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Calls for visa permanency for refugees

<p>More than 1000 protesters are set to rally outside Parliament House calling for permanency visas for asylum seekers.</p>

Rio to fund foundation for Juukan owners

<p>Rio Tinto will provide funding for a foundation providing extensive benefits to the traditional owners of the destroyed Juukan Gorge rock shelters....

Vic police officer charged with misconduct

<p>A Melbourne police officer has been charged with misconduct in public office over offences that allegedly took place from 2012 to 2014.</p>

Nation faces summer of natural disasters

<p>Australia faces a disastrous summer of weather events, with each household footing $1532 for a flood-ravaged year, the Climate Council says.</p>

Vic psychologist jailed over fake will

<p>Psychologist Kris Schroder has been sentenced to four years jail in Victoria for trying to inherit her deceased partner's $2.25 million estate.</p>

Timber tower to floor building emissions

<p>High-rise offices made of wood instead of steel and cement are coming to city skylines, and could boost worker productivity and mental health.</p>

Push to change age rating on popular games

<p class="">Popular video games like Star Wars, Mario Kart and FIFA could soon be rated 18+ as an independent federal MP pushes for reform on gambling...

NSW pubs, clubs stay open for Socceroos

<p>Pubs and clubs in NSW can stay open overnight to broadcast the Socceroos' World Cup match against Denmark as they bid to qualify for the knockout p...

Can Aust win Davis Cup without Kyrgios?

<p>Australia's tennis men need an X-factor to lift the Davis Cup - but Nick Kyrgios wasn't around to help them take that final step in Malaga.</p>

Aussie Davis Cup dream shattered by Canada

<p>Australia's hopes of regaining the Davis Cup after 19 years have been sunk by Canada, who beat Lleyton Hewitt's men 2-0 in the World Cup final of t...

Kokkinakis: 'I was pretty much useless'

<p>Thanasi Kokkinakis has admitted he was nervous, low on confidence and rusty going into his Davis Cup final loss.</p>

George Burgess retires from NRL

<p>Former South Sydney and St George Illawarra prop George Burgess has retired from the NRL, blaming a long run of injuries.</p>

Socceroos want more love for A-League

<p>The Socceroos hope their success at the World Cup will convert casual fans into followers of the A-League.</p>

Offer Arnold a new contract: Socceroos

<p>Socceroos players are backing coach Graham Arnold to be offered a new deal when his contract expires at the end of the World Cup in Qatar.</p>

Adelaide keen to make more ALW history

<p>Adelaide United have won their opening two games of the season for the first time in their A-League Women's history, and they're not done yet.</p>

Bryant, Bulls too good for Blues

<p>Rain and lightning stopped Max Bryant in a way the NSW bowlers could not as the aggressive Queenslander put the Blues to the sword at North Sydney...

Denmark well-versed in must-win football

<p>Denmark, like Australia, are well-versed in playing must-win games ahead of their defining World Cup fixture in Qatar.</p>

Leishman's LIV promise ahead of Vic return

<p>Ahead of the Australian Open, Marc Leishman has revealed he sought assurances he'd be able to play on home soil before making the decision to join...

Brave Glory lose 1-0 to Adelaide in ALW

<p>Adelaide are equal top of the A-League Women's ladder after posting a 1-0 win over Perth Glory on Sunday. </p>

Smith claims third Australian PGA title

<p>Cameron Smith has capped an emotional homecoming with a third Australian PGA Championship victory, three shots clear of Jason Scrivener and Ryo His...