Action needs to follow China dialogue: PM
Anthony Albanese says China needs to drop sanctions on Australian trade after dialogue with Beijing ended a years-long diplomatic freeze.
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Eddie Hearn to weigh up Huni’s prospects
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who has world heavyweight title hopeful Anthony Joshua in his stable, will be in Brisbane to watch Justis Huni fight Joe Goodall.
Second electricity crunch looming in Qld
The Australian Energy Market Operator is likely to again have to order Queensland electricity generators to fire up their plants to avoid blackouts.
Rates, inflation clouds spending outlook
Households were spending up earlier in the year, but rising interest rates and ballooning inflation are likely to curb activity.
Novavax vaccine approved as COVID booster
The Novavax vaccine has been given the Australian regulator's tick of approval as a COVID-19 booster for people aged 18 and over, the company has announced.
ASX falls 3.6pct to close at 16-month low
The local share market has suffered its worst losses since 1 May 2020, and is now down 7.3 per cent in June.
Thrill of chase drives Zac Stubblety-Cook
Low-key 200m breaststroke record holder Zac Stubblety-Cook has said the chasing pack will have done their homework for this month's world championships.
Austin caps off return with Games berth
Thirteen months after tearing her ACL, Melbourne Vixens shooter Kiera Austin has made Australia's 12-player team for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Qld govt to probe Star’s casino licence
Star Entertainment will be the subject of another probe as Queensland announces an independent review into the casino operator's suitability to hold a licence.
Qld plans second pumped hydro project
The Queensland government will spend $35 million on a study for a pumped hydro project that could store up to seven gigawatts of electricity.
Surging Broncos, Raiders clash in Brisbane
Brisbane and Canberra are bringing elite form to their NRL clash, with both getting back some State of Origin stars.
Retrial for jailed Qld financial adviser
A former Queensland financial adviser accused of swindling $6 million from clients to invest in a South Australian abalone farm has had his conviction quashed.
Lions’ Robinson to add grunt vs St Kilda
Brisbane have recalled Mitch Robinson for the AFL clash with St Kilda after the veteran has struggled to hold his place in the side this season.
Harper bouncing again after Talakai horror
Manly centre Morgan Harper has detailed how he has regained his confidence after being dropped in the early part of the NRL season.
Titans’ Holbrook holds no fear of NRL axe
Justin Holbrook has overseen an ugly run of form from the Gold Coast but believes he's earned the right to dig them out of a hole.
Wallaroos make two changes for USA clash
Injury has forced coach Jay Tregonning to make two changes to his starting line-up as the Australian women face USA in the Pacific Four rugby series.
Qld forensic lab inquiry to probe police
A commission of inquiry into Queensland's state-run forensics lab will also look at the practices of police in dozens of cases stretching back to 2018.
AFL free agent McStay’s eyes on team prize
Brisbane free agent Daniel McStay insists his focus is on helping the Lions win an AFL premiership as he leaves contract talks to his manager.
Mensink loses contempt of court appeals
Clive Mensink has lost two appeals over contempt of court proceedings brought when he failed to attend court to be questioned about Queensland Nickel.
Drug addict jailed for ‘rare’ crime spree
A Queensland drug addict has been sentenced to jail after launching a crime spree on a scale rarely seen, committing almost 200 offences - most while on bail.
Missing Tas mum killed by partner: coroner
A coroner has ruled a Tasmanian mother who disappeared in 1978 died as a result of injuries inflicted by her partner.
Fifth generation baby Benz all C-Class
The latest version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes along with some hybrid power.
Elliott, Hetherington make Knights switch
Newcastle have completed the acquisitions of forwards Adam Elliott and Jack Hetherington on three-year deals.
Aust economist to go on trial in Myanmar
Australian Sean Turnell, an economist and adviser to deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, is to go on trial for violating a state secrets law.
Cowboys down Dragons for 10th NRL win
North Queensland have comfortably seen off St George Illawarra 31-12 to win their 10th game of the season and keep them firmly in the NRL's top four.
Blues win again, spoil Bombers’ AFL party
Carlton have piled more pain upon AFL arch-rivals Essendon, winning by 26 points on a night where the Bombers celebrated their 150th anniversary.
DeChambeau snubs PGA Tour to join rebels
Former US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau has joined the breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series, tournament officials have announced.
Ukraine pleads for more weapons
Ukraine has appealed to the West to quickly send artillery and other weapons to counter Russian firepower in battles in the country's east.
Bellamy, Robinson defy NRL coaching odds
The NRL coaching carousel is in full swing, but the game's two-longest serving current coaches meet at the SCG.
No ‘impediment’ to Tamil family visa: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hinted the Nadesalingam family will be able to get permanent visas following their return to the Queensland town of Biloela.
US scraps arrival virus tests, UK cases up
The US will lift its requirement that air travellers to the country take a COVID-19 test before boarding their flights while infections have risen in the UK.