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A MAN who maintained that a woman approached him and told him she wanted to sleep with him before they had sex has been acquitted of rape.

More than 1000 submissions are being reviewed as the State Government works to release new options for a cycleway and transport project.

Representatives of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Israel gathered at the White House to sign the ‘Abraham Accords.’ US President Donald Trump, acting as witness and broker, hopes more Middle East countries will join in.

There's a Sea in My Bedroom director Tim McGarry shares his childhood dreams in our new series chatting with the theatre-makers and creatives who bring magic to our stages, and wonder to our little ones.

US President Donald Trump has overseen a historic peace agreement between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain – presenting a "key to the White House" after leaders signed a deal in Washington DC.

It is heartening to see a political showdown in the NSW Parliament to protect habitats under which koalas can flourish, but an even more vulnerable national treasure is under attack. Under the cover of COVID commotion,

Mayoral and council candidates would be hit with strict spending caps under a proposal to limit how much money they can splash at local government elections.

TWO of Mildura's most popular hospitality venues "can't wait" to welcome back customers following the Andrews Government's loosening of dining restrictions for regional Victoria from Thursday. The move to the government's third

A FATHER accused of spending money raised for his son’s funeral has been granted bail. Eziekel Vernon Samuel Baira, 31, yesterday faced the Magistrates Court in tears, where his lawyer said he would fight the charges.