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Craig Foster named NSW Australian of Year

<p>Former Socceroo Craig Foster has been named 2023 NSW Australian of the Year for his work as a human rights and anti-racism activist.</p>

ASX up for third day, eyes key 7000 level

<p>The ASX200 has finished slightly higher after crossing above and below the key 7000 level for most of the day.</p>

Farmers vent methane pledge concerns

<p>Livestock producers warn a commitment to slash methane emissions by 30 per cent is creating unease amongst some in the farming sector.</p>

ACCC pushes for tougher gas regulations

<p>The government and the consumer watchdog are assessing several options to rein in soaring gas prices, including a mandatory code for gas retailers....

Murdered Sydney man was a flirt, jury told

<p>The woman accused of murdering a 77-year-old ladies' man was celebrating her birthday with him just days before his body was found, a court has hea...

New Raiders chair pushes for fresh stadium

<p>Dennis Richardson has used his first day in the job as Canberra Raiders chairman to push for a new stadium for the club in the nation's capital.</p...

Commissioner appalled by robodebt evidence

<p>The robodebt royal commission is trying to determine how the scheme was initiated despite early legal advice raising significant problems with the...

Call for fair, clean net-zero mining boom

<p>Standards on governance and sustainability are under scrutiny as miners look to cash in on the latest boom.</p>

Victim 'calmed down' before stabbing death

<p>The neighbour of an accused murderer claiming self-defence over a killing at his Newcastle home says the victim had calmed down before the stabbing...

Ukrainian Swan Lake a dance of defiance

<p>The United Ukrainian Ballet, formed by dancers fleeing the Russian invasion, is midway through an Australian tour.</p>

Fine, driving ban for fringe commentator

<p>A Russian-Australian fringe commentator has been convicted of several driving offences after he celebrated Gladys Berejiklian's October 2021 resign...

Daughter acquitted of father's stab murder

<p>A NSW jury has acquitted Maddison Hickson, 23, of murdering her father after accepting her self-defence claim and story that he picked up a knife m...

Health prize for golden oldies broadcaster

<p>Broadcaster Gary Thorpe, who created a nostalgic radio service for elderly people, is one of the winners of the Australian Mental Health Prize.</p>

Australians working longer for less money

<p>A new study has found average incomes have fallen since the start of the pandemic, despite people working more hours each week.</p>

TikTok comic spared conviction over speech

<p>A magistrate hasn't seen the funny side of a Sydney comedian's speech at a 2021 anti-lockdown protest, sentencing him to a lengthy good-behaviour b...

Housing lending plummets and worse to come

<p>New home lending activity is drying up as rising interest rates shrink the amount banks are willing to lend.</p>

Nets' NBA life after Nash starts with loss

<p>NBA championship hopefuls Brooklyn and Golden State have suffered disappointing defeats, the Nets losing at home to Chicago and the Warriors at Mia...

PM worried for NSW men washed away in ute

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is fearful for the lives of two men missing in floodwaters in NSW, after their ute was washed off a flooded...

Domino's wage theft class action begins

<p>Domino's Pizza has faced court in Melbourne over allegations it instructed franchisee operators to underpay thousands of delivery and in-store work...

Support for gas taxes to pay climate bill

<p>A landmark survey shows record levels of concern at the devastating impact of climate change in Australia, and frustration with governments.</p>