A gunshot victim found in a river has done his best to evade police, swimming to an island and climbing a tree, in one of two violent knife incidents in NSW.
Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.
Former TV star Andrew O'Keefe will enter rehab in a bid to turn his life around after pleading guilty to drug possession and a string of other charges.
The owner of realestate.com.au says the previous month was its best September for listings in nine years, predicting the additional stock on the market should moderate house price growth.
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The prime minister has made an unreserved apology after making an "unkind and hurtful" jibe in parliament at the expense of people with Tourette's syndrome.
The drain on police resources from pro-Palestine rallies has been declared unacceptable but rights defenders are warning against any attempt to curb protests.
Hundreds more Australians and their immediate family are expected to land back home as repatriation flights ferry more than 1200 people to safety from Lebanon.
