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Smith wants Scott shootout but rivals loom

<p>Adam Scott set the early Australian PGA Championship pace before being overhauled by co-leaders Min Woo Lee, Jason Scrivener and John Lyras in Bris...

Scott finds clubs, early form at Aust PGA

<p>Adam Scott's only trouble was finding his clubs in time for a 6am tee off at the Australian PGA Championship, the Masters winner shooting a smooth...

Tas hospital death after emergency 'wait'

<p>The Royal Hobart Hospital and Ambulance Tasmania are investigating the death of a woman who allegedly spent hours waiting for emergency department...

Govt lawyers ask to remove 'Nazi' wording

<p>An expert was asked to remove the word Nazi from a report into Jewish students' reaction to a speech by their principal, a Melbourne court has been...

Fed hopes help Aust shares edge higher

<p>The Australian share market has held on to gains, led by mining and tech stocks.</p>

Anti-corruption laws pass first hurdle

<p>Laws for a proposed national anti-corruption commission have been passed by parliament's lower house, despite issues raised by crossbenchers.</p>

AGL to close South Australia power plant

<p>AGL has announced plans to close a gas-fired power station in Adelaide in 2026, following extensive consultation with stakeholders.</p>

Alternative murder suspect 'preposterous'

<p>A defence barrister's claim that there's an alternative suspect to the murder of Melbourne mum Judy Bednar is preposterous, prosecutors say.</p>

Nuclear power possible in Australia: forum

<p>A number of coalition MPs have attended a parliamentary forum on nuclear power, in a bid to generate community discussion on the issue.</p>

Bondi becomes nude beach for Tunick shoot

<p>Part of Bondi Beach has been declared a nude beach for what's believed to be the first time, for a photo shoot by Spencer Tunick.</p>

Review panel pledges to revitalise RBA

<p>An independent panel set up to examine the Reserve Bank of Australia says it will make recommendations to "revitalise" the central bank.</p>

Group calls for social services shake-up

<p>A leading social services group says NSW needs major reform of key sectors after three years of upheaval that have affected the state unevenly.</p>

Woman charged with child sex offences

<p>A 51-year-old woman has been charged with 26 offences after allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child at a school in regional Victoria in 1...

Final Vic election push as costs revealed

<p>Final costings for the major parties' election commitments have been revealed, while Liberal Leader Matthew Guy pledged to lower the driving age in...

Cost of living data top of watch list

<p>Fresh data will reveal how sharply costs are rising and how well households are faring as financial pressures mount.</p>

Veterans honoured at employment awards

<p>Australian Defence Force veterans who have transitioned into civilian employment have been honoured at an awards ceremony in the national capital....

Health system 'racist to Indigenous Aust'

<p>A new report has found First Nations people facing racism in Australia are vulnerable when accessing health services, which in some cases could pro...

Karoon Energy eyes acquisitions, dividends

<p>ASX-listed oil producer Karoon Energy is looking to spend the $A266m on its books after being the beneficiary of high oil prices and strong product...

Detective 'did his best' on shooting case

<p class="">A senior retired police officer has been questioned about gaps in the evidence he collected around the death of aquaculturist Jeffrey Lawr...

Nets' Simmons on song in NBA at Toronto

<p>Ben Simmons has enjoyed another positive night on the floor for Brooklyn while Boston, Cleveland and Charlotte joined the Nets in recording NBA win...