Finals triumphs give North belief in AFLW flag quest
It's two down, one to go for North Melbourne on their mission to topple the AFLW's established 'big three' on the path to a long-awaited premiership.
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Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
The Queensland government has been warned its major relocation project for AFL and cricket teams in Brisbane is "not a done deal" after a funding row erupted.
Golfing young guns take centre stage at Australian Open
A raft of golfing young guns are threatening to upstage the heavyweights and run off with the Australian Open trophies in Sydney.
Batting practice cut short as Bulls-WA agree on draw
Marnus Labuschagne has been dismissed for 24 as Queensland's rain-affected Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia ended in a draw.
Brisbane sign NRLW premiership winner Keilee Joseph
Brisbane have announced their first new recruit for the 2024 NRLW season, State of Origin representative and premiership winner Keilee Joseph.
Six pack crack Paris boxing berths in Games gold rush
Six Australians have secured Paris Olympic boxing berths and they could be joined by six more after a bountiful Pacific Games campaign in Honiara.
Women’s sport trailblazers back netballers in dispute
Matildas player Kyah Simon and Australia's iconic 2000 Olympic women's water polo team have offered support to netballers in the sport's bitter pay dispute.
Longer wait for troubled youth detention closure
Tasmania's government has provided a formal response to an inquiry into child sexual abuse in state institutions that made 191 recommendations for reform.
Fairy Tales show takes flight into the fantastic
The fantastical world of fairytales is the subject of the major summer exhibition at Queensland's Gallery of Modern Art.
High Court challenge launched over punitive refugee law
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is taking the government to court over hastily passed monitoring laws which it says interfere with refugees' liberty.
Dating site conman jailed for fleecing $180k from women
A judge has described a fraudster as callous while sentencing the 74-year-old to jail for swindling women on a dating site to the tune of more than $180,000.
Heat barbs add fuel to Strikers’ fire for WBBL final
Adelaide Strikers captain Tahlia McGrath says comments from Brisbane Heat rival Grace Harris have given her side extra motivation to win the WBBL final.
Magpies forward McStay to miss 2024 with knee injury
Collingwood forward Daniel McStay is set to miss the 2024 AFL season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee at training.
Glory keen to discard A-League Men roadkill stigma
Perth Glory will be aiming to snap a 13-month A-League Men winless streak on the road when they take on Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium.
Attempted murder sentence paused for psychiatric test
A man who attempted a stabbing murder at random will face psychiatric assessment to determine if he presents a lifelong threat to the community if released.
Internationals steal home hopes’ thunder at the Open
Korea's former world No.1 Jiyai Shin has snatched the halfway lead of the women's Australian Open with a blazing finish to her second round in Sydney.
Civil liberties group questions double jeopardy revamp
A leading civil liberties group has taken aim at Queensland's proposed double jeopardy law revamp, saying "two wrongs do not make a right".
More volunteers sought from generous nation of donators
Ways to get Australians donating more to charities and volunteering their time have been detailed in a Productivity Commission report.
Gustavsson future speculation not distracting Matildas
Coach Tony Gustavsson's future has been a talking point ahead of the Matildas' friendlies against Canada, but he says his players haven't been distracted.
Penrith to chase elusive World Club Challenge trophy
NRL behemoth Penrith will play for the only trophy they have never won when they meet Super League champions Wigan in the World Club Challenge.
Report urges open justice in national security cases
A new report by an independent monitor says laws to protect national security should not come at the expense of a defendant's right to a fair hearing.
Ambo pay dispute could cripple New Year services
A pay dispute between paramedics' unions and the NSW government threatens to cripple ambulance services on their busiest night of the year.
Russia air strikes kill two, wound 10 in east Ukraine
Russia's bombardment of Ukraine has continued with at least two dead and ten wounded in the east of the country.
Fox to seek key Olympic role while paddling for gold
Jessica Fox is to stand for membership of the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission while paddling for glory in Paris.
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce for seventh day
Israel and Hamas have agreed to another day of their temporary truce in Gaza, minutes before it was set to end.
Mourners farewell ‘force of nature’ Charlie Stevens
Friends and strangers alike have commemorated the life of Charlie Stevens, son of SA top cop Grant Stevens, after his death earlier this month.
War resumes in Gaza after truce collapses
Gaza's health ministry says dozens of people have been killed in the first Israeli air strikes after a ceasefire expired while Qatar says negotiations continue.
Banking ‘bullies’ leave vulnerable people open to scams
Post offices are increasingly filling the void when rural banks shut down, but they're not always paid for their services, a Senate inquiry has been told.
Driver jailed over ‘impossibly sad’ teens crash tragedy
A driver's jail term for a crash that killed five teens has been slammed by the victims' relatives, with the "impossibly sad" tragedy sparking calls for reform.
‘We’re under pressure too’, Chalmers tells treasurers
State and federal treasurers are yet to reach an agreement on the GST no worse off guarantee but talks are set to continue at national cabinet next week.
MPs seek to turn down heat on Israel-Gaza debate
Politicians have called on Australians to search for humanity among the violence in the Middle East and show kindness to diasporas caught in the crossfire.