First workplace manslaughter charge in Vic
Victoria's work safety regulator has charged a stonemason business director with workplace manslaughter in a first for the state.
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Qld lawyer on money laundering charges
High-profile lawyer Michael Bosscher has appeared in court after being arrested for his alleged involvement in a $4.5 million money laundering syndicate.
Players ‘let down’ in AFL concussion study
Former players who participated in the AFL's concussion research project have received an apology from the league after an independent review into the study.
Prop Eisenhuth set to remain at Penrith
Prop Matt Eisenhuth is set to stay with NRL premiers Penrith next season, with the off-contract forward verbally agreeing to a deal with the club.
Landale cements role as Suns fire in NBA
Another tough showing from Jock Landale has sparked Phoenix into form and established the Australian as the title-chasing Suns' back-up centre.
Asylum seeker promised ‘five-star’ boat transfer
As asylum seeker says he negotiated with a people smuggler to pay $US700 per person to escape to Australia with family more than two decades ago.
ASX rallies on suggestion of Fed pivot
The local share market rose 1.54 per cent on talk the US might finally ease its rate tightening campaign later this year.
Wellington equals best WBBL bowling record
Amanda-Jade Wellington has equalled her own record for the best WBBL bowling figures as her Adelaide Strikers downed the Melbourne Renegades.
Brisbane bully Hawks to end NBL drought
Aron Baynes was too big and too strong for Illawarra, producing his finest performance as an NBL player to end Brisbane's run of outs in an 82-56 win.
New PM vows to fix UK’s many problems
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to restore trust, rebuild confidence and lead the country through an economic crisis.
Jolliffe and Kamikamica cop bans in RL WC
Jaimin Jolliffe and Tui Kamikamica have been suspended for a match but Tom Burgess escaped a ban following Rugby League World Cup disciplinary processes.
Tim Paine ‘abandoned’ by CA amid text saga
Ex-Test skipper Tim Paine says he felt abandoned by Cricket Australia when the governing body became aware a texting scandal would be made public.
Proteas engaged in ball tampering: Paine
Tim Paine claims South Africa tampered with the ball in the final Test of the 2018 series against Australia and accuses the local broadcaster of a cover-up.
Authorities defend Echuca flood levee
Residents hit out at a decision to pump floodwater towards houses in the Victorian town of Echuca as authorities defended a controversial levee.
Insect apocalypse looms as world warms
A major new study says there's mounting evidence the world's insect populations are in rapid decline and it's cause for profound concern.
Chalmers braces for budget belt tightening
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a budget that includes cost of living relief and down payments on election promises, but warns of hard decisions to come.
NT cops’ actions probed at teen’s inquest
An inquest for the Indigenous teen shot dead by a Northern Territory policeman has heard more concerning evidence about the behaviour of officers on the job.
Premier tours flooded NSW regions
Flood warnings and evacuations stretch "from one end of NSW to the other" as Premier Dominic Perrottet begins visiting affected communities.
Russia takes ‘dirty bomb’ warning to UN
Russia says its warning that Kyiv is preparing to use a "dirty bomb" in Ukraine will be taken to the UN Security Council.
Lehrmann trial jury given some respite
A jury has indicated it is struggling to reach a verdict in the trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins, with the judge asking it to keep trying.
Michael Hooper opens up on mental demons
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has opened up about the mental demons that led to the champion flanker taking almost three months' personal leave.
Tonga stutter to RLWC win over Wales
Tonga have edged closer to topping group D by beating a valiant Wales side 32-6 at the Rugby League World Cup.
NSW fugitive skips bail, flies interstate
Police say a known bikie associate has fled NSW on a chartered plane after cutting off his ankle bracelet and skipping bail.
Medibank hack bigger than first thought
Medibank has revealed a cyberattack was bigger than initially believed and general customer data was exposed.
DNA lab chief ‘failed to understand issue’
The boss of Queensland's forensics lab believed no cases were being compromised and she failed to understand the issue with DNA testing being raised by police.
Ferguson dares to dream for Cup favourite
English horseman James Ferguson established his own training business three years ago and is eyeing a Melbourne Cup triumph with favourite Deauville Legend.
Russia hits homes, warns of escalation
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in phone calls to Western defence leaders says the Ukraine conflict is trending towards "uncontrolled escalation".
Tigers forced to push back suburban shift
Plans for the Wests Tigers to play all Sydney home NRL games at Campbelltown and Leichhardt have been pushed back to 2024 due to the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Flash flood threat, nervous wait in Echuca
After days of waiting, flooding is expected to peak in Echuca along the Victoria-NSW border just as fresh rainfall poses a new flash flooding threat.
Wallam in safe place, ‘itching’ to debut
Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has paved the way for goaler Donnell Wallam's Test debut after a tumultuous week for the governing body.
Aussies not rocked by Sandpapergate claims
Mitch Marsh says David Warner won't be distracted from Australia's T20 World Cup campaign by new allegations about the Sandpapergate scandal.