First Nations war memorial unveiled in Qld
A war memorial dedicated to First Nations servicemen and women has been unveiled in Brisbane, as the state appoints its first Indigenous Supreme Court judge.
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US says its China strategy ‘not Cold War’
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says the US government regards China as the biggest challenge for the international order.
France to rebuild Australian links: Macron
French officials say President Emmanuel Macron has called Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and they agreed to rebuild bilateral relations.
COVID-19 cases rise in Americas, Pacific
The World Health Organisation says COVID-19 infections are increasing only in the western Pacific and the Americas.
Russian proxies claim key Ukraine town
The town of Lyman in Ukraine's east Donbas region appears to have fallen to pro-Russian separatists, as Moscow advances.
Biloela family approved for return home
Home Affairs Minister Jim Chalmers has approved the exit from immigration detention of the Murugappan family, allowing them to return to Biloela in Queensland.
Qld journalists sources partially shielded
Queensland journalists won't face prosecution for refusing to name confidential sources in court after the state passed media shield laws.
Chester to contest Nationals leadership
Darren Chester will contest for the Nationals leadership, indicating the views of some party colleagues had impacted the party's chances at the election.
Magpies defender Roughead retires from AFL
Collingwood defender Jordan Roughead has retired from the AFL after 201 games, 63 of them with the Magpies after playing 138 for the Western Bulldogs.
Manly cop NRL fine for Hasler’s ref spray
Manly coach Des Hasler has been hit with a breach notice from the NRL after he questioned the integrity of referee Ben Cummins.
NT triple murderer was ‘on rescue mission’
Benjamin Hoffmann believed he was on a rescue mission to free his ex-girlfriend from a pimp holding her hostage when he killed four people, a psychiatrist says.
Boyle, Tonegato headline NSW Origin squad
Joint Dally M medallists Millie Boyle and Emma Tonegato headline the NSW Women's State of Origin squad for June 24's clash.
Blues’ Walker to juggle AFLW, NRLW
Brooke Walker has signed with Parramatta in the NRLW and will miss the opening two-to-three weeks of the AFLW season before returning to Carlton.
Alcohol health services see pandemic spike
The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline received 25,000 calls in 2021, prompting concerns about Australian's post-pandemic drinking habits.
Dasha and Luke make a perfect Paris match
Daria Saville is ready for another stellar day in her rousing grand slam comeback at the French Open, with husband Luke a quiet voice of support at courtside.
Cowboys embrace changing of the guard
North Queensland's leaders believe there's still room for growth despite the NRL side enjoying its best start to a season since 2015.
Bellamy backs Coates for Maroons selection
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has said Xavier Coates has done enough to retain his Queensland Origin side spot despite fierce competition from NRL rivals.
Opals keen on Jackson World Cup return
Cayla Francis admits Lauren Jackson is leaving it late to commit to a World Cup campaign with the Opals, but says the team would welcome her fairytale return.
Haas contract saga ‘not ideal’, Fittler
NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler has spoken with wantaway Brisbane prop Payne Haas ahead of Blues selection and says his contract situation is not ideal.
Labor ad guru reveals winning strategy
As the election count puts Labor edging towards a majority in parliament, one of the party's campaign strategists has revealed what gave the party its edge.
Probe into Parliament House assault
An investigation is under way after a woman was allegedly assaulted by a male colleague at federal parliament.
Cricket greats gather to farewell Symonds
Family, friends, teammates have gathered to celebrate the life of Andrew Symonds at a private service at Townsville's Riverway Stadium.
Hey Dad! sex offender still a ‘denier’
Convicted child sex offender and former TV star Robert Hughes may be "old and frail" but still denies his crimes, his former on screen daughter and victim says.
Holbrook backs Foran to lift Titans in NRL
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook hopes Kieran Foran's arrival at the Titans in 2023 will have the same impact as Adam Reynolds has had for Brisbane in the NRL.
Cleaner who murdered elderly client jailed
A Sydney cleaner who murdered her 92-year-old client in a ferocious bashing and stabbing attack has been jailed for at least 15 years.
Swans suffer ruck blow ahead of Tiger test
Sydney ruckman Tom Hickey, Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith and Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker are big names unavailable for round 11 of the AFL season.
Labor one seat away from majority govt
Labor is just one seat away from forming a majority government, while the Liberals have inched closer to claiming a NSW marginal electorate.
Brimmer, Worts win top A-League awards
Melbourne Victory's Jake Brimmer has claimed the Johnny Warren Medal as the A-League Men's best player while Adelaide's Fiona Worts won the Julie Dolan Medal.
Munster steers Storm to win over Manly
Cameron Munster has put Melbourne back in the winner's circle with a starring performance in a 28-8 win over Manly in their Thursday night NRL clash.
Recruit Fogarty fired up for Raiders debut
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty will debut for the NRL club this weekend, having recovered early from knee surgery he had at the start of the year.
United to call on Aloisi shootout advice
John Aloisi famously held his nerve at the penalty spot and hopes his Western United players will do the same, if required, in the A-League Men's grand final.