Disappointed Luai says NSW Origin axing solely on him
Bennett takes Souths into top eight with miracle run
Clinical Canberra move to third with thumping of Titans
Mariners win GF to complete A-League Women fairytale
Selwood fondly remembered as AFL world mourns
‘Time of my life’: Aussie cardinal’s conclave insight
Australia's highest-ranking Catholic has reflected on his opportunity to participate in the secretive conclave process that resulted in Pope Leo's election.
Liberals push leadership cases after election thrashing
Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley are courting support for the Liberal Party leadership, as one high-profile senator announces her bid for the deputy role.
Major parties barely fend off independent challengers
Several MPs have clung on to their electorates by a whisker after days of counting following the May federal election, but the fate of others is less clear.
Greens leaderless as Adam Bandt concedes defeat
Greens leader Adam Bandt has conceded defeat to Labor's Sarah Witty in his lower house seat of Melbourne, opening up a leadership race for the minor party.
Tool box murder confession ‘based on TV’, jury told
A man admitted a life of deceit while concealing a woman's body and impersonating her to steal money but says he is now telling the truth, a jury has heard.
Climate target not safe after Nationals leadership vote
After settling a leadership battle, the Nationals have a broader fight on their hands as they debate whether to continue backing a key climate target.
Cyclone Alfred damage bill to rain on insurer’s parade
Insurance claims for damage linked to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and earlier record flooding in north Queensland have almost reached $1.5 billion, data shows.
Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in
Smiles were abundant following a big election victory as new and old members of the Labor ministry gathered to be sworn in at Government House.
Catholics pray for Pope Leo’s mission, Australian visit
Church leaders are confident they have a "foot in the door" to getting Pope Leo XIV to Australian shores after his sudden rise to the papacy.
Failures of ‘broken’ child safety system sparks inquiry
Almost half of children experienced physical abuse before entering out-of-home care in one state, prompting a landmark inquiry into the "broken" system.
Probe after wind turbine crash shuts major highway
A crash involving a truck carrying a wind turbine that shut a major highway and overpass will be investigated by police and government officials.
Husband, brother-in-law charged with young mum’s murder
Two men have been charged with murder after a young mother was found unconscious in her suburban home and could not be revived.
‘Huge shock’: unprecedented rise of killer soil disease
A rare, soil-borne disease has killed dozens of people after record rain and flooding, prompting a warning from one woman who lost her husband to the illness.
‘Naked greed’: body-in-box murderer obsessed with cash
Fixated on money and having a lavish lifestyle, Yang Zhao strangled his flatmate and put her body in a tool box before stealing nearly $500,000 from her mother.
Lions’ hunger questioned but Fagan doesn’t see pattern
Chris Fagan has questioned his side's hunger after a shock loss to the fast-finishing Melbourne Demons but is adamant it's no "premiership hangover".
Crows beware – Eagles have learnt how to win
West Coast have posted their first win under coach Andrew McQualter after producing their best pressure display of the season in a 28-point win over St Kilda.
Broncos team changes in frame after form takes dive
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has been loyal to his underperforming side but now it's time to decide whether forwards Ben Te Kura and Blake Mozer get promoted.
‘You live and learn’: Piastri schooled by Verstappen
Oscar Piastri's bid for a fourth successive F1 win has been scuppered in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix as he finished third behind winner Max Verstappen.
Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist
Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy.
War of words over anti-Semitism and university protests
Protests by university students over the war on Gaza are bringing into sharp focus the minefield of free speech on campuses in Australia and abroad.
Major triple-homicide mushroom trial enters final weeks
A triple-murder trial over a poisonous beef Wellington that killed a woman's former in-laws, which has garnered global attention, is entering its final weeks.
Hopes AI can help provide lifeline for housing crisis
A government-backed lab hopes to provide solutions to ambitious housing targets and a cost-of-living crisis.
Search for signs of Trump trade slowdown as RBA meets
Uncertainty, both known and unknown, surrounding Donald Trump's tariffs and their economic impact could spur the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates on Tuesday.
