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Australia easily beat NZ in T20 despite Robinson ton
Captain Mitch Marsh top-scored with 85 as Australia cruised to victory in their opening T20 against New Zealand, despite Tim Robinson's century.
Police zero in on area in search for alleged cop killer
Police hunting Australia's most wanted fugitive have targeted an area far away from where he was last sighted after he allegedly shot dead two officers.
Suns miss out after Jamie Elliott sticks with Magpies
Jamie Elliott has turned down a longer and more lucrative deal at Gold Coast to re-sign with Collingwood until the end of 2027.
Green metals or bust: climate experts issue warning
Demand for Australia's biggest fossil fuel exports is expected to drop in the coming years but producing green metals could provide a lifeline.
Bulldogs chief Gould in hospital amid health concerns
Phil Gould is in hospital awaiting test results on his heart, after falling ill at the start of the NRL's grand-final week.
Tedesco scorches field to win second Dally M Medal
James Tedesco has won his second Dally M Medal in a big night for the Roosters at the NRL's awards evening, while Tamika Upton was crowned best women's player.
Upton still No.1 in NRLW with historic second Dally M
Tamika Upton has won her second Dally M Medal, in a season when she returned to Brisbane and steered them to the NRLW grand final.
Gardner mows down NZ to give Aussies World Cup lift off
Ash Gardner has hit a landmark ton to set Australia on their way to an 89-run victory over New Zealand, a striking lift-off to their World Cup title defence.
‘People keep writing me off’: Dally M winner Tedesco
A year on from being dropped by NSW and Australia, James Tedesco has claimed his second Dally M Medal and declares his best football is still ahead of him.
Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes
Strong growth in household spending earlier this year is unlikely to be matched, which could ease Reserve Bank fears of a return of inflation pressures.
Wildlife advocate and primate expert Jane Goodall dies
Jane Goodall is being hailed as a pioneering primate expert and tireless advocate for the environment after her death at the age of 91 while on a speaking tour.
Sensitive discussions ongoing on Gaza plan: White House
US officials say "sensitive discussions" are ongoing regarding a Gaza Strip peace proposal as the Israeli defence minister urged civilians to leave Gaza City.
Walsh gets VIP backing to take on Kangaroos No.1 jersey
Reece Walsh has shown he's ready to be Australia's next Test fullback, says James Tedesco, after his own withdrawal from the Ashes left a vacancy.
How AI will be used to help neighbours find lost dogs
Internet-connected doorbell cameras will be loaded with artificial intelligence software and used to identify lost pets, with the owners' permission.
EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russian intrusion
Recent airspace incursions by drones and fighter jets prompt European leaders to support a "drone wall" defence system to protect the bloc's eastern flank.
Melbourne ace takes NRL lessons after grand final loss
Spending most of his career at fullback, Nick Meaney felt he had plenty to learn in his switch to the Storm centres, so looked to the game's best for lessons.
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of deliberate Chernobyl attack
Moscow has been accused by Ukraine's president of deliberately staging an attack that cut power to the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear plant.
‘I’m innocent’, says ex-FBI boss Comey after indictment
Former FBI boss James Comey has been indicted on alleged crimes "related to the disclosure of sensitive information", the US justice department says.
NATO, EU waging war on Russia, Lavrov tells G20 at UN
NATO and the EU have have declared war on Russia and "are directly involved in it," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has told a G20 meeting at the UN.
Illicit drug testing rising despite patchy availability
New insight into the demand for drug checking shows growing safety awareness among users, despite varied approaches to pill testing around Australia.
Lions to play for injured ‘heartbeat’ in grand final
Brisbane stars Josh Dunkley and Will Ashcroft have hailed the courage of injured midfielder Jarrod Berry in ruling himself out of the AFL grand final.
Teens caught with knives and drugs in police crackdown
Teenagers have been caught with drugs and armed with knives in a police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in the school holidays.
Trump slaps new tariffs on drugs, trucks and furniture
President Donald Trump's tariff spree continues with new US levies including 100 per cent on pharmaceuticals as well as duties on furniture and heavy trucks.
Octogenerian in court accused of dealing ‘whale drugs’
An elderly man accused of trafficking animal euthanasia drugs for use in people's deaths has yet to see any evidence against him, his solicitor says.
Penrith’s new Brandy ready for crack at second title
Paul Alamoti carries the same nickname as Penrith great Greg Alexander, and the Panthers winger now has a reputation for standing up in big games to match.
Barber accused of six-hour gang rape to be released
The oldest member of a four-strong gang of teenagers charged with a "brutal" gang rape will be allowed to run his barber shop while on bail.
Aussie pharma giant sees no pain from big Trump tariffs
The Australian government and pharmaceutical exporters are scrambling to determine whether they will be impacted by Donald Trump's latest tariff bombshell.
Lions would be ‘mad’ not to pick Neale in grand final
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions would have been "mad" not to pick Lachie Neale for the grand final after his speedy recovery from a calf injury.
‘Net negative’: Cats’ take on GF player availability
Finding a way to cover for Tom Stewart shapes as the biggest grand final conundrum for Geelong coach Chris Scott.
Dangerfield heroics excite reliable Lion for GF clash
Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley looms as the man to take on Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield on grand-final day and he relishes the challenge ahead.