Crown ‘unsuitable’ to operate Perth casino
Crown will retain its West Australian casino licence but will face independent monitoring after a royal commission found it was an unsuitable operator.
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Penrith decimated for big Knights clash
Nathan Cleary, James Fisher-Harris and Liam Martin will all miss Penrith's top-of-the-table NRL clash with Newcastle, joining Brian To'o on the sideline.
NZ to resettle refugees from Australia
Australia has agreed to a refugee resettlement deal with New Zealand after a longstanding offer from its trans-Tasman neighbour.
Rainbird’s Tas shield history in big win
Tasmania have won their home Sheffield Shield match against Queensland inside two days, with Sam Rainbird taking the state's best-ever shield bowling figures.
Newcastle baby died from COVID-19: coroner
A coroner says COVID-19 caused the death of a two-month-old baby in Newcastle in December when the city was overwhelmed by a wave of Omicron infections.
Qld housing crisis hits regional employers
Regional employers are struggling to fill vacancies because there is nowhere for new employees to live, Queensland's chambers of commerce say.
Independent a surprise in new SA cabinet
New South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has named an independent MP in his new cabinet.
Mitchell will rise for grudge game: Souths
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has made it clear Latrell Mitchell will embrace the extra emotion around the headline clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Grandson to restore Mabo’s resting place
Kaleb Mabo is planning to restore his grandfather Eddie Koiki Mabo's traditional home and final resting place in the Torres Strait Islands.
Qld premier admits ‘blurring’ in lobbying
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has admitted "blurring" in lobbying rules as the opposition accuses the government of using lobbyists to "wash money".
Trust a key as Suns aim high in 2022
Gold Coast midfielder Brayden Fiorini says trust is a huge part of how the Suns can finally deliver some on-field success in the AFL.
Injured Perry out of World Cup game
Allrounder Ellyse Perry is nursing back spasms and won't play in Australia's last group game of the Women's World Cup.
NRL finds old way as margins close in
The NRL has reason to be hopeful that the large number of blowouts in recent seasons are over after the closest opening two rounds in almost three decades.
Martin taking time away from Tigers in AFL
Granted personal leave, Richmond star Dustin Martin was an absentee from training on Thursday and is in doubt for the Tigers' AFL match against GWS on Sunday.
Vixens look to regain Super Netball glory
After a miserable 2021, Melbourne Vixens are aiming to rediscover their Super Netball glory days, while NSW Swifts and West Coast Fever will again be a force.
‘No one else involved’ in Qld dam deaths
Queensland police say a post mortem analysis of two bodies found chained together in a dam shows their deaths were not suspicious.
ALP candidates to be picked before budget
Labor leader Anthony Albanese says the party will have all of its federal election candidates chosen ahead of next week's budget.
Russia at the G20 a step too far: Morrison
Scott Morrison shares the United States' assessment of war crimes being committed in Ukraine, adding that Russia "has form".
Defence force to get $900m for bases
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced an injection of funds to upgrade facilities at Australian Defence Force bases around the nation.
Youth mental health focus set for budget
More than $260 million has been set aside in the budget for mental health services for young Australians, as the government seeks to highlight health care.
Federal budget improves in red-hot economy
Economists expect Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's fourth budget will show a much-improved bottom line in an economy that is running red hot.
Virus cases rise again, deaths fall: WHO
The World Health Organisation says the number of new coronavirus cases globally increased by 7 per cent in the last week.
$400M budget boost for inland highway from Charters Towers to NSW border
An 1100-kilometre freight route from Queensland to NSW will receive an extra $400 million in the upcoming budget for upgrades.
Health advice on fourth COVID jab imminent
The country's leading vaccine advisory group is set to hand down advice on whether a fourth COVID jab will be needed ahead of winter.
Roberts-Smith was a bully in SAS: Hastie
Former SAS officer Andrew Hastie has told a court that war hero Ben Roberts-Smith severely bullied at least one of his comrades.
More summer drownings amid extreme weather
This summer was Australia's deadliest for drownings in three years, with floods playing a role, leaving 112 people dying between December and March.
Socceroos bid to avoid World Cup calamity
Australia will miss out on automatic qualification for the World Cup in Qatar if they fail to defeat Japan on Thursday.
Hannah feared husband would kill her: mum
In the weeks before Hannah Clarke's estranged husband killed her and their children she feared her life was in danger, an inquest in Brisbane has been told.
Kisnorbo backs City’s Good Socceroos call
Melbourne City coach Patrick Kisnorbo has defended the ALM club's decision to not release defender Curtis Good for a late Socceroos call-up.
Star compliance manager’s ‘grave error’
Star's main point of contact with NSW regulators knew Chinese bank debit cards were being used to gamble, he says he just didn't know that wasn't allowed.
Ukraine urges West to stick together
Four week after Russia's invasion began, Ukraine's president has called for a show of solidarity as NATO, the G7, and the EU meet to discuss further sanctions.