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Hobart's Lord Mayor supports the Tasmanian Government's plan to take control of water and sewerage infrastructure, despite concerns about the loss of dividends to councils.

The resignation of Victoria's Speaker and Deputy Speaker after a row over MPs entitlements is the right decision, Labor Premier Daniel Andrews says.

After it was discovered children had been playing amongst exposed asbestos, locals fear for their health.

Like a seagull to a chip, Canberrans love to flock to the latest food adventure. But there may be too many venues trying to feed Canberra at once.

Collingwood, the Giants and the NSW Swifts record Super Netball wins in round two at the expense of the Firebirds, Fever and Thunderbirds.

Melbourne Victory continue their surge toward the A-League finals, surviving a late scare from last-placed Adelaide United to claim a 2-1 victory.

Brisbane, Collingwood and Melbourne claim wins in the fourth round of the AFLW as the competition begins to take shape.

The NSW Waratahs slog their way to a 19-13 win over the Western Force in their season-opening clash.

Brisbane Roar miss a chance to move ahead in the battle for third spot, losing 2-1 to Wellington Phoenix at Lang Park.

Australian athletes emphasise the need for more support at a younger age to help sports stars move on when their careers end, saying Dan Vickerman's death is a tragic reminder of the need to focus more on mental health.

The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Victorian Parliament resign over a controversial second residence allowance, with Telmo Languiller saying he should pay for his "error of judgement".

The Demons hold off a last-quarter Carlton comeback to win their AFLW match by a goal at Casey Fields in Melbourne.

The entire RSL NSW Council is stood aside from their positions while an investigation over several alleged financial scandals takes place.

After almost being scratched due to the wet, champion Winx easily claims her 10th Group One victory in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.

After almost being scratched due to the wet, champion Winx has easily claimed her 10th Group One victory in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.

The Speaker of the Victorian Parliament, Telmo Languiller, resigns over a controversial second residence allowance, saying he should pay for his "error of judgement".

A parked taxi erupts in a ball of flames in the Brisbane suburb of Taringa and a neighbour catches the drama on video, as the intense blaze sets a second car on fire.

A new adventure race through backyards, beaches and wilderness on Tasmania's north-west coast lures more than 650 runners.

Syrian architect Marwa al-Sabouni has watched her hometown of Homs reduced to rubble, but says the future lies empowering local communities.

An Australian playwright, whose work has been a standard study text, raises concerns about proposed changes to the HSC English curriculum, which favour bringing in more Shakespeare.

A poll in mid-February predicted the WA election would be a dead heat, but a week later another poll showed a swing towards Labor. So which one is right?

Two 15-year-olds pedestrians are killed on the Stuart Highway near Darwin, after being struck by a vehicle at 2:30am Saturday morning.

A 31-year-old Canberra man is charged with assaulting his former partner three times over the past month, all witnessed at close range by their sons aged two and four.

A small plane is damaged landing on a beach in Western Port Bay, east of Melbourne, but there were no injuries.

Holding their breath underwater is still proving a challenge, but two Gold Coast boys are bucking the stereotype by joining a junior synchronised swimming squad.

Western Sydney Wanderers issue a formal apology to Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold over the offensive banner which marred last weekend's Sydney derby at the Olympic stadium.

Two 15-year-olds pedestrians are killed on the Stuart Highway near Darwin, after being struck by a vehicle at 2:30am Saturday morning.

A small plane is damaged landing on a beach in Western Port Bay, east of Melbourne, but there were no injuries.

The home of late socialite Susan Renouf is passed in at auction, but gets plenty of interest from people keen to get a peak inside one of the most famous properties in Toorak.

The Demons hold off a last-quarter Carlton comeback to win their AFLW match by a goal at Casey Fields in Melbourne.

Near-perfect conditions are not enough to break records in the annual Perth to Rottnest Island Channel Swim, with Jarrod Poort coming in as first solo.

Conservation paying its way on one of Australia's oldest pastoral stations.

Greg Mutze from the Invasive Animals CRC speaks about the release of a new biological control for rabbits.

Native green ants adding extra bite to food and beverages.

Police accuse a Brisbane man of deliberately grabbing the steering wheel of his ex-girlfriend's car, causing it to crash head-on into a ute and leaving her seriously injured.

Adelaide bus drivers decide against strike action but plan not to work overtime, wear their uniforms or collect cash fares, as they fight for better pay and conditions.

A mother who lost her five children at the peak of her ice addiction joins a new campaign which attempts to curb the rapid rise of drug use among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

US recruit Asia Taylor has been a dominate force for Sydney Uni Flames in the WNBL and her performances have not gone unnoticed in her homeland.

Cross-laminated timber is produced in factories and delivered to building sites, where it is slotted into place for all-timber housing, touted as an environmentally-friendly option with lower onsite risk than on conventional sites.

Catch up with the latest podcast of Saturday Talkback Gardening with Jon Lamb and Ashley Walsh.

Records are expected to be smashed today amid near-perfect conditions for the annual Perth to Rottnest Island Channel Swim, which is now underway.

NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg declares the game has only been operating at 75 per cent and needed to do better in 2017.

Victoria's Opposition is calling for action after it was revealed the Deputy Speaker of the Victorian Parliament was also claiming a second residence allowance, meant for country MPs.

A young woman and man are killed when their car crashes head-on into a power pole at high speed north of Brisbane this morning.

Australian children's author Mem Fox has made more than 100 trips to the US over the years, but now says she is unlikely to ever go to the states again after her wrongful detainment by immigration officials at LA airport earlier this month.