Marsh could play as a specialist batter at The Oval
Australia could play with only three seamers in the fifth Test at The Oval, prepared to pick Mitch Marsh as a batter even if niggling injuries stop him bowling.
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Russia talks of retaliation for ‘Ukraine drone strike’
Russian authorities say the army "reserves the right to take harsh retaliatory measures" after two suspected Ukrainian drones attacked buildings in Moscow.
Sudanese general warns Kenya against sending forces
Sudanese General Yassir al-Atta has forcefully rejected the idea of a regional bloc sending peacekeepers into the country.
Man charged with murder after fatal Queensland crash
A man under police guard in hospital for injuries sustained in a fatal three-vehicle crash on a Queensland highway has been charged with murder.
Data of some Victorians put at risk during pandemic
An investigation by the Victorian Information Commissioner has found there were multiple breaches of personal information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fletcher tempers celebration as Ashcroft digests injury
Jaspa Fletcher has had to temper any celebrations after his own break-out AFL week coincided with housemate and fellow Lions rookie Will Ashcroft's injury.
‘Democratic miracle’ as enrolments reach record highs
Australia has the best base for democratic participation in its history ahead of the upcoming referendum on the Indigenous voice, after record enrolments.
Hammer back at fullback as Dolphins chase NRL finals
The Dolphins are on the cusp of the top eight and close to fielding a full strength side ahead of the clash with Canterbury in Bundaberg.
Gorry and Cooney-Cross relish Matildas midfield pairing
Matildas stalwart Katrina Gorry and young gun Kyra Cooney-Cross have formed a tantalising midfield partnership and are thriving at the Women's World Cup.
Illegal online gambling a bad bet after $5 million fine
A firm that operated an unregulated online poker playing service has been fined $5 million with authorities saying the penalty should act as general deterrence.
Senior robodebt public servant resigns from defence job
Public servant Kathryn Campbell has resigned from a high-paying role at the defence department following a royal commission into the illegal robodebt scheme.
Skate teens Trew and Covell in X Games medal rush
Queensland teenager skateboarders Arisa Trew and Chloe Covell have left the X Games in California with four medals including three gold.
Ex-teacher texted teen for sex to make partner jealous
A former deputy principal says he drunk-texted an undercover police officer he thought was a 14-year-old girl in a plan to make his ex-partner jealous.
Yarn sculpture shows ties that bind in HIV science art
Artists are working with scientists in an unusual sideline at Brisbane's major HIV conference, bringing research to life in new ways.
Nothing offensive in Hynes outburst at touch judge: NRL
Nicho Hynes lost his temper at a touch judge during Cronulla's loss to Manly but the NRL says the halfback did not cross a line with his comments.
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Petrol pumps to be popular into the 2030s, report finds
Service stations will remain busy into the 2030s in Australia, according to a new report, even though some countries will have stopped selling petrol cars.
Selection squeeze always on Wallabies says Kellaway
Set to make a return from a hamstring injury against the All Blacks, Andrew Kellaway says the Wallabies aren't feeling extra pressure of World Cup selection.
Slip of the tongue creates accidental Kerr injury panic
The extent of Sam Kerr's calf injury remains a mystery and Matildas youngster Kyra Cooney-Cross caused a brief panic by mistakenly saying she had torn it.
Top bureaucrat lands job of helping the nation prosper
A top-level recruit has been handed the task of boosting Australia's flagging productivity growth, but the opposition has already questioned his links to Labor.
Man jailed for sex assaults on teen girl after grooming
A man who was aged 27 when he groomed and then committed sexual offences against a teenage girl has been sentenced to jail in a Brisbane court.
Broncos NRLW winger Werner pleads not guilty to biting
The Broncos are rallying around winger Ashleigh Werner ahead of her NRL judiciary appearance for allegedly biting Roosters winger Jayme Fressard.
More charges against driver after triple-fatality crash
The sole survivor of a crash that killed three people has had more charges laid against him in relation to a carjacking the day before the fatal pile-up.
Broncos’ Hetherington credits Dad ahead of 50th game
Kobe Hetherington has put his dalliance with being a miner well behind him as the Brisbane forward marks a milestone match against the Sydney Roosters.
China dominate pool on second night of world titles
Australian swimmers have failed to add to the nation's medal tally on night two of competition at the pool at the world championships in Japan.
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Weeks of wrangling to settle Commonwealth Games bill
The Victorian government has not reached a compensation deal with the Commonwealth Games Federation after pulling out of hosting the 2026 Games.
Budget’s $20b sugar hit won’t be shared with households
Households dealing with cost-of-living pressures are unlikely to get any extra relief despite a budget surplus shaping up to be much larger than forecast.
Extra jail for Qld ‘father figure’ child abuse predator
A 77-year-old man already in jail for sexually abusing adolescent boys has admitted offending against a boy aged 13 about four decades ago.
Port to challenge Willie Rioli’s two-match suspension
Port Adelaide will head to the tribunal in a bid to clear Willie Rioli after the forward was given a two-match ban for striking Collingwood's Nathan Murphy.
Matildas great Polkinghorne could start against Nigeria
Hometown hero Clare Polkinghorne could start for the Matildas against Nigeria in Brisbane amid a restricted build-up for fellow defender Alanna Kennedy.
Duo accused of smuggling $61m in cocaine inside yacht
Two men have faced court after being extradited to Queensland over the alleged discovery of almost 250kg of cocaine hidden inside a yacht.
Casual workers offered path to permanent job security
Thousands of casual employees will have the right to become permanent workers under legal changes to close an employment loophole.