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20 Stories IndexedOsaka pays tribute to NBA great as she brings style and steel to US Open
Naomi Osaka unveils another stunning walk-on outfit at the US Open, before paying tribute to legendary NBA player Allen Iverson.
Labourer awarded $752k in damages after falling through skylight
A newly released Supreme Court judgment found the man's employer failed to cover up the skylight and then denied the accident had occurred.
Child protection worker allegedly sexually abused teenager in care
A child protection worker allegedly sexually abused a teenage boy with a mild intellectual disability while she was meant to be caring for him, and showered him with cash and gifts including pets and a PlayStation, a court has heard.
The number of patients stuck in Qld hospital beds has climbed to 1,400
Around three-quarters of patients stuck in Queensland hospital beds are elderly, but just 26 residential aged care beds were added to the system last financial year.
Teenager found guilty of stabbing murder of Melbourne teen Oscar Hamilton
A teenage boy has been found guilty of stabbing and killing Oscar Hamilton at a shopping centre in Melbourne's west in 2024.
Man found guilty of creating sexualised deepfake images of Brisbane students
A man who created and distributed sexualised deepfake images of current and former Brisbane high school students and staff has been found guilty of more than a dozen charges.
'I punched him in the head': Body-cam footage from Town Hall protest emerges
New police body-cam footage from the February Town Hall protest has captured police boasting about punching protesters.
Materials to rebuild homes after disaster rise by 70 per cent in five years, report finds
According to a report released by the Insurance Council of Australia, the cost to build a home in Australia has risen almost 30 per cent in five years.
Is Marnus Labuschagne finally out of luck?
After spending years as one of the luckiest Test cricketers in the game, Marnus Labuschagne's fortunes appear to be turning and, unfortunately for him, so has his form.
'Next moment the most important' for Longmuir's dominant Dockers
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he will not use the team's proximity to a first premiership as extra motivation. The Dockers are three wins away from potentially winning their inaugural AFL title. Longmuir dismissed media speculation about his motivational approach ahead of the finals.
Police charge man with alleged serious assault of two-month old baby
Police charge a man with serious child harm offences following a more than year-long investigation into the alleged assault of a two-month-old baby.
Two men charged by Victoria's construction sector corruption taskforce
Two men have been arrested by Victoria Police's anti-corruption taskforce, with allegations one of the men was responsible for more than $424,000 in fraud.
Coroner recommends hospital fix cross-border communication after death
A coroner is recommending a hospital improve its cross-border medical records following an inquest into the death of a 46-year-old patient who waited five hours for transfer.
Uncertainty over job loss numbers as TMAG faces staff cut
Tasmania's cultural institutions are set to face another blow as the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery looks to reduce its workforce by 30 per cent, figures refuted by the state government.
Perth GP receives bravery commendation for disarming axe-wielding attacker
Fergus McCabe has been commended for bravery after he ran to the aid of his colleague, GP Anna Chaney, after a stalker entered her consulting room and wounded her in stomach, grabbing the axe and restraining the offender until police arrived.
Live: Hadley tells court Jones complainant 'broke down' discussing allegations
Hadley has been called to give evidence in relation to allegations that Mr Jones kissed and touched a young colleague in 2008, without the man's consent.
Energy watchdog slaps down billion-dollar bailout for transmission line
Australia's biggest transmission company's bid to pass a billion-dollar bill on to consumers for a bungled high-voltage power line has been slapped down by the regulator.
$150k payment for 'flexible' work not a 'significant' sum, says Perrottet
Charles Perrottet was asked by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption whether he agreed $150,000 paid to his wife Anita was a significant figure for work done on a "flexible level".
Lawyer tells court triple murder survivor could be the killer
A lawyer tells the jury in the trial of Darryl Valroy Young that the acts his client stands accused of could have been committed by the man the prosecution says is the sole eyewitness.
Cats coach speaks for first time since club's concussion fine
Geelong coach Chris Scott insists he is unsure if Jake Kolodjashnij will play for the Cats again following the club's concussion saga.