Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices
Australians could be facing higher petrol prices as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.
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Fingers crossed for soft enough inflation numbers
Inflation has passed its peak and quarterly data will indicate if prices have been decelerating fast enough for the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold.
MotoGP stars back call to cancel sprint amid rain, wind
The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix sprint race has been cancelled due to extreme weather at the famous Phillip Island circuit.
Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can ‘forge ahead’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will discuss the AUKUS partnership with US lawmakers to pave the way for Australia's acquisition of nuclear submarines.
Collingwood beat Geelong for fourth straight AFLW win
Collingwood have held on against a fast-finishing Geelong to claim their fourth win on the bounce and push closer to the AFLW finals.
Millions to eradicate fire ant, devastating super-pest
Hundreds of millions of dollars will be pumped into wiping out fire ants, the tiny invasive insect which poses a huge risk to Australian agriculture.
Dockers spoil Saints finals hopes with AFLW win
Fremantle have handed St Kilda their first loss since round three after claiming a confident 24-point win.
‘Dog attack’ sidelines women’s cricket star Healy
Australian women's cricket star Alyssa Healy is facing an extended stint on the sidelines after surgery on a hand after apparently being bitten by a dog.
Harris breaks WBBL records and bat in Heat win
Grace Harris has set records for the highest WBBL score and most sixes in an innings in Brisbane Heat's 50-run win over Perth Scorchers in Sydney.
Eagles pull off upset win against Bombers in AFLW
West Coast have claimed their second win of the AFLW season by defeating Essendon by four points.
Aussie Minjee Lee completes historic family golf double
Australian golf superstar Minjee Lee has completed an extraordinary and unprecedented family double with victory at the LPGA Tour's BMW Ladies Championship.
Crawford runs hot as JackJumpers end Kings’ NBL streak
Jordon Crawford sparked the Tasmania JackJumpers with four consecutive three-pointers early in the final period of a 105-95 win over the Sydney Kings.
Australia hoping Head will face Dutch at World Cup
Returning Travis Head is "optimistic" about his return from a hand fracture, but is happy to take things slowly before being thrust into the World Cup fray.
Albanese-Biden to turn AUKUS vision into reality
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will use his official visit to Washington to turn the AUKUS vision of nuclear-powered submarines into a reality.
Spike in petrol prices adding to inflation pain
Australian motorists should not expect fuel price relief any time soon due to a weak exchange rate and volatile oil markets
Fear, shame, anger: child abuse inquiry hears of agony
A Victorian inquiry is examining historical allegations of child sexual abuse at 24 government schools as survivors describe their fear and powerlessness.
Games chief reveals funding pledge before shock axing
Premier Jacinta Allan assured Commonwealth Games representatives Victoria would make good on funding the 2026 event that was later dumped, a top official says.
Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills
Renewable energy is setting records and wholesale energy prices are returning to normal, but federal Labor is warning of bill shock if the rollout is delayed.
Israel pounds Gaza as soldiers skirmish with Hamas
Israeli ground forces have mounted limited raids into the Gaza Strip while aircraft have struck southern Lebanon.
Woolf’s Tonga go down battling in England Test
Kristian Woolf's Tonga team have battled courageously in their historic Test match against England before going down 22-18 at St Helens.
Record-breaking McKeown hits World Cup jackpot
Kaylee McKeown has won her third backstroke title in consecutive days in Budapest to seal the World Cup series crown and a $158,000 jackpot.
Mammograms a game of Where’s Wally for dense breasts
Women over 40 may think getting a mammogram is enough to protect them from cancer but for some, their breasts are so dense a tumour won't even show up.
Ukraine repels drone strike, Odesa warehouse damaged
Ukrainian air defences have brought down more than a dozen drones and stopped a cruise missile in the latest Russian attack, officials say.
Small island makes big effort in caring for environment
Pristine coral reefs in East Timor are naturally buffered due to their location, but residents on a small island are also doing their bit for the environment.
Breakthrough on wine dispute ahead of PM’s China visit
Australia has reached an agreement with China to suspend their wine tariffs dispute as Anthony Albanese prepares to travel to the Asian superpower within weeks.
Volkanovski knocked out in UFC title rematch
Australian Alexander Volkanovski has been knocked out in the first round after taking a short-notice rematch with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
Voice silencing shifts focus to cost of living relief
Parliamentarians from both sides of politics say cost of living pressures and frail household budgets will be their focus with the referendum campaign finished.
Queensland police officer suspended, charged with fraud
A Queensland police officer has been suspended after being charged with fraud and will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court next month.
Charge upgraded to manslaughter after 75-year-old dies
Queensland Police have upgraded a charge against a man to manslaughter after a 75-year-old died following an alleged serious assault.
Devine makes statement for Perth, Heat hold off Gades
Sophie Devine made her first big statement of the WBBL season in Perth's win over Hobart, after Brisbane had earlier held on against the Melbourne Renegades.
Swimming Australia repels global takeover threat
A threat of expulsion from World Aquatics has been averted by Swimming Australia after an emergency meeting of the national governing body voted for reform.