Russia ‘accidentally’ fires on city near Ukraine border
Two people have been injured and buildings have been damaged after a Russian warplane accidentally fired on the city of Belgorod, near the Ukraine border.
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Optus hacking victims launch action against telco
100,000 Optus customers are taking part in a class action against the telco claiming financial losses and distress.
Top legal advice debunks anti-voice campaign, says PM
Opinion from the solicitor-general supports the Albanese government's proposed wording for the Indigenous voice in the constitution.
Aussies together! Citizenship opens for Kiwi residents
Some 400,000 New Zealanders living in Australia will become eligible for citizenship from July, following a huge shift by Anthony Albanese's Labor government.
Hockeyroos in early Olympic chess game with New Zealand
The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras will play New Zealand in an ANZAC Day double-header as part of their Pro League tour of New Zealand beginning on Saturday.
Lomax in search of a high off lower kicking tee
Zac Lomax's goal-kicking has dipped significantly this season on a lower tee, but the St George Illawarra centre is adamant it will pay off in the long run.
Roar to play A-League games at new-look Ballymore
Brisbane Roar will play their A-League home games back in Queensland's capital next season as Ballymore pushes for upgrades to become a multi-sport Olympic hub.
Man strangled fellow inmate in bid for ‘notoriety’
A mentally ill Queensland prisoner told police he killed his cellmate after watching a Mad Max film prompted him to act on a long-held fantasy.
Man ‘suspected of lying about name’ fatally stabbed
Freedom Mona Maunsell Anderson fatally stabbed Nicholas Braid after feeling that he was lying to her about his name, a Brisbane Supreme Court jury has heard.
Cowboy Drinkwater demands ‘desperation’ against Knights
North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater says greater "desperation" is the order of the day as the Cowboys' finals hopes hang in the balance.
Rebels set sights on Crusaders Super Rugby upset
Despite a disrupted Super Rugby Pacific preparation with six players at the Wallabies camp, Melbourne are intent on hitting the Crusaders with all guns blazing.
Ponga can protect himself fine at five-eighth: Hastings
Jackson Hastings has rejected any suggestion Kalyn Ponga needs to be protected by moving him from defending at five-eighth to fullback on his NRL return.
Players call for AFL clarification on dangerous tackles
Essendon's Andrew McGrath has led calls for clarification on AFL rules around dangerous tackles after teammate Zach Merrett was handed a one-match ban.
Electric car innovations win $70 million charging boost
Innovative ways to charge electric cars at home, work and in public areas are the focus of a new $70 million fund designed to fuel the transport transition.
RCG ready for Origin ahead of Haas showdown: Arthur
Parramatta prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard will come face-to-face with Brisbane's in-form Payne Haas as the Eels man pursues a NSW State of Origin recall.
Man guilty of attempted murder after shooting couple
Brendyn Wade Clark has been found guilty of attempted murder after shooting a couple seven times with a sawn-off rifle in a confrontation over a stolen bike.
Golf star Smith relishes Aussie meat pies and mullets
Golfer Cam Smith says meat pies are the best thing about being back in Australia.
English-born Renshaw halfway to boyhood Ashes dream
Matt Renshaw has been given a chance to fulfil half of a boyhood dream by playing in the Ashes, even if the Australian once hoped it would be for England.
They breed ’em tough at Ningaloo as coral warms to task
Scientists at WA's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef are breeding extra-tough coral capable of surviving climate change-induced mass bleaching events.
Battery to bulk up Queensland clean energy capacity
A high-capacity battery capable of supplying 30,000 Queensland homes with electricity for two hours during the evening peak should be running later this year.
Dolphins hammer out five-year deal for Tabuai-Fidow
Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has signed with the Dolphins until the end of 2027.
New flesh-eating bacteria ‘weapon’ could save lives
Researchers have found a new way to target a flesh-eating disease originating from a common bacteria for which treatments are limited and ineffective.
Short stands tall again at Australian championships
Teenage star Sam Short has won the 800m freestyle title to complete a memorable treble at the Australian Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast.
New fighting rattles Sudan’s capital as residents flee
Khartoum and and other Sudanese cities have been rocked by fierce battles this week between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
RBA rejig promises better decisions and fewer mistakes
A major overhaul of the Reserve Bank of Australia will allow the creation of a new monetary policy board that will be more accountable and hold fewer meetings.
Land council slams Senator Price’s ‘divisive’ approach
The new coalition spokeswoman for Indigenous Australians has appeared in a 'no' campaign ad against the voice, sparking criticism from the Central Land Council.
Treasurer steps in for casino talks as Star loses shine
The NSW treasurer hasn't taken a proposed casino tax hike off the table amid job losses at Star but will soon meet with workers and management.
Precision, not power, key to success: LIV long-bombers
Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau, two of golf's longest hitters, say precision and not power will be key at the LIV event at the Grange course in Adelaide.
Thousands to witness rare solar eclipse in remote WA
The countdown is on to a total solar eclipse that will turn day into night as the sun vanishes from the sky in WA's remote Ningaloo region.
Total TikTok ban should be next step: US commissioner
A US commissioner has told a federal inquiry a total ban on the social media app TikTok should be considered to deal with possible security concerns.
Ukraine appeals to NATO chief for membership, more arms
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has offered its solidarity with Ukraine on his first trip to Kyiv since Russia's invasion of Ukraine nearly 14 months ago.