Bail reforms set to keep more Victorians out of jail
The Victorian government will introduce long-awaited reforms to make it easier for low-level offenders to get bail and cut down on people on remand.
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Injury set to rule Cummins out of South Africa ODIs
Pat Cummins' wrist injury looks set to rule him out of Australia's South Africa tour but he is no doubt for the World Cup nor the lead-up matches against India.
Georgia charges Trump with trying to overturn 2020 loss
Prosecutors in Georgia have charged Donald Trump and 18 other people, including lawyer Rudy Giuliani, over their efforts to overturn the 2020 US election.
Dolphins see silver lining in Marshall-King surgery
Dolphins No.9 Jeremy Marshall-King is one of a handful of players ruled out of the NRL clash with Wests Tigers due to injury.
Ilias backed to silence critics as Souths chase finals
South Sydney teammates say Lachlan Ilias can lead a late-season charge after their erratic form has left them fighting to make the NRL top eight.
Haunted Wallaby RWC final loser craves Matildas revenge
Still scarred by Australia's 2003 Rugby World Cup final loss to England, ex-Wallaby Mat Rogers wants revenge from the Matildas at the same venue 20 years on.
Russia petrol station fire kills 27, injures 66
At least 27 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a fire at a petrol station in the southern Russian region of Dagestan.
Gutherson challenges Eels to brace for late finals tilt
Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson is adamant his side can seal an unlikely finals berth even if the hits keep coming for the Eels.
Port deny succession plan after Hinkley re-signs
Port Adelaide have finally agreed to a contract extension for long-time coach Ken Hinkley as the Power attempt to win the club's second AFL premiership.
Regional house prices fall as interest rates rise
House prices are down in most regional markets with real estate analysts pointing to interest rates and migration after the COVID-19 pandemic as factors.
Long road from Goodooga to stage for First Nations play
A new Indigenous theatre production inspired by the tiny New South Wales border town of Goodooga is set to open in Brisbane.
ABS vows inclusion following human rights complaint
The nation's statistics agency has expressed regret after LGBTQI community members felt invisible and excluded when completing the 2021 census.
Inflation, currency headwinds take toll on CSL’s profit
Australia's third-largest company has reported a three per cent drop in net profit after tax, but CSL says plasma collections hit record levels.
Hasler and Tino a Titans match made in heaven: Vautin
Des Hasler's former Manly teammate Paul Vautin says the incoming Gold Coast coach will be a perfect fit for Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui in coming years.
Knights back Hastings to bounce back from ankle injury
Despite suffering a painful ankle injury last week, Newcastle's Jackson Hastings has been named for the crucial clash against top-eight rivals South Sydney.
Bulldogs’ Pangai quits NRL to pursue boxing career
Tevita Pangai Jr has informed Canterbury of his plans to quit the NRL and pursue a career in boxing.
Dad’s letter to Rinehart: ‘please leave me in peace’
Gina Rinehart's father, mining pioneer Lang Hancock, wrote to his daughter in a bid to sever their ties amid a bitter dispute in the years before he died.
Expert questions practicality of China education pact
An Australia-China relations expert says a memorandum of understanding flagged for the education sector is unlikely to substantively change anything.
Payne Haas to stay with Broncos until end of 2026
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has knocked back a $2 million-per-season offer from a rival suitor to sign a three-year extension deal with the Broncos.
Community shame fuelling NT domestic violence: inquest
A coronial inquest into the death of an Aboriginal woman has heard she should not have been removed from a domestic violence program designed to protect her.
Taumalolo ready to inspire Cowboys on finals charge
Jason Taumalolo will play his 250th NRL game on Thursday night against Cronulla and former Cowboys star Brent Tate says the co-captain is ready to inspire.
Spain beat Sweden to claim Women’s World Cup final spot
Spain have defeated Sweden 2-1 to book their place in the Women's World Cup final where they will meet the winner of Australia and England.
Thirty-five killed in Russia petrol station blast
At least 35 people have been killed in an explosion and fire at a petrol station in Dagestan in southern Russia.
Sudan ‘spiralling out of control’ as 1 million flee: UN
War in Sudan has caused more than one million people to flee the country, the UN says, estimating more than 4000 have been killed since fighting broke out.
Ukraine reports attack on silos, cargo ship sets sail
A Hong-Kong-flagged container ship, which had been docked in Odesa since February 2022, has left the Black Sea port despite threats from Russia.
Matildas’ belief sky-high for semi as WWC hype builds
Confidence is high and the Matildas are embracing the hype heading into their hotly anticipated Women's World Cup semi-final against England.
Deal for new dwellings to get nation’s house in order
A new target of 1.2 million dwellings and rental and planning reforms are among steps agreed to by national cabinet to tackle Australia's housing crisis.
Targets set to end gender-based violence in Australia
A third of Australian women have experienced violence by a partner, other known person or a stranger and two national plans aim to reduce those statistics.
Albanese to pitch unity ahead of Labor policy debate
Internal pressure is mounting over Labor policy relating to national security and the environment ahead of the party's national conference.
Niger junta says open to talks, Putin, US stress peace
Niger's military-appointed leader says the new regime is willing to talk with all parties, while Russia's president stressed the need for a peaceful resolution.
Maui death toll rises to 106 as fire recovery continues
Maui police are urging patience as a painstaking search for victims from last week's inferno continues, with 106 people dead and hundreds still missing.