Simon backed for crunch role in shootout if required
If the Matildas have to find a late winner or beat France via penalty shootout, Kyah Simon could be called upon to deliver the match-winning strike.
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VicForests illegally spied on anti-logging campaigners
The Victorian Information Commissioner has found VicForests unlawfully spied on several anti-logging campaigners in an attempt to discredit them.
Broncos table one-year extension for Corey Oates
Coach Kevin Walters wants Corey Oates on board next year but the Broncos winger will have to take a pay cut from his 2023 salary to stay at the NRL club.
Matt Parish quits role as Samoa RL coach
Samoa will need a new coach for this year's rugby league Tests against Australia and New Zealand after Matt Parish announced he's stepping down.
Man charged with murder after mother, baby found dead
The bodies of a mother and baby were found in a "confronting scene" at a Queensland home after a man walked into a police station to tell them about the deaths.
Rudd portrait provides open door to the imagination
Kevin Rudd's official portrait captures a former prime minister at home and provides an "I Spy'' of symbolic objects open to the viewer's interpretation.
Aussie winemakers are hoping to raise a glass to China
Australian grape and wine producers are optimistic that hefty tariffs will be scrapped on wine exported to China, after imposts on barley were removed.
ABBA fans say ‘I do, I do, I do’ to Mamma Mia musical
There's no need for ABBA fans to send out an SOS to any dancing queens, because Mamma Mia! The Musical is set to officially open in Brisbane.
Sergeant accused of rape, creating child abuse material
Investigators are seeking to extradite a Victorian police officer from Queensland after he was charged with a further 78 offences.
Matildas’ belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia
Support for the Matildas is sweeping the country as Australia's players continue to believe they can do something special at the Women's World Cup.
Social housing shortage puts the heat on new minister
Queensland's new housing minister has faced intense questioning at state estimate hearings over soaring demand for social housing.
Matildas’ Hunt ready to vanquish hero Wendie Renard
Matildas centre-back Clare Hunt idolised Wendie Renard as a kid but is ready to end the French star's World Cup when their teams meet in the quarter-final.
Tigers ‘thriving’ under McQualter’s coaching: Cotchin
Richmond legend Trent Cotchin has used his retirement press conference to give a ringing endorsement of Andrew McQualter as the Tigers' next coach.
Woman bitten by a dingo in latest attack on K’gari
A woman is recovering after being bitten on the thigh after collared dingoes stalked a group of adults on the Queensland island of K'gari.
AGL Energy posts $1.26 billion loss after writedowns
AGL Energy suffered a $1.26 billion loss after writing down the value of its coal-fired power plants and its energy derivatives contracts.
Rinehart’s rift with dad over his lover heard at trial
Gina Rinehart's lawyers have argued Lang Hancock's corporate breaches before he died extinguish a competing mining dynasty's claim for a stake in her riches.
Pregnant woman threatened with chainsaw, blowtorch
A man tied up and threatened his pregnant partner with a chainsaw and a blowtorch because he suspected she was carrying someone else's child, a court has heard.
Trump valet pleads not guilty to new charges
A valet to Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to misleading investigators who were hunting for classified documents.
Investors conned by Caddick awarded first payments
More than 50 investors ripped off by Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick have been paid a share of some of the $3 million recovered through the sale of her assets.
Trump could face election conspiracy trial in January
Prosecutors have sought a January 2 trial date for ex-president Donald Trump to face charges of plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Mountain to reopen after ‘Jesus saves’ vandalism attack
Queensland's culturally significant Mt Beerwah will reopen to visitors despite further public meddling following a "callous" vandalism attack.
Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver
Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy has been given another chance to prove his worth and is joined by the returning Clayton Oliver for the MCG clash with Carlton.
Murdoch’s News Corp suffers sharp decline in profit
Despite a heavy drop in profitability for the financial year, News Corp has "sound reasons for optimism" as the Murdoch-owned company seeks to leverage AI.
Fire fighting continues on Maui as tourists flee
Firefighters continue to battle a deadly blaze on the Hawaiian island of Maui where at least 36 people have lost their lives.
‘G’day Aussies’: Cheng reaches out from Beijing jail
Australian citizen Lei Cheng was working as a journalist in China when she was arrested in 2020 on suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets overseas.
All shipshape for war games on Australia’s door step
Ships and aircraft from four nations will gather on the east coast for naval drills as Australia hosts Exercise Malabar for the first time.
Regional voices might be louder than Albanese expects
A regional summit designed to hear the voices of rural Australia could see the prime minister face some noisy opposition.
Spending worries leave interest rate hikes on the table
The task of returning inflation to target is going according to plan, but the head of the Reserve Bank says it could still be thrown off course.
Clunky Panthers end Manly’s NRL finals hopes
Penrith will need to aim up in September but they have nevertheless managed to defeat Manly 24-12 at Brookvale Oval.
Niger junta warned of killing deposed president
Western officials said that Niger's junta threatened to kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if there was any military intervention to restore his rule.
Ukraine to evacuate thousands of civilians
Ukrainian authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation of nearly 12,000 civilians from 37 towns and villages in the Kupiansk district of Ukraine.