NSW premier commits to extra ICAC funding
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has pledged more funds to the states anti-corruption watchdog, hours after the prime minister launched new attacks on the agency.
Archive
Lumumba says he doesn’t answer to Buckley
Heritier Lumumba says he has hours of recorded conversations from his Collingwood AFL days but won't release more despite pressure from Nathan Buckley.
Dockers wary of nightclub COVID risks
Fremantle players are being backed to make good decisions and put the team first when deciding on which places to visit during WA's COVID-19 peak.
Souths skipper Murray goes under the knife
Cameron Murray will be missing for up to four weeks for South Sydney and faces a race to be fit for State of Origin I.
BBL’s Heat cut ties with six-hitter Lynn
Brisbane Heat have not offered veteran batsman and BBL leading six-hitter Chris Lynn a new contract.
Vote for NSW VAD law may not be this week
Advocates for legalised voluntary assisted dying say their long fight to allow the practice in NSW will probably not be realised until next week.
Storm’s Hughes sorry for Panthers comments
Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has apologised after he was filmed mocking the background of some Panthers players, which they used as motivation.
Gosen set for Para-triathlon at Games
Adventurer and Paralympian Gerrard Gosens is among a four-strong Australian Para-triathlon vision impaired team set for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Flu delays Bulldog English’s AFL return
Western Bulldogs ruckman Tim English won't return against Collingwood due to the flu, but Lachie Hunter could be back at Whitten Oval soon.
Ukraine claims battlefield successes
Momentum could be shifting in Ukraine's favour in the northeast, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russian forces are gradually being pushed out of Kharkiv.
Consumers brace for sharp rise in rates
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute monthly consumer survey showed a sharp drop in confidence as Australians brace for more interest rate increases.
Sri Lanka protesters call for new govt
Demonstrators are demanding a new government take control of Sri Lanka's crisis following deadly clashes and the prime minister's resignation.
Roar coach unhappy with Cup playoff timing
Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon says the decision to hold playoffs for the Australia Cup so soon after the end of a gruelling ALM season needs to be looked at.
Corica up for Sydney ALM rebuild challenge
Sydney FC coach Steve Corica believes his past success should be enough to earn him the chance to spearhead the Sky Blues rebuild over the ALM off-season.
Party leaders battle over wage rises
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have traded barbs over wage growth and cost of living pressures in their third leaders' debate.
Manison poised to be new NT chief minister
Michael Gunner, the first territory-born Top End leader, has resigned as the NT chief minister, saying his head and heart are no longer in the job.
Ex-soldier denies bid to avoid murder rap
A former SAS soldier has denied concocting a story with friend Ben Roberts-Smith to hide an alleged murder of an Afghan prisoner they are both accused of.
McLachlan jury shown ‘bottom touch’ clip
Craig McLachlan has responded to a clip appearing to show him touching a fellow actress on the backside, saying it was just "gags for the crew".
One dead in Qld floods, dam releases start
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services received 110 calls for help after intense rainfall across the state, with one woman killed in floodwaters.
Terzievski beats Gallen in epic fight
Kris Terzievski has beaten rugby league great turned boxer Paul Gallen in an epic showdown to claim the Australian heavyweight boxing title in Newcastle.
Sugar levy a must for next govt: experts
With Australians drinking 2.4 billion litres of sugary drinks a year, health experts are calling for a 20 per cent levy to cut obesity.
Qld foster children get new legal rights
Queensland foster children have been granted new legal rights after state parliament passed changes to protection laws.
Global tests dip, WHO doubts China policy
World Health Organisation head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says China's zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy will probably need to change.
DV inquiry to probe Qld police culture
The Queensland government has appointed the president of its children's court to head an inquiry into the police response to domestic violence incidents.
Lost turtles cut laps in tricky migrations
An Australian professor has helped bust the myth that sea turtles are master navigators, demonstrating that their migrations can be hit and miss.
WA health system fears amid virus surge
COVID-19 cases in Western Australia have surged, prompting calls for the re-introduction of some restrictions, including masks.
Apple discontinues iPod after 20 years
Apple has pulled the plug on the iPod more than two decades after introducing the game-changing music player, sayings it's been replaced by other devices.
Meninga won’t beg with Pasifika NRL stars
Australia coach Mal Meninga says he won't be actively pitching to players with Pasifika heritage to play for the Kangaroos at the Rugby League World Cup.
Proof NRL’s crackdown lowered high tackles
Data from NRL matches played this year compared to after Magic Round in 2021 shows the number of high tackles has reduced significantly following the crackdown.
Matildas to face Spanish stars in friendly
The Matildas will face the best player in the world when they take on Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas's Spain in a friendly match in Huelva.
Wallaroos rue misses in Japan rugby loss
Wallaroos fullback Lori Cramer missed all three kicks, including a penalty with two minutes to play, in a 12-10 loss to Japan on the Gold Coast.