Sharkie to negotiate with government first
South Australian Centre Alliance MP Rebekha Sharkie says she would negotiate with the coalition first in the event of a hung parliament at the election.
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AWU boss Bill Ludwig dies, aged 87
Former AWU heavyweight Bill Ludwig, once a key figure in national Labor politics, has died aged 87.
No bail for alleged Qld road rage gunman
One of the four men charged over the alleged murder of 32-year-old Omega Ruston during a road rage incident 13 years ago has been denied bail.
What they said on day 17 of the campaign
What Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese and their teams said on the 17th day of the election campaign.
Addicts hired as Plutus directors: Crown
Attracting clients with zero fees and rewards programs, Plutus Payroll allegedly hired drug addicts as straw directors as a front for a $105 million tax fraud
Milking it: Food prices rising fastest since 2001
The latest quarterly consumer price index shows food prices have experienced their largest inflation rise in more than 10 years.
Qld premier avoids corruption question
The Queensland premier has waved off a question about hundreds of corruption allegations made by public employees in the last financial year.
Raiders’ crucial fortnight to save season
Canberra forward Adam Elliott says his side must start stringing wins together as they move into an important phase of their NRL season.
Brown stands by comments after record loss
Warriors coach Nathan Brown insists his side can fire back from their mauling at the hands of Melbourne but stood by his assessment of individual performances.
Suu Kyi jailed five years for corruption
A Myanmar court has found deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of corruption and sentenced her to five years in prison, a source says.
NZ High Court: COVID rules ‘not justified’
Grounded Kiwis, a lobby group founded to protest New Zealand's tough COVID-19 border restrictions, has won a court case against the government.
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Labor pledges action on NT remote housing
Federal Labor has pledged to provide $100 million for housing in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory if elected.
The deadly stats behind Sharks’ NRL rise
Destructive centre Siosifa Talakai is only half the problem for opposition defences with Cronulla's left-edge attack emerging as among the deadliest in the NRL.
Brisbane Olympic board seeks 2032 boss
Appointing a chief executive for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics is the top priority of the organising committee board.
Crocodiles change diet to land prey: study
Saltwater crocodiles have changed their diet from fish to pigs and it could be why their numbers have rapidly climbed in northern Australia, scientists say.
Swans’ Longmire annoyed by McCartin vision
Sydney coach John Longmire wants broadcasters to stop showing vision of injured players during games after footage was shown of a concussed Paddy McCartin.
Tas to lift close contact isolation rule
Tasmania will drop the seven-day isolation requirement for close contacts of COVID-19 cases from May 2.
Qld opposition backs 50-50 health funding
The Queensland Liberal National Party says a 50-50 split on hospital funding with federal government "would be ideal" but capacity issues must also be fixed.
Qld Indigenous town’s phones down again
Lockhart River Mayor Wayne Butcher has demanded action, after telecom services in the far north Queensland community failed for the fourth time in two years.
Sicily takes reins as Hawks’ AFL captain
Tough defender James Sicily will captain Hawthorn for the first time in his 100th senior match, when they face reigning premiers Melbourne on Saturday.
Dragons’ Sims unlikely to join Storm early
Tariq Sims is open to leaving St George Illawarra early for Melbourne but the prospect of a mid-season NRL move is still not on the agenda for either club.
Graham a ‘big chance’ for Sharks return
Former captain Wade Graham is said to be a big chance to make his return from an ankle injury in Cronulla's NRL clash with Brisbane on Thursday night.
NRL player Kamikamica cleared of assault
Melbourne NRL forward Tui Kamikamica's assault charge has been dismissed in Brisbane Magistrates Court after the prosecution offered no evidence.
PM dismisses climate infighting claims
Scott Morrison says the government has resolved the issue of party division on climate change, despite remarks from Nationals colleagues.
Goodwin, three Demons out of AFL clash
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has tested positive for COVID-19 with players Luke Jackson, Kysaiah Pickett and Tom Sparrow also sidelined for their AFL game.
Titans lessons raise concerns for Dolphins
The Dolphins risk a bleak start to NRL existence if they can't lure a Reece Walsh or Cameron Munster north, according to the man who helped set up Gold Coast.
Household contact isolation phased out
COVID-19 household contact rules are being dialled back around Australia, with Tasmania the only state yet to announce when the requirement will be phased out.
AFLW star Phillips swaps Adelaide clubs
AFLW star Erin Phillips has joined expansion club Port Adelaide, leaving their city rivals Adelaide after six success-laden seasons.
City top Madrid 4-3 in breathless ECL semi
Manchester City will take a 4-3 lead into the Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid after an action-packed encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
Reward of $500,00 over missing NSW woman
A reward for information about the 1997 disappearance of NSW woman Marion Barter has been increased to $500,000.
EU, Turkey, Albania curbs end as WHO warns
World Health Organisation head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the agency is blind to how the coronavirus is spreading because of falling global testing rates.