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Leishman hopeful LIV, PGA can co-exist

<p>At peace with his decision to join LIV Golf, Marc Leishman returns to Australia hoping the new series can co-exist alongside the PGA Tour.</p>

Baby elephant walks out at Melbourne Zoo

<p>Melbourne Zoo's newest elephant calf has been unveiled to the public for the first time, a week after mother Dokkoon gave birth surrounded by other...

Woman 'shocked' after Qld stab victim died

<p>A woman has told Brisbane Supreme Court that she was in complete shock when she found out Joel Frew died of a knife wound after dropping him off at...

Hastings adamant best will come at Knights

<p>Jackson Hastings believes he will enter his prime as a playmaker at Newcastle as he attempts to return the battling NRL club to the finals.</p>

MPs in fresh push for nuclear power plan

<p>A gathering of nuclear energy specialists and engineers has been organised to brief parliamentarians on the future of the sector.</p>

Finch spared jail after cocaine 'spiral'

<p>Former NRL player Brett Finch has been convicted on child abuse charges but will avoid prison due to the "exceptional circumstances" of his offendi...

Piling rig falls on Melbourne hospital

<p>A piling rig has fallen on a Melbourne hospital and about 70 people have had to be evacuated from the building.</p>

Extinction threat for Wet Tropic possums

<p>Ringtail possums in Queensland's Wet Tropics could be wiped out by 2050 unless action is taken to reduce the impacts of climate change, a paper say...

Labor MP's sign legal fight dismissed

<p>A Labor MP re-contesting her Northcote seat in Saturday's state election has had her court case dismissed after a promise her campaign signs will b...

No Nick Kyrgios, but no problem for Hewitt

<p>Nick Kyrgios would be most welcome in Lleyton Hewitt's Aussie Davis Cup squad but the team is getting along fine without the nation's most gifted p...

Qld govt ambivalent about police watchdog

<p>Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is non-committal about a new police watchdog, saying a new public sector complaints "clearing house" is be...

Study identifies youth self-harm clusters

<p>The Australian Youth Self-Harm Atlas has identified worrying clusters and how triggering factors vary in each region and state. <br></p>

Fire season warning for Victorian farmers

<p>While much of Victoria continues to battle floodwaters, authorities are warning farmers to start thinking about fire risk.</p>

Police fight to stay silent at NT inquest

<p>Two NT police officers are arguing a coroner's ruling on controversial evidence was wrong and they can refuse to answer inquest questions.</p>

Man used drugs and sex to 'corrupt' girls

<p>Tristen Michael Black has been given a suspended sentence for using methamphetamine to procure two 14-year old girls for sex and attempted sexual a...

Murray, Sinner start Open prep in Adelaide

<p>Veteran Andy Murray and Italian world No.15 Jannik Sinner have signed up for the Adelaide International ahead of the Australian Open tennis.</p>

NT looks to the skies as drones take off

<p>Wannabe drone pilots could soon flock to the Northern Territory as Charles Darwin University develops a qualification for safe flying and opens a r...

France unfazed by early Aussie cup assault

<p>France striker Olivier Giroud says he was not surprised by Australia's fierce start to their World Cup match.</p>

Don't fly in bad weather: pilots warned

<p>Pilots without the appropriate qualifications are being urged not to fly through clouds and rain after a report into a fatal NSW helicopter crash.<...

Friendlyjordies safe after home firebombed

<p>Police have launched an investigation after the Sydney home of YouTuber Friendlyjordies was found ablaze for the second time in a week.</p>