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 Renowned composer is Qld Aust of the Year

Renowned composer is Qld Aust of the Year

November 15, 2022 04:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Renowned classical composer and proud Kalkadunga man William Barton has been announced as 2023 Queensland Australian of the Year.

 Accused killer's clothes dumped near car

Accused killer's clothes dumped near car

November 15, 2022 04:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Clothes belonging to accused killer Aaron Ong were found near a getaway car used by grocer Paul Virgona's murderers, but his lawyer says he's didn't do it.

 Folbigg gene a 'bad variant', inquiry told

Folbigg gene a 'bad variant', inquiry told

November 15, 2022 04:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The rare genetic variant affecting an essential building block of life was discovered nine years after Kathleen Folbigg was convicted of killing her children.

 Teals turn to lawyers over Vic vote cards

Teals turn to lawyers over Vic vote cards

November 15, 2022 04:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A dispute over how-to-vote cards could be headed for a tribunal after two independents had their designs knocked back by the Victorian Electoral Commission.

 Qld locks up more children than any state

Qld locks up more children than any state

November 15, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland has more children behind bars than any jurisdiction with a report saying the government's youth justice policies are based on politics, not evidence.

 Accused neighbour killer admitted argument

Accused neighbour killer admitted argument

November 15, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Victorian man accused of murdering his neighbour admitted in a triple-zero call that he and the victim had argued and it "looks like I'm the culprit".

 Qld Aboriginal mission bones 'not human'

Qld Aboriginal mission bones 'not human'

November 15, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Queensland police probe of bone fragments found near the former Deebing Creek Aboriginal Mission has found they are "not human", the government says.

 Rain kills Tigers' hopes of Shield success

Rain kills Tigers' hopes of Shield success

November 15, 2022 03:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Wet weather in Hobart has washed out the final day of Tasmania's Sheffield Shield clash with NSW, leaving the match drawn and the Blues still winless.

 Demons dream of AFLW breakthrough

Demons dream of AFLW breakthrough

November 15, 2022 03:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Melbourne are still chasing an AFLW premiership despite being consistently one of the league's best teams and midfielder Karen Paxman says they have to earn it.

 Hansen, 7s guns eye World Rugby gongs

Hansen, 7s guns eye World Rugby gongs

November 15, 2022 03:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Five Australians have been shortlisted for the men's and women's sevens player of the year, including reigning title-holder Charlotte Caslick.

 Willey opts out of BBL's Sydney Thunder

Willey opts out of BBL's Sydney Thunder

November 15, 2022 03:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Sydney Thunder have suffered a blow ahead of the Big Bash League with first-round draft pick David Willey opting not to play in the tournament this summer.

 Threats, violence claimed after NSW murder

Threats, violence claimed after NSW murder

November 15, 2022 03:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A NSW man says he was punched in the face and threatened with 20 years in prison after helping cover up the murder of a young mother on the NSW Central Coast.

 'Swearing, conspiracy' in Sydney jury room

'Swearing, conspiracy' in Sydney jury room

November 15, 2022 03:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A deadlocked jury deliberating for weeks over a swim coach's guilt has lifted the lid on fractious battles inside the jury room.

 Son's threats to mum before alleged murder

Son's threats to mum before alleged murder

November 15, 2022 03:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Thomas Bednar allegedly told his mother "it won't be long until the sharks eat your flesh" just months before she was found dead, a court has heard.

 Thorpe questions transgender swimming ban

Thorpe questions transgender swimming ban

November 15, 2022 03:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Olympic legend Ian Thorpe has spoken out against international swimming's ban on transgender athletes in female events, saying he is "for equality in sport".

 NSW 'koala wars' bill quickly ditched

NSW 'koala wars' bill quickly ditched

November 15, 2022 03:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Legislation that would have cut red tape for NSW landowners wanting to clear native forest on their properties has been quickly shelved.

 Call for NT cop's blood over teen shooting

Call for NT cop's blood over teen shooting

November 15, 2022 03:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A remote Indigenous community says the Northern Territory policeman who shot a teenager dead should face payback to help it finish grieving.

 PM urged to lead world on ending hunger

PM urged to lead world on ending hunger

November 15, 2022 03:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Australian prime minister is being urged to advocate for developing nations struggling with food shortages as he attends the G20 leaders' meeting in Bali.

 Jail over fatal Tas birthday party crash

Jail over fatal Tas birthday party crash

November 15, 2022 02:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 26-year-old man has been jailed for three years for a crash that killed his friend during birthday celebrations in rural Tasmania.

 WA nurses drop strike after new pay offer

WA nurses drop strike after new pay offer

November 15, 2022 02:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Western Australia's nursing union has agreed to call off industrial action, which was expected to impact elective surgeries at Perth's biggest hospital.

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