Tiley stays out of Djokovic Open visa saga
Having been burned this year, Australian Open boss Craig Tiley says the visa status of nine-time champion Novak Djokovic is a matter for the federal government.
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World Cup to challenge league’s status quo
The delayed Rugby League World Cup begins with the international game at a significant crossroads, and multiple challengers emerging to Australia's dominance.
NT nurses stoned after cops forgot them
An NT inquest into an Indigenous teen's shooting death has heard a nurse used by police to deceive community members was later pelted with rocks and injured.
No copying Panthers at Bulldogs: Ciraldo
New Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo will resist the urge to "copy and paste" Penrith's system in his first pre-season since leaving the reigning NRL premiers.
World Cup to count towards Milne’s NRL ban
South Sydney winger Taane Milne has been granted approval to have the World Cup count towards his six-game NRL ban, clearing him to return far earlier in 2023.
Watchdog seeks Vic election spending cap
In the shadow of the state election, Victoria's integrity watchdog has called for campaign spending to be capped as part of proposed reforms.
Flood alerts failed Brisbane residents
The report on the preparations for and response to the southeast Queensland floods has found the emergency alert system failed to warn some Brisbane residents.
High Court clears way for BHP class action
The High Court is allowing a class action against BHP over its Brazilian dam collapse by more than 29,000 claimants, despite them not all being Australian.
Ruby Princess companies reject COVID blame
Ruby Princess's operators were well aware a cruise was in jeopardy of a COVID-19 outbreak before it set sail and 28 people died, a class action trial has heard.
Neutral cash rate ‘guide’ for Reserve Bank
Getting the cash rate back to neutral is more about the journey than the destination and the central bank will be guided by changing economic conditions.
Another resignation at north Qld hospital
Another staff member has resigned at the Mackay Hospital and Health Service after a report into the facility's failures.
Mulitalo feels like ‘fake Ronaldo’ at RLWC
Ronaldo Mulitalo has joked with the English press about his famous Christian name ahead of New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup clash with Lebanon.
Cyber risk in adding electric cars to grid
Australian regulators need to consider cyber security when connecting electric vehicles to the national grid, experts warn, to prevent major disruptions.
Bali marks 20 years since deadly bombings
Prayers for peace and the symbolic release of 20 birds are among events in Bali to mark the 20th anniversary of the deadly 2002 bombings on the resort island.
GWS lay bare AFL interstate draft fears
GWS have dealt with retention issues and their list manager Adrian Caruso admits the Giants have to rule out recruiting certain players from Victoria.
Australia could address Europe gas crisis
Australia could support Europe through the energy crisis by increasing exports of gas to the continent as it faces winter without Russian pipeline supply.
Man ‘disgusted’ by woodchipper death plan
A member of an alleged "love quadrangle" has been recalled to give evidence at a woodchipper murder trial after new phone records were obtained.
ASX closes flat as banks gain, miners fall
The local share market has spent the day treading water, finishing little changed from where it began with gains for the banking sector and losses for miners.
Greenpeace slams Toyota over EV delays
Environmental group Greenpeace has called on Toyota to "up their game" on electric vehicles after comments about Australia's transition to the technology.
England seal T20 series with strong win
England have beaten Australia in a second consecutive T20, Dawid Malan's 82 helping them win by eight runs in Canberra on Wednesday night.
NZ stun Diamonds to win netball Cup opener
An 11-goal first-quarter run helped New Zealand claim victory over Australia in netball's Constellation Cup series opener on Wednesday night.
Renewed calls to close border with Indonesia over foot and mouth threat
Livestock transporters have told a senate hearing the border with Indonesia should be closed until foot and mouth is contained, but producers warn against it.
Commuters should get EV tax breaks: report
A study into electric vehicles in Australia's three biggest cities recommends targeted tax breaks and discounts to accelerate their adoption.
Addo-Carr calls for Kangaroos war dance
Winger Josh Addo-Carr says he would love the Kangaroos to become the first Australian national side to adopt their own version of the pre-match haka.
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Green groups seek new deforestation plan
A coalition of conservation groups has launched a campaign calling for the Queensland government to draw up a plan to halt deforestation in the state.
Defence works to disrupt flights in Darwin
Darwin International Airport says flights are being disrupted for more than a year to allow the Australian Defence Force to complete runway maintenance.
Rankine to embrace Adelaide AFL spotlight
Izak Rankine is confident he can thrive under the weight of expectation that accompanies his big AFL trade from Gold Coast to hometown club Adelaide.
Contamination concern at Qld forensic lab
For the past two years a scientist has noticed something strange at Queensland's forensics lab, as more bone samples show mixed DNA instead of a single source.
Queensland truckie extradited to NSW over child’s death 18 years ago
A truck driver is being extradited from Queensland to face charges over the hit-and-run death of a child in the NSW Southern Highlands 18 years ago.
Mum takes aim at Qld teen murderers
Angus Beaumont's mother has delivered a heartbreaking victim impact statement at the sentencing of two boys who fatally stabbed the 15 year old in March 2020.
Man shot dead by police in South Brisbane
Brisbane police have shot dead a man after he allegedly threatened them during a confrontation.