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Australian men poor on sun protection

<p>A survey shows one in two Australian men don't seek shade from the sun and less than one in three regularly use sunscreen.</p>

In-principle agreement on Tassie AFL side

<p>The Tasmanian government and AFL have reached an in-principle agreement on commercial terms for the island state's 19th licence bid.<br></p>

Australia to push for cleaner fuel rules

<p>New rules about fuel quality in Australia could ban the sale of some vehicles but see a new generation of green cars hit local roads.</p>

WA man's death triggers homicide probe

<p>A homicide investigation is under way after a 24-year-old man found injured in a home near Kalgoorlie died in hospital.</p>

ALW champions Victory to embrace pressure

<p>Melbourne Victory hope to win three consecutive championships but coach Jeff Hopkins is taking a level-headed approach to their title defence.</p>

BHP set for $9.6b OZ Minerals acquisition

<p>OZ Minerals will grant BHP due diligence for four weeks on an exclusive basis following a revised $9.6 billion takeover offer.</p>

Microsoft drags tech support firm to court

<p>A NSW tech support firm accused of being a fake Microsoft agent and leaving behind a trail of upset customers has been sued in the Federal Court.</...

Cooks set to miss Kings-Hawks NBL clash

<p>Forward Xavier Cooks is set to miss the Sydney Kings' clash with rivals Illawarra as he continues to nurse an ankle injury suffered before the FIBA...

WA teen Cassius farewelled by loved ones

<p>The family of Cassius Turvey, who was allegedly murdered while walking home from school in Perth, has mourned his passing at a private funeral.</p>

NBL moves forward with Isaac Humphries

<p>Melbourne United star Isaac Humphries' decision to come out as gay has been tipped by fellow NBL figures to have wide-reaching effects.</p>

Turnell still loves people of Myanmar

<p>Australian economist Sean Turnell has touched down at Melbourne Airport after being freed from a Myanmar prison where he spent almost two years in...

Eugowra sparks flood-zone building debate

<p>The NSW Premier says a blanket ban on flood-plain development is not helpful after the Eugowra disaster, while Labor vows it will stop it if voted...

Industrial umpire scraps Svitzer lockout

<p>The Fair Work Commission has stepped in to ensure a port lockout by tugboat operator Svitzer cannot go ahead for six months, as a pay dispute conti...

Demons equipped to snare elusive AFLW flag

<p>After six fruitless AFLW seasons, red-hot Melbourne believe a flag is within reach as they prepare to take on North Melbourne for a spot in the gra...

PM rejects 'nuclear confrontation' remarks

<p>Anthony Albanese confirms the AUKUS submarine deal will go ahead despite Emmanuel Macron's comment it represents a "nuclear confrontation" with Chi...

Call for action on Vic youth homelessness

<p>A coalition of more than 60 services and peak bodies is calling on Victoria's next new government for a commitment to end youth homelessness.</p>

Qld cops didn't touch Indigenous man

<p>Queensland Police say officers did not have physical contact with an Indigenous man who died after being taken into custody.</p>

Fly farming the new buzz in wine country

<p>The fly farming industry is gaining traction in Australia's wine country, where waste gathered from eateries in the Barossa Valley is being fed to...

Ex-NRL player spared jail time after DV

<p>Former-NRL player Curtis Scott will serve a 12-month community sentence after assaulting and intimidating his ex-girlfriend, long jumper Tay-Leiha...

Reds to unleash China star against Sydney

<p>Adelaide United are keen to prove a point in their A-League Women season opener against powerhouse Sydney FC and will call upon recruit Xiao Yuyi.<...