CSIRO to partner with pharmaceutical giant for research A five-year partnership between CSIRO and Moderna has been unveiled to help develop research to biosecurity threats in Australia and the Pacific. AAP · Oct 7
Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decision With Kingsmead set to offer a different challenge in the series opener, South Africa appear set to play two frontline spinners in Durban, but Australia one. AAP · Oct 7
Climate change not the only blame for bushfire crisis Australia's bushfire crisis may be linked to British colonisation, with researchers finding increased risk goes beyond the influence of climate change alone. AAP · Oct 7
Smaller banks baulk at regional branch plan Smaller banks have criticised a proposal to pool banking resources in multi-bank hubs rather than individual branches. AAP · Oct 7
'Good flex' work may hold key to gender equality Giving workers more flexibility over their hours will help employers retain skilled people and could lead to greater gender equality. AAP · Oct 7
Bail refused as reality TV star denies strangling wife Former Bachelor star Sam Wood has been refused bail after his lawyer detailed his denials to domestic violence allegations. AAP · Oct 7
Industry wants visas for skills that 'really matter' Prospective migrants wanting to travel to Australia for apprenticeships should be eligible for student visas, business leaders argue. AAP · Oct 7
Hotel breakfasts give officials hope for no 2018 repeat Australia's last Test tour of South Africa was one of the ugliest series since Bodyline. But officials are confident tensions have thawed between the two sides. AAP · Oct 7
Ratings agency warns on record government spending The federal government and the Reserve Bank are pulling in opposite directions in the fight against inflation, ratings agency S&P says. AAP · Oct 7
Billions in tech infrastructure needed for data centres Telstra says Australia needs a significant boost in physical cabling and technological understanding if data centres are going to be built in rural areas. AAP · Oct 7
"I was targeted by refs' claims Adelaide 36ers coach Adelaide coach Trevor Gleeson accused his players of being "scared", while insisting the referees targeted him in the 36ers' loss to Melbourne United. AAP · Oct 7
United snap NBL slump, extend 36ers' woes Bryce Cotton and Nick Rakocevic combined for 66 points but Adelaide couldn't prevent a third successive defeat, losing by five points to Melbourne United. AAP · Oct 7
Unfair criticism: Head hits back at golden generation Vice-captain Travis Head has highlighted the generational split in Australian cricket, accusing the golden era of unfairly going after the current side. AAP · Oct 7
Wind farm build begins after community opposition More than 10 years after it was first proposed, and sparked community backlash from high profile critics, the construction of a wind farm has begun. AAP · Oct 7
AAP · Oct 7 The non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide risk Non-fatal strangulation drastically raises domestic homicide risk and sometimes leaves victims with brain injuries that go unnoticed by police, experts warn.
AAP · Oct 7 'Bitten your hand off': Hoekstra shines in Shield debut Victoria left-armer Harry Hoekstra has starred in his Sheffield Shield debut, at the expense of dropped Australian opener Jake Weatherald.
AAP · Oct 7 'Substantial human flourishing' could come from AI use One of the government's sharpest minds, Andrew Leigh, believes AI has the potential to raise living standards and create a more equal society.
AAP · Oct 7 Complaining NDIS families face child protection threats The national disability agency is referring families that complain about support levels to child protection services, an autism help network says.
AAP · Oct 7 Unsung Lion won't vie to succeed Fagan as senior coach Brisbane football manager Danny Daly has ruled himself out of the race to replace Chris Fagan as the Lions' next coach.
AAP · Oct 7 Illegal tobacco shops shut amid national clamp down Amid a widespread crackdown on illegal tobacco, a senior police taskforce member says the black market cigarette trade doesn't appear to be slowing down.
AAP · Oct 7 Protesters demand homeless shelter remains open Plans to close a city's largest homeless shelter and relocate residents to an outback town with few services and amenities have sparked protests.
AAP · Oct 7 'Going to smash this bloke': Gallen warns boxing foe Two NRL greats will step into the ring for a five-round heavyweight blockbuster that comes down to experience versus an age, size, weight and reach advantage.
AAP · Oct 7 Women's cricket stars in talks over schedule concerns Frustrated players have spoken with Cricket Australia over the lack of elite women's games at home in the peak of summer, with officials looking at solutions.
AAP · Oct 7 Army pauses use of vehicle involved in training death A troop carrier vehicle won't be used by the defence force while an investigation is carried out into the death of a soldier during a training exercise.
AAP · Oct 7 Five-Test South Africa series on Australia's wish list Cricket Australia could begin hosting South Africa in five-Test series for the first time in more than 60 years, if CEO Todd Greenberg can convince the Proteas.