Labor set to face ‘community crossbench’
The cross bench in federal parliament is expected to play a significant role in the next government, potentially even holding the balance of power.
The cross bench in federal parliament is expected to play a significant role in the next government, potentially even holding the balance of power.
Australian swim star Ariarne Titmus broke rival Katie Ledecky's world record for the 400 metres freestyle at the national championships in Adelaide.
Outgoing home affairs minister Karen Andrews has warned Labor to keep watch after two asylum seeker boats on their way to Australia were turned back.
A Tamil family who have spent years in detention are expected to be able to return to their beloved town of Biloela under the new Labor government.
Australians have sided with the Greens in droves, sending as many as 12 senators and five MPs to federal parliament at the election.
Premiership centre Stephen Crichton says he's trying not to think about NSW Origin selection despite another backline vacancy with Tom Trbojevic out injured.
The NSW Waratahs have snapped a 14-year losing streak in Dunedin to beat the Highlanders 32-20 in the penultimate Super Rugby Pacific round.
Canberra have won a third straight NRL match, proving far too strong for South Sydney in a 32-12 thashing in Dubbo.
Jhaniele Fowler was all but unstoppable as the West Coast Fever posted the highest score in Super Netball history to consolidate their spot in the top two.
Climate change was a major election issue that saw 'teal' candidates and the Greens snatch seats from the coalition, but now pressure is on Labor to deliver.
Melbourne City have beaten Adelaide United 2-1 in extra time of the second leg of their A-League Men semi-final and will play Western United in the grand final.
Greater Western Sydney cruised to a 52-point AFL victory over an undermanned West Coast in Mark McVeigh's first match as caretaker coach.
The Brumbies sit third heading into the Super Rugby Pacific finals and are likely to meet either the Waratahs or Reds in week one of the play-offs.
The New Zealand Warriors have had some tough conversations about their inconsistent play in the hope of reinvigorating them against the Dragons on Saturday.
When it comes to racing, there's never too much of a good thing for Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen, with the Holden star's schedule busier than ever.
The Sydney Roosters aren't fazed by talk linking Angus Crichton with a move away from the club after he agreed to a new deal last year.
Star Fremantle recruit Will Brodie says the return of Nat Fyfe will be a huge boost to the AFL team's midfield.
Queensland's coal seam gas regulator has called for laws to regulate land subsidence caused by fossil fuel extraction and to protect farmers impacted.
The 2022 federal election campaign featured major announcements, comments and gaffes as major party leaders criss-crossed the nation.
Interim coach Mark McVeigh has made seven changes to the GWS line-up for his first game in charge of the AFL club, against West Coast on Sunday.
The Crusaders have strengthened their hold on second place ahead of the Brumbies with a 61-3 Super Rugby Pacific drubbing of the Fijian Drua in Christchurch.
Western United trail Melbourne Victory 1-0 after the first leg of their A-League Men semi-final but coach John Aloisi is confident they can turn the tables.
The Greens retain hopes of winning additional Senate and House of Representatives seats at the federal election.
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Australia's carbon emissions need to peak during the next parliament to achieve net zero by 2050, but there's no expectation the major parties will change tack.
Fremantle will be back under the Friday night spotlight after their hot start to the AFL season.
Ivan Cleary is well aware he will one day lose Cameron Ciraldo to an NRL head coaching job he believes his assistant is no rush to leave Penrith.
The Brumbies will get a measure of their Super Rugby Pacific title credentials when they host the competition frontrunners in the Blues on Saturday.
Matt Lodge has been granted an immediate release by the Warriors with the prop unavailable to commit to the NRL club's return to New Zealand.
Queensland detectives want to speak to anyone who was on a quiet Logan street last weekend as part of a probe into the killing of local man Avzi Ejupi.
The Western Bulldogs appear to have got their AFL season back on track but coach Luke Beveridge wants to see consistency from the 2021 grand finalists.
NSW has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the state making it the second nationwide with another case in Victoria