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Children's privacy on Facebook tightens

<p>Australian children joining Facebook, along with teenagers from the rest of the world, will have tighter privacy settings by default under a safety...

Keane takes unique road to ALW berth

<p>Western United's Hannah Keane has finally earned her A-League Women shot after a journey that has included playing Champions League and in a Spanis...

Receding NSW floods reveal destruction

<p>More evacuation orders have been issued for central NSW towns as floodwaters carve a trail of destruction across the state.</p>

Push to make deadly NSW roads safer

<p>A support group is calling for urgent changes to NSW laws covering the aftermath of road deaths with nearly 300 people killed this year alone.</p>

Aussie Green has career-best game in NBA

<p>Australian Josh Green racked up a personal best points haul against Denver, while Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving returned to the Brooklyn Nets' start...

'Sore loser' Healy eager for WBBL glory

<p>Sydney Sixers captain Alyssa Healy is ready to crown her side's sensational season with a victory in the WBBL grand final on Saturday.</p>

Integrity commission sought by Christmas

<p>Australia could have a powerful national anti-corruption commission by Christmas, with the government appealing for bipartisan support.</p>

Phone network risks set to be profiled

<p>Researchers plan to map the risks and threats to the telecommunications sector to ensure the system doesn't fall over in natural disasters or cyber...

NT Police deny special treatment for Rolfe

<p>The inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has been told that the officer charged with his murder was not given special treatment during his ar...

Labuschagne surprised by ODI captain call

<p>Marnus Labuschagne admits the decision to overlook Steve Smith as fill-in ODI skipper shocked him but backed the Australian hierarchy to rotate the...

SA braces for new floods emergency

<p>South Australia has declared a major emergency in response to rising water levels down the Murray which will flood thousands of properties.</p>

Witness details indifference to gay hate

<p>A witness to a gay-hate crime inquiry says he believes police in NSW set out to humiliate him after he spoke out about being bashed in 1970.</p>

Morgan ready to defend PGA title

<p>Jed Morgan felt more pressure this year than at any time in his career but he's ready to emulate Cameron Smith and win consecutive Australian PGA t...

Woman found videos of partner raping her

<p>A Melbourne man has admitted raping his former fiancee as she slept, after she found videos of his sexual offending in his email accounts.</p>

Huge spike in battery fires sparks warning

<p>The shocking rise in fires started by e-bike and scooter batteries has prompted a warning ahead of Christmas.</p>

Business targets senators on Labor IR bill

<p>Senators have received an open letter from Australia's chambers of commerce, calling on them to vote down workplace relations reform if the bill is...

Daisy Pearce uncertain over AFLW future

<p>Melbourne captain Daisy Pearce will embark on a coaching career when her AFLW playing days are over but hasn't yet made a decision on when that wil...

'Phenomenal' demand for net-zero talent

<p>Reaching net zero may require an urgent overhaul to how Australians live and work, but the economy is also in a race for scarce global talent to ge...

Coal exporters accused of falsifying data

<p>The Albanese government will examine accusations by independent MP Andrew Wilkie in parliament of exporters fabricating data to falsely claim 'clea...

JackJumpers ban NBL fan over clapper throw

<div><p>The Tasmania JackJumpers have revoked the membership of a fan who threw a hand-clapper towards New Zealand Breakers players during an NBL game...