NewsYahoo News AustraliaCrocodile lurks in water off popular Aussie tourist beach
A dog owner got a fright after spotting a large crocodile floating in waters close to shore. Watch the video here.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMinister's 'whinge' about 'that female' ahead of arrest
Former NSW government minister Milton Orkopoulos complained to a police chief inspector about "that female detective" investigating complaints against him as his career was "going up in smoke".The Labor MP asked his wife to call his ministerial colleague in charge of police when he was arrested less than two months later.
SportAustralian Associated PressLawrie says Dragons players ready to fight for Griffin
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie has declared he's ready to fight for Anthony Griffin's future, after Dragons bosses told the coach they were considering their options for 2024.Dragons officials informed Griffin last month of their desire to canvas possible replacements for next year, 12 months on from extending his contract until the end of 2023 in last year's pre-season.
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Pillow fight as hospital shortage comes to a head
Adelaide hospitals are doing an urgent audit of pillow and blanket supplies after multiple reports some patients are going without.Health Minister Chris Picton says the government has been told by management of the Central Adelaide Local Health Network there are plenty of supplies, yet patients and families are still reporting problems with access.
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Clean jet fuel to take off at Queensland refinery
Queensland is on track to become a leading biofuel producer generating up to 500 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel a year.Advanced biofuels will be manufactured from agricultural, animal and other waste feedstocks at Brisbane's Lytton refinery under the state government's deal with Ampol and ENEOS to manufactureThe plant will be capable of producing 500 litres of fuel per year as part of the ambitious Queensland Biofutures 10-Year road map.
SportAustralian Associated PressHealy's Warriorz ready to battle for WPL final berth
Alyssa Healy is excited by the challenge her UP Warriorz face when they play Harmanpreet Kaur's Mumbai Indians for a spot in the inaugural Women's Premier League final.Skipper Healy and Australian teammates Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris can expect the sellout crowd at the 50,000-capacity DY Patil Stadium near Mumbai to be strongly behind the Indians in Friday's eliminator.
SportAustralian Associated PressBroncos No.6 Mam will handle Dolphins heat: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says tyro five-eighth Ezra Mam will handle any extra heat from the Dolphins in Friday night's derby.Mam trained on Thursday with reams of strapping on his right leg after injuring it in the 40-18 win over the Dragons last week.
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Where are the states up to on voice, treaty and truth?
STATE AND TERRITORY MOVES ON VOICE, TRUTH AND TREATYSouth Australia* In February, SA's lower house voted to support a First Nations voice to parliament.* The SA voice would consist of representatives from local First Nations voices, and would be able to address either house of parliament on any bill of concern to First Nations people.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaOver 50 cats targeted in bizarre shaving attacks across UK
Local animal lovers have mapped the incidents and are hoping to catch those responsible. Find out more.
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Great lettuce inflation a lesson for future agriculture
When iceberg lettuce was selling for $12 a head, Australians joked about trading the leafy green for harbourside mansions and luxury cars.The price hike was enough to make fast food chain KFC do the unthinkable: add cabbage to the lettuce in its chicken burgers.
NewsAustralian Associated PressTexts show alleged rape victim was interested in Hayne
Deleted messages sent by a woman who alleges she was raped by Jarryd Hayne showed she was initially interested in the former NRL star, but that could have quickly changed, a court has heard.Hayne has pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual intercourse without consent.
NewsAustralian Associated PressOnly one rent increase a year suggested for Qld tenants
No more than one rent increase per year has been suggested by the Queensland government after pushback from real estate groups to any form of cap.Limiting rent increases to once a year and broadly in line with inflation has been called for by advocacy groups reporting jumps of $100 a week or more among some renters.
SportAustralian Associated PressChris Fagan's Lions out to prove they're no AFL fluke
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan reckons many AFL observers view their semi-final victory over Melbourne as a fluke.Combine that with their "horrible" round-one loss to Port Adelaide and the Lions have plenty to prove at the Gabba on Friday.
