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Man left permanently disabled in stabbing

<p>A Victorian man who lost feeling in his face and can no longer use his hands after being stabbed says the attack has robbed him of his livelihood.<...

Ascent ahead of Hunter chopper crash

<p>A helicopter pilot flying from Casino to the NSW Central Coast descended rapidly before he crashed and died in a riverbank, an initial investigatio...

Hawks players back big AFL youth focus

<p>The departure of Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara emphasised Hawthorn's AFL focus on youth, which had been a feature of Sam Mitchell's first season...

Matildas face off in new ALW derby

<p>Matildas Alex Chidiac, Elise Kellond-Knight and Chloe Logarzo will feature when Western United host Melbourne Victory in their inaugural A-League W...

Daniel Hughes stars as NSW crush Tasmania

<p>Daniel Hughes has made it three centuries in four one-day games for NSW this summer, helping lift the Blues to a crushing 160-run victory over Tasm...

Affordable homes scarce despite price fall

<p>Heat may be coming out of the property market but snagging a bargain remains tougher than ever. </p>

Vulnerable Victorians find way to poll

<p>Efforts are underway to make sure vulnerable people and those without a home have their voices heard in Victoria's state election - and get a democ...

John Howard leads tributes to Peter Reith

<p>Former defence minister Peter Reith has been remembered as a fierce political advocate and family man who was disliked by his opponents.</p>

Guy referred to IBAC as Vic election looms

<p>Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has proclaimed his innocence after being referred to the anti-corruption watchdog over an alleged political...

Kangas relish continuity in AFLW finals

<p>North Melbourne have hit form on their run to an AFLW preliminary final against a Melbourne side that will be well rested after a week off.</p>

Man denies intent to kill during shooting

<p>A Brisbane jury has heard Justin John Meale admit to a fatal shooting on Father's Day in 2018 while insisting he meant to only wound the victim.</p...

Fears for third person in NSW floodwaters

<p>There are fears a third person has been swept away in NSW floodwaters as the Lachlan River in the inundated town of Forbes, peaks just below the 70...

Murray River flood fears increase in SA

<p>The latest forecast has once again raised the expected volume of water flow down the Murray in SA, increasing the number of properties likely to be...

Man who 'silenced' wife cleared of murder

<p>A Sydney retiree who said he had no choice but to silence his wife has been cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter.</p>

Retiring Haynes sees more change ahead

<p>Rachael Haynes has seen cricket go from amateur to full professionalism in her career, but sees far more changes ahead for the next era after her r...

Keneally's son to fight evidence charge

<p>Daniel John Keneally, the police officer son of former NSW premier Kristina Keneally, will plead not guilty to a criminal charge of fabricating evi...

Hundreds at risk in Qld car fraud scheme

<p>Hundreds of southeast Queensland drivers may have been stung by a sophisticated car fraud operation selling second-hand cars with tampered odometer...

Murderer sentenced after father stabbed

<p>Benjamin Suttie's only mistake was saying hello to a passing group before he was fatally stabbed in front of his son, a Brisbane court has heard.</...

Bush businesses need a flood of support

<p>Australians who want to help flood-ravaged communities can offer support and understanding to rural businesses this Christmas by turning to Buy fro...

New weapon in wildlife smuggling war

<p>Aussie experts have a new weapon to fight wildlife "launderers" who claim they captive-breed animals for sale but actually steal them from the wild...