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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.<...

Drones, AI help SA outback meteorite hunt

<p>It can take a team of people hundreds of hours to search large areas for meteorites but a drone can do it in less than a day.</p>

Melbourne Tinder swindler's jail time cut

<p>A Melbourne man, recently jailed for stealing more than $100,000 from women he met on dating apps, may soon be released from prison after a success...

Qantas outsourcing fight off to High Court

<p>The High Court has granted Qantas leave to appeal a decision that found the outsourcing of more than 1600 baggage handlers and other employees was...

City ready to crash Phoenix ALW homecoming

<p>Melbourne City have copped some injuries to key personnel but are confident they can still crash Wellington's A-League Women homecoming.</p>

SA drafts bill on voice to parliament

<p>South Australia has prepared draft legislation to provide Indigenous communities with a voice to parliament.</p>

Lions lure Irishman McKenna to AFL club

<p>Irish speedster Conor McKenna has decided to come out of AFL retirement to play with the Brisbane Lions, turning down interest from Essendon and St...

Sydney sword attacker said he loved woman

<p>A Sydney real estate agent, who used a samurai sword on one of two women he attacked in his home, told police he loved one of them.</p>

Police to shadow Bandidos bikie gang AGM

<p>Special police taskforces will join local police in a western Victorian town during a bikie gang's annual general meeting this weekend. </p>

Woman jailed for killing violent partner

<p>Jean Louise Herholdt pleaded guilty to stabbing her husband during an argument at their property north of Brisbane in August 2020. </p>

Paraclimber goes above and beyond

<p>Aussie paraclimber Sarah Larcombe has finished on the podium at every international event she's competed in, standing above the rest on her prosthe...