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 DV coverage may spur copycats: study

DV coverage may spur copycats: study

November 17, 2022 10:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Graphic media coverage of domestic violence cases could contribute to "copycat'' behaviour, a new University of Queensland study suggests.

 MPs back Australia-UK free trade deal

MPs back Australia-UK free trade deal

November 17, 2022 10:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A cross-party federal parliamentary committee has given the green light to a new trade deal between Britain and Australia.

 Habitat destruction lacks oversight in Qld

Habitat destruction lacks oversight in Qld

November 17, 2022 10:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A likely threatened species habitat the size of the Gold Coast may have been illegally cleared in Queensland without any consequence, a report says.

 Kangaroos unchanged for RLWC final

Kangaroos unchanged for RLWC final

November 17, 2022 09:57 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia have stuck with the same side which got them to the Rugby League World Cup final against Samoa.

 McGrath urges Australia to mimic England

McGrath urges Australia to mimic England

November 17, 2022 09:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Renowned for deriding English cricket, Glenn McGrath wants Australia to follow their arch-enemy's fearless approach to find success in the white-ball game.

 Rape accused cricketer granted bail in NSW

Rape accused cricketer granted bail in NSW

November 17, 2022 09:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been granted bail with a $150,000 surety while awaiting trial on rape charges in Sydney.

 Jobs lure workers from cities to regions

Jobs lure workers from cities to regions

November 17, 2022 09:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Demand for workers is attracting people from Australia's cities to its regions, but housing shortages threaten to stifle the country's growth potential.

 Jail for tree-felling death of Tas boy

Jail for tree-felling death of Tas boy

November 17, 2022 09:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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 Tasmania.

 Aussie start-up raises $100m for AI tech

Aussie start-up raises $100m for AI tech

November 17, 2022 09:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

NSW flood-weary victims want to rebuild

November 17, 2022 09:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

 Svitzer lockout to impact ag exports

Svitzer lockout to impact ag exports

November 17, 2022 09:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

 Data breach penalties go under spotlight

Data breach penalties go under spotlight

November 17, 2022 09:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

 Track cleared after train derailed in Vic

Track cleared after train derailed in Vic

November 17, 2022 08:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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 derailed.

 I have visa to play in Aust Open: Djokovic

I have visa to play in Aust Open: Djokovic

November 17, 2022 08:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

Flood buy-backs could be expanded: Watt

November 17, 2022 08:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

Kyrgios keeps Special Ks alive in Finals

November 17, 2022 06:57 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

 Samoa won't be overawed by final pressure

Samoa won't be overawed by final pressure

November 17, 2022 03:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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.

 Albanese stands by human rights comments

Albanese stands by human rights comments

November 16, 2022 11:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

 Friend points Wallabies to Irish lessons

Friend points Wallabies to Irish lessons

November 16, 2022 10:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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.

 Heat stunned by late Sixers onslaught

Heat stunned by late Sixers onslaught

November 16, 2022 10:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

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