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PNG not ready to be 18th NRL team: Olam

November 01, 2022 01:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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.

Medicinal cannabis clinics fined over ads

November 01, 2022 01:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

Kiribati law corrosion in Canberra's sight

November 01, 2022 01:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

Pauline Hanson appeals defamation loss

November 01, 2022 01:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

Qld could decriminalise public drunkenness

November 01, 2022 12:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

Inquiry calls for NSW food security plan

November 01, 2022 12:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A parliamentary committee inquiry into food security and production in NSW has recommended a nation-leading strategy to help grow more produce and waste less.

Coach Arnold creates Australian landmark

November 01, 2022 12:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Graham Arnold can barely believe he's the first Australian-born coach to lead the Socceroos at a World Cup.

Delly takes chance in Kings' comeback win

November 01, 2022 12:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Matthew Dellavedova has made the most of the first true opportunity in his NBA second-coming, helping Sacramento to a comeback win over Charlotte.

Electric car drivers to stay in fast lane

November 01, 2022 12:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Some drivers will be offered shortcuts through traffic for another year in the latest push to encourage electric vehicle adoption in Australia.

Spirit ferry livestock transport to resume

November 01, 2022 12:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Livestock transportation will resume on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry after it was put on hold due to a court decision, the state government has announced.

Electric buses reach two million milestone

November 01, 2022 11:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

More than two million Australians have taken a ride on an electric bus but experts predict many more will do so as states set zero-emission deadlines.

Barangaroo planning 'the wild west': MP

November 01, 2022 11:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Local residents have told a parliamentary inquiry into Sydney's western harbour foreshore they were put last as developers shifted the vision for Barangaroo.

RBA bunkers down after 2nd loss in 2yrs

November 01, 2022 11:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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 government.

Reuse boost will reduce landfill waste

November 01, 2022 11:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

Garrick deal a winner for new-look Manly

November 01, 2022 11:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

Triple shooting murder accused in court

November 01, 2022 11:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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.

Ice user stabbed over 'erratic' behaviour

November 01, 2022 11:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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 heard.