Lehrmann sure of ‘millions in defamation’ from reports
Before being charged, Bruce Lehrmann told his girlfriend he could get "millions in defamation" over media reports about the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.
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Aust share market plunges again, closing at 10-week low
The ASX has finished 1.5 per cent lower after banking contagion spread to Europe.
Fresh concussion lawsuit to be launched against AFL
A second class action is being launched against the AFL over concussion injuries, with Griffins Lawyers set to bring proceedings.
Inflation, slowing demand increase risks for business
The combined impact of high inflation, rising interest rates and slowing consumer demand are taking a toll on Australian businesses, especially smaller ones.
Subs criticism rises as production line breaks surface
The Commonwealth is handing over land to South Australia to help provide the infrastructure to build nuclear-powered submarines, as critics question the deal.
Russia warns US away from air space after drone crash
Moscow has told the US to "stop making sorties near the Russian borders" after an American drone intercepted by Russian jets crashed into the Black Sea.
NRL wait on NSW election for grand final negotiations
The NRL is holding off commencing negotiations for hosting rights to this season's grand final until after the March 25 state election is decided in NSW.
Roosters brace for Souths bashing unless they lift
Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary admits they will not be able to match it with South Sydney unless they improve out of sight.
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Qld fossil fuel exports will end by 2030 in Greens plan
The emissions Queensland sends offshore have been targeted by the Greens who have a plan to phase out coal and gas exports by 2030.
Australian share market rebounds after 3 days of losses
The local share market had its best day in two months, rising 0.9 per cent following three days of losses amid fears about the stability of US banks.
Accused scam money launderer ‘had 55 bank accounts’
Prosecutors allege a Brisbane woman accepted nearly $2.4 million from hackers and withdrew the money as cash or transferred it to foreign exchanges.
Indigenous sleep coach wants a score of 40 winks all
A new program in north and western Queensland is aiming to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teenagers get a good night's sleep.
Sydney Kings win NBL title by beating NZ Breakers
The Sydney Kings have been crowned NBL champions after defeating the New Zealand Breakers 77-69 in the decisive fifth game of the championship series.
Flyers oust Boomers to advance to WNBL grand final
Maddi Rocci came up with a swag of clutch plays to help the Southside Flyers edge the Melbourne Boomers in a classic WNBL semi-final decider.
Cuba end Australia’s World Baseball Classic adventure
Australia's historic ride at the World Baseball Classic has finally been ended by a 4-3 defeat by Cuba in the quarter-finals.
US, Russia military chiefs in talks after drone downed
Moscow's defence minister has told his US counterpart that American drone flights by Crimea's coast are "provocative in nature".
Walton relishes Kings’ camaraderie on road to NBL title
Derrick Walton Jr won't commit to returning to the Sydney Kings just yet but had high praise for the franchise after they clinched the NBL title.
PM feels no shame over ‘significant’ power price rises
The prime minister says energy price hikes would have been higher were it not for market intervention, while denying the rises were embarrassing his government.
Pile of poo ’19 times heavier than Harbour Bridge’
Pet owners are turning to eco-friendly methods to dispose of pet poo in an effort to minimise the environmental cost of picking up after our furry friends.
Hot jobs data bolsters case for another rate hike
Fresh labour market data shows few signs of a slowing jobs market, with one vacant position for every unemployed worker.
Risk to winter supply as gas crisis enters second year
The energy market operator has warned of risks to gas supply this winter but is armed with new powers over producers as the energy crisis enters a second year.
Drizzle Boy play a first for neurodiversity in theatre
Queensland Theatre's Drizzle Boy features the first neurodivergent character written and portrayed by a neurodivergent person on the Australian main stage.
McReight wants Wallabies bucket list moment with Wilson
Reds flanker Fraser McReight has signed a two-year deal to remain in Australia beyond this year's World Cup, where he'll push Michael Hooper for a berth.
Qld homes, businesses to get electricity bill relief
The Queensland government has promised to give households and small businesses in the state's southeast bigger electricity bill rebates in 2023/24.
Archbishop claims $1.9m altar boy payout ‘excessive’
Archbishop Peter Comensoli is appealing a $1.9 million payout to a victim of a pedophile priest, arguing factors outside the abuse caused some of his injuries.
Calls to protect payments following builder collapse
Advocates have called for federal reforms to protect worker payments following the collapse of prominent construction companies.
Victorians facing energy price hikes of 30 per cent
Victoria's Essential Services Commission has proposed annual power bill increases of $426 a year for residential electricity customers on default offers.
Saints likely to debut Phillipou, Caminiti against Freo
Despite St Kilda's heavy injury toll coming into round one, returning coach Ross Lyon remains buoyant about his side's prospects against Fremantle.
Australian share market rises after 3 days of losses
The local share market was up by 0.3 per cent at midday following an overnight rally on Wall Street fuelled by signs of easing US inflationary pressures.
Kookaburras topple champs Germany to end losing run
The Kookaburras have beaten world champions Germany to snap back to winning ways on the Indian leg of hockey's Pro League.
Minns baulks on nurses’ pay in NSW leaders debate
He'll scrap a public sector wages cap if elected but NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has fallen short of guaranteeing higher wages during an hour-long TV debate.