Giants make it six straight, in top eight with Suns win
GWS have continued their stellar AFL winning run, taking down Gold Coast by 40 points at Manuka Oval.
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Australia’s road deaths rise despite safety targets
More people lost their lives in road accidents over the past 12 months despite a push to halve fatalities on Australian roads, a report shows.
Sharks need to man up, says straight-talking McInnes
Lock Cameron McInnes has pulled no punches in assessing Cronulla's poor record against NRL top-eight sides, saying the Sharks must muscle up in defence.
Irish fighting fit as O’Sullivan cleared for WWC opener
Coach Vera Pauw says midfielder Denise O'Sullivan is fit for selection for Ireland's World Cup opener against Australia on Thursday night.
Marshall and Fulton can co-exist at Tigers: Sheens
Rumours of a rift between Benji Marshall and Scott Fulton have dogged Wests Tigers but Tim Sheens believes the pair capable of putting their differences aside.
Geelong coach Scott calls AFL ‘compromised’ competition
Geelong coach Chris Scott is no fan of a wildcard weekend, arguing the AFL is already a "compromised" competition.
Brazil changes work hours for Women’s World Cup
Brazil's government has changed work hours for civil servants to allow them to watch their team in action at the Women's World Cup in Australia and NZ.
Australia’s most attractive rodent makes 100km journey
A Dusky Hopping Mouse made a 100km hop from its usual habitat to southern NSW, confirming a significant territorial expansion for the diminutive species.
Six injured in fiery crash involving US military tank
A US army tank, several trucks and cars were involved in a fiery crash near Rockhampton that left six people in hospital.
Very hungry caterpillars chow down on problem plastic
A pasty-looking caterpillar with a healthy appetite for plastic is exciting researchers with its ability to break down problematic waste such as polyurethane.
Courts are vulnerable to foreign spies, inquiry told
Office of National Intelligence Director-General Andrew Shearer says court cases present an opportunity for information to fall into the hands of spies.
Harry Garside’s ex-girlfriend to fight DV charges
Harry Garside's ex-girlfriend is contesting charges of stalking and assaulting the Olympian after a similar charge was dropped against him in June.
Andrews coy on Commonwealth Games cancellation cost
Premier Daniel Andrews is refusing to speculate on much tearing up the 2026 Commonwealth Games contract will cost Victorian taxpayers in compensation payments.
Man appeals sentence for brother’s ‘protracted’ killing
Michel Francoise Theodoor Willemyns beat his brother to death over a number of hours due to delusions about being owed money.
NSW to pay for light rail construction nuisance
Two businesses have succeeded in claims the construction of the Sydney light rail created nuisance, with damages for other businesses to be determined.
Ash Barty on Sam Kerr, Matildas World Cup bandwagon
The Matildas' superstar captain Sam Kerr has retired tennis star Ash Barty in their corner ahead of their Women's World Cup tilt on home soil.
Upskirting teacher on bail hours after being jailed
An upskirting teacher has spent a few hours in custody before being released on bail, appealing a magistrate's decision to jail him.
Cameron Smith inspiring Aussie golf as he defends crown
Australia's reigning champion Cameron Smith looks in good shape to win back-to-back British Opens when this year's tournament gets under way at Royal Liverpool.
Inquiry to examine how prison guard could rape inmates
An inquiry will examine how Wayne Astill was able to rape and assault several women prisoners during the decade he worked at a jail in Sydney's west.
A forever home ruined by floods and insurance battles
A federal parliamentary inquiry will examine insurance companies' handling of claims after historic floods ravaged most states and territories in 2022.
Anzac XV with a twist part of Lions’ 2025 rugby tour
All five Australian Super Rugby clubs, as well as a combined Australia-New Zealand XV, will face the British and Irish Lions on their three-Test tour in 2025.
Football Ferns’ rallying cry from rugby star Ruby Tui
A sold out Eden Park roared the Black Ferns to Rugby World Cup glory last year, now Kiwis have been urged to give their female footballers a similar lift.
Russia strikes Ukraine’s Odesa port in ‘hellish’ attack
Ukraine says an attack on Odesa was "very powerful" and followed a pledge of retaliation by Russia after a blast on a strategically important bridge.
Sydney going backwards on housing: NSW premier
Sydney is falling behind on building new homes compared with elsewhere in the country, despite being the most acutely affected by shortages and price hikes.
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Call for energy investors to make most of ‘golden age’
Energy investors have been urged to take advantage of Australia's golden age in climate policy, with "crazy, science-denying" naysayers waiting in the wings.
Aussie swim coach, hockey boss shock at Games call
A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Dingo involved in K’gari attack captured and euthanised
A dingo involved in an attack on a woman on a beach on K'gari, in Queensland, has been captured and humanely euthanised.
‘You are going to get tasered,’ cop allegedly told gran
Court documents reveal NSW Constable Kristian White allegedly warned a 95-year-old dementia patient before using a crass term and tasering her.
Petrol giant to help Aussie car owners go electric
A Brisbane start-up's technology will enable electric vehicle owners to charge their cars from the comfort of their own homes.
Federation was assured 2026 Games budget ‘was in hand’
A top Commonwealth Games Federation official says the Victorian government assured it as recently as last month the budget for the 2026 event was on track.
High-level talks amid tensions over security pact
Two of Australia's most senior ministers will meet with their US counterparts as the Albanese government faces calls to withdraw from a major security pact.