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Hazara refugees shine in Easter sports competition

Hundreds of Hazara refugees who escaped the Taliban have held an annual sports tournament, which for many players has provided a sense of a home away...

Killer driver's three-year jail term 'not justice'

Linda Britton killed two women with a car, including her own daughter, with the family of the other woman planning to appeal a sentence "that is not j...

Man sentenced for 'frightening' attack over littering

A 20-year-old Queensland man used a baseball bat to smash the windscreen of a 72-year-old man's car after he complained about a passenger littering.

Strong jobs figures prompt ASX fears of cash rate rise

The Australian share market slipped further into the red following the release of ABS monthly employment data amid concerns about another interest rat...

Quilt show bursting at seams as crafty types converge

Quilting hobbyists and aficionados from Australia and beyond are gathering in Melbourne as the fabric art's annual convention returns.

Govt employee granted bail after alleged kidnap plot

A NSW government agency employee has been granted bail after her arrest for allegedly helping six men commit a violent kidnapping in Sydney's west.

Treasurer pours cold water on call to broaden GST

Clamping down on GST-free items or raising the consumption tax entirely are unlikely to feature on the treasurer's tax reform agenda.

Josh Giddey dominates in Thunder's NBA play-in win

Australian Josh Giddey, still just 20, has starred in the Thunder's NBA play-in defeat of New Orleans with 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.

Sydney Metro under review amid $20b budget blowout

The entire Sydney Metro system will be reviewed after new figures showed the line under Sydney Harbour was about 70 per cent over its original budget.

Builders and energy groups clash over construction code

The Housing Industry Association is pushing for new energy efficiency requirements for builders to be deferred, triggering fierce backlash from some e...

Don't use Alice Springs as political football: senator

NT senator Malarndirri McCarthy has pleaded for opponents of the voice to not use issues in Alice Springs as a political football during the referendu...

Court orders permanent injunction against 'ASX Wolf'

The Federal Court has issued a permanent injunction against a social media influencer who posted stock tips to paid subscribers.

NSW premier to sleep rough as numbers of homeless rise

Chris Minns will become the first NSW premier to take part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, amid calls by advocates to greatly increase social housing sup...

Coroner investigates 'bone room' found at health office

Human remains belonging to multiple people have been found inside a disused room at a Melbourne health service's corporate building, a court has been...

CFMEU gives Queensland hurry up over developer review

A review into Queensland property developers should be expedited to tackle the "twin crises" of unaffordable housing and building insolvencies, a unio...

South Sudan soccer star recognised for refugee advocacy

Born in a refugee camp, Anyier Youl has kicked many goals as a soccer player, model and activist - and now her advocacy is being recognised with an aw...

Seven charged over activist blockade at abattoir

Police have charged seven people with trespass offences after activists chained themselves to abattoir machinery to protest against pig slaughter prac...

Cardiovascular disease hope in blood cell finding

Australian researchers have made a breakthrough blood cell discovery that could lead to treatments to reduce chronic inflammation in cardiovascular di...

'Stupid' train surfing trend prompts police crackdown

There's been a spike in the number of young people risking their lives by clinging to the back of NSW trains, known as "buffer riding".

Cyclone Ilsa to cross WA coast as highest category five

Tropical Cyclone Ilsa has been upgraded to a highest-category five system as it barrels towards Western Australia's coast.