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 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.

 Inglis injured as WA sneak past Redbacks

Inglis injured as WA sneak past Redbacks

November 16, 2022 08:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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 Australia.

 France's Nkunku injured, out of Qatar WC

France's Nkunku injured, out of Qatar WC

November 16, 2022 07:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out of the World Cup, suffering a knee injury in France's final training session before leaving for Qatar.

 Cop refuses to answer at NT's teen inquest

Cop refuses to answer at NT's teen inquest

November 16, 2022 07:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

 Missing woman's body found in floodwaters

Missing woman's body found in floodwaters

November 16, 2022 07:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Police believe they have found the body of a 60-year-old woman missing from the central western NSW town of Eugowra, which has been devastated by flooding.

 Bid to save rare Aussie skink from traders

Bid to save rare Aussie skink from traders

November 16, 2022 06:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia has gone into bat for an endangered skink that's illegally trafficked as an exotic pet, perversely because it's so rare.

 Prince to take over as Broncos NRLW coach

Prince to take over as Broncos NRLW coach

November 16, 2022 05:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Brisbane have appointed former State of Origin playmaker and Clive Churchill medallist Scott Prince as their new NRLW coach after two frustrating seasons.

 Hurricanes eye end of WBBL finals drought

Hurricanes eye end of WBBL finals drought

November 16, 2022 05:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Hobart are one win away from ending the longest-running finals drought in the WBBL after beating the Melbourne Stars by 38 runs.

 Deliveroo pulls out of Australian market

Deliveroo pulls out of Australian market

November 16, 2022 05:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

In a shock move, food delivery service Deliveroo has announced plans to shut down its Australian operations, putting thousands of people out of work.

 Trio jailed for drug smuggling via yacht

Trio jailed for drug smuggling via yacht

November 16, 2022 04:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Two men from the UK and a US citizen have been sentenced for their voyage from Mexico to Norfolk Island with one tonne of methamphetamine aboard.

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