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Australia · ABC

This Samoan superman is the World Cup's greatest comeback story

3 Nov 13:23

A year where Ronald Volkman thought he'd barely play first grade will end with the Samoan spark plug taking on the might of Australia in a Rugby League World Cup semifinal.

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Australia · ABC

CanTEST detects 'powerful' veterinary sedative in drugs for the first time

The ACT's public drug-checking facility CanTEST warns benzodiazepines bought on the black market are testing positive for other dangerous substances.

3 Nov 14:15

Australia · ABC

Teacher tells inquest of grief after jumping castle tragedy

A teacher who taught some of the young victims of the 2021 jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania has told an inquest about the day of the heartbreaking incident and how much their deaths affected his life.

3 Nov 14:00

Australia · ABC

Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser butt heads in this stormy WWII drama

Adelaide-born filmmaker Anthony Maras found unexpected connections when he started making the WWII weather drama Pressure, starring Andrew Scott as Captain James Stagg.

3 Nov 14:00

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Mater to lose 400 staff in pathology provider shake-up

The group, one of Queensland’s largest not-for-profit networks of private and public hospitals and healthcare services, blamed the decision on cuts to Medicare subsidies.

3 Nov 13:58

Australia · Guardian Australia

RBA interest rates live: Reserve Bank of Australia meeting today before cash rate decision and announcement – latest news

Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates to an 18-year high on Tuesday, the fifth hike this year Use our loan calculator to check how a rate rise may affect you

3 Nov 13:56

Australia · ABC

Aviation watchdog delivers early report into double fatal Logan plane crash

Barambah Organics founder Ian Campbell and his daughter Hannah died when a plane they were travelling in crashed in a field in Stockleigh, south of Brisbane.

3 Nov 13:56

Australia · ABC

Retired army veteran accused of firing golf ball at passing car

A 66-year-old retired veteran is granted bail after allegedly firing a projectile at a car near his home in country Victoria.

3 Nov 13:56

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Alan Jones trial live updates: SMH journalist Kate McClymont asked about Herald articles in former 2GB broadcaster’s indecent assault, sexual touching trial

The Herald’s chief investigative reporter wrote a series of reports detailing allegations against the former radio heavyweight before his arrest, the court has heard.

3 Nov 13:50