Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots
The war in Ukraine has ensured strong support for President Vladimir Putin as Russian voters cast their ballots in an election only he can win.
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Ghosts of Celica in Toyota’s souped-up sports car
The powered-up new version of Toyota's brilliant little sports car, the GR86, is proof outright power is not the only element of a true sports car.
Hamas proposes hostage exchange in Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas has issued a ceasefire proposal to mediators which includes an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Teenage girl survives suspected shark attack at beach
A teenager who suffered minor injuries after a suspected shark at a Queensland beach has been taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Murder accused campaigns for council re-election
Incumbent Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden won't back down on his decision to run for re-election after being charged with murder.
‘It doesn’t feel real’: McVeigh soaring for JackJumpers
Tasmania forward Jack McVeigh's game-winning 27-point haul against Perth has put an NBL title and Australian honours on his horizon.
Prisoner charged with murder of fellow inmate
A 34-year-old prisoner will face court charged with murdering an inmate who was found unresponsive with serious injuries in his cell.
Groups call for federal action on youth homelessness
More than 80 organisations from across Australia have called on the federal government to address youth homelessness as the budget approaches.
Brown to relish ALM milestone with Roar on top-six cusp
Corey Brown will play A-League Men game 150 for his hometown Brisbane as the Roar eye a move into the competition's top six with victory over Macarthur FC.
Storm coach Bellamy only focused on Warriors challenge
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says one win doesn't make a season, putting aside the Storm's gritty victory over Penrith to focus on the Warriors challenge.
Matildas’ Logarzo in doubt for ALW finals
Chloe Logarzo is in doubt to feature in Western United's A-League Women finals campaign after suffering a hip injury, while Adriana Taranto has ruptured an ACL.
Roosters take open, honest path on multicultural talks
Sydney Roosters prop Lindsay Collins has lifted the lid on education-driven conversations between players of all races in the days after Spencer Leniu's slur.
Time to stop using ‘long COVID’ – Qld health chief
John Gerrard says 'long COVID' wrongly implies something unique, sinister and exceptional when all viruses have long-term effects.
Garside headlines record Australian Olympic boxing team
Australia has announced a 12-fighter contingent to compete at the Paris Olympics, including the first Indigenous and Muslim women to represent the nation.
Tropical cyclone Megan likely to form over NT coast
Residents in north-east Arnhem Land and the Gulf of Carpentaria are bracing for a rain dump, just weeks after Cyclone Lincoln tore through the region.
‘Despicable’ thieves loot memorial for dead children
Thieves have ransacked a memorial set up by grieving families for their dead children, in a bid to sell bronze plaques for scrap metal.
Will Wanderers coach Rudan front the heat in Perth?
Wanderers coach Marko Rudan has been copping widespread criticism for skipping the post-match press conference following his team's 7-0 loss to Melbourne City.
Italiano explains special focus ahead of Talay reunion
Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano comes up against his old mate and former boss Ufuk Talay this weekend and has just one intention when they meet.
Forestry Corp fined for destroying wildlife habitat
The NSW Forestry Corporation has been fined for tearing down hollow-bearing trees inside an environmentally sensitive area in NSW.
Axed Cotric has future in ‘special’ Raiders side: Ricky
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says hot competition for spots in his side could help them reach new levels this NRL season.
Pedophile conviction likely to be tossed due to gender
An ex-teacher who sexually abused a student five decades ago has a high chance of her conviction being quashed as it was based on a men-only law, a court says.
Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks
Australia has reinstated funding to a Palestinian refugee agency providing aid in Gaza but the move has been slammed by groups representing Jewish communities.
Marshall wants pressure off Galvin for NRL debut
Benji Marshall does not want Lachlan Galvin to feel as if he needs to be Wests Tigers' next saviour, after bringing him straight from U19s to an NRL debut.
Aged care workers get big pay bump in ‘win for dignity’
Australia's aged care workers are celebrating a substantial pay rise after a years-long campaign their union says will usher a "new era of decency and dignity".
Victim’s phone video helps explain plane crash
A pilot was distracted during pre-flight checks before a plane crashed north of Brisbane, with video retrieved from a victim helping to explain what happened.
Suns to disrupt as Rankine returns as a Crow
Izak Rankine and Chris Burgess will play for Adelaide against former club Gold Coast as the Suns look to improve to 2-0 under new AFL coach Damien Hardwick.
Benji bites back at work ethic claim as Tigers coach
Benji Marshall has rejected a report questioning his work ethic before he has even coached an NRL game, admitting he is annoyed and disappointed by it.
German tourist bitten on leg by dingo at tourist spot
A German tourist has jumped on the bonnet of a car to get away from a dingo after being bitten on the leg in the latest incident on a popular Queensland island.
Why Sloan said no to Bennett, as new Dragons deal nears
Off-contract St George Illawarra fullback Tyrell Sloan is in discussions for a new deal and has revealed why he had to knock back Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.
Essendon to celebrate flags, rivalry with Hawthorn
A clash with Hawthorn offers the dream start to the season for Essendon, who will celebrate their 1984 grand final comeback before the first bounce at the MCG.
‘He is a tool’: GST war escalates as states trade barbs
The Victorian and NSW treasurers have come face to face as the Labor-run states publicly butt heads over the latest controversial carve-up of GST.