Senate run for ex-Wallabies captain Pocock
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock has announced he will run for a Senate seat in the ACT at the next federal election, with climate action his focus.
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Norway’s central bank raises interest rate
Norway's central bank has raised its key policy interest rate from 0.25 per cent to 0.5 per cent, citing the upswing in the economy.
Mercedes drop appeal but cry ‘robbery’
Mercedes have dropped their appeal over the result of the Abu Dhabi GP but boss Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton will never get over being "robbed" of the title.
Pakistan/WI ODI series ditched over COVID
The West Indies limited-overs tour to Pakistan has been cut short after the number of COVID-19 cases in the visiting squad rocketed to nine.
Ash Barty crowned ITF 2021 world champion
Ash Barty has been crowned the International Tennis Federation women's world champion for 2021 after her triumphant Wimbledon-winning season.
Libya election chaos with eight days to go
There is confusion over the fate of Libya's presidential election, eight days before people were meant to cast their votes.
Missionaries kidnapped in Haiti ‘freed’
Haitian police say all members of a US-based missionary group have been released by kidnappers.
US Navy rescues drug smugglers off Oman
Five Iranians suspected of smuggling drugs after setting fire to their stash on board a dhow off Oman have been rescued by a US Navy patrol boat crew.
Two Qld women arrested for vaccine fraud
Two women have been arrested by Queensland Police for allegedly being involved in vaccine fraud this month north of Brisbane.
NRL mourns death of Peter Mulholland
Legendary rugby league talent scout Peter Mulholland has died at the age of 68.
Triple Sydney murderers’ crimes revealed
A business student's admissions to secretly assassinating three gang rivals in Sydney can be revealed after a court lifted suppressions over a killer quartet.
Hooker Codie Taylor commits to NZ rugby
Veteran Test hooker Codie Taylor has signed a long-term contract extension with New Zealand Rugby, staying on until at least 2025.
Glory v Roar match called off due to COVID
Perth Glory have become the latest club to be hit with a COVID-19 case, following on from Sydney FC, Western United and Newcastle Jets.
‘Sexplanation’ for male dominance debunked
Australian scientists have debunked a century-old belief that male behavioural patterns led to more men becoming geniuses and high achievers than women.
EU leaders mull sanctions against Russia
EU leaders are meeting to discuss possible sanctions against Russia if it launches an attack on Ukraine.
War medals stolen in 1982 returned
War medals stolen from a Sydney house nearly four decades ago have been returned to relatives after police found them during the search of a Perth home.
Five kids killed in jumping castle tragedy
Five children have died after a freak jumping castle accident during end-of-year celebrations at a primary school in Tasmania.
German wages barely grew in 2021
German wages barely grew this year despite soaring inflation, effectively leaving consumers with less money in their wallets.
Scorchers to spend BBL season on the road
The Perth Scorchers will play only one game at Optus Stadium this BBL season after WA's tight border made it impossible to fixture any more games in Perth.
Israel keeps borders closed to tourists
Israel is extending a ban on tourist entries to the end of December in a bid to prevent the Omicron variant from spreading.
Patient Aussies 1-129 at tea in Ashes Test
David Warner has overcome rib pain to battle through an intense start from England and help Australia to 1-129 at tea on day one of the second Test in Adelaide.
Premier Daniel Andrews in COVID-19 scare
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been instructed to get tested and isolate after attending the same event as a COVID-positive person.
France tightens rules for UK travellers
A steep rise in COVID infections in the UK has prompted France to beef up controls on travellers arriving from Britain.
Bees boss Frank calls for EPL postponement
Brentford boss Thomas Frank says the upcoming round of Premier League fixtures should be postponed to allow clubs to deal with coronavirus outbreaks.
Browne to take over as Magpies president
Jeff Browne is set to be confirmed as Collingwood president after his ticket won election to the club's board.
Pay rise as revenue surge fills WA coffers
Western Australia is set to enjoy a forecast $1.7 billion surge in tax revenue as the state's economy forges ahead behind closed borders.
WA regulators back uranium mine approval
Western Australia's first uranium mine is a step closer after state regulators agreed its developer had substantially commenced the project.
Typhoon Rai slams Philippines
Typhoon Rai has made landfall in the southern Philippines, causing flooding and forcing mass evacuations and flight cancellations.
Dozens catch COVID-19 at Sydney party
NSW Health has issued an alert about a Taylor Swift-themed party at Sydney's Metro Theatre, with at least 97 people catching COVID-19 at the event.
Mackie steps up as Cats’ AFL list manager
Geelong premiership hero Andrew Mackie is their new list manager, while veteran Stephen Wells continues as the Cats' recruiting boss.
Stocks march towards record highs
Traders are waiting to see if Europe's top central banks, the ECB and Bank of England, match the US Federal Reserve's upbeat message and cut stimulus.