Disgraced MP Maguire facing $17k hit to defend case
Former NSW MP Daryl Maguire allegedly conspired with a migration agent to breach the Migration Act in a visa scam between January 2013 and August 2015.
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Move to dump Victorian Liberal MP resisted
Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto is facing internal resistance over his move to expel MP Moira Deeming, fending off a motion to delay a party room vote.
Eels coach Arthur won’t watch grand-final replay
Eels coach Brad Arthur has no interest in watching a replay of last year's grand final as his side prepares to meet reigning champions Penrith this Thursday.
Man jailed for killing wife in drunken car crash
Queensland man Ferenc Farkas marriage of 31 years ended when he drunkenly crashed his SUV and caused his wife with Donna to suffer fatal injuries.
Star duo Marsh, Starc ready to rip into India again
Australia will be aiming to follow up Sunday's 10-wicket thrashing of India with a win in the series finale in Chennai on Wednesday.
Why bushfire safety rooms could be next home reno trend
Queensland researchers have taken the torch to a bushfire safety room to see whether it can withstand being completely immersed in flames.
Plastic chemicals doing untold human harm: scientists
Scientists say humans are suffering untold harm from plastics, ranging from cancer and reproductive damage to the loss of intelligence that defines humanity.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi, Storm’s Hughes cop NRL bans
Dolphins back-rower Felise Kaufusi will miss the NRL club's next four games, including the derby against Brisbane, for his hit on Newcastle's Jackson Hastings.
Adelaide appeal against McAdam’s three-game suspension
AFL greats say the bump is officially dead as Adelaide appeal against the three-game suspension handed out to Shane McAdam for rough conduct.
Premier on back foot in final NSW election debate
In one of the few statements to draw applause, Labor's Chris Minns has claimed the coalition could again halt health workers' wages in an economic crisis.
Electric car-charging fees rise as energy prices bite
A third electric vehicle charging network is raising the price of recharging cars but experts say there are still ways for savvy drivers to avoid them.
Survivors back coercive control criminalisation
Nine in ten survivors of coercive control believe it should be criminalised but many fear it wouldn't actually improve safety.
Space technology to monitor, forecast quality of water
The CSIRO has launched a new water quality forecasting service using satellites and ground-based sensors in a world-first system.
Russian drones swarm Kyiv as Xi leaves Moscow
At least four people have been killed near Kyiv after a swarm of drones flew into Ukraine in a show of force as China's President Xi Jinping left Moscow.
Planes, trains and transport chaos could shape NSW poll
Voters will have the chance to determine NSW's transport future at Saturday's election, with the major parties promising billions of dollars in investment.
Isaako leads list of Dolphins with point to prove
Jamayne Isaako has made no secret of the fact he and the entire Dolphins team have a point to prove against Brisbane in their first NRL derby.
Liberal MP breaks ranks with party on safeguard stance
Liberal MP Bridget Archer has hit out at the coalition for not seeking to negotiate on changes to the government's safeguard mechanism.
Transport key to Olympic gold as Qld population booms
The Queensland premier believes the state has the workforce to build Olympic infrastructure on time as transport emerges as a concern ahead of the 2032 Games.
Penrith’s GF taunts water under the bridge: Ivan Cleary
As the sides prepare for their first clash of 2023, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary believes Parramatta will have moved on from the Panthers' post-grand final jibes.
In the AFL coaching hot seat, a Critical Friend helps
Four AFL clubs have changed their coaches for this season and despite their different circumstances, they will feel the same blowtorch at some point.
NSW appeals $1.5m awarded to former Tyrrell suspect
NSW has appealed a court decision awarding $1.5 million to Bill Spedding who was maliciously prosecuted by police investigating William Tyrrell's disappearance.
Secrecy around waste company that illegally dumped meat
A company trusted by the government to manage biosecurity risks won't be named despite the illegal dumping of hundreds of kilos of imported meat products.
Rules for Indigenous voice referendum take shape
Australians have more details about what will happen in the lead up to the referendum that seeks to constitutionally enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Olympic surfer Wright to retire after Bells Beach
Claiming Australia's first Olympic surfing medal in Tokyo, Owen Wright will retire after next month's Bells Beach classic, unwilling to further risk his health.
Sky’s the limit for new Bulldog Alamoti: Addo-Carr
Paul Alamoti has the potential to develop into one of the best centres in the world, according to his Canterbury teammate Josh Addo-Carr.
Dutton demands criminal ban on display of Nazi symbols
The federal opposition has called on the government to ban the display of Nazi symbols by changing existing criminal laws.
New Zealand opposition concerned by AUKUS
Gerry Brownlee, the New Zealand opposition foreign spokesman, says Australia's AUKUS deal creates issues for New Zealand.
Blues back De Koning, give MCG surface green light
Carlton have done their due diligence to ensure the MCG playing surface is safe and backed young gun Tom De Koning to tackle Geelong's ruck division.
NSW election campaign marred by ‘terrifying’ violence
NSW Police stepped in to protect LGBTQ+ activists after they were attacked on a Sydney street ahead of a speech by NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham.
North Melbourne, AFL great Ron Joseph dies aged 77
North Melbourne legend Ron Joseph has died aged 77, with club president Sonja Hood saying his name would be "ingrained in the club's history".
‘It’s been fun’: Johnson on the Warriors’ 2023 vibe
It's only early days but the positive signs are there for the Warriors ahead of their first game of the NRL season at Mt Smart Stadium, against Canterbury.