Rare Second World War Victoria Cross to go under hammer
A rare Victoria Cross awarded posthumously to a WWII Australian soldier who fought in PNG will be auctioned, with expectations it could fetch more than $1.6m.
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Zerk-Thatcher wants re-match with Geelong star Hawkins
Tom Hawkins kicked eight goals the last time Geelong met Essendon but Brandon Zerk-Thatcher isn't daunted about crossing paths with the Cats star again.
Eels hand Dylan Brown new $20k fine over pub incident
Dylan Brown will pay another $20,000 after Parramatta handed down fresh punishments for sexually touching a woman without consent on a drunken night out.
Ukraine says Russian troops are ‘trapped’ in Bakhmut
More than 500 days into the invasion, Ukraine's counter offensive which began early last month has focused on moving in on Russian forces holding Bakhmut.
Sublime Walker genius forged in Gold Coast nursery
A crucial time in NSW playmaker Cody Walker's development was at Palm Beach Currumbin High where his skillset was given freedom of expression without shackles.
Petracca could keep attacking role for Lions clash
Star Melbourne midfielder Christian Petracca booted four goals last week and could retain his attacking role for the clash with the Brisbane Lions.
New Zealand volcano eruption trial opens in Auckland
A New Zealand prosecutor says tourists received no safety warnings before they landed on the country's most active volcano ahead of a deadly eruption in 2019.
Oates will break my Broncos try scoring record: Renouf
Corey Oates will play his 200th NRL game for Brisbane and, as he eyes extending his time at the club, has the support of Steve Renouf to reach 142 club tries.
Consumers are not buying RBA’s interest rate pause
The threat of more interest rate increases is weighing heavily on the minds of consumers as high inflation proves hard to dislodge.
Meta reassures on Threads misinformation policies
Officials from Meta say its approach to misinformation on its new platform Threads will be the same as those on Facebook and Instagram.
Qld to roll out ‘renewable zones’ in clean power push
The Queensland government plans to create 12 renewable energy zones as part of a $62 billion scheme to decarbonise the grid.
Crown fights to postpone full payment of $450m penalty
Crown Resorts could be forced to prove that a $450 million penalty imposed after "egregious" breaches of anti-money laundering laws cannot be paid right away.
Crooked cop ‘person of interest’ in $1m cold case
Police have put up a $1 million reward in a bid to solve the murder mystery of Robert "Jack" Richardson, whose case has deep underworld links.
Coach Beveridge strongly defends Bulldogs star Smith
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has hit out at "disrespectful" commentary around out-of-form star midfielder Bailey Smith.
Appeal win over $300,000 payout in park injury lawsuit
Townsville City Council has won an appeal against a $300,000 payout for a woman who was injured after tripping while walking through parkland.
More women to access medical abortion under eased rules
Any healthcare practitioner will be able to prescribe medical abortion pills, with health groups hailing the easing of the rules as a win for equity.
Officials admit ‘serious changes’ needed for TikTok
Executives from TikTok have told a fiery committee hearing its business required changes following a recent spying scandal.
Dockers star Serong to challenge one-match AFL ban
Fremantle star Caleb Serong and Richmond big man Toby Nankervis are set to front the AFL Tribunal in the latest round of disciplinary decisions.
Albanese lays down EU trade deal bottom line
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists he won't sign a European Union trade agreement without improved access to the common market for Australian farmers.
Court signs off on Crown’s $450 million penalty
Crown Resorts can pay a $450 million penalty for anti-money laundering breaches in instalments but this may change if the firm's financial position improves.
Coalition apologises for ‘regrettable’ robodebt scheme
The federal opposition is sorry for the harm caused by the robodebt scheme, as former coalition ministers insist they've done nothing wrong.
Collingwood to regain stars Maynard, Sidebottom
Collingwood stars Steele Sidebottom and Brayden Maynard will return from injury this week in another boost for the red-hot premiership favourites.
Clare Nowland’s family sues NSW government for tasering
The NSW government is being sued by the family of 95-year-old Clare Nowland who died after being tasered at an aged care home in Cooma.
Evans was right to back Dew: Suns chairman Bob East
The Suns' board did not mislead fans by publicly backing coach Stuart Dew less than a week before the board voted to remove him, chairman Bob East insists.
Space age road tankers to lighten the load on emissions
A first-of-its-kind road train with tanks made from aerospace material will launch in north Queensland in a move its makers say could cut emissions.
Blues knew Michael Voss was ‘always their man’
Carlton defender Jacob Weitering has heaped praise on Michael Voss after the under-pressure coach backed his players during this season's dire losing streak.
Richmond’s Nankervis gets three-game ban for Lloyd bump
Richmond big man Toby Nankervis has copped a three-game ban from the AFL Tribunal for the huge bump that concussed Sydney's Jake Lloyd.
Oliver absence creates Demons doubt: Lions’ Neale
How Melbourne operate without key midfielder Clayton Oliver creates enough doubt to offset his loss, the Brisbane Lions' Lachie Neale says.
NATO head eyes ‘strong message’ on Ukraine membership
NATO allies will make clear at their summit in Vilnius how Ukraine can become a member of the alliance in the future, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says.
Aussie democracy activist Kham freed from Vietnam jail
Chau Van Kham, a retired baker and pro-democracy activist from Sydney, has been released after spending four years in jail in Vietnam.
Neglected cows, birds found dead on Qld vet’s farm
A tribunal has found a Queensland vet engaged in professional misconduct by neglecting animals on his farm after the RSPCA discovered dead cows and birds.