High alert after kids taken from Queensland home
Queensland police have issued an urgent alert for public help after a man took four children from a property near Mackay.
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Rugby league world mourns former NQ Cowboys coach Paul Green
The rugby league world is in mourning following the shock loss of premiership-winning NRL coach Paul Green, with police confirming no suspicious circumstances in his death.
Carlton will appeal Cripps’ suspension
Carlton have confirmed they will seek to free Patrick Cripps for their last two regular season games by appealing his suspension at the AFL Appeals Board.
Aust capt Lanning takes break from cricket
Successful Australian cricket captain Meg Lanning is taking a break from the game for personal reasons, with no timeline set for her return.
Teenage NSW rapist called a ‘monster’
The victim of a teenage rapist found guilty of sexual assault and choking has called him a monster and said he belongs in jail.
‘Gutless’ Love Machine killers face court
Two men who shot dead a patron and security guard from a car outside Melbourne's Love Machine nightclub in 2019 have faced a pre-sentence hearing.
Eels eager to defy poor Souths record
Brad Arthur says Parramatta are looking forward to testing themselves against South Sydney, who enjoy a dominant recent record against the Eels.
Littleproud given invite to jobs summit
David Littleproud has been invited by the government to its national jobs and skills summit, after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton dismissed it as a stunt.
Papali’i has right to reassess move: Tamou
Wests Tigers' James Tamou believes he can understand Parramatta's Isaiah Papali'i wanting to renege on his move to Leichardt after Michael Maguire's sacking.
Bellamy smooths over Panthers NRL stoush
Off-field comments between Melbourne owner Matt Tripp and Penrith great Greg Alexander have provided a spicy entree to the clash between the Panthers and Storm.
‘This isn’t great’: Barilaro texts tabled
Explosive texts reveal public servants' reactions as news of John Barilaro's appointment to a plum US trade role filtered through to the government.
Farm safety focus as study reveals deaths
A study of unintentional farm deaths across Australia shows older men are more likely to have fatal accidents, with vehicles and machines the biggest risks.
Veteran Tiger Tamou’s NRL tenure in doubt
Wests Tigers front-rower James Tamou says overseas interest might be his best option to play rugby league next season as his 300-game career winds down.
Race to save Antarctica’s sleeping giant
The world's largest ice sheet is called a 'sleeping giant' for good reason and Australian scientists say the race is on to prevent a horrible awakening.
Renewable energy project gets $160m boost
A landmark agreement to fast-track connection of Australia's largest wind farm precinct to the national electricity grid has been inked.
Sydney FC, Macarthur advance in Aust Cup
Sydney FC and Macarthur Bulls are through to the quarter-finals of the Australia Cup.
Russia accused of using ‘nuclear shield’
At least 13 people have been killed in a rocket attack on a town near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Ukraine authorities say.
Recruit standards linked to risks in ranks
Lowered entry standards for military recruits have been linked to increased rates of physical and mental health issues among defence personnel.
Hawks skipper McEvoy to retire from AFL
Hawthorn captain Ben McEvoy has announced he will retire at the end of the AFL season, overcoming a broken neck this year to mark his 250th game.
Kyrgios downs No.1 Medvedev in Montreal
Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios has continued his blazing run with victory over world No.1 Daniil Medvedev at the Montreal Masters 1000 event.
Dragons re-sign NRL five-eighth Amone
St George Illawarra have announced five-eighth Talatau Amone will remain with the club until at least the end of 2024.
Most farmers optimistic about the future
An agribusiness report into intergenerational report has found more than three quarters of farmers are optimistic about the future of farming.
Omicron wave sends office return backwards
Office occupancy rates plunged in most major Australian cities in July as COVID-19 cases spiked across the country.
Russia ‘using nuclear plant for attacks’
Russia has been accused of using a captured nuclear plant as a shield for launching attacks, while China has backed the rationale behind the Ukraine invasion.
Urgent action for veterans focus of report
A Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is due to deliver its much-anticipated interim report after months of confronting evidence.
Mining magnate Rinehart to expand Queensland gas
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is partnering with South Korean steel giant POSCO to expand gas projects in Queensland in a move welcomed by local industry.
ATSB warns aerobatic pilots on spin recovery after fatal Sunshine Coast crash
An instructor and trainee pilot killed during an aerobatics training flight north of Brisbane may have been attempting to execute a spin recovery that was doomed to fail, a report has found.
Fighting Words: Gallen vows to take out two Queenslanders
Retired rugby league great turned pugilist Paul Gallen will take on two fighters in one night in a boxing feat not attempted in 132 years.
Carlton star Cripps fails at AFL tribunal
Carlton will be without Patrick Cripps for their crucial final AFL regular-season games after the Blues midfielder failed to overturn his rough conduct ban.
NSW closer to banning Nazi hate symbol
The NSW government is closer to banning the Nazi swastika as laws outlawing their display pass the Legislative Assembly.
Marape government confirmed after PNG poll
Papua New Guinea's national elections have delivered a win for James Marape, who will lead a coalition of at least 17 parties in government.