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Australian share market, dollar hit new low for 2023
Both the local share market and the local currency have dropped to their lowest levels since November as bond yields soar to fresh 16-year highs.
Man dead, woman critical after Darwin shooting
NT Police say it's too early to determine whether an incident in which a man died and a woman was critically injured was domestic violence related.
Swans captaincy in doubt after Mills’ Mad Monday mishap
Sydney captain Callum Mills is 'gutted' to have injured his shoulder in a Mad Monday accident.
Blues’ Walsh named AFL player of the finals
Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring for the Blues throughout September.
Australian shares down slightly on eve of rates verdict
The local share market has closed 0.2 per cent lower in quiet Monday trading with a long weekend holiday observed much of the country.
Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv in show of support
Foreign ministers from the EU's 27 member countries have converged on Kyiv for an unannounced informal meeting in a show of support for Ukraine.
More Magpies deserve AFL premiership medals: McRae
AFL premiership coach Craig McRae says all Collingwood players who featured during the season deserve medals after the club's grand final triumph.
Scientists win Nobel for work that led to COVID vaccine
A Hungarian-born researcher and a US scientist have won this year's Nobel Prize in Medicine for their work on mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
Trump labels New York fraud case ‘scam’ as trial begins
Donald Trump has looked on with crossed arms as a lawyer for New York's attorney general called him "materially inaccurate" in describing his finances to banks.
Voice certainly winnable, says PM as pre-polling opens
Despite pessimistic polling for the voice to parliament referendum, Anthony Albanese is maintaining his optimism ahead of the vote on October 14.
New workplace laws are ‘life and death legislation’
Businesses across Australia have spent millions of dollars on a campaign against workplace reforms that unions say stop gig economy worker deaths.
New bank chief holds rates but a rise is still in play
Borrowers have been spared further mortgage pain but one more interest rate hike or a longer stretch on hold may be needed to wrangle inflation under control.
Panthers keen to rise to World Club Challenge
Ivan Cleary says his three-time champion Panthers would love nothing more than a shot at redemption in rugby league's World Club Challenge.
Ukraine confident of support as EU ministers visit
European Union foreign ministers have gathered in Kyiv to express support for Ukraine more than 19 months after the Russian invasion began.
Armenia says last refugee bus has left Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenian authorities say the last bus carrying ethnic Armenians has left Nagorno-Karabakh as Azerbaijan reasserts control over the mountain enclave.
Victoria’s fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk
The threat from two blazes burning in eastern Victoria is expected to ease, with a severe weather warning issued over damaging winds and heavy rain.
Panthers’ Leota goes from washing cars to GF weapon
Moses Leota had a grand final to savour for Penrith, with a stunning display stamping the prop as one of the game's best after humble career beginnings.
Nervous night for NSW coastal towns amid looming fire
A forecast cool change should weaken a dangerous fire front looming over NSW coastal towns but could turn towards tourists in Bermagui, authorities warn.
Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing
A little-known tax will be broadened to push Victorian landowners to build on or sell empty blocks as the government seeks to boost housing supply.
Australia insist T20 losses aren’t part of rising trend
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has brushed aside concerns over her team's ability to shift momentum in Twenty20 matches after a shock loss to West Indies.
Addo-Carr, Holmes named in Kangaroos squad amid probes
Despite facing investigation by the NRL, Josh Addo-Carr and Valentine Holmes have been included in Australia's Test squad for the Pacific Championships.
Australian share market plunges to six-month low
The ASX200 has slumped to its lowest in six months and the dollar to its weakest since November, despite interest rates staying on hold.
NSW not ruling out pill testing after festival deaths
Premier Chris Minns says NSW will 'learn from other states' on pill-testing, after two men died from drugs allegedly taken at a music festival.
Mum behind lover’s plot to kill ex gets 26 years’ jail
Biannca Edmunds will spend at least 20 years in prison after a plot to murder her ex-partner ended in his death as well as the death of her husband.
Brailey to stay as Crossland nears new Knights deal
Rising hooker Phoenix Crossland is set to remain at the Newcastle Knights until the end of 2026, with the club also keen to retain Jayden Brailey.
Fans denied England showdown by Wallabies Cup misfire
Rugby fans are set to be starved of a mouth-watering clash between the Wallabies and arch-rivals England, who sacked Australia's coach Eddie Jones last year.
McQualter expected to join Demons after leaving Punt Rd
After missing out on the Richmond AFL head coaching job to Adem Yze, long-time assistant and former caretaker Andrew McQualter is expected to join Melbourne.
Michel eyes Masters return ticket as Crowe goes pro
Lukas Michel will enjoy some inside knowledge when golf's Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship returns to Royal Melbourne later this month.
Newcastle star Upton set for Jillaroos bow
Tamika Upton will come straight into the Jillaroos squad for Tests against New Zealand after a dazzling year in the NRLW with Newcastle.
Mates jostle as Aussie sets sights on US Masters return
Australian golfer and world No.57 Lucas Herbert is eyeing a slight bump in his ranking to help him secure a return to the Masters at Augusta next year.