Russia making no headway in Bakhmut, Ukraine says
Ukraine's forces continue to repel Russian forces from Bakhmut and Avdiivka, Kyiv says, despite a Moscow-installed official's claim that progress is being made.
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WHO revises COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
The World Health Organisation says it wants to prioritise efforts on vaccinating those facing the greatest threat of severe disease and death from COVID-19.
Minns flags health overhaul and fish kill review
NSW Premier Chris Minns visited the town of Menindee to see the impact of a major fish kill and flagged an overhaul of the state's stretched health system.
McTominay at the double again, Scotland beat Spain 2-0
Scotland have shocked Spain to win 2-0 in qualifying for the 2024 European Championship, while there were also wins for Wales, Romania, Switzerland and Croatia.
People showing Nazi symbols in Qld, Tasmania face jail
Queensland and Tasmania are set to follow Victoria and NSW in banning Nazi symbols amid strong concerns about a recent neo-Nazi protest in Melbourne.
Aussies asked whether electric cars should make noise
Electric cars could be forced to play sounds at low speeds to protect pedestrians and cyclists in a move supported by the blind community.
Drugs saga should not have happened: track star Bol
Australian runner Peter Bol says his drug-test saga should never have happened as his lawyer demands a doping agency drop a "sham" case against the track star.
Robinson shuts down calls to fast-track Suaalii’s exit
Coach Trent Robinson has scoffed at suggestions Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should join Rugby Australia immediately rather than see out his Sydney Roosters contract.
Litchfield in line for Test debut after Ashes call-up
Long regarded as a star of the future, teenage batter Phoebe Litchfield has been named for her first Ashes tour and could make her Test debut.
PM brushes off voice legal fears as ‘scare campaign’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claims a scare campaign on the voice is similar to what occurred before the apology to the Stolen Generations.
Australians underestimate domestic violence: survey
While a majority of Australians know domestic violence is a problem, advocates say victim-blaming attitudes and rape myths are still rife within the country.
Probe after grenades, rifles hand-in triggers lockdown
An emergency declaration has been revoked after grenades and semi-automatic rifles were handed into a lawyer's office on the Gold Coast.
Inflation slows ahead of crunch interest rates decision
Inflation has moderated again and released some pressure from the valve underpinning more interest rises from the Reserve Bank.
Home where girl was allegedly tortured burnt down
The Queensland home where a girl was allegedly tortured has been gutted by fire after firebomb threats and "racially-motivated" material spread in the region.
War crimes investigator to head new integrity body
NSW judge Paul Brereton will be the inaugural head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, which is expected to start its work this year.
The long and winding road to banking in rural Australia
The Senate inquiry into regional bank closures has heard from more than 150 rural Australians about the devastating effects of losing essential services.
Loss of key evidence in gay man’s murder ‘unacceptable’
Police should not have lost evidence that could have helped identify the killer of a gay Sydney man in 1981, an inquiry into LGBTQI hate crimes has heard.
McIntosh breaks Titmus 400m freestyle world record
Ariarne Titmus's 400 metres freestyle world record has been broken by Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh, who clocked 3:56.08 at her national trials in Toronto.
Bronco banter inevitable for Dolphins-bound Flegler
Brisbane prop Tom Flegler is getting used to the jibes before he leaves for the Dolphins next season but insists his mind is not wandering from Red Hill.
Piastri should shelter from home-town hype: F1 great
Formula One world champion Damon Hill says Australia's Oscar Piastri should seek shelter from the home-town hype at the grand prix in Melbourne.
Coalition senators fight Labor climate bill to the end
Debate on the safeguard mechanism is heating up with the government forcing a vote on the climate legislation, angering the opposition.
Ginnivan to make case for return through Magpies VFL
While he has impressed at training during his two-game illicit-drug ban, Collingwood's young star Jack Ginnivan won't be gifted an AFL start against Richmond.
Three is magic number for Chaz Mostert in Melbourne
Chaz Mostert heads into Melbourne as the outright leader in Supercars and will bring up his 300th career race as round two of the season begins.
Former Hillsong leader Houston’s drink-driving charge
The controversial former leader of global Pentecostal mega-church Hillsong has admitted he was charged with driving under the influence in the US.
Bulldogs’ 0-2 start has surprised under-siege Beveridge
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is adamant they can emerge from their poor start to the AFL season, with a big game looming on Thursday against Brisbane.
Brotherly love behind Jesse Bromwich’s NRL milestone
Ahead of his 300th NRL game, late-blooming Jesse Bromwich has reflected on how he got his start and how he's got his younger brother Kenny to thank.
Beveridge praises Ugle-Hagan’s response to racial slur
Western Bulldogs player Jamarra Ugle-Hagan took a day off after the racial abuse directed at him, but will play on Thursday against Brisbane.
The hurdles on Josh Reynolds’ road back to NRL
Josh Reynolds toiled physically and mentally on the road back to the NRL with Canterbury, the club where he became a household name.
Josh Reynolds named for NRL comeback with Bulldogs
Josh Reynolds will this week play his first game for Canterbury since 2017, while Penrith representative star Liam Martin remains out with a hamstring injury.
Broncos brace to face bogey team Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers may be winless but NRL leaders Brisbane are wary of them, with the memory of a horror loss that started 2022's late season slide still fresh.
Holmes hails Cowboys’ Elliot as NRL’s best 18th man
North Queensland's Mr Fix-it, Brendan Elliot, has been named for his NRL season debut against Canterbury on Sunday.