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Viruses hitchhike on microplastics: study

<p>Australian researchers have discovered viruses can get a free ride by latching onto tiny particles of plastic regularly taken in by humans. </p>

Accused frying pan killer called man 'dog'

<p>A woman who allegedly murdered an elderly Sydney retiree with a frying pan called him a dog and quarrelled with him over money, a jury has heard.<b...

Rolfe involved in earlier 'violent' arrest

<p>The inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has heard how the police officer who shot him was involved in an earlier violent arrest of an Indige...

Murray River flooding set to continue

<p>Areas around the Murray River are at risk of major flooding this week and a further $877 million in recovery support has been announced.</p>

Man's throat cut by 'scalpel-like' blade

<p>Harley David Wegener is on trial accused of slashing Benjamin Suttie's throat in a chance encounter years after, as a child, he stabbed the same ma...

Kiwis look to avenge embarrassing Cup loss

<p>Having suffered a shock loss to Fiji at the last Rugby League World Cup, New Zealand can claim revenge when the teams meet again at the quarter-fin...

More disruption ahead for NSW commuters

<p>The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is ramping up its industrial campaign and warning NSW commuters to brace for more widespread disruptions to train serv...

PNG not ready to be 18th NRL team: Olam

<p>Papua New Guinea centre Justin Olam has admitted the country still has work to do before it is ready to be granted an NRL license.</p>

Medicinal cannabis clinics fined over ads

<p>Two medicinal cannabis clinics have been fined by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for unlawfully advertising their products.</p>

Kiribati law corrosion in Canberra's sight

<p>The breakdown of the rule of law in Kiribati has raised concerns about its government's commitment to democratic values. </p>

ABC staff mixed on Sydney west relocation

<p>The ABC wants to make relocation "as painless as possible" after revealing staff have mixed feelings on plans to move from Sydney's CBD to the city...

Pauline Hanson appeals defamation loss

<p>Pauline Hanson has appealed a Federal Court judgment ordering her to pay $250,000 for defaming ex-senator Brian Burston.</p>

Qld could decriminalise public drunkenness

<p>A Queensland inquiry has recommended decriminalising public drunkenness, urination and begging once people can be diverted to social services.</p>

Inquiry calls for NSW food security plan

<p>A parliamentary committee inquiry into food security and production in NSW has recommended a nation-leading strategy to help grow more produce and...

Coach Arnold creates Australian landmark

<p>Graham Arnold can barely believe he's the first Australian-born coach to lead the Socceroos at a World Cup.</p>

Delly takes chance in Kings' comeback win

<p>Matthew Dellavedova has made the most of the first true opportunity in his NBA second-coming, helping Sacramento to a comeback win over Charlotte.<...

Electric car drivers to stay in fast lane

<p>Some drivers will be offered shortcuts through traffic for another year in the latest push to encourage electric vehicle adoption in Australia.</p>

Spirit ferry livestock transport to resume

<p>Livestock transportation will resume on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry after it was put on hold due to a court decision, the state government has ann...

Arrest over drugs hidden in barber chairs

<p>A Melbourne man has been charged with importing a commercial quantity of drugs after more than 10kg of methamphetamine was found hidden in barber c...

Electric buses reach two million milestone

<p>More than two million Australians have taken a ride on an electric bus but experts predict many more will do so as states set zero-emission deadlin...