Teal MP to mediate with chief of staff over dismissal
Teal MP Monique Ryan and the Commonwealth of Australia have agreed to keep political staffer Sally Rugg employed for two weeks while they enter mediation.
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‘Nod and a wink’ to bury damning report into robodebt
The royal commissioner examining the robodebt scheme has suggested the department responsible may have given a "nod and a wink" to bury a damning report.
Health tops national agenda but reform will take time
Federal, state and territory governments committed to work together to reform Australia's health system with recommendations from a Medicare task force report.
Air raid sirens sound in Kyiv as European leaders visit
The European Union is offering more military, financial and political support to Ukraine as its leaders meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv.
Carey content with Australia’s India tour preparation
Australia's decision not to play a tour match before the highly anticipated Test series against India is not an issue, wicketkeeper Alex Carey says.
Heat embrace underdog status for BBL grand final
The Perth Scorchers will start as hot favourites in the BBL grand final at a sold-out Optus Stadium, but the Brisbane Heat are warming as the feel-good story.
Crash ends Bathurst 12-hour practice session
A practice session at Mount Panorama ended early after driver Keith Kassulke went off the road and crashed heavily.
Alleged drunk driver nears record blood alcohol reading
A Sunshine Coast woman has allegedly gotten behind the wheel while more than eight times over the legal alcohol limit before being involved in a two-car crash.
Widow loses legal battle with magnate’s executor
Queensland mining magnate Ken Talbot's widow has lost her court battle with the administrator of the late Macarthur Coal founder's estate.
Jesse Bromwich named inaugural Dolphins captain
Jesse Bromwich says he can't wait to captain the Dolphins in their inaugural NRL season and Wayne Bennett says his new skipper will lead from the front.
Wildcats drop out of NBL top six after loss to Cairns
The Perth Wildcats' NBL finals hopes hang by a thread after falling out of the top six with a home defeat to Cairns.
US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China
China is accusing the US of an 'obvious overreaction' in its shooting down of a Chinese balloon, suspected of spying on US assets.
Heat to unleash ‘Italian Stallion’ against Scorchers
The Brisbane Heat will be aiming to win their second BBL crown when they come up against four-time title winners Perth Scorchers in the final on Saturday.
Zelenskiy vows Ukraine will defend ‘fortress’ Bakhmut
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the country's forces will fight for as long as they can to hold onto the city of Bakhmut.
Wilson camp want answers after weigh-in ‘cheating’
Liam Wilson's manager Steve Scanlan says officials have gone quiet after he accused them of cheating to ensure Mexican Emanuel Navarrete made weight.
Electric vehicle policy sparks debate over car bans
Questions about how the government should encourage drivers to swap petrol for electric cars has sparked a debate over incentives and bans.
The Green Comet is visible again after 50,000 years
A space voyager known as the Green Comet is now visible from Australia, 50,000 years after its last earth encounter in the time of the Neanderthals.
NSW Greens looking for lush result at upcoming election
The NSW Greens are confident they could take new regional seats at the upcoming state election as ageing voters show their loyalty.
G7, EU and Australia agree on price cap on Russian fuel
Major industrialised countries in the west, including Australia, will impose a price cap on refined Russian oil products such as diesel and kerosene.
Lab leads nanoscopic hunt for plastic in human bodies
Aussie scientists are hard at work trying to determine if the world's plastic pollution crisis extends to the innermost reaches of the human body.
Adelaide capable of making ALW charge, says skipper
Adelaide United captain Isabel Hodgson says the Reds can get their A-League Women's season back on track with a win against Brisbane.
Australia’s most popular picnic location revealed
NSW and Queensland have been named Australia's most popular picnic locations, with South Australia and Victoria also making the Top 10 list.
Elon Musk found not liable over Tesla tweets
Tesla founder Elon Musk has been cleared in a US court of misleading shareholders and damaging the company in a tweet about taking the company private.
Williams out for AFL season in cruel blow for Carlton
Carlton defender Zac Williams will miss the entire 2023 AFL season, requiring surgery after suffering a serious knee injury at training this week.
Waerea-Hargreaves, Manu miss NRL All Stars with injury
Star Roosters duo Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Joey Manu have been ruled out of the NRL All Stars clash with injury, joining Josh Addo-Carr on the sidelines.
‘Robbed’ Wilson tearful after world title heist
Liam Wilson's team have lodged a protest after he floored Emanuel Navarrete in the fourth round before losing their WBO world title fight by stoppage.
Bevilacqua bullish with Ironman Series up for grabs
The door is open for Matt Bevilacqua to claim the Nutri-Grain Ironman series title after Ben Carberry's rare bad day out at Gold Coast's Kurrawa Beach.
Aussie coach says Warner ‘refreshed’, ready for India
David Warner is coming off a busy summer and has a poor record in India, but Australia coach Andrew McDonald expects the veteran opener to be back at his best.
Scorchers win fifth BBL crown in final over thriller
Teenager Cooper Connolly and Nick Hobson were the heroes at the death as the Perth Scorchers scored a dramatic five-wicket win in the BBL final.
Magette injured as Tasmania seal fourth-placed finish
Tasmania have locked up a fourth-placed finish in the NBL but at a cost after Josh Magette suffered a suspected broken cheekbone before the playoffs.
Volvo stablemate takes early pole position in EV race
Offering an admirable range, with spunky Scandinavian style and an online showroom, Polestar makes a strong case in the electric vehicle market.