Australian stocks fall as Reserve Bank turns hawkish
The Australian share market has fallen 0.5 per cent, notching its worst loss in a month after the RBA indicated it would keep hiking rates.
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Speed limits, old cars and road injuries face scrutiny
Australia will overhaul the way it reports road accident statistics as part of a national safety plan that will also investigate speed limits and car features.
Roosters recruit Brandon Smith to face Storm in trial
Brandon Smith will take on his former teammates after the ex-Melbourne hooker was named in the Sydney Roosters side for their Pre-season Challenge trial.
Versatile Meaney a treasure for the Storm
Nick Meaney has fast become one of the Melbourne Storm's most valuable players as he prepares to fill a key gap again.
Lethal punch in chips brawl ‘lawful’ defence, jury told
A defence barrister has told a Brisbane Supreme Court jury that his client threw a fatal punch in order to defend a mate during a brawl at Surfers Paradise.
Vow to cut red tape slowing life-saving cancer therapy
Australia has been slow to keep up with new, life-saving medical technologies which is impacting cancer patients, the health minister says.
Vision-impaired cricketer Oscar Stubbs smashes records
Oscar Stubbs is the vice-captain of the NSW blind or vision impaired team and has unleashed a whirlwind record innings at the national titles in Brisbane.
Sydney Kings’ Xavier Cooks named NBL MVP
Xavier Cooks has taken out the top honour at the NBL Awards ceremony, named MVP for the 2022-2023 season.
Being ‘written off’ versus Panthers motivates St Helens
A sense of "disrespect" is driving English club St Helens to upset the odds in their forthcoming World Club Challenge clash with Penrith Panthers.
More electric deliveries set to hit Australian roads
The country's largest fleet of electric vehicles is growing, with Australia Post revealing a new electric truck trial and plans to phase out petrol motorbikes.
International team suspends investigation into MH17
An international team investigating the downing of MH17 says it has insufficient evidence to launch any new prosecutions.
Treasurer stands by inflation handling, as rates bite
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says while the recent interest rate hike would slow the economy, forecasts show Australia would not go into a recession.
All adults to be offered fresh COVID-19 booster
The government has announced everyone who has not had a COVID-19 booster or a case of the virus in the past six months can get another vaccine shot.
Footy legend accused of girl’s ‘degrading’ sexual abuse
Australian rules footy great Barry Cable allegedly sexually abused a girl in club change rooms and at a public pool more than 50 years ago, a court has heard.
Australian island battening down for Cyclone Gabrielle
Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle has formed off Queensland's coast as it approaches Norfolk Island.
Ex-Orthodox principal Leifer denies raping sisters
A trial has begun for former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer who is accused of raping three Melbourne sisters at the Adass Israel School.
Zelenskiy arrives in London as Ukraine seeks more arms
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in London where he will address parliament and meet with King Charles.
Brodie signs on to stay in England until 2030
Brodie Croft has agreed a huge eight-year deal with British Super League club Salford ending speculation about a return to NRL for the Australian halfback.
Syria-Turkey earthquake death toll surpasses 11,000
Time is running out to find survivors from two earthquakes that have devastated Turkey and Syria, with thousands of children thought to be among the dead.
Cochrane to step down as chairman of AFL’s Suns
After nine years serving Gold Coast's board, Tony Cochrane will step down as Suns chairman after round one of the AFL season.
Voice referendum mailout back on the agenda
A government bid to end mass mailing of referendum information faces defeat after concerns were raised by the federal opposition.
Tszyu to fight for world boxing title on home turf
Tim Tszyu is all business after learning he'll fight for a maiden world title next month against classy American Tony Harrison in his home city of Sydney.
Spare uni beds to be converted to emergency housing
University lodgings in Brisbane will be converted into emergency accommodation amid reports of weekly rent increases as high as $325 a week.
Bullets bag United assistant as new NBL head coach
Australia under-17 coach Justin Schueller will lead Brisbane in the NBL next season after six campaigns as an assistant at Melbourne United.
Thieves swipe rare orchids from WA conservation garden
Up to 900 of Western Australia's rarest orchids have been stolen from a conservation garden in a devastating blow for two species teetering on the brink.
Code of conduct needs parliament culture shift: staffer
Parliamentarians and their staff will be subject to a new code of conduct, but a former employee says it will take consistent work to change the culture.
Drug study seeks to combat ovarian cancer chemotherapy
Researchers in Queensland will lead a study into a tablet form of treatment for ovarian cancer, which could offer an alternative option to chemotherapy.
Indigenous artist to represent Australia in Venice
Indigenous artist Archie Moore will represent Australia at the Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious events in the international art world.
Jail over plan to import cocaine for ‘ridiculous’ cash
Two business owners aged in their 50s have been jailed for attempting to possess 33 kilograms of cocaine in Brisbane while being tracked by police.
Car industry crashes past climate target amid warnings
Research shows the automotive industry could exceed its 1.5-degree climate target by 75 per cent and electric vehicles alone will not meet the goal.
Breach of sex offender housing precinct sparks review
A woman was able to visit a secure housing precinct for Queensland sex offenders despite a security overhaul following the alleged assault of a teenage girl.