Buoyant Lee chasing third major golf title
World No.3 Australian Minjee Lee says she's feeling confident as she hunts a third major title at the Women's LPGA Championship in Maryland this week.
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Basketball icon Jackson to join Opals camp
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson is coming out of international retirement to join the Opals squad ahead of the September World Cup in Sydney.
ACF bid to halt Scarborough gas project
The Australian Conservation Foundation has asked a court to halt progress on the Scarborough gas project off Western Australia until reef impacts are assessed.
Mexican leader to ask Biden about Assange
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called Julian Assange "the best journalist of our time" and says he will ask US President Joe Biden about him.
Australia spun out of Sri Lanka ODI series
David Warner can see the upside to Australia being spun out of their one-day series against Sri Lanka, saying it has made them better ready for the Tests.
Panicked Blues pose threat to Maroons
NSW's Penrith combinations pose a threat to Queensland's hopes of wrapping up the Origin series with a game to spare, according to Maroons great Billy Moore.
Scientists call for end to dam projects
Scientists warn expanding Wyangala Dam in central western NSW will have detrimental impacts on farmers and the environment, and want dam projects abandoned.
Energy market suspension to be lifted
The Australian Energy Market Operator has outlined a staged approach to restoring the national energy market following its intervention last week.
Australia joins pandemic preparedness fund
The Albanese government will provide money for a new global fund designed to help prevent future pandemics.
Veterans ‘failed’ by govt, commission told
Ex-veteran affairs minister Darren Chester has faced a royal commission and been questioned about outstanding reforms during his tenure.
Russian rockets kill 15 in Kharkiv
Russia's strikes on Kharkiv have been the worst for weeks in the area where normal life had been returning since Ukraine pushed Putin's forces back.
Shayna Jack medals again at world titles
Shayna Jack's triumphant return to international swimming has continued with another medal at the world titles in Budapest.
Four charged with Laidley stabbing murder
Queensland police have charged the quartet with murder, attempted murder and arson after a 48-year-old man was stabbed to death at a home west of Brisbane.
Qld wants more medical student funding
The Queensland government says the Commonwealth should fund more medical student placements so states can grow the nation's health workforce.
Man jailed after ‘driving like an idiot’
A 20-year-old has been jailed for "driving like an idiot" at 50km/h over the speed limit with four teenage passengers before crashing north of Brisbane.
Wests hopeful of naming new coach in weeks
Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis says the club is hoping to unveil its new head coach in the coming weeks.
Sri Lanka ride luck as Asalanka posts ton
Australia were denied by a stubborn bail when Charith Asalanka was on one before he hit 110 in Sri Lanka's 258 in the fourth one-day international in Colombo.
Andrews admits AFL form has waned at times
There has been scrutiny on the form of star Brisbane defender Harris Andrews this season and he's looking for improvement in the second half of the season.
Familiar feel as Fittler opts for Burton
Matt Burton will rekindle his defensive connection with fellow Penrith grand final winners Jarome Luai and Brian To'o in Origin II on Sunday.
Blues Women not ready for Pelite: Maroons
Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw says NSW may not be ready for dynamic centre Evania Pelite ahead of the Women's State of Origin in Canberra on Friday night.
Firebirds coach quits Super netball role
Queensland Firebirds coach Megan Anderson has resigned from her position after the team failed to reach the Super Netball finals in her two years in the role.
Ringside seat gives Koroisau clear vision
Api Koroisau will come into the NSW side for Origin II with the aim of disrupting Queensland's dominance at the ruck.
Trial for alleged Higgins rapist delayed
Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, have succeeded in a second bid to temporarily delay his trial.
Trans ban for women’s rugby league Tests
The governing body for international rugby league has banned transgender athletes from competing at this year's Women's World Cup while more research is done.
Severe weather fears on the rise: NRMA
Australians are more concerned about the severity and frequency of disasters, and a majority want greater investment in disaster mitigation, the NRMA says.
Murder probe halted by Lyn Dawson sighting
A possible sighting of Lynette Dawson after her 1982 disappearance led to police suspending their homicide investigation over a decade later.
Sister act helped Whitehead get to Games
Commonwealth Games gymnast Emily Whithead has credited little sister Haylee with helping her get through home training during Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdowns.
Opposition calls for flight mask scrapping
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Australia should end the requirement for all passengers on inbound international flights to wear a mask.
Police hunt four after Qld stabbing death
Police are searching for four men after a man was stabbed to death at a home in Laidley, west of Brisbane.
Apologetic De Goey given suspended fine
Collingwood have handed Jordan De Goey a suspended $25,000 fine for his antics while partying in Bali after he apologised for his "disrespectful" conduct.
Health gets largest-ever NSW budget funds
Health care in NSW has been given a $33 billion boost in the state budget, which the government says will deliver a world-class system for all residents.