Dam spill revised down as less rain falls
The spill from NSW's Warragamba Dam could be half the amount previously feared but major flooding continues as about half a million people are told to evacuate.
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SAS witness felt manipulated by soldiers
An ex-SAS sergeant has told a court he felt used by disgruntled soldiers because of injustices after the battle for which Ben Roberts-Smith won the VC.
Russian para athletes kicked out of Games
The International Paralympic Committee has backflipped on its decision to allow Russian athletes to compete at the Beijing Games.
Rolfe knew fatal shot could kill Kumanjayi
Murder-accused policeman Zachary Rolfe says he knew shooting Kumanjayi Walker in his torso could kill the Aboriginal teenager.
Omicron slowed housing approvals process
Building approvals slumped 27.9 per cent in January, but there was a marked improvement in the trade surplus due to a jump in exports.
Backlash as Russians allowed into Games
There has been a backlash against Paralympic chiefs after they decided Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete in the Winter Games.
Russia, Ukraine ready for new talks on war
Ukraine is ready for another round of talks with Russia after the invasion ordered by President Vladimir Putin, but says it won't accept any Russian ultimatums.
‘Rain bomb’ is actually a river: expert
A weather system dubbed a 'rain bomb' is actually an atmospheric river that's about to do a dance with low pressure system.
Lions train in Melbourne after Qld floods
With their training base under water following the floods in south-east Queensland, the Brisbane Lions have arrived in Melbourne with a strong AFL squad.
Division over dam wall disaster defence
An overflowing dam in southwestern Sydney is threatening to flood 130,000 homes, furthering a long running debate about whether to raise the dam wall.
NRL flood fund set to aid grassroots clubs
The NRL is launching a $500,000 flood fund aimed at getting local rugby league clubs back on the field.
Salakaia-Loto to captain injury-hit Reds
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will captain the injury-hit Queensland Reds for the first time in the same week he confirmed his departure to the English Premiership.
Repaying NRL teammates a focus for Radley
A candid Victor Radley says he let the Sydney Roosters down in 2021 after spending a third of the NRL season sidelined because of suspension.
Spinner Swepson ready for Test debut: Lyon
Australia's veteran spinner Nathan Lyon says he is ready to work in tandem with Mitchell Swepson should the 28-year-old earn a Test call-up in Pakistan.
Keary fit for Roosters in NRL round one
The 12-month wait for Luke Keary to partner Sam Walker in the Sydney Roosters' halves is set to end, with Keary declaring himself fit for round one.
Inconsistency annoys banned Raider Rapana
Canberra Raiders' star Jordan Rapana says he's not happy he couldn't serve a one-game ban in the NRL All Stars match.
UN to censure Russia over Ukraine
The UN general assembly is set to demand Russia withdaw its forces from Ukraine, in a move to ratchet up diplomatic pressure.
Woman has no memory of sex with NRL player
A woman allegedly raped by former NRL player Tristan Sailor woke up naked and bleeding with no memory of what happened, a NSW jury has been told.
Fijiana Drua ‘on trial’ in Super W debut
Fijiana Drua will be the Super W's sixth team when the competition launches in 2022, the season a crucial one ahead of the World Cup.
Aussies unfazed by World Cup warm-up loss
Coach Matthew Mott says a nine-wicket loss to New Zealand has not dented Australian confidence heading into the Women's World Cup.
Hewitt wants Kyrgios for Davis Cup return
Lleyton Hewitt has confirmed he wanted Nick Kyrgios to play Davis Cup in Sydney against Hungary and hopes the crowd-pleaser will return to the team in 2022.
Weigh-in blunder for Tszyu undercard boxer
Filipino favourite Joe Noynay has missed weight by almost 4kg ahead of his rematch with Liam Wilson on the undercard for Nikita Tszyu's professional debut.
Anti-vaxxers set NZ parliament lawn ablaze
Anti-vax protesters have lit fires on the lawns outside New Zealand's parliament as police attempt to end their 23-day occupation of the grounds.
Ange thrilled to bring Celtic to Australia
Former Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou is headed home to Australia as manager of Celtic in late November for a four-team tournament in Sydney.
Wildcats given nine-game stretch at home
The Perth Wildcats have slipped to third in the NBL after four losses in their past six games, but they will soon start a stretch of nine straight home matches.
Aussies lucky to play in Pakistan: Cummins
Twenty-four years after Mark Taylor equalled one of the most celebrated feats in Australian sport, Australia is finally back playing Test cricket in Pakistan.
Biden says US stands with Ukrainian people
Democrats and Republicans have risen to applaud their support for Ukraine during US President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
Doctor denies nurse lover’s 1986 murder
An anaesthesiologist who has admitted repeatedly lying to police about finding his lover Ina-Doris Warrick's body in 1986 has denied that he killed her.
Force aim to run and stun Reds in Perth
The Western Force will unleash speedy scrumhalf Issak Fines-Leleiwasa in their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Queensland Reds in Perth.
Welch joins Bromwich as Storm co-captain
Melbourne have announced Christian Welch will join Jesse Bromwich as co-captain of the Storm for the 2022 NRL season.
Novavax recommended as COVID booster
Australia's immunisation authority has recommended Novavax be used as a COVID-19 booster dose where mRNA vaccines are not available.