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Head locks down Aussie ODI opening role

<p>Travis Head almost missed Australia's third and final ODI against England but took to the field to score a career-best 152 in a record stand with D...

Fans stay away from Australia's ODI at MCG

<p>Australia's three-match ODI series against England has concluded in front of the lowest crowd for an international cricket game at the famous MCG.<...

Lions' Anderson stuns with AFLW award

<p>Brisbane onballer Ally Anderson has surprised everyone - including herself - by winning the AFLW best-and-fairest award.</p>

Head, Warner help Aussies to ODI whitewash

<p>Australian openers Travis Head and David Warner put on a 269-run stand to power the hosts to a record 221-run smashing of England at the MCG.</p>

Vic parliament to return before Christmas

<p>Just days before Victorians decide who will form government, both Labor and the coalition have committed to returning to parliament before the year...

Lions on red alert for Harris in AFLW GF

<p>Brisbane Lions defender Shannon Campbell says former teammate Tayla Harris will be out to prove a point for Melbourne when the sides clash in the A...

Cashed-up WA government faces nurse strike

<p>Nurses in Western Australia are again threatening to walk off the job after rejecting the state Labor government's latest pay offer.</p>

FIFA blasted for OneLove armband threat

<p>FIFA's threat to yellow card captains wearing OneLove armbands at the World Cup has been blasted by Australia's gay footballer Josh Cavallo.</p>

Qld government sacks Mackay Hospital board

<p>The Queensland government has sacked the board of Mackay Hospital after multiple women complained about its gynaecology and obstetrics department.<...

Burns misses ton as SA mount fightback

<p>South Australia have fought back to ensure a draw is the likely result in their Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland, after Joe Burns missed o...

Pensioners can earn more before Christmas

<p>The limit an aged pensioner can earn before losing their benefits has been increased by $4000 over the next year.</p>

Green rips through WA on Shield debut

<p>NSW spinner Chris Green has picked up the opening four wickets of his first-class career to put his side in pole position against high-flying Weste...

Refugees fly from Nauru to New Zealand

<p>Six refugees have been flown from Nauru to New Zealand as part of a resettlement deal with Australia, Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil has confir...

Two arrested over man's 2006 disappearance

<p>Police have arrested two men over the 2006 disappearance of 38-year-old Christopher Jarvis, whose car was found on fire at a lookout on Victoria's...

Workplace law changes up in the air

<p>The government is ferociously negotiating with Senate crossbenchers to pass its workplace relation legislation by Christmas despite concerns it's b...

Labor set for win on anti-corruption body

<p>The government has cleared the decks for a debate and vote on the National Anti-Corruption Commission in the lower house, as key senators also back...

Windies eyeing vital pink-ball practice

<p>West Indies players and officials are confident they can come to grips with playing a pink-ball match before the day-night Test in Adelaide against...

Avocado genome mapped by scientists

<p>Australian scientists have completed mapping the genome of the avocado which they say could produce a better quality fruit. </p>

Killer NT cop given 'favourable treatment'

<p>A NT policeman tasked with investigating Kumanjayi Walker's death for his inquest says the officer that killed him was given special treatment by i...

Murderer in court win against parole block

<p>Murderer and serial violent offender Allan David McQueen is now eligible for parole after an appeal to indefinitely prevent his access to early rel...