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WA religious ministers must report abuse

<p>New laws have come into effect in Western Australia to force ministers of religion to report child sexual abuse.</p>

WA giraffe hits the road to new home in SA

<p>A giraffe from the Perth Zoo has begun a 2750-kilometre road trip to his new home at South Australia's Monarto Safari Park.</p>

A World Cup of dreams: Aussie coach Arnold

<p>Coach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos are at the World Cup to win, not just merely make up the numbers.</p>

Qld reviews non-state school accreditation

<p>The Queensland government has launched a review of the accreditation rules for non-state schools to ensure they maintain public confidence in the s...

Banknote demand rising as more hoard cash

<p>More Australians holding on to high-denomination banknotes because they apparently want to keep cash close to hand, according to central bank data....

Electronic checks for SA firebugs

<p>The South Australian parliament will consider new laws to allow police to electronically monitor know firebugs during the peak bushfire period.</p>

Minjee Lee's high-stakes battle in Japan

<p>Australian golf star Minjee Lee will be playing for more than the trophy at this week's TOTO Japan Classic, the third-last event of the 2022 LPGA T...

Ardern wants NZ conversation on security

<p>Talking about national security can be tricky but it's something New Zealanders need to do more, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.</p>

Old Parliament House fire bill hits $5.3m

<p>The Museum of Australian Democracy - better known as Old Parliament House - has put its fire damage bill at $5.3 million.</p>

Man charged with attempted murder of cop

<p>A man who is accused of trying to drown a police officer in northern NSW has been charged with attempted murder.</p>

Mourinho praises Aussie teen's Roma impact

<p>Cristian Volpato has made a big impact for Roma, with the Australian teen scoring and assisting in a 3-1 Serie A win to earn the praise of coach Jo...

'Don't forget humanity' underpinning NDIS

<p>Australians are being asked to look at the benefits of the NDIS improving the lives of people with a disability as the scheme adds $166 billion to...

Lunar Flare scratched from Melbourne Cup

<p>Lunar Flare has failed a Melbourne Cup morning veterinary inspection and has been scratched from the $8 million race at Flemington.</p>

Starc still wants wickets despite new role

<p>Mitchell Starc says he will continue to adapt through the T20 World Cup as he comes to terms with a new role away from the new ball for Australia.<...

Disruptive Cheika tactics embolden Lebanon

<p>Lebanon face their toughest test of the Rugby League World Cup, but with ex-Wallabies coach Michael Cheika in their corner they will hope to disrup...

'Brains trust' ready to fill in for Finch

<p>Australia's senior players hope skipper Aaron Finch recovers swiftly from his hamstring injury, but are confident they have the smarts to cope if h...

Kangaroos yet to hit top gear: Mitchell

<p>Despite scoring 192 points through the group stage Kangaroos centre Latrell Mitchell says Australia can go up a level in the World Cup knockout rou...

Calls for healing at WA vigil for Cassius

<p>Cassius Turvey has been remembered for his kind heart and big smile as his community in Perth lit 15 fire pits to represent a life cut tragically s...

Hell session steels Jillaroos for WC tilt

<p>To win the World Cup the Jillaroos must play five games in 17 days and players say one punishing training session has given them strength and faith...

Finch injured in Australia's WC win

<p>Aaron Finch made 63 but suffered a hamstring injury in a 42-run win over Ireland in the T20 World Cup as Australia finished the game with three sub...