Samoan PM raises concerns over China security precedent
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hosted his Samoan counterpart Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, with the two agreeing to foster better economic and security ties.
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No special treatment in minister’s ambo call: Perrottet
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says a call to the health minister that led to an ambulance being sent for his wife was not a request for special treatment.
Crows recruit Rankine relishes return to Adelaide
Former Gold Coast forward Izak Rankine says he's buzzing at the prosect of playing for the Crows at Adelaide Oval for the first time.
Don’t compare Buddy’s bump to other hits: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire has encouraged pundits not to lump Lance Franklin's high bump in with two other controversial incidents from round one.
‘Horror’ rapist fresh out of jail when jogger attacked
A woman clawed at mud trying to break free as she was dragged into a Melbourne creek and nearly drowned by a man who repeatedly raped her.
Munster return no quick fix for Storm: Sims
Named to return from a finger injury against Wests Tigers, Cameron Munster won't solve all of Melbourne's form problems according to veteran forward Tariq Sims.
Electric car batteries could fuel a $17 billion boost
Making batteries for electric cars and solar storage could create more than 60,000 jobs and nearly $17 billion by 2030 if Australia moves fast, a report says.
Rugby star’s assault case to return to court in April
Kurtley Beale's rugby career remains in limbo after his sexual assault case was mentioned in a Sydney court ahead of a new court date next month.
Socceroos’ Baccus takes whirlwind rise in his stride
Keanu Baccus was happy to feature for the Socceroos in Qatar but he believes Graham Arnold's men can go to another level over the next four years.
Flood-ravaged outback town leaders meet with PM
The leaders of two outback Queensland towns will meet with the prime minister over help to repair their flood-ravaged far north communities.
Jurors retire to consider Malka Leifer abuse verdict
Jurors have retired to consider their verdicts on 27 sexual abuse charges against former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer.
Victorian bail laws must honour Nelson’s story: family
The family of Indigenous woman Veronica Nelson, who died in custody in 2020, says Victoria's bail law reforms should be named in her honour.
Close lifts lid on Bennett’s Brisbane Battle mind games
It has the makings of a classic NRL ambush but Chris Close doesn't expect Wayne Bennett to make the Battle for Brisbane personal, at least not until full-time.
Three teens charged with beating and torturing girl
Police have charged three teenagers after a girl was held against her will, beaten and tortured north of Brisbane.
Furious Shark Hunt calls out Horsburgh over NRL scrap
Cronulla prop Royce Hunt has claimed the Sharks will go after Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh when they next play and "bash" him, after their on-field scrap.
Rabbitohs doing it for ‘Gentleman’ John Sattler
South Sydney's playing group will have the late John Sattler in their hearts when they take the field against Manly this weekend.
Tigers claim Wakeham can unlock Brooks’ attack
Brandon Wakeham's inclusion at five-eighth can be the key to unlocking Luke Brooks and Adam Doueihi, according to Wests Tigers teammates.
Australia’s growth prospects still looking downcast
Leading indicators for Australia's future growth are still signalling depressed activity in coming months as interest rate rises bite.
Truck driver dies, two hurt as semi crashes into house
A truck has veered into a house in Tasmania in a crash that killed the 68-year-old driver and seriously injured two others in another vehicle.
Stringer fit, but clouds form over Bombers forwards
Essendon can recall Jake Stringer for Sunday's AFL clash with Gold Coast, but Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Sam Weideman are in doubt.
Reds’ Super blow as concussed Lynagh ruled out
Tom Lynagh won't play for the Queensland Reds against Melbourne this weekend due to a concussion, while Suliasi Vunivalu is also set to miss the Rebels clash.
Industrial action threat against NRL is real: Finucane
Cronulla's Dale Finucane, who sits on the players union advisory committee, claims the threat of industrial action against the NRL is real as pay talks rage on.
Kevin Walters reflects on Bennett bond ahead of Battle
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has playfully talked down and even questioned the legitimacy of the city's newest NRL rivalry ahead of a first meeting on Friday.
Sharks need defensive return before Hynes magic
Cronulla have attacking dynamo Nicho Hynes back for their NRL derby with St George Illawarra, but players know it is in defence where they must improve most.
Australian shares rise again ahead of Fed meeting
The local share market has finished up 0.9 per cent, hitting a seven-day high ahead of a momentous Federal Reserve meeting.
Man jailed for ‘serious’ drug dealing in hotel rooms
Queensland man Trinidy Clifford Smith used names of associates to hire cars and book hotel rooms across Brisbane to use for his drug trafficking operation.
Vics out to end WA’s domestic dominance in Shield final
Victoria are on a mission to break Western Australia's stranglehold on domestic cricket when the sides meet in the Sheffield Shield final in Perth.
Wallaby Alaalatoa won’t change style after concussions
Brumbies captain and Wallaby star Allan Alaalatoa says he won't change the way he plays, as he returns from his third concussion in eight months.
Lawyers critical of NT government’s bail review
The Australian Lawyers Alliance has come out criticising the NT government's planned changes to bail, along with other measures to curb crime.
WA set for pace injection in home Shield final
Victoria captain Peter Handscomb is expecting a fiery showing from Australian Test squad teammate Lance Morris in the Sheffield Shield final in Perth.
Inquiry after 10 survive army chopper crash into water
Ten ADP personnel have survived after the helicopter they were on plunged into water off the NSW south coast during a routine training exercise.