Promise for renters’ rights to be on national agenda
As national cabinet prepares to consider how to improve renters' rights, the federal government has ruled out price caps after its housing fund was deferred.
Archive
Two female prospectors found after going missing
Two women who went missing two days ago have been found following a search and rescue mission in difficult terrain in Queensland's South Burnett region.
Hooper ‘all-in’ on captaincy return, selection battles
Michael Hooper has regained the Wallabies captaincy and will welcome the challenge for game time posed by in-form flanker Fraser McReight.
Tainted PwC partners and staff to be publicly named
As PwC appoints a new CEO and offloads its government business, an inquiry has heard an investigation into the tax scandal will name culprits.
Magpies pinch another thriller against Adelaide
Collingwood are back on top of the AFL ladder after coming from behind to beat Adelaide by two points in a see-sawing contest at the MCG.
Labuschagne’s technical troubles behind him: Coach
Marnus Labuschagne has returned to training, working to eliminate the shuffle that left him susceptible to Stuart Broad's outswinger in the first Ashes Test.
Fifita stars in Titans’ upset NRL win over Broncos
Gold Coast interim coach Jim Lenihan has tasted victory in his first match in charge after Justin Holbrook's sacking in a stunning 18-12 victory over Brisbane.
Windy conditions fuel rapidly moving fire in rural Qld
Warnings for a fast moving fire in rural Queensland have been downgraded after firefighters were able to divert it from properties.
Billy Walters would ‘welcome’ Ben Hunt to Broncos
Starting hooker Billy Walters would likely lose his starting spot if Ben Hunt joins Brisbane but says he will be "happy for him to come here".
Rabbitohs risk missing finals amid form slump: Coach
South Sydney have lost for the fourth time in five matches, with their NRL premiership credentials open to debate after a 31-6 loss to North Queensland.
Fever beat Vixens to seal Super Netball prelim berth
West Coast Fever captain Courtney Bruce has produced a stand-out display to lead her team into the Super Netball preliminary final.
Suns run rampant after slow start to down Hawthorn
Gold Coast have returned to winning form to again sit on the cusp of the AFL's top eight, thanks to a hard-working 67-point defeat of Hawthorn.
Snapshot of round 15 in the 2023 AFL season
A look at round 15 of the AFL season as Geelong reignited their premiership defence, records tumbled in Sydney and Collingwood pulled off a thrilling comeback.
Fighting surges in Sudan as war enters 11th week
A week after peace talks were abandoned, gunfights and air strikes have surged in Sudan's capital Khartoum and the western Darfur region of the country.
Lenihan lifts Titans after ‘good mate’ Holbrook axed
Gold Coast interim coach Jim Lenihan was a first-up winner with the Titans after a week full of sadness and upheaval at the club.
More heat on Freddy as Teddy unsteady in Roosters loss
NSW captain James Tedesco's place in the Blues side for State of Origin III is under mounting pressure after a poor game in the Roosters' loss to Canberra.
Simon Crean, Labor ‘loyal servant’, dead at 74
ACTU president-turned-Labor party leader Simon Crean is being remembered as principled and admirable by parliamentary colleagues after his death at 74.
Gardner spins Australia back into tight Ashes Test
Ashleigh Gardner has provided three late wickets to spin Australia back into the Ashes Test after a chaotic day four, with England 5-116 chasing 268 to win.
Alcaraz downs de Minaur to become Queen’s king and No.1
Australian Alex de Minaur found Carlos Alcaraz just too strong in the Queen's Club Championship final as the Spaniard roared back to No.1 in the world.
Labor luminary Simon Crean loved family and nation
Former Labor leader Simon Crean, who died aged 74, will be remembered in a state funeral, as leaders from across politics pay tribute to the union stalwart.
Roosters can still win premiership, says Robinson
Triple premiership-winning coach Trent Robinson maintains the Sydney Roosters can still win the 2023 NRL title despite slumping to 12th on the ladder.
Hannay’s State of Origin wisdom lifts Cowboys
North Queensland's Valentine Holmes and Murray Taulagi have taken the Maroons' edge defence back to club football with strong results.
Mitchell laments Hawks’ ‘let down’ loss to Suns
Sam Mitchell says Hawthorn's final-quarter fade out in a heavy loss to Gold Coast was inexcusable after they became the latest AFL club to lose after a bye.
Humbled Slipper ready to lead in Wallabies co-captaincy
Wallabies veteran James Slipper admits co-captaining his nation is an exciting honour but his focus is on helping his country win a Rugby World Cup.
PM brushes off voice poll as ‘yes’ campaign ramps up
Grants of up to $15,000 will be available for events backing the Indigenous voice referendum in the hope of sparking 'yes' conversations across Australia.
Foran insists ‘father figure’ Hasler will boost Titans
Kieran Foran says the Titans will fire for interim coach Jimmy Lenihan before his own former mentor Des Hasler arrives in 2024 to showcase "deep love and care".
Russia seeks calm, West sees cracks after uprising
As Russia realigns itself following the attempted mutiny of its mercenary force, the West says cracks are beginning to emerge in the facade of its unity.
Kubler leads Aussies’ pre-Wimbledon push in Mallorca
Jason Kubler, fresh from his first grass-court title, is seeking more success in Mallorca alongside a parade of Australian Wimbledon hopefuls.
Sudan’s RSF says it has seized Khartoum police camp
The Rapid Support Forces say they have taken control of the camp belonging to the Central Reserve Police in the southern part of Sudan's capital Khartoum.
New Parramatta River ferries to be built in Australia
Seven new Australian-made ferries have been commissioned for the Parramatta River to replace the RiverCat vessels, which are ready to retire after 30 years.
Vic man wanted on child sex charges returns from Qld
A Victorian man on the run for years has been found in Queensland and extradited to face dozens of child sex and indecent assault charges.