NewsAustralian Associated PressUS warship illegally entered waters, China says
China's military says it has monitored and driven away a US destroyer that had illegally entered waters around the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.In a statement on Thursday, the military said without the approval of the government, the guided-missile destroyer Milius illegally intruded into China's territorial waters.
NewsAustralian Associated PressOne-year teacher postgraduate diploma flunks panel test
Cramming postgraduate degrees into a single year to plug the chronic teacher shortage has been dismissed as inadequate by experts in a new federal education report.It's a blow for the NSW government just days before the election, after the strategy was recently endorsed as a key plank to address the dire shortage of teachers.
SportAustralian Associated PressJoe Ingles and Bucks consolidate top spot in NBA
Joe Ingles and the Milwaukee Bucks have moved two wins clear atop the NBA's Eastern Conference with a 130-94 demolition of easybeats San Antonio.One of three teams in the East to have already clinched a playoff spot, the Bucks (52-20) are now further ahead of second-placed Boston having played one game fewer.
SportAustralian Associated PressHardwick leans on GWS coach Kingsley for Crows tips
Seven months after Adam Kingsley departed Richmond to lead GWS, Tigers coach Damien Hardwick has turned to his former assistant for tips.GWS fought past Adelaide to win Kingsley's first match as coach of the Giants on Sunday and a jovial Hardwick said he'd already spoken him about how to handle the Crows on Saturday.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNo winners in Australia's private rental system
The private rental system is failing both tenants and property investors, new analysis has found.Research by LongView and PEXA found the private rental system was not providing affordable or secure housing for tenants, nor attractive returns for the majority of investors.
SportAustralian Associated PressBrumbies back Super depth for Crusaders battle
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has called on Australia's Super Rugby Pacific teams to prove themselves against New Zealand opposition, but the ACT Brumbies will make their first trip across the ditch with a stack of Test players sitting out.The in-form Brumbies take on the Crusaders looking for a fifth straight win - but with two Wallabies missing through injury and another five resting as they comply with national team load-management protocols leading up to the World Cup.
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Name that cub: SA zoo seeks help with baby tiger
She's got big paws, beautiful blue eyes and long white whiskers, but so far no name, prompting a plea from Adelaide Zoo officials for public help in what to call a new tiger cub.The zoo's Sumatran tiger Delilah gave birth to three cubs in December, and officials are now finalising a name for one of the two females.
NewsAustralian Associated PressFlood-ravaged Gulf towns call for resilience funding
Representatives of flood-affected outback Queensland towns are calling for up to $75 million in resiliency upgrades following months of constant rainfall.Doomadgee CEO Troy Fraser, Burke Shire Mayor Ernie Camp, Carpentaria Shire Mayor Jack Bawden and Kennedy MP Bob Katter convened with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Thursday.
NewsAustralian Associated PressDutton urges voice legal advice after question unveiled
The federal opposition is yet to reach a position on the Indigenous voice to parliament, following the unveiling of the question to be put to a referendum.Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for the government to release the solicitor-general's advice on the voice.
LifestyleAustralian Associated PressMelbourne Now is warm and fuzzy but goes to dark places
Contemporary blockbuster Melbourne Now will leave gallery-goers with a case of the warm fuzzies in more ways than one.First, because all of the art in the NGV Australia show was made by contemporary artists working in Victoria, and second, because several of the works are actually fuzzy.
SportAustralian Associated PressJones turns to England, AFL to bolster Wallabies staff
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has again showed his willingness to embrace rival codes, with ex-AFL specialist David Rath joining his coaching staff.Rugby Australia confirmed Rath's appointment on Friday as well as Englishman Neal Hatley, who will be the new scrum coach.
NewsAustralian Associated PressThird man found on esky off WA coast charged over drugs
A third man left clinging to an esky off the Western Australian coast has been charged over the alleged importation of hundreds of kilograms of cocaine after he was found hiding under a home spa with a gun.Three men were rescued after they were plunged into the ocean off Albany early last month when their boat capsized while they were supposedly fishing.
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