Measles alert after case detected at Melbourne Airport
A measles alert has been issued for Melbourne Airport after a returned overseas traveller passed through two terminals during the school holidays.
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Knee surgery puts McKay out of Blues’ AFL finals push
Harry McKay won't play again this season unless Carlton reach the AFL finals, with the key forward set to miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury.
Organisers blindsided by Victoria cancelling Comm Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games slated for regional Victoria will not go ahead after the government was told it would cost more than twice its initial estimate.
Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah joins Liverpool
Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah is the newest Australian in England's Women's Super League after signing for Liverpool.
‘Gross exaggeration’: Comm Games $7b cost disputed
Organisers for the 2026 Commonwealth Games have disputed claims the now-cancelled event could have cost Victorian taxpayers $7 billion.
Global temperatures near record highs
Records are being broken all around the world as global temperatures reach catastrophic highs.
Broncos’ Walsh will return with great attitude: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has backed No.1 Reece Walsh to return from suspension against South Sydney in form and with utmost respect for NRL officials.
Grundy ‘unlikely’ a Demon in 2024: club great Lyon
Melbourne legend Garry Lyon says speculation Brodie Grundy will leave the Demons at the end of 2023 is on the money.
McNeil concussion a factor in Rampe tribunal hearing
Sydney's Dane Rampe faces a two-match ban over his collision with the Western Bulldogs' Lachlan McNeil, who suffered delayed concussion after their encounter.
Queenslander signs deal to create $10m battery factory
Batteries to store solar power and power vehicles will be created in the Philippines as part of a new deal signed by a Queensland energy investor.
Smith returns Claret Jug, says: ‘I want it back so bad’
Cameron Smith has returned the Claret Jug as champion before the 151st Open starts, admitting that the ritual nearly moved him to tears.
South Korea flags major change in disaster response
South Korea's president says unprecedented abnormal weather caused by climate change means authorities must change the way they respond to natural disasters.
Matildas warrior Katrina Gorry primed to star at WWC
Matildas dynamo Katrina Gorry is playing with greater freedom since the birth of daughter Harper and is a crucial part of Australia's Women's World Cup tilt.
Russia halts grain deal in ‘blow to people in need’
Russia's withdrawal from a deal guaranteeing safe passage to Ukrainian grain carriers will "strike a blow to people in need everywhere", the UN says.
Axed Suns coach Stuart Dew’s Ashes cameo
Sacked as coach a week ago by the AFL's Gold Coast, Stuart Dew has popped up at training with Australia ahead of the fourth Ashes Test in England.
Mary Fowler ready for her moment in World Cup spotlight
Matildas young gun Mary Fowler is ready to seize her chance on the global stage in Australia's Women's World Cup opener against Ireland.
Extreme heat sweeps globe as US, China in climate talks
US climate envoy John Kerry has met his Chinese counterpart in Beijing to urge joint action to cut methane emissions as severe heat waves affect both countries.
‘No’ vote would endorse failed policies: Albanese
As the 'yes' and 'no' cases are made public, the prime minister says the clearest argument in favour is to improve policies for Indigenous Australians.
Russian forces on the offensive in northeast: Ukraine
Heavy fighting is under way in northeast Ukraine's Kupiansk region as Russian forces try to break through defence lines, Ukraine's deputy defence minister says.
Australia, Europe challenge to end US World Cup streak
The United States are the favourites for the Women's World Cup but they face a growing chasing pack, including Australia and a plethora of European nations.
AFL player escapes conviction for revenge porn threat
A North Melbourne footballer who threatened to distribute intimate videos of his ex-girlfriend during an argument has avoided a criminal conviction.
Much-loved Cowboy Granville gears up for 200th NRL game
'Mr Fix-it' Jake Granville has done it all for North Queensland, colleagues describing him as "the guy that you need in every team" ahead of his 200th NRL game.
Growth fears, expiring fixed rates fuelled RBA’s pause
The Reserve Bank board had another tough choice between hitting pause on interest rates or delivering another hike at its last meeting.
Man jailed for late-night violent carjacking
Cody John Schloss stole a young woman's four-wheel drive and took it for a journey across Queensland after violently ambushing her in the middle of the night.
Broncos look back to avoid 2022 horrors
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs says the team's reluctant review of last season will help avoid a repeat as they prepare to welcome back their Origin stars.
‘Terrorism event’ man’s dad suffered terrorist attack
Years after his father was attacked by a terrorist and relocated to Australia, Raghe Abdi was shot dead by police in what was described as a "terrorism event".
AFL wildcard round ‘fraught with danger’: Bombers coach
Essendon coach Brad Scott believes a push to introduce a NBA-style wildcard weekend into the AFL would be "fraught with danger".
Suns’ Weller to undergo second knee reconstruction
Gold Coast defender Lachie Weller will have a second knee reconstruction in as many years after scans revealed he had re-injured his anterior cruciate ligament.
Year of adversity steels Eels to overcome bans
Reagan Campbell-Gillard is missing a month of footy and Maika Sivo could join him on the sidelines as Parramatta steel themselves for a tough run home.
Bail tightened for cop accused of tasering grandmother
A senior constable accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother has had minimal bail conditions imposed as his case progresses through the courts.
Media boycott effective tool in NRL pay war: Burgess
NRL players' union delegate Tom Burgess believes the player-led media boycott can kickstart stalled talks over the sport's collective bargaining agreement.