Star junket ceased only after CEO arrest
A junket operator was allowed to stay at Sydney's Star casino for years despite money laundering risks, the arrangement only ending when its CEO was arrested.
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Roberts-Smith punched junior SAS soldier
Ben Roberts-Smith punched a soldier in the face after a mission in Afghanistan, the trooper has told a defamation trial brought on by the decorated war hero.
Jets and Glory in ALM stalemate
Newcastle coach Arthur Papas was left frustrated after his side were held to a scoreless draw by a youthful Perth Glory.
Sydney, Macarthur lose ground with draw
Macarthur have blown a two-goal lead to drop down the A-League Men ladder with Sydney FC after their 2-2 draw at Netstrata Jubilee Oval.
Sail superb as Phoenix sink Roar in ALM
A controversial goal has helped Wellington to a 3-0 win over Brisbane Roar that moves them into fourth and dealt a hammer blow to their foes' finals hopes.
Chinese-Australian journalist on trial
Journalist groups have urged the release of Chinese-Australian business reporter Cheng Lei on the eve of her trial in Beijing on espionage charges
Rockstar farewell for Warnie at the MCG
Shane Warne has been farewelled by family, famous friends and fans at a memorial service at the MCG, the site of some of his greatest cricket moments.
Leahy breaks Bobridge’s pursuit record
Jack Bobridge's storied Australian record for the individual pursuit has fallen to rising star Conor Leahy at the national track cycling championships.
Cowboys find balance in leadership pair
North Queensland have struck a balance in their leadership in 2022 with Jason Taumalolo and Chad Townsend cool, calm and collected before their next NRL test.
Further Australian aid for Ukraine flagged
Ahead of the Ukrainian president addressing the Australian parliament on Thursday, the prime minister has spoken of further support for the invaded nation.
Winger gets chance in Reds’ needle rematch
Injuries will keep Jock Campbell and Seru Uru out of the Reds' top-of-the-table clash with the Brumbies, while Michael Hooper will return for the Waratahs.
Maguire dismisses Wests Tigers’ NRL dramas
Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire doesn't fear for his job and rates the Robbie Farah sideshow one of the more comical he's encountered in the NRL.
Star ‘straight out’ laundered Macau cash
A senior casino manager who worked to get large amounts of Macau cash into The Star Sydney has been quizzed over claims of money laundering.
Qld govt sought advice on corruption boss
Queensland's attorney-general says her staff sought legal advice on former Crime and Corruption chairman Alan MacSporran's powers without her knowledge.
Paine could give evidence in sexting case
Former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine could be called to give evidence over allegations he sent lewd messages to a woman if the matter goes to trial.
Qld resists public probe into Star casinos
Probes into Star's Queensland casinos will remain behind closed doors with the state government sidestepping questions about a public hearing like one in NSW.
Warriors push for 2023 stay-at-home season
Warriors chief executive Cameron George wants the team to play the entire 2023 NRL season in New Zealand after spending the past three years in Australia.
Penrith on alert as Souths hunt GF revenge
Stephen Crichton knows how much it hurts to lose an NRL grand final and that makes Penrith wary of a South Sydney team with revenge on their mind.
Crows ready for long-awaited AFLW final
Adelaide's AFLW coach Matthew Clarke says his club is adopting a kindergarten saying to deal with the COVID-enforced delay to their finals campaign.
Bromwich backs Slater as future NRL coach
Melbourne captain Jesse Bromwich says Billy Slater has the passion and knowledge to be a good NRL coach after his name emerged as a successor to Craig Bellamy.
Carbon price will return under Greens
The Greens say they will bring back a price on carbon if they are placed in the balance of power after the federal election expected in May.
Love of game drives Selwood to AFL record
Geelong skipper Joel Selwood is set to pass Carlton legend Stephen Kernahan's mark for the most games played as captain of an AFL/VFL side.
Essendon ponder AFL debut for Hobbs
Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he's considering giving teenage draftee Ben Hobbs an AFL debut in Friday night's clash with Melbourne.
Five rescued in south east Queensland floods
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says rain that triggered the state's fourth deadly floods in four months in easing as the system moves south into NSW.
Video: Police release Kingston bomb suspect footage
Queensland police have released footage of a person in relation to a nail bomb explosion that seriously injured a man south of Brisbane last week.
Qld farmers want reef law science auditor
Queensland farmers have slammed the major parties for not backing a crossbench bill to wind back Barrier Reef runoff rules, which they claim are not scientific.
Naughton to play in AFL boost for Bulldogs
Aaron Naughton, Bailey Smith and Marcus Bontempelli are all set to play against Sydney as the Western Bulldogs attempt to arrest a 0-2 start to the AFL season.
From Greece to Qld Speaker, Fouras saluted
An immigrant from a rural Greek village has been remembered as a passionate and energetic politician and popular Speaker of the Queensland Parliament.
Devastated city’s river to peak at 12m
Wilsons River will peak at 12 metres at Lismore, the devastated epicentre of the relentless NSW floods, after its levees were breached.
Industry sectors fear waning COVID support
The federal budget provided funding to prepare the health system for an expected COVID surge in winter but industries are concerned the ball could be dropped.
Healy ton sends Aussies to World Cup final
Australia have demolished the West Indies by 157 runs to reach the Women's Cricket World Cup final against either England or South Africa.