Matildas determined not to let Olympics chance slip
The Matildas finished fourth at both the Tokyo Olympics and home Women's World Cup and are determined to ensure their Paris campaign ends with a medal.
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Palmer claims ‘victory’ in funding COVID vaccine case
Clive Palmer claims to have helped set a precedent against COVID-19 vaccine mandates after a court found emergency service workers were given unlawful orders.
Top Cat Guthrie to miss eight weeks due to injury
Influential Geelong midfielder Cam Guthrie will be sidelined least eight weeks because of a thigh injury.
Smith at ease with T20 World Cup fate as Tests loom
Steve Smith's future as a T20 batter for Australia seems over, but he is embracing his role as a Test opener ahead of the first five-day game with New Zealand.
‘Leave early’: thousands warned to flee wild bushfires
Victorians who could be caught in the path of raging fires are being urged to relocate before hot and windy conditions threaten lives and homes.
No Bangladesh for Jonassen but selectors keep door open
Jess Jonassen has been omitted from Australia's 15-player squad to tour Bangladesh, where Tayla Vlaeminck could play her first international match since 2022.
Screening research boosts disease resistance for crops
A gene-screening platform that can identify diseases within crops is set to boost agricultural productivity and security, the CSIRO says.
Smith up for Wagner battle, at ease with World Cup fate
Steve Smith's future as a T20 opener for Australia seems over, but he is embracing his role as a Test opener ahead of the first five-day game with New Zealand.
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Woodside under the pump on climate risk as profit falls
Critics say Woodside Energy's carbon reduction plans are "meaningless" as the oil and gas giant expands to meet decades of demand expected for Australian LNG.
Six-month deadline set for review into mass blackout
The Victorian government has appointed three experts to lead a review into the response of power providers to storms that crippled the transmission network.
Electric joy rides in Canberra to support fuel standard
Expect to see more politicians behind the wheel of a small electric car in a show of support for new vehicle efficiency rules.
Israel agrees to stop Gaza attacks for Ramadan: Biden
US President Joe Biden says Israel will halt its war on Hamas in Gaza during Ramadan in a ceasefire deal but the militants say his comments are premature.
Kremlin warning to NATO if its troops fight in Ukraine
France's president has raised the possibility of European troops on the ground in Ukraine, but Russia says such a move would make conflict with NATO inevitable.
Hungarian parliament approves Sweden’s NATO accession
Hungary's parliament has ratified Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the way for the Nordic country to join the military alliance.
Coles CEO defends making profit, says competition tough
Coles Group chief executive Leah Weckert says the supermarket chain earns less than $3 for every $100 spent in its stores, and its profit has dropped.
Call for action on gender equity as pay gaps exposed
Australian employers are under pressure to close their gender pay gaps and could face hurdles getting contracts with government if they don't change.
Berejiklian’s differential access was ‘just politics’
There is nothing wrong with preferring advice from people you like, lawyers for Gladys Berejiklian have said in a bid to quash corruption findings against her.
Tigers captain Nankervis no certainty for AFL opener
Captain Toby Nankervis is no certainty to play in Richmond's AFL season opener but would be rapt if that opens the door for Sam Naismith's Tigers debut.
‘I leave having given all’: Morrison farewells politics
Scott Morrison used his final speech in parliament to sound the alarm on China, thank his family and even work in Taylor Swift.
Alleged killer reveals location of missing men’s bodies
Police have found the bodies of two missing men who investigators allege were killed in Sydney by a NSW officer, who gave them information about their location.
Chopper nosedived before fatal crash, inquiry told
The timeline of events surrounding a fatal army helicopter crash off Queensland has been detailed for the first time at an inquiry in Brisbane.
NT Police launch racism probe after shock Rolfe claims
Former NT constable Zachary Rolfe has told an inquest into the death of an Indigenous man that racism is endemic in the force, sparking a police investigation.
Mam wants more key Broncos to re-sign with Walters next
Brisbane's Ezra Mam says keeping the band of Broncos together is a priority and in the wake of Adam Reynolds' re-signing, a new deal for Billy Walters is next.
Police hope to reverse Mardi Gras call to scrap invite
NSW Police have been asked not to march in the Sydney Mardi Gras parade, sparking concerns of a setback in an already fraught relationship.
Reynolds re-signs with Broncos, Lewis hails ‘Alf’ trait
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has re-signed until the end of 2025 and inaugural skipper Wally Lewis says he's a "great communicator" in the Allan Langer mould.
Australian pilot kidnapped, released unharmed in PNG
An Australian helicopter pilot taken hostage with two locals in Papua New Guinea has been released, the nation's police commissioner has confirmed.
‘Very sore’ politician sidelined after car crash
A serious car crash has left Queensland MP Amy MacMahon "largely out of action" for some time as she recovers from her injuries.
Most young crooks continue to commit crime: report
The Queensland government has released youth reoffender data as they proceed with changes set to allow greater children's court access for media and victims.
Research breathes new life into severe asthma treatment
Scientists have made a breakthrough discovery that could lead to a new treatment for severe asthma, a disease that has limited remedy options.
Abdelfattah feels no pressure as Kings’ season heats up
The Sydney Kings are preparing to keep their NBL "three-peat" dream alive in sudden death but coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah isn't feeling under pressure.
Walsh keeps GF wound open, eyes Broncos extension
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh says last year's NRL grand final defeat is "still hurting" as he targets key improvements and staying at the Broncos long-term.