Dazzling Devine display sets up Perth win over Heat
Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine has made 106 in a 39-run win over Brisbane Heat, while Sydney Thunder's clash with Hobart Hurricanes was washed out.
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Federer-slayer Millman to quit after Australian summer
John Millman, the only Australian this century to conquer the great Roger Federer at a grand slam, has announced he will retire from tennis after this summer.
Redbacks beat Bulls by three runs despite Khawaja ton
South Australia beat Queensland by three runs in a Sheffield Shield thriller, with Bulls captain Usman Khawaja the last man out for a superb 114.
Fatal blow followed alcohol-fuelled ‘ego-measuring’
Two men have been jailed over the death of a 37-year-old man who was king hit in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley on Melbourne Cup day three years ago.
NBA exhibition a slam-dunk for Aussie basketball fans
Legacy jerseys, commemorative art and even the Larry O'Brien Trophy are on display at an exhibition bringing the NBA to Australian audiences.
Aboriginal woman granted appeal over $1.8m abuse claim
An Aboriginal woman forced into state care decades ago has been granted leave to appeal in her fight for $1.8 million compensation over claims she was abused.
Bait shortage white-ants bid to end spread of tiny pest
A shortage of baits is frustrating efforts to stop the spread of fire ants, which pose a huge threat to the Australian economy and the environment.
‘Shock and fear’: cop recalls threat over film spoiler
A former junior police officer has described his terror when a colleague pointed a gun at his head over a film spoiler.
Men spared jail for ‘devastating’ sexual assault
Two people who sexually assaulted another man while he slept have walked free from court after a judge accepted they were remorseful.
Qld school hours flexible but usual week still expected
Queensland students may be able to enjoy different hours under an updated school schedule policy but they will still be expected to complete a five-day week.
Rebels excited to have Tupou in Super Rugby ranks
Melbourne's biggest signing Taniela Tupou will be at Super Rugby training early next month, with coach Kevin Foote looking to make the Rebels' scrum a weapon.
Tasmania skipper Steindl gears up for 300th NBL game
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has hailed the leadership of captain Clint Steindl, who is set to play his 300th NBL game.
No bail for man accused of murder over balcony plunge
A man accused of murdering a 74-year-old by throwing him off a balcony remains behind bars after his bail application was refused by a Brisbane court.
Daytime search for nocturnal glider sparks new rules
NSW's environmental watchdog is rewriting search rules after the Forestry Corporation looked for an endangered nocturnal glider during the day.
Trucking boss to avoid jail despite officers’ deaths
The deaths of four police officers in Victoria were avoidable if not for serious safety breaches at a trucking firm, a court has heard.
Airbnb owners offered $10,000 to rent homes long-term
Short-term accommodation owners in Western Australia will be offered a $10,000 sweetener to rent their properties to long-term tenants to boost housing supply.
Green light for Thunder to roll against Sixers in BBL13
Sydney Thunder's new captain Chris Green will embrace facing cross-town rivals the Sixers twice during the upcoming shorter season of the Big Bash League.
Star CEO says no ‘quick fix’ to regain lost trust
Star Entertainment Group has avoided a possible board spill at its annual general meeting as its new CEO has described working 18-hour days on its turnaround.
RA chair McLennan’s pitch to remain after ‘ugly’ Cup
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has defended the decision to appoint Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach, and argued why he should remain at the helm.
‘A wonderful symbol’: tree marks paramedic’s sacrifice
The family of slain paramedic Steven Tougher have planted a fig in his memory in an emotional ceremony in Sydney.
I’m the front-runner for NBL sixth man: Kings’ Noi
Sydney Kings bench forward Kouat Noi is backing himself to take out the NBL's sixth man of the year award this year after a strong start to the season.
Legal system ‘earthquake’ as AFL club to pay out $6m
A jury has awarded a child abuse survivor almost $6 million, finding the AFL's Western Bulldogs were negligent in giving a pedophile special access to the boy.
Sydney mayor suspended after corruption finding
City of Canada Bay mayor Angelo Tsirekas has been suspended by the local government minister after an integrity commission found he engaged in corrupt conduct.
Renewed searches in missing bushwalker case
Police are conducting fresh bushland searches in southern Tasmania as part of investigations into a 2017 missing person case.
Banks pass on rate hikes to thrifty home loan customers
Some mortgage holders are already trimming their spending and working extra hours, with the latest rise to put more pressure on households and the economy.
Decade in jail for cop impersonator’s bloody burglary
Seven years after dressing up as a cop and beating two men with hammers, leaving them in a pool of blood, a man has been jailed for a decade for the crime.
‘Dark cloud’ warnings over Queensland resources tax
The resources industry has pumped a record $116.8 billion into Queensland's economy but the state government has been warned it could lose investors.
Qld MP to pay LNP candidate over defamatory publication
A Queensland Labor MP has agreed to pay damages to an LNP candidate who sued him for defamation over a publication in the lead-up to the state election.
Urgent steps needed as infinite detention ruled illegal
A High Court decision ruling indefinite detention illegal has led to calls for an urgent review of the cases of stateless people held in detention.
Hollywood actors reach deal with studios to end strike
Hollywood's actors strike is set to end after their union reached a tentative agreement with studios, months after entertainment workers walked off the job.
Easier PTSD compensation, worker protection step closer
First responders with post-traumatic stress disorder and workers facing domestic violence may soon have greater protections, with laws closer to passing.