UK abandons plan to cut taxes for wealthy
British chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has made an astonishing U-turn, reversing plans to scrap the top rate of income tax for the highest earners after a backlash.
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Police investigate fatal Qld shooting
The ethical standards command will investigate the fatal shooting of a man by police at Airlie Beach in north Queensland.
Fifita in for Tonga, PNG name squad
Tonga and Papua New Guinea will have a host of NRL experience in their World Cup sides after naming 24-strong squads for the tournament in England.
Cowboys’ Leilua charged with DV offences
North Queensland NRL player Luciano Leilua has been arrested and charged with domestic violence offences in Sydney.
Taipans blitz upsets JackJumpers in NBL
A stunning third-quarter run has propelled the Cairns Taipans to a 22-point NBL win over last season's grand finalists Tasmania JackJumpers in Hobart.
Ukrainian forces in major advance in south
Buoyed by the recapture of Lyman in the east - a stinging offensive after Russia's annexation of four regions - Ukrainian forces are advancing in the south.
Diehards’ Olds bros to play in World Cup
Brothers with fabled Brisbane club Valley Diehards will play for Wales in the Rugby League World Cup.
Leniu feasts on more NRL title success
Penrith bench forward Spencer Leniu says discipline in search of high-performance helped his Panthers once again summit the NRL's mountain.
RBA lifts cash rate by 25 basis points
The Reserve Bank of Australia has finally taken its foot off the accelerator and slowed the pace of tightening after a series of jumbo rate hikes.
Open minds urged in Bruce Lehrmann’s trial
Brittany Higgins said "no" half a dozen times after waking up to find accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann having sex with her, his sexual assault trial has been told.
Driver in five-deaths crash granted bail
An 18-year-old driver charged over a crash in which five high school pupils died has been granted bail by a NSW Supreme Court judge.
Five on run after fatal Brisbane shooting
Brisbane police are hunting five people after the fatal shooting of a man in the front yard of a home in the city's southwest.
Ukraine advances, crosses Russian lines
Ukraine appears to be making huge inroads into recapturing Russian-claimed territories, days after Vladimir Putin annexed four provinces.
O’Sullivan taking Penrith lessons with him
Sean O'Sullivan didn't play in Sunday's grand final wins for Penrith but he plans to take what he's learned with him when he joins the Dolphins.
Noah’s arks plan too narrow for ecologists
Conservationists and ecologists have welcomed a government plan to prevent the loss of any more species but say it's too narrow and won't be enough on its own.
Windies’ Hetmyer misses plane, T20 WC spot
Big-hitting batter Shimron Hetmyer has lost his place in the West Indies' squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia after missing his rescheduled flight.
‘No reason’ behind Gold Coast drive by
A 20-year-old man is fighting for life after what police believe was a random drive by shooting in the bustling party district of the Gold Coast.
USA beat China, win gold at basketball WC
Red-hot tournament favourites USA have defeated China at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena to claim their fourth consecutive women's basketball World Cup title.
Samoa defections weaken Australia: England
The decision of high-profile NRL players to switch their allegiance from Australia to Samoa has been welcomed by England captain Sam Tomkins.
Kennett welcomes WorkSafe’s Hawthorn probe
Outgoing Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has again criticised Indigenous players and their partners who went public with racism allegations against the club.
Tigers extend AFLW winning streak
Richmond lost Maddie Shevlin and Jess Hosking to injuries and had Kodi Jacques reported in their narrow AFLW comeback win over Gold Coast.
Ukraine forces encircle Russian stronghold
Ukrainian forces say they have hoisted their flag after encircling Russian soldiers around a key logistics hub for Moscow in the eastern town of Lyman.
Yorke’s Bulls secure first Australia Cup
Macarthur FC have secured their first piece of silverware with a 2-0 win over Sydney United 58 in the Australia Cup.
Ukraine troops claim they take key town
Kyiv's forces claim they have taken control of the key eastern town of Lyman, a day after Russia annexed four Ukraine provinces,
Eels seek 2001-style ambush to win NRL GF
Parramatta remain outsiders for the NRL grand final but could find inspiration from one of the darkest days of their 36-year title drought to beat Penrith.
Panthers’ Staines savours NRL GF shot
Charlie Staines is savouring his recall to the Penrith starting side for the NRL grand final against Parramatta ahead of an uncertain off-season.
The last ride for Parramatta’s Niukore
Parramatta forward Marata Niukore is one of four departing Eels hoping for a fairytale finish to their time at the club.
Ukraine declares full control of Lyman
Ukraine declares it has full control of Lyman as president Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the key eastern city is cleared of Russian armed forces.
Australia’s next step on forever chemicals
The federal government has just released a new draft plan to manage so-called forever chemicals but some say not enough is being done to turn off the source.
La Nina rains on blueberry growers’ parade
Blueberry farmers are waiting to see how a third La Nina season will impact production - and whether it will lead to price rices for consumers.
Monash hospital to undergo $560m expansion
The Victorian government will spend up to $560 million to upgrade Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne's southeast as the healthcare system struggles with demand.