Australia avoids pushing India on Russia
Australian leaders have separated criticism of China for not condemning Russia's invasion from India, saying the latter relied on the Kremlin for security.
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PM considers more Qld flooding funding
Scott Morrison says NSW endured a "very different" flood experience, baulking when asked if Queensland victims will receive the same hardship payment.
Australia to retaliate to cyber attacks
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned Australian businesses and critical infrastructure are targets for Russian cyber attacks.
Nathan Cleary in contention for NRL return
Nathan Cleary has been named on an extended bench for Penrith's top-of-the-table NRL clash with Newcastle.
WA Liberals leader in crime video gaffe
A video posted by the leader of the West Australian Liberals about local crime has backfired after if it emerged one of the incidents happened in Queensland.
Raiders must lift to replace Hodgson: CHN
Canberra Raiders utility Corey Harawira-Naera says only an increase in effort across the board will fill the hole left by departing hooker Josh Hodgson.
Storm’s Grant to miss Eels game with COVID
Hooker Harry Grant is the latest NRL player to contract COVID-19 with the Melbourne ace to miss their clash on Saturday afternoon against Parramatta.
Headdress returned home after 50 years
The traditional owners of Mornington Island have had a significant ceremonial item returned to them after it spent more than 50 years overseas.
Smith, Coates hope to be Storm NRL force
Big backs Reimis Smith and Xavier Coates are hoping to prove a handful for NRL rivals as a new combination on Melbourne's right edge.
Search for victims of Chinese plane crash
Hopes have faded of finding anyone alive after the crash of a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 jet that had 132 people aboard.
Tigers star accepts Benji’s criticism
Stefano Utoikamanu has leapt to the defence of Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire and said the team didn't play like first graders in their loss to Newcastle.
Depth makes City the ALM benchmark: Moon
Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon says the absence of four Socceroos players doesn't make Melbourne City any less of a challenging prospect for his ALM team.
Burgess named in NRL squad despite charge
George Burgess has been named in St George Illawarra's squad to face Cronulla, as the NRL decide whether to stand him down after a sexual touching charge.
Hooper targets Super return for Tahs
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is hopeful of returning for the NSW Waratahs in next week's Super Rugby Pacific seventh-round clash against the Fijian Drua.
Spotlight on right to information in Qld
The Queensland government has defended its right to information processes as the opposition calls for significant reform governing how information is disclosed.
Rankine wants ultimate AFL honour for Suns
Off-contract forward Izak Rankine says he's excited about the AFL future at Gold Coast and is desperate to be a part of the Suns' journey to the top.
Australia-China space gap ‘concerning’
Australia's inaugural space commander says the country needs to accelerate its space capability in the face of threats from countries like Russia and China.
NSW MP charged with historic sex abuse
NSW MP Gareth Ward has been charged with historic sexual offences including the rape of a teenage boy and the premier is calling for him to resign immediately.
Mitchell ready for hostile reception: Cook
South Sydney believe that any attempt to rattle star fullback Latrell Mitchell won't pay off in their NRL grudge match with the Sydney Roosters.
Tribunal upholds Robinson’s AFL suspension
The AFL tribunal cleared West Coast's Willie Rioli as Adelaide captain Rory Sloane escaped with a fine, but Brisbane's Mitch Robinson is out for one game.
Aust shares higher for fourth day in five
Big miners on the ASX were soaring as commodity prices remain lofty, helping the market higher for a fourth day in the past five.
No mandates despite COVID spike: Qld CHO
Queensland's chief health officer is not considering reintroducing restrictions despite new sub-variant BA.2 sparking a COVID-19 spike.
Isaako leaves Broncos, heads to NRL Titans
Brisbane's Jamayne Isaako has been granted an immediate release from his NRL contract and will head to the Gold Coast Titans.
Reds to fight Tupou’s SANZAAR sanction
The Queensland Reds will head to the judiciary after Taniela Tupou was offered a two-week suspension for foul play against the Brumbies.
NSW COVID-19 cases jump to nearly 21,000
Daily COVID-19 cases in NSW have again surged to more than 20,000 as the new Omicron sub-variant spreads rapidly and four more people with the virus have died.
ALP to set up Kitching human rights award
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has accused Labor leader Anthony Albanese of going into hiding in the wake of allegations Senator Kimberley Kitching was bullied.
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Gas frackers, cattle incompatible: inquiry
A Senate inquiry has heard the cattle industry and traditional owners cannot co-exist with gas fracking companies in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin.
McInnes not focused on Dragons reunion
Cronulla's Cameron McInnes spent 18 months waiting to play in the NRL and after making his comeback will face his former side St George Illawarra.
Lanning supreme as Aust marches on in NZ
Meg Lanning struck an unbeaten 135 as Australia inflicted South Africa's first loss of the World Cup, chasing 272 at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Tuesday.
Labor increases pre-election lead in poll
The opposition has jumped two points in a new opinion poll, while South Australia's new premier has labelled Scott Morrison as unpopular in the state.
Pair found dead on Sunshine Coast had gunshot wounds: Police
A man and woman found dead after a welfare check on Queensland's Sunshine Coast died from gunshot wounds, police believe.