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Researchers race to contain rabbits as numbers explode

As rabbit numbers climb, researchers are in an "arms race" to suppress the destructive pest and evade what farmers fear could be an environmental catastrophe.

AAP · Jun 1, 2024

Rocking Rebels fail to rebound after Super Rugby axing

After a tough week, Melbourne have fallen victim to the Fijian Drua, who ran away in the second half to secure a Super Rugby finals berth with a 40-19 win.

AAP · Jun 1, 2024

Brumbies spearhead Australia's Super Rugby title tilt

Australia are guaranteed at least three teams in the Super Rugby Pacific finals as the Brumbies, Reds and Rebels try to wrestle back trans-Tasman supremacy.

AAP · May 30, 2024

Late-blooming Sapsford eager to repay Brumbies' faith

Brumbies winger Ollie Sapsford is targeting a first Super Rugby championship for his club in 20 years after penning a new two-year deal with the ACT outfit.

AAP · May 22, 2024

'Abandoning customers': lenders fail battling borrowers

Mortgage stress in Australia is at its highest level since the global financial crisis but many borrowers are finding it too hard to get help from their bank.

AAP · May 19, 2024

'No one is immune': scammers targeting property buyers

Tech-savvy and financially literate Australians are among the property buyers falling victim to increasingly sophisticated and costly payment diversion scams.

AAP · May 18, 2024

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Generous tax incentives could help get critical minerals projects over the line but climate advocates want to see them partnered with strong emissions targets.

AAP · May 17, 2024

Dutton's target on migrants a 'race to the bottom'

A coalition plan to slash migration has been labelled as "xenophobia" and Labor is being urged not to allow the "racist trope" to dictate the housing debate.

AAP · May 16, 2024

Crossbenchers demand pardon for whistleblower McBride

Thirty crossbench and Greens parliamentarians are demanding the man sentenced to prison after helping expose allegations of war crimes be pardoned.

AAP · May 16, 2024

Move to shield sex abuse victims from defamation action

Accused sexual assault perpetrators won't be able to use the threat of defamation to silence and intimidate victims, under new laws coming to Victoria.

AAP · May 15, 2024