Sydney news

The Port of Broome is gearing up for another busy cattle season but restrictions on trucks entering and exiting the wharf are still in place.

Farmer intention to invest in their properties is at a four year high.

Female students in high school and tertiary study will benefit from a record number of bursaries offered by the National Council of Women of Queensland in 2016.

A home set up to help ex-prisoners return to society in Tasmania's Derwent Valley is attacked with rocks and tomatoes.

NSW Government to set aside $1 million per year from the proceeds of the leasing of Port Kembla harbour to re-invest in Port Kembla infrastructure projects.

One person is flown to hospital after being hit by a car when a group of cyclists ploughed into a dead kangaroo during a morning ride in northern Victoria.

Labor's candidate for the Federal seat of Paterson in the NSW Hunter region has lashed out at the Defence Minister for not meeting with residents affected by chemical contamination from Williamtown's Air Force base.

Public transport users should check bus timetables for changes as construction work begins on the O-Bahn bus extension project in Adelaide.

Sam Burgess says early scans on his neck injury are positive after the star South Sydney forward was rushed to hospital on Sunday.

Encouraging starts, a glimpse at some super potential and a very lucky escape for a former world champion - there was more than one winner at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Sam Burgess says early scans on his neck injury are positive after the star South Sydney forward was rushed to hospital on Sunday.

A man who rammed a Melbourne police car twice, pinning two officers to a fence, after being doused with capsicum spray is arrested.

The South Australian Government defends SA Water's maintenance program after more burst mains, including one this morning.

The final stage of the Sydney siege inquest is expected to hear evidence from some of the 17 hostages as it runs over the next few weeks.

Former AFL rookie Hal Hunter is fighting Essendon to find out what he was injected with during the club's catastrophic supplements program, with anti-doping bosses fearing he may have been given an equine supplement.

With summer temperatures stretching into March, Curious Canberra takes a look at the water quality of the city's lakes, and whether they're safe to swim in.

On the eve of the AFL season a former Essendon player has spoken out about what he describes as his 'callous treatment' during the club's drugs scandal. Hal Hunter was part of the club's supplement program that eventually led to 34 current and former players receiving a year-long sentence for doping. He's pursued legal action to find out what substances he was given through injections, capsules and pills.

A woman is arrested after the body of another woman is found at a home on Sydney's northern beaches.

Chelsea Bonner wants the media to start reflecting the reality of women today.

Thousands of locals and tourists descend on Bathurst Island, off the coast of Darwin, for the Tiwi Islands grand final, which has become a celebration of the community's culture and aspirations.

A 77-year-old man dies after apparently driving into several parked cars at Glenorchy, in Hobart's northern suburbs.

It appears maths is not Greg Inglis' strongest suit after he launched a last-second shot at a field goal with his team trailing by two points.

The Multicultural Council of Tasmania uses another successful Moonah Taste of the World Festival to call on the State Government to boost migrant numbers in the state to reach its ambitious population target.

South Sydney lost a brutal clash with the Dragons at the SCG, but the result of the game was secondary to concerns about superstar forward Sam Burgess.

Victory and Newcastle Jets play out a 1-1 draw in Melbourne, with Besart Berisha and Ryan Kitto finding the net.

Sunday NRL action in round three kicked off with the Storm sinking the Warriors before the Dragons held off the Rabbitohs in terrible conditions at the SCG. Look back at how the day unfolded in our live blog.

Australian comedians look back on 30 years of one of the world's most popular comedy eventsthe Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Nico Rosberg claims victory at an exciting and eventful Australian Grand Prix in a Mercedes one-two.

A big crash involving Fernando Alonso and Esteban Gutierrez lit up the Australian Grand Prix as Nico Rosberg stormed to victory in Melbourne. Look back at how the action unfolded in Grandstand's live blog.

Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the coral bleaching threat level on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park will be increased to its highest level.

A spectacular crash from Fernando Alonso completely destroys his McLaren car and temporarily halts the Australian Grand Prix.

A big crash involving Fernando Alonso and Esteban Gutierrez makes for a dramatic Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne. Follow Grandstand's live blog.

Perth Glory beats Wellington Phoenix 2-1 in the clash between the A-League's farthest flung sides.

Sunday NRL action in round three kicked off with the Storm sinking the Warriors. Next, the Dragons and Rabbitohs face off at the SCG. Follow ABC Grandstand's live blog.

A daily pill to help prevent HIV is the most cost-effective method of managing the illness in Australia medical professionals say, while some gay men say it will also help fight the stigma of having the virus.

Queensland's political system is set for its biggest shake-up in decades as a referendum for fixed four-year terms looks likely to succeed.

Thousands of people join a Palm Sunday rally in Sydney, calling on the Federal Government not to send almost 270 asylum seekers back to Nauru.

Australia's Mark Hunt scores a stunning first-round knockout of two-time UFC Heavyweight champion Frank Mir in Brisbane.

A painting of the "ugly side" of the Tasmanian landscape is named as the most popular work in the field for this year's Glover Prize for landscape painting.

A proposed dolphin tourism and research hub would improve the prospects of Whyalla in South Australia as its steelmaking community grapples with impending job losses, experts say.

More than a thousand people rally on the streets of Canberra to demand better treatment for asylum seekers by the Australian Government.

More than 100 blind or visually impaired people are given the chance to get behind the wheel at Melbourne's Sandown Raceway, as part of the In The Driver's Seat initiative.

The record high temperatures experienced across Australia in early March could have long-ranging consequences, the Climate Council says, with generally warmer conditions expected in the future.

Formula One officials ditch a new qualifying format after a farcical introduction at the Australian Grand Prix.

About 3,500 people take part in the annual Bay-to-City Fun Run from Glenelg to Adelaide Oval as crowd numbers increase from last year's inaugural race.

Brisbane Mayor Graham Quirk is celebrating his return to power, emerging from Saturday's council election with an extra Liberal National Party councillor.

A universal downturn in commodity prices is taking its toll in Western Australia's Kimberley region, where locals are patiently waiting for the next boom to come along.

An injury plagued St Mary's Saints stage a miracle victory in the NTFL grand final, narrowly beating reigning premiers Wanderers Eagles 50 to 48.

Trevor Wright rings in to talk to Macca about Lake Eyre; and Sylvia calls with some information about keeping frogs.There's also a call from oil-rig worker Matt; and Ian presents another "Why I Live Where I Live" segment.

Once again Macca speaks with a range of interesting Australians in phone calls from listeners, and some of the recordings he's made in his travels to country areas.