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Creators to get reels at new Meta academy

<p>From knitting twins to foodies, social media giant Meta has launched a new academy to harness the talents of millions of Aussies living the "creato...

Man jailed for raping half-sister as teen

<p>A man who sexually assaulted his half-sister as a teenager in their rural NSW family home has been sentenced to a maximum of one year and 10 months...

Vic hotel guards 'left without PPE advice'

<p>Protective equipment guidelines were given to security firms up to eight weeks after guards began working in Victorian quarantine hotels, a court h...

Nationals to oppose Indigenous voice

<p>The Nationals will not support efforts to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution, threatening the chances of a referendum p...

Challengers emerge in Vic Lib leadership

<p>Warrandyte's Ryan Smith and Berwick's Brad Battin have put themselves forward for the Liberal leadership as will John Pesutto if he wins Hawthorn.<...

Green feels foreign in own home ground

<p>Cameron Green is set to play his first Test in Perth against West Indies but feels he barely knows Optus Stadium after playing just one first-class...

Minister backs Afghanistan medal review

<p>Defence Minister Richard Marles says he supports the defence force contacting senior officers to advise them they may have to hand war medals back<...

Cheaper loans to roll in for electric cars

<p>Australians will soon be able to access discounted loans for electric vehicles after a $20.5 million investment in the technology.</p>

NZ asks Twitter to remove terror streams

<p>Twitter remains a member of the Christchurch Call, which aims to eradicate extremist content online, according to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacind...

Warner to reassess future after summer

<p>David Warner will reassess his Test future after this summer, but says saying he is still enticed by next year's tours of India and England.</p>

One-time net bowler now Windies' aggressor

<p>West Indies quick Alzarri Joseph got Australia's attention as a net bowler in 2016 and he will now be the main aggressor in the Frank Worrell Troph...

Driver jailed for teen's beach crash death

<p class="">Lynden Joshua Roby has been given a partially suspended sentence for killing his 18-year-old teen passenger in beach crash on Bribie Islan...

Qld coal exports omitted from climate plan

<p>Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is open to more ambitious emissions targets, but says the future of the state's coal mines depends on mark...

New murder charge over Melbourne shooting

<p>A second murder charge has been laid over the shooting death of a man at a home in Melbourne's outer suburbs.</p>

Backlash continues over WA youth detention

<p>Premier Mark McGowan is facing criticism from Labor party elders and other prominent West Australians over issues within the justice system.</p>

Premier backs 'tough calls' over flooding

<p>South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says the decision to leave some properties along the Murray at the mercy of the rising waters are tough...

Ardern grapples with NZ crime challenge

<p>New Zealand's government and opposition are at loggerheads on how to confront crime as the death of a dairy worker in Auckland shocks Kiwis.</p>

Picasso inspiration for Vic kids' art game

<p>Victorian children will get the chance to make art using the methods of European masters when the NGV activities tour comes to town.</p>

Police needed 'patience' in Walker arrest

<p>The inquest into the death of Kumajayi Walker has been told that Northern Territory police should have shown more patience over his arrest.</p>

Suspected beer thief nabbed in NSW chase

<p>An alleged beer thief has led police on a 170-kilometre chase through southern NSW before being caught and charged with stealing and traffic offenc...