Lismore flood victims blame govt response
Residents of Lismore, the epicentre of unprecedented flood devastation earlier in the year, have blamed authorities in the first hearing of a public inquiry.
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Blues overturn defender Young’s AFL ban
Carlton have managed to overturn defender Lewis Young's AFL suspension for bumping North Melbourne forward Cameron Zurhaar at the tribunal.
Kuol scores again, Mariners secure finals
Central Coast young gun Garang Kuol has scored a fourth ALM goal in seven games as the Mariners sealed their ALM finals berth with a 2-0 win over Brisbane.
EU sanctions as fighting rages in Ukraine
The European Union is expected to spell out proposed new sanctions, including a ban on imports of Russian oil by the end of this year.
Roar coach laments visa-player missteps
Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon has admitted the struggling ALM club's visa-player recruitment simply hasn't worked out in the 2021-22 season.
Mariners’ teenager an ALM finals X-factor
He's only 17 and has played just seven ALM matches but Garang Kuol is quickly looming as a game-changing X-factor for finals-bound Central Coast.
Eagles can ease rebuild pain: Sumich
West Coast great Peter Sumich has urged his former club to recruit mature-age bodies from the State leagues to lessen the rebuild pain under Adam Simpson.
Retirees need ‘a fair go’ from banks: PM
Scott Morrison wants retirees and deposit holders to be treated fairly by banks as Labor pressures him to take responsibility for the cost of living crisis.
NSW teachers strike closes 250 schools
Striking public school teachers and principals have rallied outside NSW parliament calling for better pay and conditions as staff shortages disrupt learning.
Retailing in last hurrah before rate rise
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says retail trade rose 1.6 per cent in March to a record $33.6 billion, coming before rising interest rates take their toll.
Australia adds further Russian sanctions
Australia has slapped further sanctions against Russian politicians and officials installed in the separatist Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Liverpool seal Champions League final spot
Liverpool have flirted with disaster at Villarreal before scoring three goals in 12 minutes to reach the Champions League final with a 3-2 comeback win.
ANZ lifts H1 profit, eyes improved margins
The nation's third-largest bank has reported a lift in first-half profit after tightly managing costs and improving home loan processing times.
Bombers mids not stat-chasing: Wright
Essendon's midfield has come under some heat amid the Bombers' poor start to the AFL season but forward Peter Wright doesn't believe they're chasing stats.
Adelaide Utd linchpins to return in ALM
Adelaide United expect striker Kusini Yengi and defender Michael Jakobsen to return from injury in their last A-League Men's game before finals.
Croker back as Raiders battle to end slide
Canberra players claim they have an extra spring in their step with Jarrod Croker back in their NRL side as they try to avoid a sixth straight loss.
Brisbane man jailed after helping stuff body of 61 year-old woman in a wheelie bin
A Queensland man has been jailed after helping his mate stuff a body in a wheelie bin before using the victim's mobile phone to order pizza.
AFL star Martin looking good for return
Dustin Martin is expected to make his eagerly anticipated AFL comeback this weekend after impressing Richmond since his return to the club from personal leave.
Aloisi draws on experience in ALM race
Western United still have a hope of pinching the A-League Men premiers plate and coach John Aloisi plans to draw on his experience at the pointy end of seasons.
Lions star Daniher avoids shoulder surgery
Brisbane Lions star Joe Daniher will miss up to six weeks of the AFL season but the key forward will avoid surgery on his injured shoulder.
Knights seek to help Clifford find form
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien says benched playmaker Jake Clifford is down on confidence after the NRL side's horror stretch that has seen them slump to last.
ASX drops 0.4pc following cash rate hike
The Australian share market has closed lower for a second day after the Reserve Bank raised the cash rate higher than expected.
Shuey has full faith in coach Simpson
West Coast face a big battle to avoid the wooden spoon this AFL season after suffering a huge form drop amidst an injury and COVID-19 crisis.
Experts warn of possible renewed flu spike
Two years of COVID-19 restrictions has left fertile ground for a renewed spread of potentially deadly seasonal flu, health experts warn.
Holmes gives Cotter Origin nod of approval
Reuben Cotter could be a surprise Queensland State of Origin selection with the young Cowboy getting approval from teammate Valentine Holmes.
Gold Coast fund manager jailed for fraud
A Queensland fund manager who defrauded investors of $299,600 over 13 months from November 2012 has been jailed following a lengthy investigation by ASIC.
We let Jake Arthur down: Senior Eels stars
Clint Gutherson and Mitch Moses have conceded they let teenager Jake Arthur down after he bore the brunt of blame for Parramatta's NRL loss to North Queensland.
Brumbies take Super lessons from Kiwis
Australia's top Super Rugby Pacific side the Brumbies are looking to make amends when they head to New Zealand after a fruitless effort playing there in 2021.
Wright could earn reprieve from WSL axe
Australian Owen Wright and 11-time world champion Kelly Slater have failed to win through to the round of 16 at the Margaret River Pro.
Sydney trio in frame for AFL return
Sydney coach John Longmire says ruckman Tom Hickey is among three key players set to be available for their AFL game against Gold Coast.
RBA lifts cash rate, warns of more to come
The Reserve Bank of Australia board has raised the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0.35 per cent following its monthly board meeting.