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Sat, 07 May 2022 08:05:20 +0000
Prime Minister stands by plan for standalone religious discrimination bill
The Prime Minister says a re-elected Coalition government would push ahead with its long-promised religious discrimination law without making changes to protect LGBTQI children at the same time.

Sat, 07 May 2022 05:36:53 +0000
Nevaeh released from ICU days after being left on daycare bus
Nevaeh Austin is released from the intensive care unit in Brisbane but remains in hospital where she is recovering after being left for six hours on a daycare bus in Central Queensland.

Sat, 07 May 2022 00:13:26 +0000
Timed eBay-style online auctions shake up the power dynamic of high-stakes property purchases
These online property auctions mean bidders can compete for a house away from the theatre and pressure of an onsite auction.

Fri, 06 May 2022 22:27:48 +0000
'About $50 a coffee': Victoria police officer reveals code words used for secret payments
A senior Victorian police officer accused of serious misconduct ends a marathon four-day stint in the witness box in tears, apologising to his peers and his family.

Sat, 07 May 2022 03:34:17 +0000
Marise Payne meets with Solomon Islands Foreign Minister to discuss China security pact
Foreign Minister Marise Payne has met with her Solomon Islands counterpart for the first time since the Pacific nation signed a controversial pact with China, saying she "reiterated our deep concerns about the security agreement".

Sat, 07 May 2022 06:03:16 +0000
'Women don't do well holding on': Albanese says Labor MP's 2011 tweet not appropriate
Labor MP Brian Mitchell's social media posts are again in the spotlight, with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese conceding a tweet about female incontinence was "not appropriate".

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:38:01 +0000
Are Australians on board with a future King Charles? Vote Compass has the answer
Prince Charles is next in line to take over as Australia's head of state, but data reveals there is growing support for a republic.

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:28:32 +0000
'It's a perfect humanitarian storm': The catastrophe spreading far beyond Europe
There are warnings that catastrophe is looming and 44 million people are on the verge of famine as the war in Ukraine fuels already record-high food prices.

Fri, 06 May 2022 20:53:57 +0000
Twenty-six characters in two hours: Behind the virtuoso performance taking Australian theatre by storm
The actor at the centre of the Geoffrey Rush vs The Daily Telegraph defamation trial is finally finding fame — and acclaim — for the ‘right’ reasons: her art.

Sat, 07 May 2022 03:05:54 +0000
National autism strategy in the pipeline, with both Coalition and Labor committing to plan
No matter who wins the federal election, Australia is set to develop a national autism strategy — a move that has been welcomed as a "good start" to changing community attitudes to children and young people with a disability. 

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Amid all the shouting, there's a perplexing gap in our election conversation
While car park funding and pork barrelling should be under scrutiny in the election campaign, there are much broader issues to be considered about the accountability, transparency and responsibility involved in the way government works for u...

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:36:50 +0000
Go onboard the Amadea, where the FBI found crucial evidence implicating its Russian oligarch owner
From the empty pool to the gilded furniture wrapped in plastic – go inside the superyacht dripping in luxury, where the FBI found crucial evidence implicating its Russian oligarch owner.

Sat, 07 May 2022 03:22:41 +0000
When Noelle went to work for the ABC in 1950, being a secretary was just the beginning
Noelle Beasley took on a secretarial job at the ABC in Perth in 1950, and quickly found herself asked to do everything from running the concert department to appearing on the cover of a magazine.

Sat, 07 May 2022 01:18:30 +0000
Chelsea to be sold for $7.41b to group led by LA Dodgers co-owner
A consortium led by LA Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly wins the bid to acquire English Premier League football club Chelsea in a deal worth $7.41 billion.

Fri, 06 May 2022 23:07:36 +0000
Is former AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan the person to lead the Brisbane Olympics?
Gillon McLachlan has led the AFL to unprecedented highs, but also overseen historic lows. Is he the right person to lead Australia's next Olympics?

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:30:00 +0000
Is climate change a bigger concern for voters this election? This is what Google says
Discussion of climate policy may be conspicuously absent this federal election campaign, but Google search data suggests the warming of the planet is weighing on voters' minds — at least more so than in 2019.

Sat, 07 May 2022 01:29:11 +0000
When Nick bought a $300,000 sculpture to 'give back' to his community, it 'ripped the town in half'
Country towns are often known for the sights that greets visitors when they arrive by car. But this small town's latest addition has the community divided.

Sat, 07 May 2022 03:52:07 +0000
Friends and Somebody Somewhere actor Mike Hagerty dies, aged 67
American character actor Mike Hagerty, best known for his roles in TV series such as Friends and Somebody Somewhere, has died. He was 67.

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:59:05 +0000
Why did we lease Darwin's port to a Chinese company?
It’s the strategically important asset that was leased to a Chinese company for 99 years. The controversial arrangement remains in the spotlight amid China’s new security pact with Solomon Islands. So, how and why did it happen?

Fri, 06 May 2022 20:42:37 +0000
Fatal blast at Havana hotel tears hole in side of historic building
A suspected gas leak has caused a deadly explosion, killing at least 22 people and heavily damaging the well-known Cuban Hotel while it was closed to guests for renovations. 

Sat, 07 May 2022 07:02:29 +0000
Adam Goodes joins Sydney Swans' AFL premiership reunion
The Swans great is given a rousing reception while joining his 2012 premiership teammates on a lap of honour at the SCG.

Sat, 07 May 2022 03:23:50 +0000
AFL live: Cats need a win as they face improving Giants in Canberra
Fresh off a big win, GWS welcome Geelong to Canberra for a pivotal Saturday evening match. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.

Sat, 07 May 2022 05:09:26 +0000
NRL live: Roosters clash with Titans in Mackay, Sea Eagles triumph over Tigers
The Sydney Roosters play Gold Coast, before North Queensland faces Newcastle. Earlier, Manly defeated Wests Tigers 36-22. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats.

Sat, 07 May 2022 05:01:35 +0000
Charles Oliveira forced to vacate UFC title after failing to make weight
Charles Oliveira fails to make weight and must vacate his lightweight title, meaning only Justin Gaethje can claim the belt during UFC 274.

Fri, 06 May 2022 21:24:50 +0000
Queenslanders warned to brace for heavy rain, with record falls expected in parts of state
Parts of Queensland are facing another severe weather event, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk urging residents to prepare for "incredibly heavy rainfalls" over the coming days.



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