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.
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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.
Senator faces probe for bikie relationship
Greens senator Lidia Thorpe has referred herself to parliament's powerful privileges committee after failing to disclose a relationship with an ex-bikie boss.
Woman’s body found in NSW flood emergency
The body of a woman who went missing in floodwaters has been found on a riverbank in NSW as the premier urges people not to drive on flooded roads.
Plaudits fly in for Indian superstar Kohli
Superstar Virat Kohli's extraordinary match-winning knock against Pakistan has been described as one of the greatest played by an Indian batter.
Diamonds skipper reflects on sponsor saga
Diamonds captain Liz Watson has no regrets about backing her Indigenous teammate Donnell Wallam despite the loss of a key Netball Australia sponsorship.
Government waives test fees in bid to recruit more Queensland Police
The Queensland government will waive fees for entry and fitness tests for police recruits amid concern about falling short of employment targets.
Sunak looks set to become next UK PM
Boris Johnson has quit the race to be Britain's next prime minister, leaving Rishi Sunak the favourite to take the job.
Ex boyfriend charged with woman’s murder
Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll says the alleged murder of a young woman by her former partner north of Brisbane is unacceptable.
Strong Diamonds vital, says NZ coach
New Zealand netball coach Noeline Taurua has weighed into Netball Australia's off-court dramas and vouched for the Diamonds' marketability.
‘Emotional’ Ross Lyon returns to St Kilda
Ross Lyon has been appointed for a second stint as St Kilda's senior coach, 11 years after walking out on the AFL club.
Call for support for doctors being probed
The chair of a health professional lobby group is calling on the federal government to change laws on claims against practitioners.
NSW, Vic pledge to power electric vehicles
Australia will get a boost to electric vehicle charging stations with another 500 to be delivered in NSW and 600 promised for Victoria.
Crichton’s Roosters deal finally complete
Angus Crichton's two-year extension at the Sydney Roosters has finally been rubber-stamped, with the club also signing Jaxson Paulo and Jake Turpin.
Labor gears up to hand down first budget
Soaring inflation and almost a trillion dollars of debt will set the scene for the Albanese government's first budget.
Budget tips $1b into regional grant revamp
Two new regional grants programs will be introduced by the Albanese government in the upcoming budget, to improve transparency of decision making.
Petrol price spike looms for motorists
Some retailers are already charging more than $2 a litre as cities move into the first new fuel cycle since petrol tax relief expired.
Samoa bounce back with big win over Greece
Samoa have bounced back from their opening round defeat by inflicting a 72-4 defeat on Greece at the Rugby League World Cup.
Cheika’s Lebanon down Ireland at RLWC
Michael Cheika-coached Lebanon have claimed a 32-14 win over Ireland to bolster their hopes of meeting Australia in the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages.