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One year out, Aussies set sights on Paris Olympics
Australian athletes and officials have the Paris Olympics firmly in their sights as they marked the one-year-to-go milestone in Sydney.
Israel’s Netanyahu takes hit in polls as crisis deepens
Israel's long-serving right-wing leader Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a hit in the polls as the country's judicial crisis deepens amid mass street protests.
Series win the focus as Warner denies retirement talk
Pat Cummins insists Australia's focus remains on a long-overdue Ashes series win in England, as David Warner rejects talk of an imminent retirement plan.
Calls for border checkpoints in fight against fire ant
Farmers from northern NSW worried about fire ants want authorities to consider checkpoints on the Queensland border to halt the spread of the pest.
Putin to discuss Ukraine with African leaders: Kremlin
A Kremlin official says Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss Ukraine with the leaders from 17 African countries at a summit in St Petersburg.
Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths
Fifty-two whales are dead after stranding themselves on a remote WA beach and rescuers are preparing to lead the rest of the pod back into deep waters.
Bellamy names undermanned Storm side for Eels clash
A dislocated finger has robbed Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona of a head-to-head battle with Parramatta brute Junior Paulo.
Titans super sub Campbell needs more minutes: Brimson
Gold Coast utility Jayden Campbell has been one of the Titans' best this year, but he is yet to find a regular starting position.
Imprisoned former US navy pilot’s fate remains in limbo
Former US Marines pilot Daniel Duggan will remain in an Australian prison for at least a few more months ahead of findings that could prevent his extradition.
Cherry-Evans takes the good with the bad on road to 300
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans says he would not change a thing about the tumultuous journey that has led him to 300 NRL games.
On tractor for world record as mighty machine turns 100
The Farmall tractor, loved by generations of farmers and collectors, will celebrate its centenary in country NSW this weekend.
Trio sentenced after man shot in ‘showdown over girl’
A trio has been sentenced - including a father and son - after a man was shot in what has been described as a confrontation over a girl in a Brisbane park.
Worker dies after fall at Qld cross-river rail site
Safety officers and police are investigating a workplace fall that claimed the life of a man working on Brisbane's cross-river rail project.
Premier ducks questions over call up to Games inquiry
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has shrugged off whether he would accept an invitation to face a federal inquiry into the Commonwealth Games.
Munsters says Storm must sharpen up ahead of NRL finals
Cameron Munster says he can't remember a Storm side beaten in "effort areas" so regularly and they need to lift to hold their top-four ladder spot.
Canada and Ireland to face off in crucial WWC clash
The Matildas' Women's World Cup Group B rivals Ireland and Canada will face off in Perth aiming to take a step towards progressing to the knockouts.
Redman knocks back free agency to re-sign with Bombers
Essendon have secured the prized signature of Mason Redman with the star defender turning his back on free agency and interest from Adelaide and Port Adelaide.
Accused cocaine smuggler to remain in custody
An ACT man will spend at least the next month in custody after being accused of smuggling cocaine worth more than $61 million via yacht to Queensland.
Matildas play down Fowler knock ahead of Nigeria clash
The Matildas have moved to allay fears over a knock Mary Fowler suffered at the end of Tuesday's training session ahead of facing Nigeria.
Judge rejects ex-teacher’s ‘bizarre’ teen text claims
A former deputy principal's claims he posted an online ad seeking teens to make his ex-partner jealous has been criticised as "bizarre" and "preposterous".
Cop who leaked Dani Laidley pics fired over new scandal
A Victorian police officer who avoided losing his job after leaking photos of former AFL coach Dani Laidley has been sacked, reportedly over images of corpses.
Nervy McKeown wins backstroke gold at world champs
Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown has come close to her own 100 metres backstroke world record in winning gold at the world championships in Japan.
Businessman linked to contract saga ‘disappears’ abroad
A businessman under scrutiny over several government contracts has left the country after being ordered to produce evidence to parliament and answer questions.
Murder accused has bail revoked over dog death charges
One of 13 men accused of stabbing a teen has been put back on remand after being charged in relation to the stabbing of three people and the killing of a dog.
Gilbert re-signs with Dolphins until 2028
Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert has signed a long-term extension and the likely future skipper says the club can become a regular NRL premiership contender.
Hockeyroos seek ‘extra edge’ in Paris with Games boost
Australia's hockey teams will benefit from a $20 million federal government Olympics funding boost to assist the country's 2024 Paris Games tilt.
Worker influx could aid ‘softest of economic landings’
A surge in new workers since Australia's borders reopened in 2021 could help deliver a gentle economic landing by taking heat out of the economy's supply side.
Murray-Darling vision treads water as deadline sinks
The federal government acknowledges it will need to get its "skates on" to deliver the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin plan after extending the deadline.
Israeli parliament ratifies law limiting court powers
Opposition MPs have walked out of Israel's parliament as the Knesset passed a contested law limiting Supreme Court powers by a 64-0 vote.
Aussie swim duo deny long-standing record on the radar
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus are set to open their quest to chase down the longest-standing world record in women's swimming.