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HIV transmission in Papua New Guinea at crisis levels

HIV transmission in Papua New Guinea at crisis levels

Seven newborn babies are found to have HIV every day in Papua New Guinea despite the availability of preventative drugs.

Grandfather, ex-wife jailed for drug import conspiracy

Grandfather, ex-wife jailed for drug import conspiracy

Grandfather, ex-wife jailed for drug import conspiracy

Grandfather, ex-wife jailed for drug import conspiracy

A methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking conspiracy involving a middle-aged couple resulted in the importation of up to $1.2 million worth of drugs.

Independent politician pleads guilty to drug driving

Independent politician pleads guilty to drug driving

Independent politician pleads guilty to drug driving

Independent politician pleads guilty to drug driving

A former commercial fisherman and independent politician who could again hold a crucial crossbench position has admitted driving with cannabis in his system.

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Aussies looking to ride a wave of success in Brazil

Aussies looking to ride a wave of success in Brazil

Australian surfer Molly Picklum has a chance to take over the rankings lead when competition finally gets under way in Brazil.

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

The prime minister has joined the campaign trail for the first time in Tasmania, where Labor is aiming to topple the Liberals who have been in power since 2014.

Vow to find cricket roof 'fix' at waterfront stadium

Vow to find cricket roof 'fix' at waterfront stadium

Australia's governing cricket body has signed a letter with a state government pledging to find a solution to shadow issues at a proposed stadium.

Germans claw their way back to thwart Kookaburras

Germans claw their way back to thwart Kookaburras

There was disappointment for Australia after Germany overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Kookaburras in their FIH Pro League clash in Berlin.

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Gout runs hot in Europe to break Aussie 200m record

Gout runs hot in Europe to break Aussie 200m record

Gout runs hot in Europe to break Aussie 200m record

Gout runs hot in Europe to break Aussie 200m record

Australian 17-year-old sprinter Gout Gout has marked his first senior race abroad by improving his own national 200m record at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet.

Voters want AFL stadium deal redo but leaders unmoved

Voters want AFL stadium deal redo but leaders unmoved

Voters want AFL stadium deal redo but leaders unmoved

Voters want AFL stadium deal redo but leaders unmoved

A survey shows two-thirds of voters in one state believe they're getting a raw deal on an AFL stadium as election day approaches.

Primal moment: nudes brave icy waters for solstice swim

Primal moment: nudes brave icy waters for solstice swim

Primal moment: nudes brave icy waters for solstice swim

Primal moment: nudes brave icy waters for solstice swim

Thousands of souls have taken a nude sunrise plunge into Hobart's River Derwent, as Antarctic expeditioners also mark the winter solstice with a sub-zero dip.

Kasatkina will hope to make BJK Cup bow in Tasmania

Kasatkina will hope to make BJK Cup bow in Tasmania

Kasatkina will hope to make BJK Cup bow in Tasmania

Kasatkina will hope to make BJK Cup bow in Tasmania

Australia's tennis women will host their next Billie Jean King Cup tie in Tasmania, with Daria Kasatkina hoping to be on board for the first time.

Driver error, speed blamed for spate of rally deaths

Driver error, speed blamed for spate of rally deaths

Driver error, speed blamed for spate of rally deaths

Driver error, speed blamed for spate of rally deaths

Four deaths in three crashes during a road rally event were because of driver error, with excessive speed playing a role in two of the accidents.

Bruce Lehrmann pleads not guilty to car-stealing charge

Bruce Lehrmann pleads not guilty to car-stealing charge

Bruce Lehrmann pleads not guilty to car-stealing charge

Bruce Lehrmann pleads not guilty to car-stealing charge

Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of raping fellow former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, has pleaded not guilty to stealing a four-wheel drive.

Charges imminent over shooting death of policeman

Charges imminent over shooting death of policeman

Charges imminent over shooting death of policeman

Charges imminent over shooting death of policeman

Whether the fatal shooting of a police officer at a rural property was premeditated will form part of criminal investigations into the tragedy.

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Ex-Liberal hits out at 'bankrupting' AFL stadium

Tasmania's plan for a new stadium has been criticised by a former Liberal who was part of the government when the contract with the AFL was inked.

Man admits manslaughter of mother-of-four

A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a 37-year-old woman, admitting he drove a car at her on a rural property.

'Committed, respected': tributes flow for slain officer

Police have released the name of a 57-year-old experienced officer who was shot dead at a rural property while delivering a home repossession order.

'Tragedy': dedicated policeman shot dead at rural house

A police officer shot dead at a rural property while on "routine" duties was a dependable constable of 25 years service.

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Familiar face returns for election as stadium divides

The issue of a controversial sports stadium has again reared its head in a state election battleground as a former Liberal minister throws her hat in the ring.

Liberals prescribe plan to expand role of chemists

The Liberals have opened the first weekend of Tasmania's election campaign focused on health as Labor vows to improve the way major infrastructure is delivered.

Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night

Friday the 13th will be remembered as a horror show for Adelaide after their horrible goal kicking cost them victory in a three-point loss to Hawthorn.

Hawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows

Hawthorn have given their top-four hopes a major boost after coming from behind to defeat Adelaide in a scrappy thriller.

Liberals turn to ex-federal politicians for snap poll

Several former federal politicians are running for the Liberals at an early state election caused by a no-confidence motion and a premier's refusal to resign.

Bougainville firm on independence after latest talks

Representatives from Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have concluded their latest round of talks on independence for the wantaway province.

Hopes fade for man missing in freezing wilderness

Search efforts in a remote highland national park for a missing 52-year-old man have been scaled back after several days.

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