Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial concludes
The defamation trial launched by war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has concluded more than a year after it began with the judge reserving his decision.
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Tapine and Tino set for heavyweight bout
The NRL's two best forwards will battle it out this weekend when Canberra's Joe Tapine squares off with Gold Coast's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.
Qld floods bill tops $7.7 billion: report
Deloitte estimates the total cost of the southeast Queensland floods, which impacted half a million people and 18,000 homes and business, to be $7.7 billion.
Big guns to bolster GWS for Sydney Derby
GWS Giants will be boosted by the return of key players as they look to upset their crosstown rivals in the Sydney Derby on Saturday.
Queensland quarantine facility to close
Queensland's Wellcamp quarantine facility is to stop accepting guests, with the $200 million complex no longer required amid the changing COVID-19 response.
Magpies’ De Goey back for Port AFL clash
Jordan De Goey has successfully completed Collingwood's training session on Wednesday and is set to make his AFL return against Port Adelaide this weekend.
Toddler dies with COVID as infections rise
A toddler has become one of more than 11,000 Australians to die with COVID-19, with the estimated number of adults infected tripling since February.
Chalmers recognises cost of living burden
A sharp rise in annual inflation - the biggest since the GST was introduced - has raised concerns about the cost of living and more interest rate rises.
Legend Matthews blasts AFL bosses
AFL icon Leigh Matthews has blasted the league's handling of the high contact rule, saying he feels sick about the treatment of Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan.
Charity from NRL match to go to LGBTQI
The charity behind Manly's NRL clash with the Sydney Roosters has decided to push funds from the game to support the mental wellbeing of LGBTQI communities.
Parr to oversee NRL’s Knights in new role
Newcastle have appointed experienced administrator Peter Parr as the NRL club's director of football, overseeing the Knights' football operations.
Manly NRL jersey debate enraged Brown
NRLW player Karina Brown has revealed her anger with Manly's rainbow jersey controversy in the NRL, saying she'd been triggered by the situation.
‘Hurt’ Bombers determined to bounce back
Essendon star Andrew McGrath says the entire AFL club is shattered after the Bombers' stunning after-the-siren defeat against bitter rivals Collingwood.
Indigenous flags prompt Hanson protest
Pauline Hanson has walked out of the Senate during the morning's acknowledgement to country to protest a motion enabling Indigenous flags to be raised.
Tigers’ Nofoaluma to answer Melbourne SOS
Melbourne will add Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma to their squad for the rest of the NRL season in answer to their injury woes at outside back.
Global outlook ‘significantly’ darker: IMF
The International Monetary Fund has warned the global economy could slump into recession if risks of high inflation and the Ukraine war are left unchecked.
My Broncos won’t copy Panthers: Capewell
Kurt Capewell has brought premiership success to Brisbane but the second-rower has no interest in turning the Broncos into Panthers copycats.
Truck driver bailed over SA freeway crash
A Queensland truck driver has been granted bail after being charged with a string of offences related to a major crash on Adelaide's South Eastern Freeway.
Man charged over stabbing in north Qld
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at a home in South Townsville.
Moylan enjoying Sharks’ French lessons
Legendary French rugby union international Frederic Michalak looms as a key tool as Cronulla aim to keep pace with the NRL's top four.
Keep faith in my government: Perrottet
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he's the best leader to steer the state into the next election despite political scandals dogging his tenure.
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Emissions shift may reduce taxpayer burden
An array of mechanisms are in play to cut emissions, with new laws simply setting a framework for detailed climate response tools that are yet to be argued out.
Russia war games ‘unaffected by Ukraine’
Russia says it will hold major war games in the country's east next month and insists its capacity is unaffected by what it calls its "operation" in Ukraine.
Rule changes start parliament business day
Federal parliament has begun with rule changes to the House of Representatives to reflect recommendations in a workplace standards report.
Drug treatment services impacted by COVID
More than 130,000 Australians received treatment for alcohol and other drugs during the pandemic, as new data shows services adapted to COVID-19.
Keto therapy could treat schizophrenia
Some 100 patients with serious mental health conditions will take part in a trial investigating how changing the body's primary fuel source affects symptoms.
Inflation could hit worst rate since 1990
Annual inflation data for the June quarter is expected to come in at 6.2 per cent but there's some concern it could be closer to seven per cent.
NRL’s Hasler looks to youth, feeder club
With seven players out of Manly's team to face the Sydney Roosters, coach Des Hasler has been forced to dig deep to find fit bodies.
Manly NRL player denies stab in the back
Manly hooker Manase Fainu is accused of using a steak knife to stab another man in the back outside a Mormon dance party in Sydney's southwest.
Segeyaro called in amid Manly depth crisis
James Segeyaro will end a three-year NRL exile after being called into the Manly side to take on the Sydney Roosters.
NRL unlikely to reverse result: V’landys
ARLC chairman Peter V'landys says the door is open for the NRL to reverse the result of Wests Tigers' loss to North Queensland, but it is unlikely.