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Victoria dumps public drunkenness crime

Public drunkenness will be decriminalised in the Australian state of Victoria on the eve of a coronial inquest into the death of an Aboriginal woman who died in police custody.

Highlander joins All Black Sevens squad

Four rising backs, including Highlander Scott Gregory, have been cleared by their Super Rugby teams to join the All Blacks Sevens squad ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

Vatican could try Pell under Church law

George Pell could face a separate trial in the Vatican after the Catholic cardinal lost an appeal against his conviction for child sex offences.

Aussies mull rejigged attack for Leeds

Aussies mull rejigged attack for Leeds

Australia are mulling another change to their bowling attack for the third Ashes test but Pat Cummins is set to back up.

Pell loses appeal, remains in jail

Catholic Cardinal George Pell will remain in prison. Photo: Getty

Pell loses appeal, remains in jail

Disgraced Catholic Cardinal George Pell's appeal has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal but he is considering taking it to the High Court.

Thousands protest abortion bill in Sydney

Opponents of a bill to decriminalise abortion gathered in their thousands for a rally near the New South Wales parliament.

Cowboys prop Scott recovering from stroke

Cowboys prop Scott recovering from stroke

North Queensland coach Paul Green admits Matt Scott's health scare has shocked the club.

Canadian manhunt teens left final message

Kam McLeod (R) and Bryer Schmegelsky. Photo: Reuters

Canadian manhunt teens left final message

The two teenagers suspected of killing three people in a Canadian highway rampage left a "last will and testament" video message.

Lost pilgrims die in Papua New Guinea

The pilgrims were lost in Papua New Guinea's Morobe province. Photo: Getty

Lost pilgrims die in Papua New Guinea

A rescue mission is under way in Papua New Guinea after a group of Christian pilgrims became lost on a mountain, with up to 11 reported to have died.

Family mourn Raglan shooting victim

The distraught family of slain Australian surfer Sean McKinnon, who was killed in New Zealand, have had their son's body returned to them.

Child in Spiderman suit spotted on day of Tyrrell disappearance

Three year old William Tyrell was last seen at his grandmother's home, wearing this Spiderman...

Child in Spiderman suit spotted on day of Tyrrell disappearance

A local resident saw a boy matching William Tyrrell's description being driven away from the area the day he went missing, an inquest into the notorious Australian missing child case has heard.

Kerevi backs Wallabies to bounce back

Samu Kerevi reacts after the Wallabies' loss to the All Blacks at the weekend. Photo: Getty Images

Kerevi backs Wallabies to bounce back

Samu Kerevi hasn't lost faith in the fast-paced game plan the Wallabies are honing for the Rugby World Cup.

Woman falls to death at Sydney selfie spot

A Sydney woman has died after falling from a cliff in the city's east, with witnesses telling police she may have been taking photos at the time.

Killer stalked comedian before attack

Killer stalked Melbourne comedian for 5km before attack

Jaymes Todd says his rape and murder of aspiring Melbourne comedian Eurydice Dixon didn't go as he planned.

Radio host's comments on Ardern 'way out of line'

Jacinda Ardern with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Photo: Getty Images

Radio host's comments on Ardern 'way out of line' - Aussie PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has brushed off radio shock jock Alan Jones' remarks about her while Scott Morrison said the comments were "way out of line".

Seaweeds help curb cow burping

Australian researchers say a pink seaweed that stops cows from burping could slash greenhouse gas emissions if they can work out how to farm it commercially.

'Beautiful girl': Sydney stabbing victim mourned

The woman believed killed by a knifeman in Sydney yesterday has been remembered as "a beautiful girl from a beautiful family".

Man under guard after Sydney rampage

A man with a history of mental health issues is expected to be charged after he allegedly killed a woman and then went on a stabbing rampage in Sydney's CBD.

Fresh review of Aussie migration programme

A parliamentary inquiry will review Australia's migration programme, amid concerns the nation's infrastructure is failing to keep up with population growth.

Sydney killing, stabbing 'not terrorism'

People walk past security officers standing around a barricaded area following reports of a...

Sydney killing, stabbing 'not terrorism'

Authorities believe a 21-year-old man who went on a stabbing rampage in Sydney's CBD earlier killed a woman in a nearby apartment but they say the attack wasn't a terrorist incident.

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