Mum who blamed ‘African men’ for fatal crash jailed
A Melbourne learner driver who blamed "African men" for a fatal crash that killed a grandfather has been jailed, and will take her newborn baby into custody.
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Swans clash the biggest of my career: Crows coach Nicks
Coach Matthew Nicks has described Adelaide's clash with Sydney as the biggest match of his career as the Crows seek to stay in the AFL finals hunt.
Aussie Davidson is joint leader at World Invitational
There is a crowded leaderboard at the LPGA Tour's World Invitational in Northern Ireland, where Australian Karis Davidson is among the frontrunners.
Multiple Australian medal hopes at world championships
The Australian squad boasts a large spread of genuine medal hopes at the world athletics championships in Budapest.
Kerr wants to end rollercoaster World Cup with bronze
Matildas captain Sam Kerr fought back from injury to deliver one of the goals of the Women's World Cup and wants to end her campaign with a bronze medal.
Maui’s chief of emergency management resigns
One day after his first appearance at a press conference about Maui's deadly fires a week ago, Emergency Management administrator Herman Andaya has resigned.
Charities home in on more help as housing block lingers
Charities say they're being left to carry the burden of housing shortages, warning federal and state governments they "cannot ignore those suffering right now".
Study casts doubt on benefits of blue light blockers
Researchers have cast a poor light on block blockers, warning the lenses seem to do little to protect the eyes from staring at screens.
Seven’s small win in Ben Roberts-Smith costs battle
Seven has been offered a delay in producing thousands of documents in an ongoing spat over who pays the costs of Ben Roberts-Smith's failed defamation lawsuit.
Titans debutant No.7 Weaver ready for Panthers baptism
On paper it looks a daunting task but Gold Coast debutant Tom Weaver will relish his showdown with Penrith maestro Nathan Cleary, Titans coach Jim Lenihan says.
Vietnam veterans thankful for closure 50 years on
Australia's Vietnam veterans say they have received closure 50 years after the nation ended its involvement in the conflict.
‘Puppets’ charged over tobacco trade firebombings
Police have arrested four people over a series of arson attacks on tobacconists, which are believed to have been orchestrated by the illegal tobacco trade.
Next day delivery as Aust Post launches metro service
Australia Post will launch next day deliveries across three metropolitan cities to keep up with growing consumer demands.
Wife and son lived at home with man’s body for a year
A wife and son are persons of interest over the death of a man, with police saying they lived with his remains for a year at a home before he was discovered.
Bail reforms set to keep more Victorians out of jail
The Victorian government will introduce long-awaited reforms to make it easier for low-level offenders to get bail and cut down on people on remand.
Injury set to rule Cummins out of South Africa ODIs
Pat Cummins' wrist injury looks set to rule him out of Australia's South Africa tour but he is no doubt for the World Cup nor the lead-up matches against India.
Georgia charges Trump with trying to overturn 2020 loss
Prosecutors in Georgia have charged Donald Trump and 18 other people, including lawyer Rudy Giuliani, over their efforts to overturn the 2020 US election.
Dolphins see silver lining in Marshall-King surgery
Dolphins No.9 Jeremy Marshall-King is one of a handful of players ruled out of the NRL clash with Wests Tigers due to injury.
Ilias backed to silence critics as Souths chase finals
South Sydney teammates say Lachlan Ilias can lead a late-season charge after their erratic form has left them fighting to make the NRL top eight.
Haunted Wallaby RWC final loser craves Matildas revenge
Still scarred by Australia's 2003 Rugby World Cup final loss to England, ex-Wallaby Mat Rogers wants revenge from the Matildas at the same venue 20 years on.
Russia petrol station fire kills 27, injures 66
At least 27 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a fire at a petrol station in the southern Russian region of Dagestan.
Gutherson challenges Eels to brace for late finals tilt
Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson is adamant his side can seal an unlikely finals berth even if the hits keep coming for the Eels.
Port deny succession plan after Hinkley re-signs
Port Adelaide have finally agreed to a contract extension for long-time coach Ken Hinkley as the Power attempt to win the club's second AFL premiership.
Regional house prices fall as interest rates rise
House prices are down in most regional markets with real estate analysts pointing to interest rates and migration after the COVID-19 pandemic as factors.
Long road from Goodooga to stage for First Nations play
A new Indigenous theatre production inspired by the tiny New South Wales border town of Goodooga is set to open in Brisbane.
ABS vows inclusion following human rights complaint
The nation's statistics agency has expressed regret after LGBTQI community members felt invisible and excluded when completing the 2021 census.
Inflation, currency headwinds take toll on CSL’s profit
Australia's third-largest company has reported a three per cent drop in net profit after tax, but CSL says plasma collections hit record levels.
Hasler and Tino a Titans match made in heaven: Vautin
Des Hasler's former Manly teammate Paul Vautin says the incoming Gold Coast coach will be a perfect fit for Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui in coming years.
Knights back Hastings to bounce back from ankle injury
Despite suffering a painful ankle injury last week, Newcastle's Jackson Hastings has been named for the crucial clash against top-eight rivals South Sydney.
Bulldogs’ Pangai quits NRL to pursue boxing career
Tevita Pangai Jr has informed Canterbury of his plans to quit the NRL and pursue a career in boxing.
Dad’s letter to Rinehart: ‘please leave me in peace’
Gina Rinehart's father, mining pioneer Lang Hancock, wrote to his daughter in a bid to sever their ties amid a bitter dispute in the years before he died.