Simpson stays on as Eagles coach despite wooden spoon
West Coast have declared they will stand by coach Adam Simpson despite a 2023 AFL premiership campaign that resulted in the Eagles finishing last on the ladder.
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US judge rules Trump election trial to start on March 4
Donald Trump is due in a Georgia court on September 6 to enter a plea in one case as a federal judge says his election trial will start in March 2024.
Boomers on brink in Cup must-win against hosts Japan
Australia must beat Japan in Okinawa in their final pool game to remain alive in the basketball World Cup.
Senate push to force minister’s hand on flight decision
The government will face a push to reveal documents pertaining to the decision to block Qatar Airways from flying extra routes after being lobbied by Qantas.
Bodies of three US marines arrive in Darwin
The remains of three US marines killed in a military aircraft crash on a Northern Territory island have arrived in Darwin.
Call to halt logging with glider possum on the slide
The greater glider has slid from vulnerable to endangered at alarming speed and conservationists say NSW must stop logging one of its last strongholds.
Confidence edges higher but consumers remain wary
A pause on interest rate hikes has failed to substantially lift consumer spirits with a key index remaining below levels seen during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Campaigners target crucial swing state for referendum
Adelaide voters are widely seen as crucial to the success of the Indigenous voice referendum, as the prime minister prepares to announce the poll date.
Sudan military leader rejects deal with RSF ‘traitors’
Sudan's military ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has promised his soldiers a decisive victory against the "traitors" of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Turkish leader set to visit Russia for grain deal talks
Officials say Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will visit Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi in a bid to renew a Black Sea grain deal.
Tomljanovic, Saville, Hijikata win US Open openers
Australian tennis stars Ajla Tomljanovic and Daria Saville have set up marquee second-round showdowns at the US Open in New York.
Florida in emergency as Storm Idalia thrashes Cuba
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has told the state's residents to "buckle up" ahead of the arrival of what is expected to become a major hurricane.
Defence spends $765m for air and missile defence system
New air and missile defence systems are being developed for the Australian Defence Force to protect Australia from potential threats.
Smith to return to chase Australian Open golf title
Australia's top-ranked golfer Cameron Smith will return home to try to win an elusive Australian Open title and also defend his PGA Championship crown.
Casino operator Star posts $2.4b loss despite tax boost
Embattled gambling company Star Entertainment Group has recorded a $2.44 billion full-year loss after it was hit by regulatory and legal action.
Resurgent Knights out to defy NRL history
No side in the NRL era has ever won the grand final from outside the top four but on an eight-game winning streak, Newcastle believe they can become the first.
Bennett in NRL expansion bid teams sights
Dolphins head coach Wayne Bennett is a free agent at the end of 2024 and says he has no intention of retiring as new NRL expansion bid teams seek his services.
Police continue search after remains found in waterway
Police hope the discovery of human remains at a far north Queensland tourist spot might provide answers to what happened to a woman who went missing in January.
Sharpe, Badger become NRL’s first solo women referees
Belinda Sharpe and Kasey Badger have been appointed to referee NRL matches this weekend, making them the first women to do so under the one-referee system.
Outgoing ACT prosecutor sues over Lehrmann inquiry
Shane Drumgold, the ACT's outgoing director of public prosecutions, has launched legal action in the Supreme Court over the Bruce Lehrmann inquiry.
Bucket man pitch invader jailed for A-League incursion
A violent pitch invader who stormed an A-League match and threw a bucket of sand at a goalkeeper has walked from court despite being handed a jail sentence.
How Drinkwater quenched Cowboys thirst for excellence
Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater is in career-best form ahead of his side's crunch clash with Penrith and credits a settled family life for inspiring him.
Aust stocks rise for second day after US relief rally
The local share market was on track for its second day of gains at midday, with Wesfarmers hitting its highest level since February 2022.
Ministers hose down talk over Palaszczuk’s leadership
Queensland's treasurer has joined fellow senior ministers throwing their support behind Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk amid reports of discontent in Labor ranks.
ABC targeted ex-commando in ‘PR exercise’, lawyer says
Ex-platoon leader Heston Russell claims his reputation was ruined by ABC articles the broadcaster says were published in the public interest.
Raiders blow as Papali’i ruled out for rest of season
Canberra star Josh Papali'i won't play again this NRL season after being sent for surgery on a torn bicep tendon.
‘No option’ but to Taser Indigenous man in fatal arrest
An inquest has heard a Queensland police officer feared for his life when he used his Taser to continuously shock an Indigenous man who later died in hospital.
Walker denies wielding too much power at Souths
As South Sydney's NRL season hangs in the balance, Cody Walker has denied he and Latrell Mitchell are put on a pedestal by coach Jason Demetriou.
‘Bill shock’: pet owner abuse pushing vets into despair
The father of a young vet who took her own life says the industry's damning mental health record would not be tolerated in other professions.
‘Never walk alone’: warning after latest dingo attack
Tourists are being urged not to walk alone on Queensland's K'gari after a dingo bit a woman in the latest attack on the heritage-listed island.
Cruise passengers wave goodbye to COVID restrictions
Passengers will be able to cruise around the country unrestricted after state governments lifted the final COVID-19 mandates on cruise ships.