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PM's $240m Hobart stadium pledge lights AFL dreams

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged $240 million for a new Hobart stadium, paving the way for the state to have its own AFL team.

Qld man charged as major cannabis haul found in truck

A Queensland man has been charged after allegedly driving more than 100kg of cannabis in a truck from Melbourne to the Gold Coast.

Elderly pedestrian dies in Sydney hit and run

A 77-year-old man has died in hospital after he was hit by a car that did not stop while walking in Sydney's inner east.

Neil the seal relocated from Tasmanian beach

Neil, a southern elephant seal, has been moved on by wildlife officials after taking up residence on a Tasmanian beach.

Voice 'yes' vote offers Indigenous youth hope: Wyatt

Leaving Indigenous people without a say promotes the spread of "futility syndrome", but the voice has an opportunity to change that, Ken Wyatt says.

Tattoo enthusiasts take over heritage building

The Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival has taken over Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building, attracting hundreds of ink enthusiasts.

Cash splash for AFL stadium in Hobart likely on the way

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to pledge $240 million for a new Hobart stadium, paving the way for the state to have its own AFL team.

Bail for member of group accused of murdering teen

After it was revealed his trial could be years away, one of 13 men accused of murdering a teen in a Brisbane brawl has been granted bail on strict con...

Australian man arrested while naked in Indonesia

A Noosa man is being held in Indonesia after allegedly chasing and hitting people while naked at an island resort in the deeply conservative Aceh prov...

Family of girls left in hot car sues Qld child services

The father of two toddlers who died after being left in a hot car says the government failed to act when their mother's neglect put the children in da...

Report finds 81 per cent of influencer posts misleading

The influencer marketing industry continues to grow but the competition regulator fears consumers are less able to make informed choices.

WA mum murdered three kids before burning them

Margaret Hawke, 36, has formally pleaded guilty to murdering her three children before burning their bodies in a house fire in the WA town of Port Hed...

Voice 'no' vote could leave youth hopeless: Wyatt

Leaving Indigenous people without a say could promote the spread of "futility syndrome", but the voice has an opportunity to change that, Ken Wyatt sa...

Woman jailed 15 years for killing elderly neighbour

Narelle Fiona Smith has been jailed at least 15 years for beating her retired neighbour to death with a frying pan in an "explosive and sustained" fit...

Aust shares snap losing streak, finish April up 1.8pct

The ASX200 closed 0.2 per cent higher after a tech-led rally on Wall Street, in the market's first finish in the green since April 19.

Nanoparticle microscopes could magnify tiniest secrets

Carefully engineered nanoparticles developed by Australian scientists could unlock the smallest of secrets in health, computing and other spheres.

Princess Mary reaches new heights in Sydney

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has taken to Sydney's cycleways, tram tracks and skyscrapers during her first Australian visit in 10 years.

Walgett water treatment to begin as community frets

Drinking water treatment is set to begin in NSW's far northwest after locals raised concerns about the quality of their water.

Tyler Wright falls short in Margaret River Pro final

Australia's two-time world champion surfer Tyler Wright has been beaten by Carissa Moore in the women's final at the Margaret River Pro.

Medina wins Margaret River Pro for first time

Brazil's Gabriel Medina has pulled off a stunning ride in the final of the World Surf League's Margaret River Pro to defeat American Griffin Colapinto...