Activist loses bid in legal fight with Chinese diplomat
Human rights activist Drew Pavlou has been refused an extension of time to appeal a decision in a protection order case against a Chinese diplomat.
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Victory defeat arch-rivals City, ALW finals loom
Melbourne Victory are closing on an A-League Women finals berth after beating third-placed Melbourne City 2-0 at AAMI Park.
Australian stocks drop after two US banks collapse
The Australian Securities Exchange has closed down 0.5 per cent following the weekend collapse of US banks Silicon Valley and Signature.
Woman denies money laundering $2.3m for hackers
A Brisbane woman has been accused of transferring millions of dollars for hackers, who had tricked businesses into paying invoices that were fake.
Australia make history at World Baseball Classic
Australia have beaten the Czech Republic 8-3 to reach the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals for the first time, rallying from a 7-1 loss to hosts Japan.
After SVB fail, US acts to shore up banking confidence
US officials have moved to stem the fallout from the failure of start-up-focused Silicon Valley Bank, saying all customers will have access to their deposits.
Blues to unveil teen debutants in AFL season opener
Carlton have confirmed top draft picks Ollie Hollands and Lachie Cowan will make their AFL debuts in their season-opener against Richmond at the MCG.
Smith rues Delhi Test collapse after losing series
India have won the Border-Gavaskar trophy series 2-1 after the fourth and final cricket Test against Australia in Ahmedabad ended in a draw.
Tszyu leads wave of Australian boxing title hopes
The WBO has trumpeted Jason Moloney's bantamweight world title fight against Vincent Astrolabio, likely set for May 13 at a location yet to be confirmed.
Russia, Ukraine battle for Bakhmut; grain deal extended
"Very tough, very painful" fighting continues in Ukraine's east, President Zelenskiy says, including in Bakhmut, which has become a focus of Russia's invasion.
Bank stock rout deepens amid SVB contagion fears
President Joe Biden says the public confidence the US banking system is safe, but global banking
Why an electric vehicle could cut energy bills by $1700
Australians could cut their household bills by 75 per cent using an electric car now and even more with future technology, a Sydney innovation summit will hear.
Dolphins ‘Iceman’ Isaako is hot again under Bennett
Dolphins winger and NRL leading point-scorer Jamayne Isaako is playing with full confidence again and credits his coach for rebooting his confidence.
Hayne trial hears woman’s evidence of alleged assault
A woman has recounted what happened in a suburban Newcastle bedroom, where she claims she was sexually assaulted by former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne.
Australia to command eight nuclear subs
A new class of nuclear powered submarines will be in Australian hands in the early 2040s, with Canberra planning to acquire a total of eight vessels.
Cost-of-living concerns impacting Aussie travel plans
After rebounding from the pandemic, the travel industry is facing further setbacks as holidaymakers face cost-of-living concerns.
Socceroos call up Man City prospect Robertson
Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson is the surprise inclusion in Graham Arnold's Socceroos squad for friendlies with Ecuador later this month.
Hunt for armed assailant in Queensland town ends
An emergency situation has ended after a man was found dead inside a home in the Queensland town of Warwick.
Australia to command eight nuclear subs in $368b deal
A new class of nuclear-powered submarines will be in Australia by the early 2040s under plans to acquire eight vessels in its largest-ever defence investment.
Rambo, the fox who outfoxed the hunters, bites the dust
Wildlife officers are celebrating the demise of a fox named Rambo, who outfoxed veteran trackers tasked with hunting him down at a NSW wildlife refuge.
Widow slams police over ‘disgraceful’ ambush probe
A Queensland Police inquiry into an officer's fatal shooting was "nothing short of disgraceful", his widow has told media after inquest findings were delivered.
Sydney determined to make Cooks’ send-off fit for King
Xavier Cooks' long-time teammate and friend Angus Glover says the Sydney Kings are keen to send their talisman off to the NBA as a champion.
‘Pure panic’ as Australian market in the red for 2023
The local share market finished down 1.4 per cent, although the ASX200 managed to close just slightly above the key 7,000 level.
Smoking laws to be tightened as vaping probe begins
Queensland has proposed anti-smoking laws to crack down on businesses supplying illicit tobacco products and to stop people puffing near children.
Business conditions still strong, but confidence waning
Business conditions remain firmly in positive territory despite successive interest rate rises, although sentiment in the community has dived.
Knights name two debutants as ban adds to injury crisis
Newcastle have named two debutants and sought an exemption from the NRL, with prop Jacob Saifiti joining their long-term outs after accepting a lengthy ban.
Jaw-dropping breakthrough helps man regenerate tissue
A world-first surgical technique performed by an Australian surgeon using a groundbreaking Australian-Singaporean 3D implant has produced a jaw-dropping result.
Floodwaters ‘as far as eye can see’ hamper recovery
Flooding continues across Queensland's northwest with many communities facing the prospect of severe damage to their homes as well as stock losses.
Shining Jewell dulls Queensland’s Shield hopes
Queensland's grip on a ticket to the Sheffield Shield final has been loosened on day one against Tasmania, with batters profiting after injury to Michael Neser.
James Tedesco re-signs with Sydney Roosters
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has signed a contract extension that ties him to the club until at least the end of 2025.
Concussion class action could be $1b headache for AFL
Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over on behalf of players who suffered concussion-related injuries over almost 40 years.