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Fri, 15 Apr 2022 22:19:15 +0000Labor promises national integrity commission by Christmas, Morrison has not matched the commitment
Federal Labor promises a vote on a national integrity commission by the end of this year if it wins the federal election. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has not matched the commitment.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:53:14 +0000United Australia Party campaign launch turns into marathon event
With more than an hour of videos and a folk band playing revised versions of Australian classics, the United Australia Party campaign launch on Queensland's Sunshine Coast becomes a marathon affair.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 23:51:04 +0000Scott Morrison sticks by hand-picked candidate for Warringah, despite calls to ditch her over transgender comments
Prime Minister Scott Morrison sticks by his controversial pick for the seat of Warringah after the NSW Treasurer said "she's got to go" for her comments about transgender people.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:06:45 +0000Why so many of the Russian leader's enemies die strange and 'excruciating' deaths
Billionaire Roman Abramovich is just the latest in a long line of people who suspect they may be the target of a Kremlin poison plot. Russia is well-practised in the art of chemical assassinations, but carrying out a murder using poison is i...
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:50:06 +0000Victim of alleged acid attack in Sydney posts videos of incident on TikTok
Jenny Elhassan, 32, the victim of an alleged acid attack in Sydney's CBD, shares her ordeal online in a series of social media videos, as NSW Police appeal for witnesses.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:05:46 +0000'Oh, I didn't know you were black': African migrants struggle for jobs without white referees
New research has shone a spotlight on the job-seeking experiences of dozens of African migrants in South Australia, with one revealing she stood a far better chance of getting an interview if she used a "westernised name".
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 02:16:11 +0000Passenger dies, pilot fighting for life after plane crashes in flames near airport in WA's far north
Police have confirmed a man in his 50s is dead after he was pulled from the crash scene near East Kimberley Regional Airport this morning. The incident was reported by a member of the public fishing nearby.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:00:56 +0000Ukraine latest: More than 900 bodies discovered in Kyiv region, police say, as Russia pledges more strikes after hitting missile factory
More than 900 civilian bodies are discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following the withdrawal of Russian forces — most of them fatally shot, according to police.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 04:00:42 +0000AFL live: Crows face Tiger test as Richmond head to Adelaide Oval
Adelaide will need to be at their best to beat a Richmond team with their tails up. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:11:03 +0000NRL live: The Sea Eagles take on Gold Coast at Brookvale
Sixth-place Manly take on the Gold Coast. Later, second plays third as the Storm take on the Sharks. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:12:59 +0000Ukrainian Invictus Games athletes move from the battlefield to the sporting field
Until a few days ago, Volodymyr Musyak was on the front lines defending Ukraine from Russia's devastating assault on his nation. Now he's preparing to pick up a bow and arrow in the Invictus Games archery competition.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:01:19 +0000The five Liberals breathing a sigh of relief after Morrison's sudden retreat
What remains unclear after the first week of the election campaign is if the "quiet Australians" who voted for Morrison in 2019 are still with him or just quietly furious at how he's governed in the three years since, writes Brett Worthing...
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 02:56:02 +0000Police offer 'unusual' reward for information about decapitated man found off Sydney highway
Police are offering a $500,000 reward for information relating to a gruesome Sydney murder 25 years ago where the victim's head was dumped in a shopping bag.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:10:48 +0000National Folk Festival returns after two years with a focus on Indigenous language
The National Folk Festival returns to Canberra after two years of COVID cancellations with a focus on connecting to Ngunnawal country through the sharing of language on stage.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 03:06:03 +0000US death row inmate picks firing squad over electric chair
A South Carolina prisoner scheduled to be the first man executed in the state in more than a decade elects to die by firing squad rather than in the electric chair.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 20:02:22 +0000'We have a huge demand for food': Even Shanghai's billionaires can't find milk and bread
As Shanghai enters its fourth week of lockdown, Chinese elites are finding themselves trapped by extreme COVID measures in a city where the welfare of lower-income residents remains unknown.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000After weeks stuck indoors due to storms, Jade went for an ocean dip — and quickly ended up at the GP
It only took 15 minutes of swimming at Byron Bay's Belongil Beach, a week after February's devastating floods, for Jade to pick up an infection from contaminated water. But how do you know it's safe for a swim?
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:37:14 +0000Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defence against Elon Musk's takeover bid
Twitter adopts a "defensive measure" limiting Elon Musk's ability to raise his stake in the social media platform, as a buyout firm emerges to challenge his $58 billion bid for the company.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 02:00:20 +0000North Korean hackers target Axie Infinity game players in $US620m crypto heist, FBI says
North Korean-tied hackers were responsible for a $US620 million cryptocurrency heist last month targeting players of the popular Axie Infinity game, US authorities say.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:06:17 +0000NSW Premier launches biggest inquiry into Sydney's gay hate deaths
A Supreme Court judge has been selected to investigate the cause and manner of 88 suspected gay hate deaths in Sydney to give families answers and close a dark chapter in the state's history.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:53:06 +0000'The sweetest, nicest TV mom': Seinfeld pays tribute to Liz Sheridan, who has died aged 93
Jerry Seinfeld takes to social media to pay tribute to actor Liz Sheridan, who played his doting mother on his hit sitcom, saying, "every time she came on our show, it was the cosiest feeling for me".
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:10:24 +0000Looking to set a new parkrun PB? Here's some top tips from an Olympic marathon runner
Setting a new personal best time can be super motivating, no matter what level of running you're at. Here are Jess Stenson's top tips for how to shave those seconds off your time.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 03:00:36 +0000Bluesfest is back – here's why that matters
The Cat Empire, Vika and Linda, The Living End and festival devotees tell us why the return of the Easter festival means so much
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:21:39 +0000US supports Ukraine's claim that Moskva was hit by Neptune anti-ship missile
A senior US defence official says the Moskva was hit by at least one Neptune missile on Wednesday, rebutting Russia's claim that the boat sank in stormy weather.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0000This year, the Easter tradition of pysanky eggs is 'more important than ever'
Easter in Ukraine means pysanky – colourful eggs featuring intricate decorations using a wax-resistant method. What do pysanky eggs – and the act of making them – mean to Ukrainians in Australia?