Port of Darwin lease won’t be cancelled after review
A controversial 99-year lease held by a Chinese company on the Port of Darwin won't be cancelled or varied, following a federal government review.
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Jacob Kiraz re-signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Rebuilding NRL side Canterbury have tied promising outside back Jacob Kiraz to a long-term contract extension.
Revamped City move on from grand-final humiliation
Melbourne City have overhauled their squad after their A-League Men grand-final humiliation and coach Rado Vidosic is excited by their new mix.
Audi’s incredible hulk takes the top perch
Forget saloons and limousines, it's the era of the SUV and Audi's Q8 is clearly labelled as the marque's latest flagship.
Dees primed for win over Kangaroos in AFLW flag defence
Having learnt from an upset loss to Adelaide in round six, Melbourne are bent on putting away North Melbourne as they hunt a second flag.
Crew awarded for record-breaking marine rescue mission
The officers involved in Australia's longest-ever offshore rescue mission have been formally recognised for bravery after battling 8m seas in darkness.
Aussie MotoGP race changes day due to weather
The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix has been moved forward by 23 hours as organisers attempt to avoid predicted wet and windy weather at Phillip Island.
Biden asks Americans for billions more dollars for wars
US President Joe Biden has declared it is "vital for America's national security" for Israel and Ukraine to succeed in their wars.
Trump ‘not immune’ from charges in 2020 election case
Prosecutors say Donald Trump is "not above the law", urging a judge to reject efforts to dismiss charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Government united in Middle East conflict stance: PM
The prime minister has confirmed he won't be visiting Israel during his time overseas after Joe Biden and Rushi Sunak rushed to the Middle East this week.
River search resumes for man who fled from police
A search for a man who entered a central Queensland river while fleeing police has recommenced.
Residents return home after firefighters battle blaze
After firefighters spent days battling a central Queensland blaze, residents have finally been told they can return to their homes.
Bushmasters drive an upgrade to Fiji-Australia ties
Extra military support and faster visa processing have been agreed in a meeting between Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Anthony Albanese in Canberra.
Chinese diplomat ‘optimistic’ of wine trade resolution
China's ambassador is "optimistic" of a resolution for the trade dispute with Australia, as both nations consider the findings of a report on the issue.
Murder accused walks from court after bail bid success
Murder-accused Peter John Wetzler, 65, has walked out of the Victorian Supreme Court with his wife and sister after he was granted bail.
Kitty catastrophe as shelters impose ‘paws’ on felines
Just as peak "kitten season" gets underway, the RSPCA has imposed a four-week ban on the intake of surrendered and stray cats at its NSW shelters.
WBBL faces big questions to stay No.1 beyond the summer
Big Bash officials must decide whether to shrink the WBBL schedule and how to work towards more use of bigger stadiums in future years as the new season begins.
Businessman a ‘guinea pig’ for never-proven charge
A barrister says his client who has been in custody for more than six months is being used to test out a law that is yet to ever be successfully prosecuted.
Judge seeks more immunity in false imprisonment appeal
A judge has challenged court findings that he was not immune from being sued and should pay part of $300,000 to a man wrongfully imprisoned by his orders.
Whitehaven to buy two coal mines for up to $6.4b
Whitehaven will pay up to $6.4 billion for BHP's Daunia and Blackwater coking coal mines in Queensland, transforming itself into a metallurgical coal player.
Refugee women call for government to walk with them
A group of women have walked from Melbourne to Canberra to highlight the plight of refugees and call for greater compassion from the federal government.
Man tried to buy meth from ‘Chinese Amazon’, court told
A man told an overseas seller on the Alibaba website that he wanted to "get around customs" by hiding methamphetamine in an order for rust treatment chemicals.
ASIO chief reveals Chinese interference plot details
ASIO director-general Mike Burgess has confirmed Australia kicked out an academic who was recruited by Chinese intelligence to gather information.
Xi warns against China decoupling, lauds Belt and Road
Russia's Vladimir Putin was prominent at a Beijing forum where President Xi Jinping criticised Western efforts to reduce dependence on the Chinese economy.
Melbourne unsure on Delly return date after head knock
NBL leaders Melbourne United will take a cautious approach with Matthew Dellavedova after the star guard was ruled out of round four because of concussion.
Remote families take to Canberra over cost of education
Remote Australian families are pushing for more help sending their kids to boarding school, saying quality education secures the future of farming communities.
Wests Tigers junior charged with shooting murder
A 19-year-old man accused of murdering Sydney underworld figure Dejan Radulovic has been revealed as Wests Tigers junior player Masei Tavui.
Parramatta’s Davey retires after multiple concussions
Journeyman Parramatta forward Andrew Davey has retired following multiple concussions in the 2023 season.
Aussie cricketers dip into pocket to support netballers
Australia's netballers have been promised financial support from the nation's cricketers, amid an ugly pay dispute with Netball Australia.
China growth shows economic recovery gaining traction
Faster growth in China's economy than expected over the third quarter suggests a recent flurry of policy measures is helping to bolster a tentative recovery.
Katoa ready to fire for Tonga after Bennett message
Tonga and Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa is ready to take his game to new heights after Wayne Bennett told him a home truth.