National News

A climate activist has locked himself to machinery at Adani's Queensland mine site in defiance of the state government's move to outlaw lock-on protest devices.

Steve Smith hopes to return from concussion in next week's low-key tour game against Derbyshire, having run out of time in his bid to be fit for the third Ashes Test.

While Kevin Walters might not be interested in replacing Nathan Brown at Newcastle, the Queensland mentor admits he would have baulked at the NRL club's unique coach contract terms.

More than three-quarters of Australians believe both parents should get equal parental leave when having a baby, a new survey suggests.

Australia is speaking with Papua New Guinea about giving the nation financial support, but PNG's treasurer has hosed down reports his government wants a $1.5 billion loan.

Kevin Walters has ruled himself out of the running but there are no shortage of contenders to replace Nathan Brown as Newcastle coach at the end of the NRL season.

Former high-profile NSW police detective Gary Jubelin has come under fire at an inquest into the disappearance of William Tyrrell over his questioning of an elderly neighbour during the investigation.

North Queensland coach Paul Green admits Matt Scott's health scare has shocked the club, but hopes his recovery effort inspires them to finish a sorry NRL season in a positive manner.

Justin Longmuir leads the race to become Fremantle's next AFL coach after the club's axing of Ross Lyon and chief executive Steve Rosich in a bombshell double decision.

Protesters who use devices to lock themselves together and make it harder to be removed from Queensland roads and train tracks could soon face prison time and hefty fines.