Former professional tennis player turned coach Isaac Frost avoids a prison sentence after admitting to helping fix a Victorian tennis match in 2016.
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'Evil rather than psychotic': Murder accused 'exaggerating' mental issues
The man accused of murdering Korean exchange student Eunji Ban told psychiatrists in 2016 he was exaggerating his symptoms and would prefer to be found unfit for trial because any other outcome would “distress his mother”, a court hears.
Australian pilot 'wouldn't have lived long enough' after crash to be rescued, report finds
There were significant delays to the operation to find an Australian pilot after his plane crashed in rugged terrain last year, but they did not contribute to his death, authorities in Papua New Guinea say.
Droughts and flooding rains: How does weather affect a building site?
You may think that managing the weather as a tradie is simple; just down tools when it is too hot or too wet, but when there is a pay cheque on the line it is not so clear cut.
Police reviewing allegations against former governor-general Peter Hollingworth
Queensland police are reviewing allegations against former governor-general Peter Hollingworth. It is understood the case involves accusations he failed to act on sexual abuse allegations against teachers and priests in the 1990s when he was Anglican archbishop of Brisbane.
Lavish meals, business class flights and gambling credits: Ipswich council's dodgy culture revealed
Senior executives enjoyed lavish meals, business class flights and received thousands of dollars in gambling credits from developers for favours, according to a scathing Crime and Corruption report into Ipswich City Council.
Rufus was wobbly on his legs, then he stopped breathing, all because of a tick bite
A bite from a tiny paralysis tick was all it took to bring family pet Rufus to the brink of death and cost his owners more than $6,000 in vet bills. It’s a stark reminder for all dog and cat owners to prepare their pets now for the season ahead.
Drought could cause veggie prices to skyrocket
Shoppers are being warned the cost of vegetables like lettuce, spinach, broccoli and cauliflower could soar next year if farmers in the Lockyer Valley, west of Brisbane, do not get a decent downpour soon.
Extreme heatwaves are more deadly in some cities than others — here's why
Adelaide and Melbourne are among the most dangerous cities to live in during the summer months, with residents more at risk of death during an extreme heatwave, a recent study has found.
'Don't eat too many peanuts': The Beatles' advice to a Kingaroy DJ in 1964
Unassuming volunteer and Mount Isa identity Graham Brennan is one of very few people in Australia to have interviewed The Beatles on their 1964 tour.