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NSW to debate land tax following inquiry

<p>The NSW government says it will help more first-home buyers get their first property sooner.</p>

Senior arts figure faces Qld sex charges

<p>A Brisbane man has been accused of using his standing as a senior figure in a performing arts company to offend against boys and men over two decad...

Syd United fined $15k for fan behaviour

<p>Sydney United 58 FC have been fined $15,000 and face a range of other sanctions after fans behaved in a "deeply offensive" manner at the Australia...

Jealous axe-murderer jailed for 27 years

<p>A woman who murdered her ex-partner with an axe from Bunnings in a jealous fit of rage will spend decades behind bars.</p>

Rain puts dampener on Christmas cherries

<p>Cherry prices are poised to rise in time for the festive season as more wet weather damages supplies of the Christmas favourite.</p>

Clifford will be back in NRL: O'Brien

<p>Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has predicted the NRL has not seen the last of ex-Knight Jake Clifford, who has shipped out to the English Super Leagu...

Consumer habits in the RBA spotlight

<p>How consumers and government agencies are spending their money will be closely watched by Australia's central bank as inflation bites.</p>

Violin student thought teacher loved her

<p>A Victorian violin student abused by a teacher says she believed he thought she was special but now realises she was being groomed.</p>

ALW Reds sign China's Cup hero Xiao Yuyi

<p>Xiao Yuyi, who scored the winning goal for China in the Women's Asian Cup final, has joined Adelaide United on loan for the upcoming A-League Women...

Clubs fear $500k loss on NRLW teams

<p>Clubs with NRLW sides have written to head office fearing they could lose $500,000 each season they field a women's team, as funding talks continue...

Qld residents assured on power supply

<p>One of Queensland's newest coal power stations is slowly bringing half its generation units back online after a series of equipment failures this w...

Qantas confident in post-pandemic recovery

<p>Qantas is returning to pre-COVID levels of service and Alan Joyce will remain as chief executive, the airline's chairman Richard Goyder has told sh...

Qld couple in court on baby murder charge

<p>A couple charged with murder and torture over the death of a seven-month-old boy have had their matters heard in a Brisbane court.</p>

Magic heap more pain on NBA's Warriors

<p>The Orlando Magic have handed reigning NBA champions Golden State their fourth consecutive defeat of a hellish trip away from home.</p>

Kangaroos plan to bring AFLW finals heat

<p>North Melbourne are the only team to play every other AFLW finalist this season and they will look to take that experience into the elimination fin...

'Callous, cruel' Newcastle rapist jailed

<p>A 22-year-old man who raped a woman at knifepoint in her home last year will spend at least 10 years in jail for his "callous, cruel and violent" c...

Vic school evacuated over levee fears

<p>A primary school in northern Victoria was evacuated as a precaution after floodwaters pushed a nearby levee to its limits. </p>

Logging agency failing to protect possums

<p>State agency VicForests' approach to logging presents a serious threat to two endangered species of possums in Victoria, the Supreme Court has rule...

Winners, losers named in electric car race

<p>The world's car brands have been ranked and rated on their progress towards an electric future and some big names won't be happy with their spot.</...

How cats could put the paws on criminals

<p>Researchers believe cats could yield key DNA for police investigations, potentially giving up criminals or showing officers when they're being led...