Ex-health boss’s nepotism case in court
After an alleged nepotism scandal involving his daughter, a former boss of Queensland's biggest public hospital service is facing corruption charges.
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Russian gas cut hits Europe economic hopes
Russia further slashing its gas supplies to Europe and doubts about Moscow's commitment to the grain export deal show the wider impact of the war in Ukraine.
Jones return has support from Wallabies
Wallabies assistant coach Scott Wisemantel says he'd love to see England coach Eddie Jones return to Australian rugby in an ambassador role.
Cycling star Ewan has post-Tour surgery
Australian cycling gold medal hope Caleb Ewan has had surgery after his luckless Tour de France, putting him in some doubt for the Commonwealth Games.
Shark Finucane guilty of dangerous contact
Cronulla forward Dale Finucane has unsuccessfully fought his dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary and has been banned for two matches.
Waddell banned for five NRL matches
Canterbury second-rower Corey Waddell has been found guilty of gouging Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's eyes and banned for five NRL matches.
Gold Coast, Melbourne lead decade growth
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the Gold Coast's population has boomed in the last decade, while outback and mining towns declined.
Arzani turns to Bulls to revive career
Former A-League Men's wonderkid Daniel Arzani has signed with Macarthur FC in a bid to revive a career which stalled during an injury-plagued European stint.
Titans admit Proctor vape a bad look
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook has backed the Titans' culture but admits Kevin Proctor's halftime vape was a "terrible" look for the struggling NRL club.
Novovax provisional approval for over 12s
Australian adolescents could soon have access to Nuvaxovid, after the COVID-19 vaccine gained provisional approval from the TGA.
Telstra inks five-year deal with Microsoft
Australia's Telstra has landed one of the largest partnerships technology giant Microsoft has established with a telecommunications provider globally.
Demons, Lions in Friday night AFL stoush
Melbourne and Brisbane will face off in a Friday night blockbuster at the Gabba in round 23, while Collingwood's clash with Carlton at the MCG is also big.
Swallow an AFL inspiration for Sun Rowell
Gold Coast young gun Matt Rowell says the longevity and consistency of teammate David Swallow is an inspiration as he nears the end of an injury-free season.
Luai to miss Eels’ clash with knee injury
Penrith have confirmed five-eighth Jarome Luai will miss Friday's NRL match with Parramatta after suffering a suspected MCL injury against Cronulla.
Manly NRL player accused of stab in 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.
Cats’ Tom Hawkins keen to play on in 2023
Geelong forward Tom Hawkins says his body and mind are feeling good as he eyes off playing AFL until at least 35 years of age.
Fury over Newmarch COVID failures
Relatives of residents who died during a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House were angry and concerned about the aged care home's response to the disease.
AFL Lions ready to end MCG hoodoo: Rayner
Brisbane's Cam Rayner believes the Lions have the group to end an eight-year wait for an AFL win at the MCG when they face Richmond on Sunday.
Kurtjar win native title claim in Qld
The Federal Court has recognised the Kurtjar People as holding native title over 1.2 million hectares in Queensland's Gulf Country.
Edwards joins Richmond’s 300-game AFL club
Richmond stalwart Shane Edwards will become the AFL club's fifth 300-game player when he runs out against the Brisbane Lions at the MCG on Sunday.
Dead backpacker’s partner to be extradited
The boyfriend of German backpacker Simone Strobel, whose body was found near a Lismore caravan park in 2005, will be extradited to NSW from Western Australia.
Wallabies wary of Cheika-coached Pumas
Still licking their wounds after their series loss to England, the Wallabies are heading back into camp to prepare for the Michael Cheika-coached Argentina.
Roberts open to meeting with Manly seven
Openly gay NRL great Ian Roberts says he respects the right of seven Manly players to choose not to play rather than wear the Sea Eagles' inclusion jersey.
Australia out to keep No.1 status at Games
Powerhouse nations Australia and England will again vie for bragging rights at the top of the medal table at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
WA mother accused of murder faces court
A mother has faced a West Australian court accused of murdering her three children who died in a house fire in the regional town of Port Hedland.
Consumer confidence weak ahead of CPI
Consumer confidence could go backwards this week if new data confirms Australia has recorded the highest annual inflation rate in more than 31 years.
Concussion forces Ponga out of Dogs clash
Kalyn Ponga won't play in Newcastle's NRL clash with Canterbury this weekend after sustaining a third concussion in the space of six weeks.
Miners gain, but ASX again flat at noon
The Australian share market is once again little changed at midday ahead of a US Federal Reserve meeting and key Australian inflation data.
New parliament a chance to unite Australia
The governor-general has called on parliament to bring the nation together and confront the challenges ahead in a way that makes Australians proud.
Qld auditor still probing Wellcamp project
The Queensland Audit Office has confirmed it's still waiting for outstanding information from the government as it probes the Wellcamp quarantine facility.
Govt won’t sack minister over Barilaro job
The NSW premier is standing by Trade Minister Stuart Ayres after the release of more documents concerning John Barilaro's appointment to a US trade post.