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A diminutive woman in glasses and a burly farmer with an unlikely friendship forged by one thing in common: vegetables.

Four young people who allegedly used a taxi driver to ferry them between a series of thefts are arrested after a dramatic police operation throughout Canberra.

Sydney in spring is synonymous with jacarandas, and a warm and dry winter means some beautiful purple flowers are blooming earlier than usual.

The Mayor of Bourke in NSW is hopeful for the future of the outback town with recent rain turning the area into a lush green landscape as the community prepares to welcome a massive new $60 million abattoir.

They're talented, ambitious, and ready to take on the world. Sixty Indigenous students from the town of Dubbo are sitting the Higher School Certificate, breaking down barriers in pursuit of their dreams.

Australia's indie games industry is booming. But with the domestic market offering limited returns, game studios are looking to overseas markets for growth.

A Queensland farmer alleges his bank used altered documents to approve loans he should never have received.

A Queensland farmer alleges his bank used altered documents to approve loans he should never have received.

Barnaby Joyce, who was declared ineligible to sit in Parliament and now faces a by-election, has already prepared a letter to New England voters apologising for the "uncertainty" they now face, and was seen at the pub showing off his knowledge of the local towns and landmarks.

Sydney FC hits the top of the table with a win over Perth Glory.

The 2017 Rugby League World Cup gets underway with a Kangaroos win over England at AAMI Park.

Queenslanders are all but guaranteed to go to the polls this year after the Premier disendorses MP Rick Williams, prompting him to quit the Labor Party, a move which costs the Government its advantage in Parliament.

Tim Lawrence's father says the "love of the community" is what kept him going over the past week since his only son was killed in a jet ski accident at Marion Bay, in Tasmania's south-east.

After a hiatus from the competition, Liam Jurrah is back among Northern Territory Football League ranks, as his former AFL club says they could not harness his full potential.

The 2017 Rugby League World Cup gets underway with a grudge match between Australia's Kangaroos and England at AAMI Park. Follow the action in our live ScoreCentre.

The 59-year-old swim coach faces five counts of indecent treatment of a child and is due to face court next month.

The political uncertainty surrounding Barnaby Joyce and other government ministers has been an unwelcome distraction for one of the economy's largest growth engines, National Farmers' Federation president says.

In the end, the High Court opted to stay strictly true to the rule of constitutional law in making its decisions on the Citizenship Sevenhere's how each decision was reached.

There is mixed reaction in Tamworth to Friday's High Court ruling that will result in local voters heading to the polls on December 2, but largely residents are behind the former deputy prime minister.

Can champion Sydney FC put the pressure on Melbourne City with a win over Perth Glory? Follow all the A-League action in our live ScoreCentre.

Queensland Government MP Rick Williams is sacked as Labor's candidate for the imminent state election, after a series of controversies and allegations about his behaviour.

Compare the Turnbull Government's reaction to Donald Trump tweeting attacks at the Supreme Court, writes Rosalind Dixon.

Heroin claimed the highest number of lives in 16 years last year, data shows, amid a growing mood inside the Andrews State Government to trial a safe injecting room in Melbourne's inner city.

As it enters season 10, the W-League has some big stars and storylines and the chance to build on an exciting time for women's football in Australia, writes Brittany Carter.

An inquest into the death of a man in a NSW Southern Highlands police cell finds the actions of police and paramedics contributed to the man's death.

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest is not backing away from his plans for an Indo Pacific Rugby Championship, which could be up and running within two years.

Birthdays are indeed a time for cake and presents and that's apparently no different or the oldest known Australian sea lion in captivity who is turning 28.

The former deputy prime minister is declared ineligible to sit in Parliament, triggering a by-election in his seat of New England and the loss of the Government's one-seat majority.

Darran Scott groomed boys with drugs, alcohol and pornography, Morwell court hears.

A West Australian man avoids jail, instead attending weekly counselling sessions and paying a $5,000 fine, after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Former One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts will run for the party in the seat of Ipswich at the upcoming Queensland state election, after the High Court found he was ineligible to sit in Federal Parliament.

Former independent member for New England Tony Windsor confirms he will not run in the New England by-election, scheduled for December 2.

Students at Kormilda College in Darwin could be completing the same work as Victorian students under proposed changes being considered as part of a takeover of the embattled school, an education union warns.

A C-130 Hercules plane carrying 15,000 litres of water and fire retardant is now up in the sky fighting a bushfire near St Helens on Tasmania's east coast.

Barnaby Joyce says he thought "in his gut" that the High Court would rule against him. Here's what else he said after the nation's top judges kicked him out of Parliament.

The High Court ruling on Barnaby Joyce means the next step is up to the voters of New England, who are likely to be asked to vote in early December.

The rapid transformation of the Australian mining industry has companies concerned that Australia may not be able to fill the growing and future workforce needed.

At least two organised crime figures allegedly plied NRL players with drugs and prostitutes in exchange for insider betting information, NSW Police say.

Allan Matthews, who unlawfully removed another man's testicle as part of an amateur gender reassignment surgery in a motel room on the NSW mid-north coast, avoids a jail term and is placed on a five-year good behaviour bond.

A man who fled Australia after impersonating a police officer to carry out a kidnapping in Brisbane is jailed, 10 years after committing the crime.

Sydney silk Charles Waterstreet says law student who levelled sexual harassment allegations against him "might have felt like a vegetarian turning up to work in an abattoir" when entering his chambers.

SA health authorities urge parents to have their children vaccinated for whooping cough, saying those who don't without good reason are putting others at risk.

One hundred years since the first passenger train travelled across Australia, historians, train buffs and outback leaders gather to celebrate.

An iconic Brisbane fishing business thatwas planning to shut down after 97 years, delays its closing date for a second time to meet customer demand.

The ACT's greyhound racing club steps up its fight against a looming industry ban in the territory, vowing to challenge a delay to the renewal of its lease.

Two officers who were charged with neglect of duty escape penalty, with no conviction recorded, after leaving a young boy in a police wagon.

Veteran sports broadcaster Charlie King works with football clubs in Northern Territory to inspire others to take part in the 'No More' campaign.

Favourable weather is helping fire crews in their effort to get the upper hand on a large blaze burning at St Helens, on Tasmania's east coast.

A 23-year-old Adelaide woman accused of supporting the Islamic State terrorist group will remain in custody until at least the middle of November, despite her lawyer telling the Magistrates Court she has no case to answer.

The average Australian woman uses around 10,000-12,000 disposable menstrual products in their lifetime. But what impact does that have on the environment?