Reef report diagnoses coral bleach cause
A "marine heatwave" on the Great Barrier Reef has been linked to summer's coral bleaching.
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Goodes always welcome at SCG: Longmire
Adam Goodes' return to the SCG pleased many AFL fans but Sydney coach John Longmire will not push for the Swans legend to make more appearances at the football.
Former ODI quick Vakarewa returns to NSW
Former Australia quicks Belinda Vakarewa and Holly Ferling have moved states as part of squad lists named for the 2023-23 women's cricket season.
Longley keeps Sydney focused on NBL goal
Basketball legend Luc Longley says the Sydney Kings need to solve another puzzle in game three of the NBL grand final series against the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Warnings issued late in Brisbane floods
Flood warnings issued during the recent Brisbane floods were held up as authorities argued about the wording, a report into the disaster has revealed.
Australian spies helped Afghanistan exit
Australian Secret Intelligence Service director-general Paul Symon has delivered an address to mark the 70th anniversary of the agency.
Raiders’ relief for injury-stricken Croker
Canberra teammates are counting their lucky stars with skipper Jarrod Croker cleared of a serious shoulder injury.
Shooting getaway car owner hears of grief
A Queensland man who provided the getaway car for a 2018 Father's Day fatal shooting has received a suspended jail term in Brisbane Supreme Court.
Rabbitohs sweat on Cameron Murray scans
South Sydney skipper Cameron Murray will head for scans on a neck that could impact his chances of playing State of Origin.
Gold Coast look to Campbell for NRL spark
Gold Coast are hoping Jayden Campbell's selection at fullback will be the catalyst for a Titans NRL revival.
Roberts-Smith witness backs cornfield shot
A former SAS soldier has supported Ben Roberts-Smith's testimony that an insurgent was lawfully shot in a cornfield and was not a prisoner who was murdered.
Stingy Dockers enjoy having a laugh
Fremantle have become the stingiest team in the AFL this season, with the club now considered a genuine premiership threat following a 7-1 start to the year.
Ziebell backs under-fire North coach Noble
Kangaroos skipper Jack Ziebell feels coach David Noble did not need to apologise to players for an epic spray following the 108-point smashing to Brisbane.
Broncos not a one-man NRL team: Palasia
Keenan Palasia has rated Brisbane's NRL win against South Sydney without Payne Haas as a telling one as they prepare to welcome the forward back to face Manly.
Ex-cop denies Whiskey suspect was beaten
A former detective says a confession was not beaten out of a man convicted of the 1973 Whiskey Au Go Go firebombing in which 15 people died.
Papenhuyzen out for up to six NRL matches
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will be missing for four-to-six weeks after scans revealed a posterior cruciate ligament injury as well as a hamstring tear.
CA monitoring Sri Lanka political unrest
Cricket Australia is confident its men's tour of Sri Lanka will go ahead despite political unrest in the country.
Port lure Dockers AFLW star Houghton
Port Adelaide's aggressive AFLW recruiting drive has netted Fremantle star Gemma Houghton ahead of their inaugural season.
Hynes moves to back after Sharks take bans
Nicho Hynes will move to fullback for Cronulla after Will Kennedy and Jesse Ramien both accepted their NRL bans for high tackles.
McLachlan trial played musical ‘bed scene’
Craig McLachlan has told a court there were physical displays of affection backstage on The Rocky Horror Show including "smacks on the bottom" and "wedgies".
Gunner steps down as NT chief minister
Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has resigned, saying he knew it was time to go when he held his new baby son in his arms.
Sally Fitzgibbons handed 2023 WSL wildcard
Veteran Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons has been awarded a wildcard, allowing her to compete in WSL events in 2023.
PM continues to back outspoken Deves
Prime Minister Scott Morrison continues to back his controversial pick for Warringah, Katherine Deves, saying more women are needed in parliament.
Bombers star Heppell hits out at critics
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will continue to have a fun environment at training despite critics of the club's poor start to the AFL season.
ASX down 2.5 per cent in early trade
Roundup of ASX and finance activity. There will be a noon update, another at the close of the ASX and then a final wrap by 1730 (AEST).
Stagnant wages are ‘untenable’: Albanese
The opposition leader has backed a rise in the minimum wage of 5.1 per cent, as the Fair Work Commission weighs up the evidence for a hike.
Qld inquiry to examine police DV responses
A Queensland royal commission will probe police responses to domestic violence with the government also allocating funds to justice, support and education.
Parties joust over federal integrity body
Anthony Albanese says a federal integrity body would be one of his first priorities, while Scott Morrison defended his rejection of state models.
Violence rocks Sri Lanka as PM quits
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned after clashes broke out between rival political activists in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo.
Ukraine’s Odesa douses fires after strikes
Russian forces have hit targets in the east and south of Ukraine and are pushing to defeat the last Ukrainian troops holding out in a steelworks in Mariupol.
Aged care workers strike in Qld and WA
Aged care workers in Queensland and Western Australia have launched industrial action as part of a union push to improve pay and staffing in aged care homes.