Cowboys NRL forward to challenge charges
A domestic violence assault case against benched NRL and Samoan forward Luciano Leilua cannot proceed in its current form, his lawyer says.
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Household energy bills soar by 25 per cent
Household and small business energy bills are soaring and the consumer watchdog is monitoring the industry for signs of price-gouging.
Lehrmann’s trial continues without Higgins
Former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins is unavailable to give evidence in court as a trial continues for the man she accuses of rape.
CSIRO’s $90m mission towards net zero
CSIRO will spend $90 million to ensure local communities - including farmers, miners and steelmakers - aren't left behind in the quest for net-zero emissions.
Levi leaves Giants to head back to NRL
Samoa international Danny Levi will be returning to NRL after the Rugby League World Cup following a spell in Super League.
Russia warns West over Ukraine
Russia has warned the West about its growing involvement in the Ukraine conflict after Russian missile attacks killed 19 Ukrainians.
Assange tests positive for COVID-19: wife
Stella Assange says her husband Julian Assange has tested positive for COVID-19 while in prison.
Yacht rescued off NSW north coast
A yacht has been rescued by water police off the NSW north coast after being stranded in extreme conditions.
Khawaja on cusp of Aussie Test record
Usman Khawaja is in the box seat to go past Don Bradman and Adam Voges and post the most runs by an Australian Test batsman over age 35 in a calendar year.
DNA evidence ‘not fully tested’ in Qld
A forensic scientist says she warned superiors that some samples from crime scenes in Queensland weren't being fully tested, but her concerns were ignored.
Clock ticking on Hasler’s future as Manly coach
Questions over Des Hasler's future at Manly could soon come to a head, but whenever the next coach takes charge history will already be against them.
Paralympic swimmer details abuse in public
A Paralympic gold medallist has told a royal commission about being verbally abused by strangers in public, including at sports fixtures and shopping centres.
Carpets pollute Aussie homes with plastic
Carpets are contributing to microplastic pollution in Australian homes, a new international study has found.
Qld blue card fixes first flagged in 2017
Proposed fixes to barriers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within Queensland's blue card system were flagged in a review five years ago.
Jonassen open to filling captaincy void
Queensland and Brisbane Heat skipper Jess Jonassen is already a leader in the Australian cricket team and is ready if called on to be captain.
T20 recall shot comes for Perry in WBBL
The Women's Big Bash League looms as Ellyse Perry's best chance to fight her way back into Australia's T20 team.
Wade falls late as England sneak home
England paceman Mark Wood has snared 3-34 to lead his side to an eight-run win over Australia in the T20 clash in Perth.
States plot grid for faster energy change
State energy ministers agree the scale of energy investment required is 'mind-boggling' but necessary to overhaul Australia's economy and cut carbon emissions.
Perth woman lured to death at dog park
Four people have been arrested and charged over the murder of a woman at a Perth dog park before allegedly burying her at another location.
Teenager charged with Cairns stab murder
Police have arrested and charged a man over the death of a 34-year-old in Queensland's north, who they allege was stabbed four times.
Svarc magic in Lions’ AFLW win over Kangas
Ally Anderson starred with 22 disposals and Ruby Svarc kicked a brilliant goal as AFLW ladder leaders Brisbane toppled North Melbourne by seven points.
Wallaroos scare NZ but suffer at World Cup
New Zealand have come from three tries down to defeat Australia on the opening night of the women's Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park.
Roar, Macarthur in A-League Men stalemate
Ex-Premier League striker Charlie Austin shone in his A-League Men debut for Brisbane against Macarthur but both sides squandered chances in a nil-all draw.
Victorious AFLW Crows set sights on Lions
Barely challenged across the previous fortnight, Adelaide were made to earn their AFLW win over Fremantle and next face the joint-leading Brisbane Lions.
Sydney man charged over gangland shooting
Police have charged a Sydney man for his alleged involvement in the murder of the nephew of a high-profile gangland figure.
Morgan makes most of LIV Golf opportunity
Jed Morgan is eight shots behind leader Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra of Spain after two rounds of the LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok but a big pay cheque looms.
Taipans top Phoenix, two from two in NBL
Cairns have opened their NBL season with two road victories after completing a comeback 85-76 win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Victory spoil Sydney FC’s ALM homecoming
A late Josh Brillante goal has given Melbourne Victory a 3-2 win over Sydney FC in a rain-soaked A-League Men clash at Allianz Stadium.
Vine leads Matildas to much-needed victory
Australia have ended a four-match barren run with a handsome victory over African champions South Africa in London.
Travers stars as Wildcats down Hawks
Perth Wildcats have improved to 2-0 after Luke Travers came up big in the clutch to help knock off Illawarra Hawks.
Nikita Tszyu and Hogan win on big card
Unbeaten Nikita Tszyu has continued his family's love affair with Newcastle in a strong win and veteran Dennis Hogan has finally won a version of a world title.