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Socceroo Kuol sets World Cup age landmark

<p>Garang Kuol was stunned by the speed and size of France's players when he became the youngest Socceroo to play at a World Cup.</p>

Actors call for local streaming quotas

<p>Australian TV and film figures have called for the government to mandate a 20 per cent quota for local investment for content on streaming services...

AFLW star Anderson's nod to Lions history

<p>Brisbane Lions midfielder Ally Anderson is aiming to replicate the feats of Jason Akermanis and Simon Black after snaring the AFLW's best and faire...

I won't be haunted by cup 'mare: Atkinson

<p>Socceroos defender Nathaniel Atkinson says he will not have sleepless nights following his World Cup nightmare against France.</p>

Tensions rise as Socceroos lose to France

<p>Soccer fans have clashed in Melbourne as the Socceroos lost in their opening World Cup match. </p>

Union call to ban engineered stone imports

<p>Australia's main construction union wants the federal government to ban imports of engineered stone, which have been linked to deadly lung disease...

Betts to mentor Indigenous sporting talent

<p>After enjoying huge success mentoring Geelong forward Tyson Stengle, AFL champion Eddie Betts is aiming to broaden his work with Indigenous sports...

Australia's 100-million solar panel puzzle

<p>Going solar or upgrading an old rooftop system may slash power bills and cut emissions, but Aussies won't help to save the world if panels end up a...

Melissa Caddick's artwork sells for $48k

<p>Sculptures and paintings once owned by missing conwoman Melissa Caddick have sold for $48,000 at a Sydney art auction.</p>

Rise in virus cases at major Tas hospital

<p>The Royal Hobart Hospital has raised its COVID-19 management plan to a higher level following a rise in cases among patients and staff.<br></p>

Marles in China Pacific security talks

<p>Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with his Chinese counterpart as Beijing holds police co-operation talks with some Pacific island nations.</...

Ancient Indigenous carvings return home

<p>Ancient Indigenous rock carvings removed about 60 years ago for display in Tasmanian museums are being returned to their original coastal home.<br>...

Qantas to earn $150m more than forecast

<p>Qantas is upgrading its profit expectations for the first half of 2022/23 by $150 million, as pent-up travel demand shows no sign of slowing.</p>

Police joked about rising tide of gay hate

<p>After a Sydney police officer joked "the gays were bashing up themselves" in 1988, a community leader investigated to reveal the extent of gay hate...

Vic man jailed for grooming, raping child

<p>A Geelong man who met a child at a rollerskating rink has been sentenced to eight years and 10 months behind bars for grooming and raping the 12-ye...

AFLW star Purcell relishing time at Demons

<p>Dual All-Australian midfielder Olivia Purcell feared she might not play AFLW in 2022, instead she is preparing for her second grand final in seven...

Kidman lauded with film's highest honour

<p>Nicole Kidman will receive the 49th American Film Institute Life Achievement Award in a gala ceremony in Los Angeles.</p>

Industry growth hubs do their job: review

<p>Australia's six industry growth centres have helped innovative start-ups survive and grow, but the future of the hubs remains uncertain without fed...

Legal delays over Foster's Bitcoin charges

<p>Peter Foster's legal fight over an alleged multi-million-dollar Bitcoin scam will continue into 2023 after his case was adjourned.</p>

Crackdown on volunteers at voting centres

<p>The Victorian Electoral Commission is limiting political campaign volunteer numbers out the front of voting centres after repeated poor behaviour.<...