Election probe calls for more politicians in Canberra
The number of senators in the ACT and Northern Territory should be doubled and voting enrolment extended, a review into the 2022 federal election has found.
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Lehrmann sought cocaine after rape claim broadcast
Bruce Lehrmann says he sought hard drugs after watching a report on The Project where Brittany Higgins outlined her shock allegation of sexual assault.
Teachers face wrath over Palestine action in schools
Education union members have been condemned by the Victorian government for calling on teachers and staff to invite Palestine advocates to speak at schools.
Terrorist slur on young boy amid rising Islamophobia
The use of a terrorist slur against a year six student in Sydney amid a rise in Islamophobia is a major concern, NSW Premier Chris Minns says.
Hostages freed, prisoners released in Israel-Hamas deal
Another 17 hostages, including a US girl, have been released by Hamas, while Palestinian women and children have been released from Israeli prisons.
Setback for Lisa Wilkinson in Lehrmann defamation case
A judge has limited what Lisa Wilkinson can ask Bruce Lehrmann through her barrister as he sues for defamation over a report on Brittany Higgins' rape claims.
Palestine supporters target US consulate and Pine Gap
The United States consulate has been splattered with paint as Palestine supporters staged a protest in Melbourne and near the Pine Gap defence facility.
Post-election inquiry urges more federal politicians
A review into the 2022 federal election has urged a boost in the number of senators for the ACT and NT, taking their numbers from two to four each.
ALP tied at 50-50 with coalition as support slips: poll
Newspoll suggests support for the Labor government has taken a hit and it is tied with the coalition on a two-party-preferred basis.
India belt jaded Australia by 44 runs in second T20
A fatigued Australia followed a wayward bowling display with a stop-start performance with the bat to go down 2-0 to India in the T20 series.
Crocker backs Garner to keep focus on AFLW grand final
North Melbourne star Jasmine Garner is expected to poll well in Monday night's AFLW best and fairest award ahead of the grand final against Brisbane.
Terrorist slur on young boy among rising Islamophobia
A terrorist slur against a Palestinian Christian child in Sydney is among hundreds of instances of Islamophobia as the subject of school prayers raises concern.
Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids
Independent MP Kylea Tink is moving to stop the government from detaining people indefinitely and putting children in immigration detention.
Former Socceroos and England coach Terry Venables dies
Terry Venables, the former England, Barcelona and Tottenham manager who took Australia within a goal of the 1998 World Cup finals, has died aged 80.
Sharma ‘privileged’ to take Marise Payne’s Senate seat
NSW Liberal Party members have selected moderate Dave Sharma to take Marise Payne's Senate seat, pipping favourite Andrew Constance.
Bruce Lehrmann back in the stand to fight rape claim
Bruce Lehrmann will return to the witness box for a fourth day as he fights a "defamatory" Ten report he raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.
City beat Sydney to stake ALW contenders claim
Melbourne City beat Sydney FC in a lightning-affected A-League Women clash while Newcastle and Melbourne Victory won and Brisbane drew with Adelaide United.
Two narrow finals losses cruel Crows in AFLW
Adelaide coach Matthew Clarke was left lamenting two tight losses that left them just short of reaching their fifth AFLW grand final.
Brisbane stun NSW to claim Hockey One title in shootout
The Brisbane Blaze have won a thrilling Hockey One men's grand final, claiming victory against the NSW Pride 5-3 in a penalty shootout.
Min Woo embraces fandom on way to PGA triumph
Min Woo Lee is doing his best to keep up with older sister Minjee Lee, winning his fourth career title days after she won a third Greg Norman Medal.
Roos win by one point to reach first AFLW grand final
North Melbourne have beaten Adelaide by one point in a pulsating preliminary final and will host Brisbane in next Sunday's AFLW grand final.
Matthew Payne in first Supercars win at Adelaide 500
Grove Racing rookie Matthew Payne is a Supercars winner for the first time after out-duelling champion Brodie Kostecki at the Adelaide 500.
Hamas frees new group of hostages including US girl
The Israeli military says 13 Israelis and several foreign citizens have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip.
Suncorp pitch savaged as Roar beat Glory 2-1 in ALM
Brisbane's Jay O'Shea scored a goal and created one in the 2-1 ALM win over Perth Glory but the Suncorp Stadium surface copped a roasting from both coaches.
Blaze overcomes Chill to claim Hockey One premiership
The Brisbane Blaze have come from behind to beat the Canberra Chill 4-1 and claim the Hockey One women's grand final at the National Hockey Centre.
Sierra Leone enacts curfew as gunmen attack barracks
Officials say Sierra Leone has declared a curfew after reports gunmen attempted to break into a military armoury in the capital Freetown.
Thunder’s loss to Sixers sets up tough WBBL finals task
The Adelaide Strikers will enter the WBBL play-offs as the form team but fellow finalists the Sydney Thunder suffered a big loss on the eve of the post-season.
George becomes WNBL’s best-ever rebounder, Perth slide
Reigning WNBL MVP Cayla George has broken the record for most rebounds in a WNBL career, bringing up her 3230th board in a loss to Bendigo.
Agonising loss for Aussie Popyrin in Davis Cup final
Alexei Popyrin has lost Australia's crucial opening rubber of their Davis Cup final to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi.
Popyrin will lead Australia’s Davis Cup final charge
Alexei Popyrin will lead Australia's challenge in the Davis Cup final, while Alex de Minaur will face Italy's Jannik Sinner in the second rubber.
Hamas release another group of Israeli, Thai hostages
The Israeli military says 13 Israelis and several foreign citizens have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip.