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Australian Associated Press'Deep concerns' about tunnel Christmas party gone wrong
Senior NSW ministers have condemned a bespoke party that resulted in a woman suffering spinal injuries inside a Sydney tunnelling project.
- Australian Associated Press
'Coercive' judge found guilty of assaulting ex-partner
A Supreme Court judge has been found guilty of assaulting and intimidating his ex-partner, with a magistrate describing his version of events as "contrived".
- Australian Associated Press
Money launderer faces jail, deportation for $30m job
A Chinese national faces the prospect of being deported after trying to conceal hundreds of bank deposits in a $30 million money laundering operation.
- Australian Associated Press
Why Sydney passed on chance to sign Wanderers star Mata
Western Sydney Wanderers' big-name recruit Juan Mata could have been a Sydney FC player before the Sky Blues made other transfer moves.
- Australian Associated Press
Millions of Australians stalked, women often targeted
Women are more likely to have been stalked than men, with one in seven Australians revealing they have been subjected to the behaviour since they were a teen.
- Australian Associated Press
Border security will struggle without shrewd investment
Australia will have difficulty in maintaining a secure border if it doesn't acquire new technology or or make "strategic" investments, the border chief warns.
- Australian Associated Press
Sharks winger Mulitalo to gauge worth on open market
Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has informed the Sharks he will test his worth on the NRL's open market as clubs prepare for the November 1 deadline.
- Australian Associated Press
PM focused on affordable housing despite home furore
Anthony Albanese says he's committed to increasing affordable housing, despite copping flak for buying a $4.3 million beach house with sweeping ocean views.
- Australian Associated Press
Mum who killed baby tried to kidnap child decades later
A woman facing sentence for trying to abduct a nine-year-old girl downplayed her actions in killing her own daughter two decades ago, a court has been told.
- Australian Associated Press
Kangaroo and Kumul: Meninga defends Coates' PNG call
Australian coach Mal Meninga says Port Moresby-born Xavier Coates is just as proud of his "green and gold culture" ahead of his Kangaroos debut.
- Australian Associated Press
Rio Tinto 'breaks ranks', keeps climate trigger alive
The federal government has been urged to strike an urgent deal on environmental laws as Rio Tinto joins those calling for reforms that tackle climate change.
- Australian Associated Press
Wins for Argentina, Brazil in World Cup qualifiers
Lionel Messi came back in style for Argentina with a hat-trick in a 6-0 home win over Bolivia in World Cup qualifying.
- Australian Associated Press
Aaron Judge, Yankees top Guardians for 2-0 ALCS lead
The New York Yankees have taken command of the American League Championships series with another win over Cleveland.
- Australian Associated Press
Nine-year wait: code hopper's second shot as Jillaroo
Mahalia Murphy scored a hat-trick in her sole Test for Australia in 2015, now the code hopper is happy to risk her perfect try-scoring record for a second game.
- Australian Associated Press
Queer-rights bill 'too fast, too quick' for coalition
A Liberal MP will cross the floor to support changes, including making it easier for people to change birth-certificate gender, despite her party's opposition.
- Australian Associated Press
Dearden defies early NRL horrors to face ultimate Test
Tom Dearden's career arc will take him back to Suncorp Stadium for a Test debut for Australia against a stacked Tongan side capable of repeating history.
- Australian Associated Press
Tszyu opens up on Kostya's demons ahead of US reunion
Tim Tszyu has detailed the impact his father's crushing loss to Ricky Hatton had on the family ahead of his world title date with destiny in Florida.
- Australian Associated Press
Fraud claim binned as Pratt love child chases fortune
The love child of late billionaire Richard Pratt cannot pursue allegations of "fraudulent bad faith" after she was excluded from the magnate's mammoth estate.
- Australian Associated Press
Mass licence fraud 'gave gangs access to guns': police
Detectives are tracking down about 1000 people who allegedly tried to get gun licences for arms they weren't entitled to, after seizing more than 150 weapons.
- Australian Associated Press
Financial regulations are 'punishing' first homebuyers
Overbearing financial requirements placed are worsening housing equity by making it harder for first homebuyers to access mortgages and benefiting investors.