Senior SAS officer backs Ben Roberts-Smith
A senior SAS soldier is likely the final witness to be called by Ben Roberts-Smith and has backed his account that no men were found inside a secret tunnel.
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Wong to embark on second Pacific visit
Penny Wong will travel to Samoa and Tonga in the new foreign minister's second visit to Pacific nations in as many weeks.
Top cop in court over Qld jab challenge
Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has appeared in the Supreme Court over a challenge against mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for the state's officers.
Qld physio found guilty of sexual assaults
A veteran Queensland physiotherapist has been found guilty of two counts of sexual assault after touching two female patients' vaginas while treating them.
Wu, 14yo Petrov set for Games diving berth
Melissa Wu and her 14-year-old diving partner Charli Petrov have all but sealed Commonwealth Games selection with 10m platform synchro victory at the trials.
Swans star Franklin’s striking ban stands
AFL superstar Lance Franklin has failed to overturn his one-game ban for striking Richmond's Trent Cotchin and will miss the Sydney Swans' round-12 match.
Eagles nab Culley in AFL mid-season draft
West Coast have selected Jai Culley with pick No.1 in the AFL mid-season draft, while North Melbourne snared Kallan Dawson with the second pick.
Swiatek into semis with 33rd win in a row
Iga Swiatek has made it 33 wins on the trot, beating Jessica Pegula to set up a French Open semi-final with Daria Kasatkina.
Tino, Haas poised to renew Origin rivalry
Queensland's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says he's ready to play in the front-row in next week's State of Origin opener, and resume hostilities with NSW's Payne Haas.
Blues hand AFL lifeline to ex-Roo Durdin
Carlton have snared former Kangaroo Sam Durdin and ex-Bulldogs midfielder Will Hayes at the AFL's mid-season draft.
Wong backs Samoa stance on China agreement
Samoa's prime minister has welcomed the Australian government's stronger stance on climate action, saying it will lead to more positive regional action.
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Qld govt denies electricity price gouging
The Queensland government has denied its two state-owned electricity generators are price gouging, saying bids on the market are merely covering costs.
Last SAS witness leaves allegation open
A senior SAS soldier has told the Federal Court he was not present when two Afghan men were shot and won't speculate if Ben Roberts-Smith murdered one.
Depp wins defamation case against Heard
Johnny Depp says he is at peace after winning more than $14 million in damages in his US defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Cilic to face Ruud in French Open semis
Croatian Marin Cilic has clinched his first French Open semi-final place with a five-set triumph over Russian Andrey Rublev.
Work to do for Roos despite friendly win
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold admits there's work to do after Australia warmed-up for next week's World Cup play-off with a 2-1 friendly win over Jordan.
Joyous Ukraine keep World Cup dream alive
Ukraine's dream of reaching the World Cup finals is still alive after they beat Scotland in their play-off semi-final
Thousands salute Queen on Platinum Jubilee
Millions of people across Britain and the world are expected celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.
Rowles hungry for more after Roos debut
Defender Kye Rowles has capped off a big week, making his Socceroos debut as Australia warmed up for their World Cup play-off with a win over Jordan.
Minister fuels up for gas price action
Energy Minister Chris Bowen is consulting with his state and territory counterparts about what levers can be pulled to ease burgeoning gas prices.
Aussie AstraZeneca CEO honoured by Queen
The Australian boss of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, which produced a crucial vaccine against COVID-19, has been given a knighthood by the Queen.
‘Queen’ Sam Stosur keen to mentor next gen
It could be Sam Stosur's last year in tennis - but the popular and evergreen Australian may still have a big part to play in the nation's tennis future.
Knights poach NRLW premiership-winner
Newcastle have signed prop Hannah Southwell, with the NSW Women's State of Origin player crossing from NRLW premiers Sydney.
Qld set for 30-50pct power bill rises
The Queensland government can intervene to shield households and businesses from bill shock and ensure small electricity retailers stay afloat, an analyst says.
Raiders’ Tapine setting high standards
Raiders forward Joe Tapine is in career-best form, but he'll get a big test this weekend in the form of the Sydney Roosters forward pack.
Queensland could cancel two gas leases
Arrow Energy's coal seam gas leases in the Scenic Rim of Queensland could be cancelled amid community uproar.
Origin vibes for Reds’ Crusaders ambush
Former Queensland Origin prop Brad Thorn is channelling the underdog Maroons spirit as Reds coach ahead of their Super Rugby quarter-final in Christchurch.
NZ PM Ardern labels US tour a success
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern has wowed on talk shows, blitzed tech companies and delivered the Harvard Commencement address during a jam-packed US tour.
Palaszczuk defends the 1000-bed quarantine centre housing just seven people
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has defended the Wellcamp quarantine facility amid reports seven people are staying at the $49 million camp.
Hawks close in on AFL ruck relief
Ned Reeves and Max Lynch are edging closer to returns as Hawthorn weigh up ruck options ahead of their AFL meeting with in-form Collingwood.
Cowboys out to inflict more hurt on Titans
Jason Taumalolo's return from injury helps offset the loss of four players to Origin for North Queensland when they play Gold Coast in NRL on Thursday night.