Federal ministers head to China for high level dialogue
A contingent of current and former federal government ministers is heading to China for the 7th Australia-China High Level Dialogue next week.
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N Korea fires several cruise missiles towards the sea
North Korea has fired multiple cruise missiles toward the sea off the coast of the Korean peninsula, according to South Korea's military.
Aussie wildcard Hijikata marches into US Open’s last 16
Inspired Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata has advanced to the last 16 of the US Open with a pulsating four-set third-round win over China's Zhizhen Zhang.
Queensland man extradited to NSW to face murder charges
A Queensland man police allege helped dispose of a murdered Sydney man's body in a creek has been extradited to NSW to face charges.
Father’s Day spending dips over cost-of-living stress
One state is expected to spend more than the rest of the country this Father's Day, but overall families are spending less due to cost-of-living pressures.
Boomers take stock after loss seals early Cup exit
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has some "big decisions" to make after his new-look team, featuring a record nine NBA players, was knocked out of the World Cup.
Broncos pip Sharks to move into NRLW top four
Brisbane have hung on to beat Cronulla 32-28 in Townsville and move into the NRLW's top four for the first time this season after Newcastle beat Canberra 20-12.
Blues’ Cripps eager to impact first AFL finals series
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is fighting fit and raring to go for his first AFL finals series, starting against Sydney at the MCG.
Typhoon Saola hits Guangdong after slamming Hong Kong
Saola is among the strongest typhoons to menace the southern Chinese province of Guangdong since 1949.
Man arrested over crash that killed brother and sister
A man has been arrested following the deaths of a 24-year-old woman and her 15-year-old brother in a high-speed crash in Sydney's southwest on Friday night.
Hynes back as Sharks and Raiders fight for home final
Cronulla's Nicho Hynes will return from a quad injury to face Canberra, with the winner locking up a home NRL final in the first week of the play-offs.
Carlton hang on to beat Gold Coast in AFLW thriller
Experienced forward Darcy Vescio has kicked three goals as Carlton started a new era under coach Mathew Buck with a narrow AFLW win over Gold Coast.
Bronco Oates targets title after 2015 disappointment
Brisbane winger Corey Oates says the side has "two more gears" to go to in the 2023 finals, starting with bogey side Melbourne next week.
Kyle Flanagan adamant his future remains in the NRL
Off-contract Canterbury half Kyle Flanagan is adamant he will not be forced out to the English Super League, confident his future will be sorted in Australia.
Dazzling Dolphins consign Warriors to fourth on ladder
The Dolphins have walloped the Warriors 34-10, leaving the New Zealand-based side to play Penrith away in the first week of the finals.
Penrith clinch NRL minor premiership, end Cowboys’ year
Penrith have beaten North Queensland 44-12 to claim the NRL's minor premiership for the third time in four years, while also ending the Cowboys' finals hopes.
Knights belt Dragons to enter finals as NRL’s form team
Newcastle will charge into the NRL finals on a nine-game winning streak after defeating St George Illawarra 32-12 to clinch fifth place on the ladder.
Maddy Prespakis leads Bombers to AFLW win over Hawks
Essendon have got their AFLW season off to a flyer with a 19-point victory over Hawthorn, after Maddy Prespakis shook off a rib injury to inspire the Bombers.
I’ll be at Dragons in 2024: Ben Hunt
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt will not revisit his request for a release in a major boost for the struggling Dragons.
You’re the voice: Farnham’s not gonna sit in silence
The Uluru Dialogue has released a new advertisement in partnership with John Farnham backing an Indigenous voice to parliament, featuring his most famous song.
Living costs, workplace reform on parliament agenda
Federal parliamentarians return to Canberra for the next sitting fortnight, when workplace law changes and ongoing cost of living issues will dominate.
Pause likely at Lowe’s final interest rate call
The Reserve Bank of Australia could leave interest rates unchanged for the third month in a row, following more signs that inflation is continuing to moderate.
Russian drones hit Danube port ahead of grain talks
Ukraine's air force says air defences in the Odessa region have shot down 22 drones Russia has launched.
Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles
Car makers and green groups agree Australia needs new laws to get more electric cars in the country but they disagree on what those laws should feature.
K9 rescue squad a bunch of very good boys and girls
Every weekend, a band of dedicated owners and their beloved pets put their game faces on and train to save lives in the face of disaster. And they love it.
Caravanners living on the road for infinity and beyond
More Australians are choosing to live on the road after COVID-19, as the humble caravan park becomes the unlikely nexus of post-pandemic life.
De Minaur destroys Jarry, into US Open fourth round
World No.13 Alex de Minaur has dispatched Chile's Nicolas Jarry in straight sets to join fellow Australian Rinky Hijikata in the US Open's last 16 in New York.
Dutton referendum vow is ‘out of touch’: voice backers
The federal opposition has left the door open to constitutional recognition for First Nations people if the voice to parliament referendum is not successful.
Small firms excluded from labour hire crackdown
Businesses too small to have a human resources department have been granted a range of exemptions from Labor's new workplace reforms.
Arthars set to pip Oates for Broncos wing spot
Brisbane's Jesse Arthars trained all of Sunday's session on the left wing and is on track to beat Corey Oates for a spot against Melbourne in the NRL finals.
Cogger ready for NRL finals furnace as Penrith No.6
Jack Cogger arrived at Penrith prepared to be a back-up five-eighth, but is confident he has the experience not to be overawed playing at No.6 in the finals.