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Government drags heels in fight over 'death traps'

A state government has been accused of dragging its heels on a popular yabby trap banned elsewhere for catching more than yabbies.

AAP · Oct 3

World Cup coaches watch and wait on NRL grand final

More than half of the combatants in Sunday's NRL grand final will wake up on Monday to learn if they have earned World Cup selection.

AAP · Oct 3

Mum gives back to breast milk donor program amid grief

A mum of twins cared for in intensive care when they were born prematurely says having access to donated breast milk was a lifeline.

AAP · Oct 3

Synthetic bee silk set to take sting out of wounds

Synthetic dressings based on honeybee silk could be programmed to detect and combat infections in wounds and improve the healing process, researchers hope.

AAP · Oct 3

Cam's golden St Andrews moment as Aussies fade in Links

An eagle hole-out at the first helped South African Casey Jarvis maintain the lead at the St Andrews-based Links Championship as Australia's challenge flopped.

AAP · Oct 3

Farmers want slasher taken to length of daylight saving

While city workers might rejoice, for farmers the onset of daylight saving time is a six-month grind - and they're calling for compromise.

AAP · Oct 3

'Fages in the building!': Lion king boosts JackJumpers

Chris Fagan may be a Brisbane Lions legend, but his NBL allegiance to the Tasmania JackJumpers has proved a lucky charm too.

AAP · Oct 3

Grit v glitz: Knights take on Roosters for NRL glory

Newcastle has been starved of success for generations and the only thing standing in their way is a Sydney Roosters side dripping in experience and talent.

AAP · Oct 3

New Greens leader 'angry' on behalf of everyday workers

Reforming the tax system is on new Greens leader David Shoebridge's agenda as he looks to convert Australian voter angst into support for the progressive party.

AAP · Oct 3

'I let everyone down': NRLW Roosters star on GF fuel

Shouldering the responsibility for last year's NRLW grand final loss, Sydney Roosters star Jocelyn Kelleher is out to bury past pain against Brisbane.

AAP · Oct 3