Qld education department boss in corruption crackdown
Queensland education staff are being warned of a zero tolerance approach to fraud and corruption as misconduct allegations dog the government.
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Star manager denies high roller blindness
A senior manager at Star Entertainment has been quizzed over claims of a conflict of interest in dealings with a controversial high roller at The Star Sydney.
LNP net-zero position unclear: Labor
A Nationals senator has declared a pledge of net-zero emissions by 2050 "dead," as Labor questions the strength of the government's emissions commitment.
Hunt deserves praise after wearing blame
Josh McGuire has praised Ben Hunt's ability to ignore the long-running scrutiny of his NRL game at St George Illawarra after his stirring Anzac Day performance.
Patient ramping edged up in southeast Qld
Queensland Ambulance Service figures show about 46 per cent of patients were ramped more than 30 minutes in the southeast during December.
Russia warns of serious nuclear war risks
The risks of nuclear war are "considerable" over the Ukraine conflict, Russia's foreign minister says, as he accuses NATO of waging a proxy war through Kyiv.
Tupou banned as NRL axe referee over call
The NRL has told referees not to influence bunker decisions on foul play after Sydney Rooster Daniel Tupou avoided the sin bin but was banned for a high shot.
Lay day called at WSL Margaret River Pro
Strong on-shore winds have prompted WSL organisers to call a lay day at the Margaret River Pro in Western Australia.
ACT ditches COVID close-contact isolation
The ACT has ditched its mandatory week-long isolation requirement for COVID-19 household contacts, joining most states in making the change.
Boxer Rahimi to make history at Games
Tina Rahimi is among four women in the Australian Commonwealth Games boxing team and the first Muslim woman to fight for this country at the Games.
Robertson hits 147 maximum break but loses
Australian snooker ace Neil Robertson has made a rare maximum 147 break but has still been knocked out of the world snooker championship at the Crucible.
Elon Musk is taking Twitter private
Elon Musk has reached an agreement to buy Twitter for $61 billion, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the social media platform.
Roberts-Smith’s friend probed on images
Ben Roberts-Smith's former patrol commander denies he is giving false evidence in court to counteract flaws in his story about key allegations in Afghanistan.
Economic outlook ‘tricky’ despite strength
Australia's economic recovery has been faster and better than expected, but war in Europe and China's COVID-19 outbreaks are wildcards for the nation's outlook.
Bellamy pushes Papenhuyzen for Origin call up
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says his fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen deserves a call-up to the NSW State of Origin squad after another star performance.
Labor pledges to restore Pacific relations
Labor has unveiled a plan to restore Australia's standing in the Pacific, but the prime minister claims it is a copy of what his government is already doing.
Russia announces ceasefire in Mariupol
Russia says it is allowing a humanitarian corridor for civilians to leave a steel plant in the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol.
Job boon for regions from phasing out coal
New modelling weighs up the jobs boon for regional economies from replacing coal-fired power plants with wind, solar, batteries, new coal or gas generation.
Ruthless Storm thump Warriors 70-10
Melbourne have run in 13 tries to thrash the hapless Warriors 70-10, with 10 of their tries coming in the second half of their Anzac Day clash.
Roosters sideways but Robinson not swayed
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson will not enter debate around the set up of his halves, but concedes his team were too sideways against St George Illawarra.
Abdo, Griffin unhappy Tupou stayed on
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin is unhappy Daniel Tupou was not binned for a high hit, claiming he would've got two years in jail for it last season.
Pies’ Ginnivan relishes AFL spotlight
Collingwood's outgoing and confident young gun Jack Ginnivan was best afield on Anzac Day with five goals in the win over Essendon.
Nationals back ‘flexible’ net zero pledge
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says Australia will try to meet its net zero target, but has supported his candidate who said it wasn't "binding".
Dragons hold on to stun Roosters in NRL
St George Illawarra have held on for a gutsy 14-12 win over the Sydney Roosters on Anzac Day, with captain Ben Hunt starring in the crucial moments.
Ginnivan shines in Pies’ AFL win over Dons
Collingwood young gun Jack Ginnivan combined with Brody Mihocek for nine goals in their side's 11-point win over AFL rivals Essendon on Anzac Day at the MCG.
Roar coach puts ALM players on notice
Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon says underperforming members of his A-League Men's squad are playing for their future in the club's last three fixtures.
McCartin ‘fine’ after AFL concussion sub
Sydney coach John Longmire says doctors were ultra conservative in not allowing concussion-plagued Paddy McCartin back on the field against Hawthorn.
Popovic hails Victory after Roar ALM draw
Tony Popovic has hailed Melbourne Victory's resilience after a 1-1 draw in tough conditions against Brisbane Roar, less than 72 hours after their last game.
Brown happy stay at centre for Eels
Regular Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has told the Eels he's happy to stay at centre for as long as needed amid the NRL club's injury crisis.
Roth savours JackJumpers’ NBL run
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth is confident the first-year franchise's dream NBL run can continue in a semi-final series against Melbourne United.
Anzacs honoured at Gallipoli battlefields
Australians and New Zealanders have joined Turkish and other dignitaries at the former Gallipoli battlefields for a dawn service to remember those killed there.