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Female leaders on the rise in agriculture

<p>Female leaders are on the rise in agriculture, according to data from the farmers federation, helping to meet its goal to double the number of wome...

Tourist sentenced over fatal Tas crash

<p>A German tourist who caused a crash that killed a Tasmanian grandfather has been handed a three-month suspended jail sentence.<br></p>

Zelenskiy to address NZ parliament

<p>Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand will happily accommodate a request from Ukraine's president to address parliament.</p>

More pressures shape 'citizen consumers'

<p>A "circular economy" could be the answer with younger Aussies consuming less because of climate change and baby boomers wanting to send less to lan...

Sprinter Holt calls it a day

<p>Para sprinter Isis Holt is at peace with her decision to retire from athletics after enjoying a glittering career.</p>

Dutch take advantage as Senegal miss Mane

<p>The Netherlands have made a winning start to the World Cup taking advantage of late errors by Senegal's Chelsea goalkeeper Eduoard Mendy to win 2-0...

Christmas auction on Melissa Caddick's art

<p>Millions of dollars worth of jewels, designer clothes, and luxury goods owned by Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick are going under the hammer before...

Explosion at Sydney school investigated

<p>An investigation is under way after 11 students at a Sydney primary school were burned when a science experiment exploded.</p>

England hit Iran for six to start in style

<p>England have thrashed Iran 6-2 to make a very impressive start to their World Cup campaign in a match tinged with controversies.</p>

Socceroos captain unfazed by cup lead-in

<p>Socceroos captain Mat Ryan is unfazed by his lack of recent game time entering the World Cup opener against France.</p>

Have faith: Socceroos coach Arnold

<p>Coach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos must have faith, and do everything right, to cause a World Cup boilover against reigning champions France.</...

No French nerves ahead of Australia game

<p>France coach Didier Deschamps says there's no apprehension in his camp ahead their World Cup opener against Australia.</p>

Man dies after being shot by police in Qld

<p>Ethical Standards Command is investigating after a man was shot by police called to conduct a welfare check in north Queensland.</p>

France wary of Socceroos: captain Lloris

<p>France captain Hugo Lloris says he's expecting to face a competitive Australia in their World Cup opener in Qatar.</p>

Dees star Harris clear for AFLW decider

<p>A shoulder injury won't stop Melbourne forward-ruck Tayla Harris competing in Sunday's AFLW grand final against the Brisbane Lions.</p>

Vic warned of disease-carrying mosquitoes

<p>Victoria's deputy chief health officer has issued a stark warning about disease-carrying mosquitoes in the wake of heavy rainfall and flooding. </p...

'Weird standoff' before Qld man shot dead

<p>Justin John Meale felt like he had brought a knife to a gun fight before shooting Clinton Pollock with a sawn-off rifle, a court has heard.</p>

Burns gives Qld control in 100th Shield

<p>Joe Burns has helped Queensland go to stumps on day at 2-88 against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield after the Redbacks battled to 240 batti...

Murder charge over death at Perth hotel

<p>Police have charged a 42-year-old man with murder over the alleged stabbing of a woman known to him at a Perth hotel.</p>

Strong winds rip through NSW, Victoria

<p>Damaging winds have ripped through Australia's southeast, causing thousands to lose power and hundreds of trees to fall. </p>