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Australia · ABC

Can anyone rein in the rabble of Queensland parliament?

31 Oct 08:19

While the Speaker of Queensland parliament says he "just hopes" conduct improves, a respected former Speaker says he was deliberately undermined by the government.

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Australia · ABC

Live: Dominant Jillaroos out to continue hot form against Wales

Australia has already qualified for the semifinals of the women's Rugby League World Cup, and will be keen to continue their momentum with a win over Wales. Follow live.

1 Nov 14:33

Australia · ABC

Breaking: Two boys, 16, dead in crash in Perth's north-east

Police say the teenagers were the driver and passenger of a car that left the road and struck several trees.

1 Nov 14:13

Australia · ABC

Fremantle's $596m bridge opens four months ahead of schedule

Thousands of people are expected to walk across the new Fremantle traffic bridge today, as it opens to the public months ahead of schedule, at double the initial estimated cost.

1 Nov 14:01

Australia · ABC

Government will not promise net savings in budget update, despite inflation pressure

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says growing pressures on the federal budget mean the government cannot promise it will find overall savings in its December update, even as Australians brace for another interest rate rise amid ongoing high inflation.

1 Nov 13:48

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Swim leg of Noosa triathlon cancelled after multiple shark sightings

It is the first time the 1500-metre swim leg has been cancelled in the event’s 43-year history.

1 Nov 13:48

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

The prime slice of coastal Sydney with roads, paths – and almost no homes

Australia’s richest property developer has revived plans to build on a beachside block in Little Bay. The mayor says it’s not a “blank canvas for developers”.

1 Nov 13:30

Australia · ABC

Shark sightings force Noosa Triathlon to scrap swim leg

Surf lifesavers refused to put lifeguards in the water due to safety reasons, forcing organisers to modify the world's largest Olympic distance triathlon an hour before it began.

1 Nov 13:27

Australia · ABC

SA's historic Gladstone Gaol reopens with ghost tours

One of regional South Australia's historic landmarks reopens its doors to the public, with new caretakers leaning into the site's dark heritage.

1 Nov 13:19