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Holbrook earns reward for Knights grand final charge

Newcastle have extended the contract of coach Justin Holbrook following the club's return to the NRL grand final.

AAP · Oct 12

Heat on tobacco crackdown as firebombing flares again

A city is reeling from another night of arson attacks, with warnings firebombings will continue unless authorities move beyond reactive measures.

AAP · Oct 11

Hughes chasing redemption for Kiwis against Australia

Jahrome Hughes is channelling the lingering anguish of New Zealand's 2022 World Cup semi-final heartbreak into their opener against their trans-Tasman rivals.

AAP · Oct 11

Liberal leader downplays threat of ex-treasurer return

An ex-high profile federal MP has left open the possibility of a return to parliament as he attacks the direction of his former party under leader Angus Taylor.

AAP · Oct 11

Lyon feeling as good as ever on another record day

Nathan Lyon says he is feeling at his best after overcoming last summer's hamstring tear, as the experience of he and Australia's quicks told in Durban.

AAP · Oct 11

Teen charged after woman struck by car in city centre

A teenage boy will face a children's court after allegedly hitting a woman with a stolen car during an erratic driving incident near a major city marathon.

AAP · Oct 11

Kids, longtime fans inspired Powderfinger reunion tour

Powderfinger have unveiled the dates for an 18-concert reunion tour, and revealed that band members wanted their kids to see them play live onstage.

AAP · Oct 11

'A calling': women's work strengthens rural Australia

A farmer finding the sector's next generation and an academic training rural first responders have been honoured for work to make country communities stronger.

AAP · Oct 11

Containing Australia could be name of game for Proteas

South Africa have conceded their best hope may be trying to contain Australia in Durban, with the tourists the side with the best hope of a 1-0 series lead.

AAP · Oct 11

Australia holds firm with aid dollars to Southeast Asia

Development aid flowing to Southeast Asia has plunged to a 10-year low, according to a fresh report, but Australia's contributions to the region remain stable.

AAP · Oct 11