Labor attack PM over AUKUS handling
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended the handling of the AUKUS negotiations after reports he misled the US on the level of bipartisanship.
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Doubts grow over Barrett’s future at Dogs
Trent Barrett's future as Canterbury coach is up in the air with Bulldogs officials increasingly concerned by the NRL club's poor start to the 2022 season.
Trent Barrett quits as Bulldogs NRL coach
Trent Barrett has quit as Canterbury coach following the club's poor start to the NRL season, with the Bulldogs bottom of the ladder.
Morrison scoffs at suggestion of recession
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected any suggestion Australia faces a recession given the unemployment rate is set to fall below four per cent.
Qld’s ‘gutwrenching’ cleanup is underway
Floodwaters are slowly receding across Queensland with the gutwrenching clean up and recovery underway.
Guy Sebastian’s evidence further delayed
Guy Sebastian has been sent home from the NSW District Court as his former manager's embezzlement trial suffers more delays due to a sick juror.
Witness believes Chris Dawson killed wife
Lynette Dawson's friend and The Teacher's Pet podcast creator Hedley Thomas talked about interest in the case from Hollywood stars including Hugh Jackman.
Young men abused by disability worker
The royal commission into the abuse and neglect of people with a disability has been told of the abuse of young men at a day care service in western Sydney.
Dolphins add winger Lee to NRL squad
The Dolphins have signed Newcastle winger Edrick Lee for their inaugural NRL squad for the 2023 season.
Albanese defends Labor costing release
Anthony Albanese is yet to confirm when Labor will outline its costings before Australians head to the polls on Saturday.
Qld man dies months after being shot
A Queensland man has died two months after being shot in the head in Toowoomba on March 15.
Richmond take a swing at Pickett AFL ban
Richmond will challenge Marlion Pickett's rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal in a bid to have him available for the Dreamtime match against Essendon.
Court told pair fist bumped after stabbing
After 17-year-old Jack Beasley was stabbed in the heart in a fight, two teenagers fist bumped as they ran away, a Brisbane court has heard.
Familiar flaws haunt Barrett’s Dogs reign
Trent Barrett was recruited to Canterbury as an attacking guru but he has stood down after failing to spark an underperforming roster.
Confident Reds not fazed by City big guns
Adelaide forward Kusini Yengi is backing the Reds' youthful energy to expose any fatigue in Melbourne City's star-filled team in the ALM semi-finals.
Liberals look to shore up Queensland
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government and the way he approaches his role will shift into another gear if the coalition is re-elected on Saturday.
Brumbies ready to match powerhouse Blues
Brumbies lock Darcy Swain says taking on the Blues isn't a David and Goliath battle with his Canberra side up to the Super Rugby Pacific challenge.
Cowboys’ magical Murray tipped for Origin
After an audacious offload and a two-try salvo in North Queensland's win over Wests Tigers, Murray Taulagi has made a strong pitch for Maroons selection.
Blues’ Williams to miss 10 weeks in AFL
A high-grade calf injury will sideline Zac Williams for at least the next 10 weeks as Carlton continue their march towards an AFL finals appearance.
Blues won’t pick coach’s son at AFL draft
Casey Voss put his hand up as a possible AFL mid-season draft selection with a starring role for South Australia in a second-tier state game.
Twilight grand final possible: AFL chief
The AFL's chief executive Gillon McLachlan is ruling out a night grand final but says a twilight start for this year's premiership decider is on the table.
AFLW start date to be known within days
The starting date of the next AFLW season will be known within days, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says.
Kamikamica boost offset by new Storm blow
Tui Kamikamica's return to the NRL last weekend comes at a welcome time, with Melbourne losing Nelson Asofa-Solomona to injury.
Zullo makes emotional exit from Sky Blues
Defender Michael Zullo has left Sydney FC, saying he's disappointed a chronic calf injury ruined his past two seasons.
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Renewables can’t do it all, gas chief says
An energy-led recovery and decarbonisation are key issues for oil and gas majors, and for protesters, at Australia's largest fossil-fuel summit for years.
Sweden signs formal request to join NATO
Sweden has signed a formal request to join NATO, with Finland expected later in the day to also ask to join the 30-member military alliance.
One in five worked with COVID symptoms
Almost one-in-five-Australians surveyed admit they worked while experiencing COVID-19 symptoms at some point during the pandemic.
Budget savings won’t impact services: PM
The federal coalition has released the costings for its election policies and promises, saying no essential services will be impacted by savings measures.
Dew confident on new Suns coaching deal
Out of contract at the end of the AFL season, Stuart Dew believes he will earn a new deal to stay in charge at Gold Coast into 2023 and beyond.
Service growth a risk to disabled clients
A royal commission into the abuse and neglect of people with a disability has heard how the rapid growth of a service in western Sydney posed a risk to clients.
Enviro-friendly spray targets crop killer
An environmentally friendly spray that targets and kills one of the world's most damaging agricultural pests has been created by Australian scientists.