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.
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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.
K’gari dingo attack points to trend in behaviour change
Queensland's K'gari has had more dingo attacks in the past two years than the previous decade, a mayor believes, after a pack of the animals injured a jogger.
States push back at calls to step into Comm Games void
Perth's mayor and Sydney business groups have called for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be hosted in their cities, but those who'd foot the bill are reluctant.
Carlton’s Boyd handed three-game ban at AFL tribunal
Carlton's Jordan Boyd has been handed a three-week suspension by the AFL tribunal for a dangerous tackle that left Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones concussed.
Cathy Freeman surprises Matildas before World Cup tilt
The Matildas have received a surprise visit from legendary Australian athlete Cathy Freeman in camp ahead of the start of their Women's World Cup campaign.
Government finance agencies sued over climate reporting
An environment group is suing two government finance agencies, arguing they must tell taxpayers about climate and other harms caused by projects they funded.
Olympics bosses distance themselves from Victorian call
Brisbane Olympics organisers insist their situation is a lot different from Victoria's following its shock decision to ditch the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Fear of Games backflip leaving reputation in tatters
Businesses and industry groups worry scrapping the Commonwealth Games has harmed Victoria's reputation but praised a move to tighten spending.
Warner safe but Murphy at risk in selection squeeze
David Warner appears set to keep his spot for the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester, with Todd Murphy the man at risk if Cameron Green and Mitch Marsh both play.
Consultancy workplace culture ‘not perfect’: EY chief
One of the big four consultancy firms says workplace culture needs to change, as a parliamentary committee probes the embattled sector.
Lions raw but must remain bold and brave: Dayne Zorko
A review of their devastating one-point AFL loss to Melbourne has taught the Brisbane Lions plenty about how to close out a game, Dayne Zorko says.
Woman charged with murdering man in home
Police have arrested and charged a woman with murder following the stabbing death of a man in a north Queensland home.
Australia bowl first in last women’s Ashes ODI
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl in the final women's ODI against England, as they seek an outright series victory on points after retaining the Ashes.
Man found guilty of toddler’s murder
A Melbourne man has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend's two-year-old son in the boy's bedroom almost four years ago.
Touring Bunnies build towards title charge on the road
South Sydney are gearing up for a top-four push across five away games by depicting themselves as rockstars on tour.
Captain Steele at a loss for shocking Saints form
St Kilda captain Jack Steele agrees with his coach that the Saints don't deserve to play AFL finals based on their recent poor form.