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Lim's arrest set for independent review

<p>The arrest of Sydney performer Danny Lim that left him hospitalised will undergo independent scrutiny after plans for an internal review sparked ou...

Starcevich the Lions king for AFLW decider

<p>Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich has been hailed by key defender Shannon Campbell as the side's rock ahead of the grand final against Mel...

Gillon McLachlan to steer AFL into 2023

<p>Gillon McLachlan will remain as AFL CEO until April 2023, with the league now hopeful of appointing his replacement early in the new year.</p>

Herbert eyes Masters ahead of Aust swing

<p>Lucas Herbert has reflected on his President's Cup non-selection ahead of a crucial Australian swing where he can book a Masters return.</p>

Tough new NT anti-discrimination laws pass

<p>NT schools can no longer discriminate against staff and students on the basis of their religion, sexuality and gender identity after new laws were...

Sixers earn last laugh over happy Simmons

<p>Ben Simmons defied the raucous boos in Philadelphia to flirt with a triple-double, although his Brooklyn side faded to lose by nine in his NBA home...

Business leaders celebrate new trade deals

<p>The Business Council of Australia is confident free trade agreements with India and Britain will create new opportunities for local workers and ind...

Vic pet owner fined over bulldog neglect

<p>A Melbourne dog owner has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after severely neglecting a British bulldog.</p>

NSW floods the costliest natural disaster

<p>The ongoing NSW floods have become the most expensive natural disaster in Australia's history with more than $5.5 billion in claims lodged.</p>

Skipper prepares 'A-Team' for Syd-Hob

<p>The skipper of last year's Sydney-Hobart line-honours winner Black Jack is relishing the prospect of racing against two returning titans of the eve...

'Burnt out' nurses call for patient ratios

<p>Nurses and midwives have walked off the job for the fourth time this year, saying NSW hospitals are dangerously understaffed and they are burnt out...

Youth crime reform on the cards: attorney

<p>The age of criminal responsibility is being reviewed by the nation's attorney-generals, with human rights and law groups long pushing for a raise.<...

SA train derailment under investigation

<p>Authorities are unsure what caused a train carrying about 20 passengers to derail and collide with a bumper stop in suburban Adelaide.</p>

Australia called to act on 'genocide'

<p>It's a humanitarian catastrophe to rival war crimes in Ukraine, but most Australians know nothing about reports of famine, rape and murder in Ethio...

RBNZ triple-hikes cash rate to 4.25pc

<p>New Zealand is set for a recession in 2023 according to its central bank, which has raised the official cash rate by 75 basis points to 4.25 per ce...

Heating climate requires broad action

<p>The latest State of the Climate report has found oceans are warming at alarming rates, cyclones are intensifying and fire seasons are longer.</p>

Recession prediction recasts NZ politics

<p>The Reserve Bank's prediction of a recession for New Zealand in 2023 has major ramifications for Jacinda Ardern's government in an election year.</...

Government cool on workplace bill changes

<p>Proposed changes to Labor's workplace laws would be "significant" if adopted, says Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke as he seeks crossbench s...

Leishman hopeful LIV, PGA can co-exist

<p>At peace with his decision to join LIV Golf, Marc Leishman returns to Australia hoping the new series can co-exist alongside the PGA Tour.</p>

Baby elephant walks out at Melbourne Zoo

<p>Melbourne Zoo's newest elephant calf has been unveiled to the public for the first time, a week after mother Dokkoon gave birth surrounded by other...