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An outback butcher grinds up his meat offcuts and sells it as dog food to make sure nothing is wasted.

It is played for fun in rumpus rooms and backyards everywhere, but the game of table tennis is not taken too seriously as a sport in Australia, despite its global popularity.

Why is the cattle industry interested in the Government's temporary suspension on imports of uncooked prawns?

Mandy McCracken lost her hands and feet in 2014; now she's volunteering her time to train the next generation of prosthetists.

A South Australian man makes yet another bid to quash his murder conviction, with the move also set to see the High Court more clearly define the boundaries of laws on "fresh and compelling" evidence appeals.

The South Australian Government will move to permanently lock in previously temporary payroll tax relief and extend tax breaks to hundreds of additional businesses, the Treasurer reveals.

New research paints a clearer picture than ever before of the risk of breast cancer for carriers of the BRCA1, BRCA2 gene mutations and the need to identify carriers early on in life.

Even though it is standard procedure to keep nursing home doors locked to keep residents safe, experts say there is no evidence to support the practice, which may in fact be leaving residents stressed.

Maria James was stabbed 68 times in her own home. For 37 years, police have failed to solve her murder. Her two sonsand one former top cophave never given up hope.

A project in Sydney's west is using the city's love of coffee to assist disadvantaged locals and help newly-arrived migrants integrate into their new community. The business has trained hundreds of people with cafe skills, but now it has plans to expand with the use of renewable energy and the help of community support groups.

Ipswich City Council distances itself from Paul Pisasale following his arrest, with the ordeal "deeply disappointing" staff who worked alongside the former mayor.

With Queensland's greatest era ending and the Blues' threatening to start a purple patch of their own, Origin II could mark the beginning of something major for both sides, writes Warren Boland

Former Adelaide coach Malcolm Blight reaches legend status in front of football greats at the Australian Football Hall of Fame ceremony.

Dual Adelaide premiership winner Simon Goodwin and big bad Barry Hall are inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Local government leaders back a push to consider changing the date of Australia Day and will now lobby the Federal Government for a national debate.

One woman is dead and 14 other people are injured in a crash between a mini-bus and a taxi at Ardmona, near Shepparton, in northern Victoria.

Bangarra, the acclaimed Indigenous dance troupe, takes on the story of Bennelong, with their latest production interpreting the story of the Aboriginal trailblazer.

Soldiers training at North Head used to brag about bashing gay men and treated it as "fun and games", a witness tells the inquest into Scott Johnson's death.

Safe Pathways, a business that runs group homes for children unable to be placed in foster families, charged the NT Government the same monthly amount despite fluctuations in the number of children, a royal commission hears.

Gympie has been hooked up to the NBN for little more than a year, and the results for the locals have been underwhelming. Now the ACCC is asking Australians to help monitor internet speeds to separate marketing spin from reality.

The government has announced moves to force gas producers to keep more has in Australia rather than export it. Resource Minister, Matt Canavan explains why they think that will push domestic prices down.

Adelaide Hills woman Lisa Barrett, who is facing two counts of manslaughter following the death of two infants during home birth deliveries, allegedly told a witness "if you say I was your midwife I will go to jail".

Canberra's largely ad-free main streets could soon become versions of Parramatta Road.

John Varley, 61, a director of mining giant Rio Tinto, has been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud by the UK Serious Fraud Office.

Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale is facing three charges.

Bill Pulver will remain chief executive of the Australian Rugby Union, for now, with chairman Cameron Clyne saying his position was not discussed at an emergency general meeting on Tuesday.

One passenger has died and up to 12 others injured after a collision between a mini bus and a taxi.

Shark Shield is struggling to keep up with demand for its shark deterrent device since the state government introduced a $200 rebate offer three weeks ago.

Eight men die of suicide in Australia every day, a rate three times higher than for women.

Why build a town for hamsters? One reason: they're cute.

The troubled Islamic College of South Australia could reopen as soon as Thursday after being sold to a West Australian-based organisation.

So one of the two great sports pay dramas of the day comes to an amicable end, with only one i left to be dotted and t crossed at the end of the season.

It was a small admission from the NSW government but it spoke volumes about its changing view of housing affordability.

Queanbeyan roads and schools will get a much-needed upgrade.

Construction union boss Dean Hall said WorkSafe ACT was "broken" and needed to be "fixed".

As foreshadowed by Fairfax Media, Professor Croucher will replace Gillian Triggs as head of the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Labor has drawn a dramatic line in the sand on Australian citizenship, vowing to block the Turnbull government's proposed crackdown and resolutely denying any link between citizenship policy and national security.

Truck bans in Yarraville to come in when the West Gate Tunnel opens in 2022 will see Brooklyn’s main arterial flooded with 7000 trucks.

Four West Australian uranium projects granted environmental approval will be allowed to proceed, but the state government is blocking future mining bids.

Their health effects are as yet uncertain but lifting controls on e-cigarettes would open the way for them be sold alongside groceries.

The state's finances are in rude good health but the government seems deaf to the resulting opportunity for significant tax reform

One of Australia's most senior Catholic clerics has stepped in to the war over school funding.

Blues coach Laurie Daley has labelled this year's NSW team better than the 2014 drought breakers but insists "we've done nothing yet".

With off-contract stars Dustin Martin, Josh Kelly and Nat Fyfe already the focus of major offers, league boss Gillon McLachlan greeted the landmark collective bargaining agreement by suggesting the extra money should reward superstar talent.

A Perth GP who encouraged a 10-year-old liver cancer patient to continue receiving natural therapy has been stripped of his medical licence suspended for 12 months.

As an original Canberran since 1937, I have to say I have never seen an ugly swamp where Lake Burley Griffin now lies.

Meet the people behind one of the oldest operating movie theatres in New South Wales, set in a town of about 450 residents.

The Canberra Capitals have signed teenage star Maddison Rocci for 2018 WNBL season.

It's a "sh*t show", say public servants. It's going great, says the department.

Victorian construction union leader John Setka has threatened to hunt down and "expose" Australian Building and Construction Commission inspectors, warning: "When we come after you, you'd better be careful."