering mining and economic cha...

Court hearing dates for Hillsong founder

<p>The founder of global megachurch Hillsong who resigned in March will face a three-week hearing next month, accused of covering up the sins of his f...

Victorian rain eases, river threat remains

<p>A temporary reprieve in rainfall is providing time for recovery in some Victorian towns, but the flood threat in Australia's southeast is far from...

Olympian endured lonely youth, lawyer says

<p>Ex-Olympic swimmer Scott Andrew Miller's lonely upbringing led him to import millions of dollars worth of drugs, a court has heard.</p>

Tassal shareholders back foreign takeover

<p>Shareholders of Australia's largest salmon producer Tassal have voted in favour of a takeover by Canadian company Cooke Aquaculture.<br></p>

Tow truck driver spared over Hawi's death

<p>A tow truck driver has been sentenced to a community penalty over concealing information about bikie boss Mick Hawi's murder.</p>