Student in critical condition after campus stabbing
A 24-year-old is in custody after two students were stabbed and another man was assaulted at the Australian National University campus in Canberra.
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Reece Walsh credits daughter Leila for Broncos success
Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh, 21, is a young father and he says his daughter Leila has helped him stay calm and grounded amid a whirlwind of adulation.
Sudan landmark tower destroyed, war enters sixth month
One of the most costly and well-known skyscrapers of the Khartoum skyline has been reduced to a smouldering wreck of metal and glass.
US prisoners fly out of Iran in swap deal
The US has denied paying a ransom for five Americans who have been released in a prisoner exchange with Iran after Washington unfroze Iranian funds.
Ex-Diamond Pitman quits international netball
Former Diamond Chelsea Pitman, a tournament winner with Australia and England, has retired from international netball to focus on trying to start a family.
US prisoners freed from Iran make emotional return home
Five Americans who were imprisoned in Iran have been welcomed back onto US soil after a prisoner swap deal.
Extra Qatar flights would have cut fares, grown tourism
Qantas is an "exceptionally aggressive competitor", a parliamentary hearing into Qatar Airways' failed bid for extra flights into Australia has been told.
Record-breaking heatwave sparks catastrophic fire risk
Unseasonably warm weather and strong winds have left the much of the country sweltering in a heatwave with fire warnings closing dozens of schools.
First Nations group wants youngsters to ‘ring a rello’
The Uluru Youth Dialogue has launched a campaign to "ring a rello", asking young people to start a conversation with relatives about the voice referendum.
Storm centre Olam enjoying unexpected return for finals
Melbourne centre Justin Olam thought he was no chance of a return to the Storm's line-up come finals time after a brutal axing in July.
More homes put up for sale as property rebound sets in
The spring selling season looks to have started early, with national listings surging more than 20 per cent in the last month of winter.
NSW budget readies for rainy day with surplus surprise
A surplus will bring little comfort to many people who are not eligible for cost-of-living relief as the NSW government insists on prudent principles.
Perth rents rise fastest as housing supply dwindles
Rental prices are skyrocketing in Perth as home vacancy rates plummet amid chronic housing supply shortages and unprecedented demand for homelessness services.
Russia attacks on Ukraine kill two, spark fire in Lviv
A warehouse worker and a policeman have been killed in separate Russian attacks on Lviv and Kherson, officials say.
Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna
Hundreds of people have gathered in Libya's flood-hit city of Derna protesting against the local council and demanding unification of the war-torn country.
Vatican report says Broome bishop a sexual predator
A longtime Catholic bishop of Broome groomed and sexually assaulted Aboriginal boys and young men, a Vatican investigation has found.
‘Blew them out of water’: Haas lethal as teen Warrior
Broncos prop Payne Haas was contracted to the Warriors as a teenager and left a lasting mark on former coach Andrew McFadden and seasoned forwards he monstered.
Man faces court over uni stabbings, frying pan assaults
A man has faced court charged over the stabbing of two university students and assaults on two other people at the Australian National University.
Leniu’s study of Melbourne prop to play out in prelim
Penrith prop Spencer Leniu describes Nelson Asofa-Solomona as Melbourne's "really big scary guy", and one he has been studying since high school.
Inflation cooling to plan but fuel on RBA’s watchlist
The Reserve Bank of Australia appears comfortable with the inflation outlook but there are concerns about petrol prices and a weakening Chinese economy.
Payne management has key Lion in race for prelim
Brisbane Lions defender Jack Payne remains in doubt for the AFL preliminary final, ankle trouble restricting him to light duties at open training.
Jones says Wallabies will embrace Wales Cup challenge
Following their Fiji shock, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is embracing the challenge of a do-or-die match, with their World Cup hopes on the line against Wales.
‘Less than lethal’ bean-bag round killed woman: police
NSW Police will suspend the use of bean-bag rounds after a woman shot during an attempted arrest died after the contents of the round entered her heart.
Campfire honesty sessions got Blues on track: Cerra
AFL preliminary finalists Carlton are reaping the benefits of the hard conversations had at a mid-season campfire that turned their season around.
Woman grilled over rape claim against cricket star
A woman claiming Sri Lankan international batsman Danushka Gunathilaka stealthily removed his condom has been questioned by his lawyer over the allegation.
Hybrid electric SUV recalled due to fire risk fault
Drivers of a hybrid electric SUV have been warned about a potentially dangerous manufacturing fault following a series of recent vehicle fires.
Appeal denied for man who raped and murdered neighbour
A man has argued his conviction for murder should be overturned because there was evidence to suggest an unnamed burglar had killed his elderly neighbour.
Ref Klein dropped as Abdo lashes NRL’s ‘blame culture’
The NRL's CEO Andrew Abdo says the sport has a problem with blame as the league drops a top-ranking match official over his performance in the semi-finals.
Man jailed over Christmas stabbing of girlfriend’s dad
A man who was acquitted of murder has been sentenced for manslaughter over the stabbing death of his partner's father during Christmas Day festivities.
Blues are better with maligned McKay: forward coach
He may have struggled with his goal kicking this season but Harry McKay makes the Blues' attack better, insists Carlton forwards coach Ash Hansen.
Broncos made no approach to break contract: Ben Hunt
Dragons captain Ben Hunt insists he has had no contact about a move to the Broncos, despite reports Brisbane are being investigated by the NRL.