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Record heroin shipment seized in Queensland drug sting

Authorities have seized Queensland's largest heroin shipment as part of an operation targeting an international drug smuggling operation.

Liberal MP calls for free vote on Indigenous voice

Ahead of a key party room meeting about the Indigenous voice, Peter Dutton faces pressure to allow MPs a free vote on supporting the proposal.

Owen Wright forced to wait for Bells Beach swansong

Owen Wright's Bells Beach farewell is on hold for at least a day, with the the Rip Curl Pro having a lay day because of the conditions.

Reserve Bank NZ set for 11th straight rates hike

New Zealand's central bank will release its latest monetary policy review on Wednesday, when it is expected to hike the official cash rate from 4.75 p...

New UK envoy says Australian republic 'inevitable'

Becoming a republic is "inevitable" but Australians are still proud to have King Charles as head of state, Australia's new high commissioner to the UK...

Tyler Wright rapt as brother Owen prepares for swansong

Tyler Wright will have a big few days at Bells Beach, defending her event title and watching her brother Owen surf professionally for the last time.

Australia to ban TikTok on official devices: report

Australia will reportedly join a growing list of countries that have banned TikTok from being used on government-issued devices due to security risks.

Dingo attacks young girl swimming in Fraser Island

A young girl has been flown to hospital after she was bitten on her head and hands by a dingo while swimming at Queensland's Fraser Island.

Man charged with threatening to kill pregnant woman

Charges against a 47-year-old Melbourne man include making threats to kill and criminal damage over an incident involving a pregnant woman at a servic...

Haranga (ASX:HAR, FRA:65E0) uncovers undrilled extensions of uranium...

Highlights,Haranga Resources has reported identifying undrilled extensions of the known uranium mineralisation at the Saraya Prospect.,The latest deve...

Sun blinded P-plate driver before fatal motorbike crash

A motorbike-riding elderly woman died when a P-plate driver blinded by the sun slammed his ute into her, but a coroner has declined to make any recomm...

Newly-elected NSW premier unveils fresh start ministry

NSW Premier Chris Minns has revealed his new cabinet, where for the first time in the state's history there will be an equal mix of men and women.

Malka Leifer awaits sentence on sex abuse charges

Ex-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer is waiting to hear how long she will spend in prison after a jury found her guilty of sexually abusing two s...

Closer to national gun register after ministers meet

The federal attorney-general and state and territory police ministers have agreed on the next steps to rolling out a national gun register.

Service NSW breach exposes personal customer data

Service NSW says a privacy breach that exposed customer data is not the result of a cyber attack and was isolated to customers logged in on its websit...

Leifer sexual abuse verdicts bittersweet for sisters

A jury has found former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer guilty of 18 sexual abuse charges against two former students at the Adass Israel...

Safety probe after truck driver dies in train crash

V/Line services were replaced by coaches for several hours after a truck driver died in a crash involving a train in Geelong.

Woman who ran over husband, mistress spared jail time

A Brisbane woman who ran over her husband and his lover after discovering their affair has been handed a suspended jail sentence.

Jury told woman set up woodchipper murder for insurance

Queensland woman Sharon Graham has been accused of planning the murder of her ex-partner via a fake woodchipper accident in order to claim his life in...

Palmer's Waratah coal mine denied environmental licence

A major coal mine slated for Queensland's Galilee Basin has suffered another blow after a landmark court ruling recommended it not proceed.