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Jail for tree-felling death of Tas boy

<p>A 40-year-old man has been jailed for four years and nine months for causing the death of a seven-year-old boy while cutting a tree for firewood in...

Aussie start-up raises $100m for AI tech

<p>Malcolm Turnbull is among investors backing an Australian firm developing AI, robotics and navigation technology for use on land, sea and in space....

NSW flood-weary victims want to rebuild

<p>The Lachlan River has inundated parts of Forbes that are usually untouched by floods, while Eugowra residents look to rebuild.</p>

Svitzer lockout to impact ag exports

<p>The Albanese government will argue the indefinite lockout by tugboat operator Svitzer should be stopped because it will damage the Australian econo...

Data breach penalties go under spotlight

<p>Advocates hope increased penalties for companies that don't protect private information will lead to beefed-up cyber security, but they want laws t...

ASX 200 likely to fall; Wall Street slips

The Australian share market is expected to record another fall on Thursday following a poor overnight trade on Wall Street.

Track cleared after train derailed in Vic

<p>Repairs to a damaged rail line near Geelong have started after 16 shipping containers were moved off the tracks following a 1.7 kilometre train der...

I have visa to play in Aust Open: Djokovic

<p>Tennis great Novak Djokovic has expressed his delight at being granted a visa which will enable him to compete again in next year's Australian Open...

Flood buy-backs could be expanded: Watt

<p>Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt says a scheme buying homes from owners in flood-prone NSW and Queensland might be rolled out elsewhere.</...

Kyrgios keeps Special Ks alive in Finals

<p>Nick Kyrgios has come up with the goods to inspire a victory alongside partner Thanasi Kokkinakis which keeps their ATP Finals doubles title hopes...

Samoa won't be overawed by final pressure

<p>Playing in a Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford could be daunting, but Australia's players aren't expecting Samoa to be overawed. </p>

Albanese stands by human rights comments

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will stand up for human rights, but it remains unclear which of his comments Iran has taken issue wi...

Albanese and Macron meet again in Bali

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali. </p>

Friend points Wallabies to Irish lessons

<p>Andy Friend has seen plenty during five years in Ireland with Connacht that he thinks could be adopted by Rugby Australia to strengthen the code.</...

Albanese talks trade, security with Sunak

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak have formally met at the G20 summit in Bali.</p>

Heat stunned by late Sixers onslaught

<p>The Sydney Sixers have gone three competition points clear on top of the WBBL ladder after producing a breathtaking five-wicket win over the Brisba...

Inglis injured as WA sneak past Redbacks

<p>AJ Tye has become WA's all-time leading wicket-taker in the one-day format after snaring two scalps in his team's thrilling win over South Australi...

Albanese wraps G20 summit with trade talks

<p>Anthony Albanese has joined other leaders in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine while pushing the case for a free trade agreement with the Eur...

France's Nkunku injured, out of Qatar WC

<p>RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out of the World Cup, suffering a knee injury in France's final training session before leavin...

Cop refuses to answer at NT's teen inquest

<p>The Northern Territory policeman who shot dead Kumanjayi Walker has claimed privilege and refused to answer questions at an inquest into the teen's...