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AFLW minor premiers North equal historic winning streak

AFLW minor premiers North equal historic winning streak

Ash Riddell, Jas Garner and Emma King starred as North Melbourne sealed the AFLW minor premiership and equalled the AFL's consecutive wins record.

Young Australians told not to fret lower super balances

Young Australians told not to fret lower super balances

Young Australians told not to fret lower super balances

Young Australians told not to fret lower super balances

The median super balance for Australians aged 65-69 is $208,143, below recommended benchmarks to live comfortably in retirement.

Battle for documents in killer's parole challenge

Battle for documents in killer's parole challenge

Battle for documents in killer's parole challenge

Battle for documents in killer's parole challenge

Lawyers for Susan Neill-Fraser, who served more than a decade behind bars for murdering her partner, are chasing documents as part of a parole challenge.

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Body found in search for missing bushwalker

Body found in search for missing bushwalker

A body has been found in the search for a missing bushwalker, who vanished in harsh weather conditions in Tasmania 11 days ago.

Safe to return as early-season bushfire causes scare

Safe to return as early-season bushfire causes scare

An emergency warning for an uncontrolled bushfire in a rural area has been downgraded, with residents told they can return with caution.

Tasmania down WA to extend silky start to one-day cup

Tasmania down WA to extend silky start to one-day cup

Tasmania have defeated Western Australia by four wickets to log a fourth-straight win in the one-day cup.

Search for hiker reviewed in challenging, cold weather

Search for hiker reviewed in challenging, cold weather

Serious concerns are held for the welfare of a hiker missing in remote snowy wilderness, with police reviewing search efforts and calling on specialists.

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Webster back bowling, on track for timely Shield return

Webster back bowling, on track for timely Shield return

Webster back bowling, on track for timely Shield return

Webster back bowling, on track for timely Shield return

Australia's selectors will name the squad for the first Ashes Test after the next Sheffield Shield round, and Tasmania now expect Beau Webster to return for it.

Tassie get Shield redemption with thrilling win over WA

Tassie get Shield redemption with thrilling win over WA

Tassie get Shield redemption with thrilling win over WA

Tassie get Shield redemption with thrilling win over WA

One summer after suffering one of the tightest losses in Sheffield Shield history, Tasmania have pulled off a three-run win over Western Australia.

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

The independent MPs who will decide the fate of the Hobart waterfront stadium say they are aware of the "generationally" significant call they will soon make.

Tigers roar to set up final-day Shield thriller

Tigers roar to set up final-day Shield thriller

Tigers roar to set up final-day Shield thriller

Tigers roar to set up final-day Shield thriller

Momentum has swung regularly on day three as visiting Western Australia were left needing 44 more runs with just two wickets in hand to beat Tasmania in Hobart.

Greens threaten Labor with preference power play

Greens threaten Labor with preference power play

Greens threaten Labor with preference power play

Greens threaten Labor with preference power play

Minister Murray Watt's approval of the North West Shelf gas extension looms large over a Greens move to withhold preferences from the Labor party.

Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

A collection of MPs and mayors are making a last-ditch appeal to the AFL to abandon its demands for a Hobart waterfront stadium.

Tiger opener blazes timely runs in Test reminder

Tiger opener blazes timely runs in Test reminder

Tiger opener blazes timely runs in Test reminder

Tiger opener blazes timely runs in Test reminder

Jake Weatherald has sent an authoritative reminder to Australian Test selectors with a blazing innings to catapult Tasmania into the box seat against WA.

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Accountants, ombudsman lash tax office service

The ATO has declined a Tax Ombudsman suggestion to re-route calls from accountants to experienced staff as pressures mount between tax agents and the agency.

Sweet NBL homecoming for Tasmania JackJumpers

The Tasmania JackJumpers have returned home and delivered an emphatic performance to beat the Sydney Kings by 16 points.

Test hopefuls struggle, WA on top at tricky Bellerive

Jake Weatherald and Cameron Bancroft both missed chance to apply pressure for Ashes selection as 14 wickets fell on the opening day in Hobart.

Albanese government flips on Pacific worker guarantee

The coalition has welcomed a backflip from the federal government which gives employers more flexibility while employing short-term Pacific workers.

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Who owns that company? Find out in 2028 for just $207m

A new searchable company register list will allow the public to discover which people and firms own Australian companies.

JackJumpers play cards they're dealt on road in NBL

The JackJumpers will finally return for a home game after four-straight road contests when they host Sydney, before jumping back on a plane to New Zealand.

Farmland value in reverse as economy tightens

Australian farmland values are down 3.8 per cent in the first half of 2025 - the first dip in over a decade - but there are some causes for optimism.

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Parents toying with giving their child some wine or beer at family dinner could be increasing their chances of alcohol problems as adults.

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

A state MP who admitted drug-driving has had his licence suspended for six months, but he'll still be allowed back behind the wheel.

Two killed as wild winds fell trees, cut power to homes

A falling tree has killed two people who were out in the open on a rural property as wild winds cut power to thousands of homes and damaged a hospital.

'Someone must know': $1m reward for murder cold case

Detectives have doubled a cash reward in the hope of cracking the 30-year unsolved murder of a young tourist on a picturesque beach.

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