At least three dead in US military aircraft crash in NT
Three US marines have been killed after a military aircraft carrying 23 people crashed in the NT, as rescue workers race to transfer the injured to hospital.
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Comm Games leaders didn’t request settlement gag clause
A federal inquiry examining Victoria's 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation has heard a settlement confidentiality clause wasn't suggested by the sports body.
Blues, Magpies could clash in historic semi-final
If Carlton win their semi-final and Collingwood lose their qualifying final, the AFL's greatest rivals will meet in September for the first time since 1988.
Canberra to challenge Horsburgh’s shoulder-charge ban
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh will head to the NRL judiciary in a bid to overturn a shoulder-charge ban ahead of the Raiders' final-round trip to Cronulla.
Boomers blow as Germany surge to World Cup upset
Germany scored the first 10 points of the final quarter to upset Australia 85-82 in a high-stakes basketball World Cup group stage game.
Matildas mania kicks retail goals after flat EOFY sales
The Women's World Cup has boosted sales along with a jump in spending on catering and takeaway food following a flat end-of-year sales period for retailers.
Russia launches air attack on northern, central Ukraine
The Ukrainian military says it has shot down four of up to eight cruise missiles fired by Russia during an overnight air strike.
A snapshot for round 24 of the AFL season
Collingwood secured the minor premiership and Brisbane will also host a qualifying final after a gripping last round of home-and-away games.
GWS lock in AFL finals berth with win over Carlton
GWS posted a 32-point win over Carlton to lock in an AFL finals berth as Blues defender Jacob Weitering came under scrutiny for contact to Toby Greene's eye.
Writedown cuts Fortescue profit, ex-CSIRO boss on board
Fortescue Metals Group has booked a lower full-year profit after a writedown, appointed a new CEO and added former CSIRO head Larry Marshall to the board.
Doctor strikes aggravate health care collapse in Sudan
Doctors and nurses in Sudan say they have not been paid for four months, as the government's budget is decimated by the army's war with paramilitary forces.
Qantas boss braces for Senate inquiry turbulence
Qantas chief Alan Joyce faces a rough landing when he fronts a Senate inquiry into the cost of living, as the airline comes under fire for its record profit.
Repatriation mission after fatal US military crash
Recovery crews remain on a remote Northern Territory island after a military Osprey aircraft crashed, killing three US marines and injuring another 20.
Polling doesn’t deter PM’s confidence in voice vote
Support for an Indigenous voice is trailing in WA, but Anthony Albanese is adamant the state will get behind the constitutional proposal.
Farmers up in arms at renewables mega-project land grab
Landowners and farmers have protested outside Queensland parliament urging the government to rethink renewables projects they say will destroy local habitat.
Cronulla’s Tracey relishes showdown with in-form Ponga
Cronulla fullback Connor Tracey is eager to show his class against in-form Newcastle No.1 Kalyn Ponga.
Port captain Jonas to quit, unsure of finals swansong
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas is quitting at the end of the season and doesn't know if he'll get an AFL finals campaign as a swansong.
Titans’ Campbell dislocates kneecap but ‘some relief’
Titans utility Jayden Campbell faces a five-month recovery after dislocating a patella against Penrith, while winger Phil Sami has a Lisfranc foot injury.
Garrick’s broken back sparks NRL rule change debate
A broken back for Manly flyer Reuben Garrick has led to calls to change the rules surrounding players competing for a bouncing ball.
Manly axe sub-par Schuster, Walker returns for Roosters
Josh Schuster has been axed by Manly coach Anthony Seibold after an underwhelming display against the Warriors.
Saints determined to keep building to ‘real season’
St Kilda defender Jack Sinclair says a commitment to play their way over the last couple of weeks has paid big dividends as they prepare for the AFL finals.
Lachlan Murdoch to pay $1.3m in settled defamation suit
Lachlan Murdoch will pay $1.3 million for Crikey's costs in his settled defamation case as the publisher agrees to pass on funds donated by its supporters.
Dad of woman found dead overseas says body was moved
The family of a Melbourne woman killed in Mozambique seven years ago are hopeful an Australian inquest will finally give them closure on how she died.
Cowboys relish ‘do or die’ ultimatum against Dolphins
North Queensland must beat the Dolphins in round 26 to keep their finals hopes alive and have Peta Hiku and Jordan McLean both marking their 200th NRL games.
Man ‘so incensed he grabbed crowbar after exchange’
Michael Collins was armed with a crowbar when he and his mate confronted two men before Shannon Finemore died following a punch to the head, a jury was told.
Note from abuse-accused MP to wife read in court
A West Australian MP on trial for the alleged sexual abuse of an eight-year-old girl wrote a tragic note to his wife admitting the crimes.
Fiery Flegler dreaming of a Broncos fairytale finish
Brisbane prop Thomas Flegler will join the Dolphins next year but he has unfinished business at the Broncos until at least NRL grand final day on October 1.
African Union suspends Niger over coup
Niger has been suspended from the African Union after last month's coup and the group has called for military leaders to release President Mohamed Bazoum.
Eighteen burned bodies found as Greece fires rage
The bodies of 18 people have been found in an area of northeast Greece where fires have been burning for days.
All eight people trapped on Pakistan cable car rescued
Army commandos using helicopters have rescued eight people from a broken cable car as it dangled hundreds of metres above a canyon in Pakistan.
BRICS leaders consider group’s role, expansion criteria
BRICS leaders are weighing expansion criteria with the bloc's future in the balance as Vladimir Putin uses their summit to justify Russia's war in Ukraine