Socceroos attackers Leckie, Maclaren sweat on injuries
Socceroo Mathew Leckie has suffered a hamstring injury and Jamie Maclaren is dealing with an ankle problem, in concerning signs a month out from the Asian Cup.
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Shelter warning as Cyclone Jasper bears down on coast
People are bunkering down and authorities are on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Jasper crosses the Queensland coast as a category 2 system.
Indigenous kids over-represented in juvenile detention
Indigenous kids are grossly over-represented in juvenile detention and while reducing the numbers is a Closing the Gap target, the figures are getting worse.
National ban on engineered stone ‘will save lives’
Engineered stone products will be banned from sale from July over significant health risks to workers following an agreement of workplace ministers.
‘No proof’ Higgins would lose job for rape complaint
A Ten producer has admitted there was no proof Brittany Higgins would lose her parliamentary job if she told police of her alleged rape by Bruce Lehrmann.
‘Broken’ biodiversity protections in need of overhaul
Urgent changes are needed to Australia's biodiversity offsets system, which is failing to stem the rapid destruction of the environment, experts warn.
Stubbornly high inflation will eat into real wage gains
The federal budget is looking healthy thanks to a surprise revenue boost but inflation is proving persistent and is continuing to hurt household finances.
Largest cyber attack of war hits Ukraine phone operator
Ukrainian authorities say they are investigating the possibility of Russian state involvement in an apparent cyber attack on a mobile phone network operator.
Australia votes in favour of Gaza ceasefire at UN
A UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza has been adopted after receiving the support of Australia and 152 other nations.
Zelenskiy met by Republican doubts in US aid push
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pleaded his nation's case to hesitant US Republicans as President Joe Biden warns they risk handing victory to Vladimir Putin.
Officer attacked after men found asleep in car with gun
A Queensland police officer has a head injury after being violently attacked by one of two men found sleeping in a suspected stolen car on the Gold Coast.
Cost of living relief lightens Queensland budget update
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has spruiked further cost-of-living measures on the back off a balanced budget sheet in his mid-year budget update.
‘Tired’ Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis
The mercurial Nick Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis, but is vowing to make a successful comeback from serious injury and bow out on his own terms.
Netball Australia boss Ryan quits following pay war
Kelly Ryan has fallen on her sword as chief executive of Netball Australia following a long and ugly pay dispute with the sport's elite players.
China eases trade beef but abattoirs chase bigger stake
Three major Australian abattoirs will be allowed to start exporting beef to China after Beijing lifted suspensions but bans remain on eight other processors.
NRL player spared, father jailed for hammer attack
Suspended Dragons five-eighth Junior Amone has left court with a lashing from a magistrate over his "appalling" conduct as his father is sent to jail.
Public servant charged with indecent treatment of child
A 59-year-old public servant with no criminal history has spent two nights in the watch house after being charged with indecent treatment offences.
Russian oligarch using Aussie court to fight sanctions
A Russian billionaire represented in court by former attorney-general Christian Porter is fighting to overturn the sanctions regime banning him from Australia.
Move to suspend judge could be unconstitutional
Lawyers for a Supreme Court judge accused of assault and emotional abuse have argued a parliamentary move to suspend him is not constitutional.
Cummins vows to support Green as exile set to continue
Pat Cummins says he'll put an arm around Cameron Green the way senior players did during his own exile from the Test team as a young player.
Tarni Brown leaves Pies for Blues in bumper AFLW trade
Former Collingwood midfielder Tarni Brown was one of three AFLW players traded in a four-club deal that involved pick swaps ahead of next week's draft.
Alex de Minaur wins second Newcombe Medal
Alex de Minaur has joined the ranks of multiple Newcombe Medal winners after claiming Australian tennis's top honour for a second time.
Socceroos ‘keeper Mat Ryan suffers fractured cheekbone
Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan will be sidelined for several weeks with a fractured cheekbone, putting his Asian Cup campaign in doubt.
COP28 in overtime as revised deal is drafted
COP28 negotiators are still working on a final agreement after a first draft, with no mention of phasing out fossil fuels was greeted with despair.
Clear road for Miles as rival bows out of premier race
Steven Miles is set to step up as Queensland's next premier after Health Minister Shannon Fentiman opted not to stand for the Labor leadership.
Lyon eyes Australian return not 500th Test wicket
Nathan Lyon's focus is on making his Test comeback but he can't deny it would be special to join Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in the history books this week.
Government abandons push to suspend accused judge
A push to suspend a Supreme Court judge facing charges of assault and emotional abuse has been dropped by the Tasmanian government.
Queensland on high alert as cyclone threat approaches
Far north Queensland is bracing for Tropical Cyclone Jasper to hit with heavy rains and gale-force winds as locals are told to prepare for days without power.
National Parks’ get-out-of-jail-free card in High Court
The High Court has begun hearing a case to decide whether the Commonwealth can avoid criminal penalties for damaging sacred sites in the Northern Territory.
Police pause to reflect a year on from ‘evil’ killings
Queensland police officers have marked the first anniversary of the shooting deaths of their colleagues Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow.
Covert calls and credibility queries amid rape report
A Network Ten producer says Brittany Higgins' allegations of parliamentary interference weakened "very strong" claims she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann.