Italy drop Aussie-born captain Burns for T20 World Cup
Joe Burns will not be leading Italy into their first T20 World Cup after the former Australian Test star was dropped following a contractual dispute.
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‘Hate preachers’ on notice as Bondi victims mourned
The youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi Beach terror attacks have been laid to rest as the government moves ahead with cracking down on extremist clerics.
Dishing the public dosh to force RBA’s hand on rates
With the government unlikely to restrain public spending, the Reserve Bank will have to lift rates in 2026 to keep inflation under control, economists say.
Russia warns it will seek gains if Ukraine talks fail
President Vladimir Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine by force if talks do not result in a peace deal.
Rob Reiner’s son appears in court on murder charges
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, has appeared in court as he faces charges of murder in the killing of his parents.
Oscars to move to free streaming on YouTube in 2029
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the Oscars will quit its links with a US broadcaster and move to YouTube in 2029.
The one tweak that could grow your super by $200,000
A major superannuation fund says a lack of engagement with your super fund can have huge financial consequences come retirement time.
Assange files complaint against Nobel winner Machado
Julian Assange has filed a complaint accusing the Nobel Foundation of facilitating "war crimes" by awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing appears in court
The man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has made his first in-person court appearance as his lawyers push to further limit media access.
Childcare worker used kids to make sex abuse material
A failed police officer who was moonlighting as a childcare worker has admitted taking explicit images of children as young as four while in his care.
Distance no worry for Australia’s winter Olympians
Spread out across Italy's Alps and cities, Australia's Olympic chef de mission Alisa Camplin-Warner says a new-look opening ceremony is logical and necessary.
Residents brace for high heat and extreme fire threat
Residents in a state capital face total fire bans and extreme conditions after blazes threatened outer suburban homes with scorching temperatures ahead.
Storm star admits he’s in the sights of Perth Bears
Nick Meaney is weighing up a move to Perth Bears, but he has no desire to shift to fullback as Melbourne mull how to fill the big void left by Ryan Papenhuyzen.
England’s worst-case scenario is Head at No.5: Warner
David Warner says moving Travis Head back to No.5 could make Australia's batting more dangerous in Adelaide, with Usman Khawaja opening.
PM seeks advice on perks as furore builds over claims
Anthony Albanese has asked the parliamentary expenses watchdog for advice on travel entitlements as the opposition ramps up calls for a minister to resign.
Marshall concedes results don’t justify new Tigers deal
A candid Benji Marshall has spoken on the Wests Tigers' dramas, his new five-year coaching deal and the club's chances of keeping Jarome Luai and Jahream Bula.
Injury heartbreak for Matildas veteran before Asian Cup
Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop will require surgery on a serious hamstring injury, all but ending her hopes of playing at the Women's Asian Cup.
Smelter’s future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear
Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been handed a government lifeline to ensure it keeps running beyond 2028 amid spiralling energy costs.
Call to end police OC spray use after landmark finding
An activist's six-year battle against a state over its use of capsicum spray at protests has culminated in a landmark finding that police committed battery.
The Australians gunning for Japanese rugby glory
A former Wallabies coach, plenty of Australian players and a handful of ex-NRL flyers will have a point to prove when the Japanese rugby union season kicks off.
‘Not a victory’: Brittany Higgins bankrupted by ex-boss
Ex-senator Linda Reynolds' bid to have Brittany Higgins bankrupted has succeeded, but the former politician says it's not a victory.
Mine site emissions new battlefield in coal climate war
Coalminers and environmentalists are clashing over a climate report on the sector finding net-zero emissions targets are unlikely to be hit at the current pace.
‘Always going to happen’: new Blues pumped for rematch
Rather than seethe about their exit from Sydney, new Carlton recruits Will Hayward and Ollie Florent are excited about trying to cause an early 2026 upset.
Raiders recruit former Wallabies star to coaching staff
Canberra have turned to Matt Giteau, a local product turned international rugby star, with the former Wallabies playmaker signing on as pathways coach.
Interim Tigers boss issues own rally cry to fans
Shaun Mielekamp says he is experienced enough to handle the challenges of Wests Tigers, after being appointed as the club's new interim CEO.
‘Not ready’: investors chop down deforestation action
National Australia Bank shareholders have rejected resolutions related to deforestation, but its chairman says he has concerns about the practice.
Australia ‘stained’ by its treatment of child offenders
Australia has been slammed for its juvenile justice laws as UN experts sound the alarm over the growing number of people in prison without a sentence.
‘He’s dead’: family destroyed by stolen car fatal crash
A man driving a stolen car at high speed ran a red light and slammed into an Uber vehicle, killing one passenger and "destroying" a family, a court has heard.
‘Overwhelming despair’: boat driver’s tears for fiancee
A man seen naked and drunkenly swerving his speedboat before a catastrophic collision that killed his fiancee has broken down in tears as he avoided jail.
McEvoy wows with Aussies on top of World in pool
The world's fastest swimmer lived up to his reputation as Cam McEvoy helped blast Australia past the World in a unique event designed to shake up the sport.
Displaced Gazans face floods, urgent supplies blocked
With heavy rains causing extensive flooding and emergency supplies blocked at the border, displaced Gazans are facing unsafe conditions and risk of disease.