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Mother cleared of killing son and daughter admits fraud

A woman once accused of killing her two adult children, including one with a drug-laced smoothie, has been sentenced for fraudulently accepting welfare.

AAP · Oct 6

Strapped in: Japanese link to Lonergan's sure hands

Ryan Lonergan has a fortunate exchange with a Japanese scrumhalf to thank for a game-day ritual that's contributed to his fine Wallabies form this year.

AAP · Oct 6

Elite school's teacher sacked over alleged sex assaults

A teacher has been sacked from an elite girls' school after being charged over the alleged sexual assault of a child under 17 who was under his care.

AAP · Oct 6

McReight's plan for Wallabies to end Eden Park curse

Fraser McReight thinks he knows what's coming from the All Blacks and has genuine belief the Wallabies can win at Eden Park for the first time since 1986.

AAP · Oct 6

Miners and real estate lead Australian share rally

Rebounding miners and real estate stocks have helped dig the ASX out of trouble, but high bond yields and inflation concerns are shrouding its future direction.

AAP · Oct 6

Coalition slashes migrant intake to counter One Nation

Graduate and bridging visas would be axed under a future coalition government, Angus Taylor announced as he revealed his long-awaited migration plan.

AAP · Oct 6

Cop got mum to write note to cover lie: colleague

After being caught using an online photo of a bunch flowers to ward off love rivals, Beau Lamarre-Condon concocted a lie with his mum, a court has been told.

AAP · Oct 6

'A bad time of year': star's plea to Cricket Australia

Beth Mooney has called for Australia's schedule to change, fearing there will be knock-on effects as her team go four years without playing in school holidays.

AAP · Oct 6

Armrest mess forces disability advocate on 14-hour trip

Air travel can become "an unreasonable ordeal" a disability advocate says, after he was he was forced to take an overnight train for a disability conference.

AAP · Oct 6

Amone named for Tonga as big halves call looms

Tonga have named one of their strongest ever national teams for the World Cup with the imminent return of rare talent Junior Amone a focal point.

AAP · Oct 6