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Gold Trip claims the 2022 Melbourne Cup

<p>Gold Trip has won the Melbourne Cup, beating Emissary and High Emocean in the $8 million race at Flemington.</p>

Rusting Qld gas wells leaked: activists

<p class="">Queensland activists have obtained documents showing some coal seam gas wells have been leaking due to rust, which they say could be a wid...

Byron man accused of rape in 5-star hotel

<p>A Byron Bay man will spend his 21st birthday in custody after he allegedly violently raped a woman in a five-star hotel in Sydney's CBD.<br></p>

Bail eased for MacGill's alleged kidnapper

<p> A man allegedly involved in the kidnapping of former Test cricket star Stuart MacGill will be allowed to leave his house on his own to find a job....

Steve Smith ready as Aussie trio get scans

<p>Steve Smith is ready to step up and perform for Australia in the T20 World Cup as Aaron Finch, Tim David and Marcus Stoinis get scans on injured ha...

Power cuts to hit SA Riverland

<p>SA Power Networks says property owners in the state's Riverland face power cuts as Murray River floodwaters rise in coming weeks.</p>

New evacuations, two missing in NSW floods

<p>Flood evacuation orders have been issued for communities in the NSW Riverina and South West Slopes, and a search is under way for two missing men.<...

Ice user who died in hospital 'let down'

<p>An ice user who died in a Sydney hospital after being physically restrained was let down by systemic health system failures, a coroner has found.</...

Viruses hitchhike on microplastics: study

<p>Australian researchers have discovered viruses can get a free ride by latching onto tiny particles of plastic regularly taken in by humans. </p>

Accused frying pan killer called man 'dog'

<p>A woman who allegedly murdered an elderly Sydney retiree with a frying pan called him a dog and quarrelled with him over money, a jury has heard.<b...

Rolfe involved in earlier 'violent' arrest

<p>The inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has heard how the police officer who shot him was involved in an earlier violent arrest of an Indige...

Murray River flooding set to continue

<p>Areas around the Murray River are at risk of major flooding this week and a further $877 million in recovery support has been announced.</p>

Man's throat cut by 'scalpel-like' blade

<p>Harley David Wegener is on trial accused of slashing Benjamin Suttie's throat in a chance encounter years after, as a child, he stabbed the same ma...

Kiwis look to avenge embarrassing Cup loss

<p>Having suffered a shock loss to Fiji at the last Rugby League World Cup, New Zealand can claim revenge when the teams meet again at the quarter-fin...

More disruption ahead for NSW commuters

<p>The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is ramping up its industrial campaign and warning NSW commuters to brace for more widespread disruptions to train serv...

PNG not ready to be 18th NRL team: Olam

<p>Papua New Guinea centre Justin Olam has admitted the country still has work to do before it is ready to be granted an NRL license.</p>

Medicinal cannabis clinics fined over ads

<p>Two medicinal cannabis clinics have been fined by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for unlawfully advertising their products.</p>

Kiribati law corrosion in Canberra's sight

<p>The breakdown of the rule of law in Kiribati has raised concerns about its government's commitment to democratic values. </p>

Pauline Hanson appeals defamation loss

<p>Pauline Hanson has appealed a Federal Court judgment ordering her to pay $250,000 for defaming ex-senator Brian Burston.</p>

Qld could decriminalise public drunkenness

<p>A Queensland inquiry has recommended decriminalising public drunkenness, urination and begging once people can be diverted to social services.</p>