‘Calculated’ con man jailed after posing as builder
A swindler who posed as a builder and defrauded 30 victims out of almost $500,000 has been jailed for his "calculated and egregious" offending.
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How icon’s advice ignited this season’s feel-good story
Luke Metcalf has taken a piece of Shaun Johnson's advice with him onto the field in every game in 2025, while taking over the Warriors' No.7 jersey with aplomb.
No tuning out as influencers reshape political campaign
Politicians need to find new ways to reach young voters or risk irrelevance, one of Australia's most prominent social media commentators says.
Legal win for widow after Outback Wrangler star’s death
The widow of Outback Wrangler star Chris "Willow" Wilson has welcomed a court ruling over his death in a helicopter crash while hunting crocodile eggs.
Disgraced veteran to learn fate over war crimes claims
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith will learn whether he has been successful in his bid to clear his name after he was accused of being a war criminal.
School bus crash accused ‘not the villain’, jury told
Truck driver Jamie Gleeson has denied he was driving dangerously in the lead-up to a collision that left seven primary school students seriously injured.
‘Hubris’: financial giant in hot water over breaches
Macquarie's brokering arm is being taken to court by the financial regulator for allegedly failing to report up to 1.5 billion short sales over 14 years.
Two AFL greats stay away from Sir Doug Nicholls Round
Adam Goodes and Cyril Rioli, two of the AFL's greatest Indigenous players, are keeping their distance from the league's showcase Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
Israeli intensifies Gaza bombing as Trump visits region
Israel has escalated its bombardment in Gaza despite Palestinian hopes that President Donald Trump's Middle East trip might prompt a reduction in violence.
Tszyu forecasts belt in his house after Fundora rematch
Taming Sebastian Fundora's 'God-given' abilities is top of Tim Tszyu's priorities when he seeks to avenge his bloody loss to the American in Las Vegas.
Diddy’s ex to resume testimony at sex-trafficking trial
R&B singer Cassie returns to the witness box after a day spent recounting grotesque details of life with her ex-boyfriend, Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Uncertainty hangs over planned Ukraine peace talks
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy is challenging Vladimir Putin to face-to-face talks, but the Kremlin isn't saying who will turn up to negotiate for Russia.
‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend testifies he raped her
R&B singer Cassie has told a court her ex Sean "Diddy" Combs would often become more violent when she fought back, and that he had raped her.
Mitchell pinpoints game that turned around the Hawks
A Darwin encounter with Gold Coast has allowed Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell to reflect on the moment things turned for his much-improved AFL side.
PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta ‘only the start’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.
Politics ‘with heart’, climate action key for top Green
Larissa Waters has pledged to ramp up action on climate change and deliver better outcomes for everyday people after being named the next leader of the Greens.
Why rural women still face barriers to abortion access
Abortion access will improve under changes allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe drugs but other barriers remain for women in rural and regional areas.
Telco complaints a symptom of cost-of-living crisis
Telcos are failing to offer sufficient help to customers struggling to pay their bills, as the telecommunications watchdog receives a spike in complaints.
School bus driver denies misremembering truck crash
A school bus driver has denied suggestions he is not correctly recalling the lead-up to a truck crash where several students were seriously injured.
Mortgage relief could be limited as jobs market expands
An unexpected jump in employment has led the money market to pare back its hopes for further mortgage relief after a widely expected rate cut next week.
‘Red flag’: warning sign when Bondi killer wanted a gun
A psychiatrist admits he was given false information about a man who sought a medical report to get a gun license, who years later committed the Bondi atrocity.
Gilbert’s ‘huge goal’ to achieve for Maroons in Origin
Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert has never played a full series for Queensland in State of Origin footy, but one Maroons great hopes 2025 could be the year.
‘Unfinished business’: Day driven to land second major
Ten years after winning his first and only career major, Australia's former world No.1 Jason Day retains a burning desire to capture more big golfing spoils.
Israeli air strikes kill scores in Gaza, medics say
Air strikes have hit Gaza's city of Khan Younis, killing more than 50 people as Israel intensifies its offensive and little comes from new ceasefire talks.
Strawberry shields forever: bioplastic cuts fruit waste
Unique packaging material created using bacteria and sawdust could reduce disposable plastic and keep strawberries safe during transport.
Ukraine mulls next step after Putin’s no-show for talks
Russia's Vladimir Putin has bucked Ukraine's challenge to attend talks in Turkey, throwing the meeting into doubt as Volodymyr Zelenskiy decides his next move.
At least 21 dead in three-vehicle road crash in Mexico
Three vehicles have crashed on a highway in Mexico, leaving at least 21 people dead and several more injured.
Kiraz has Reynolds’ backing to make Blues spot his own
Josh Reynolds says Canterbury flyer Jacob Kiraz is deserving of a NSW State of Origin debut due to blistering form for the Bulldogs.
‘You should be ashamed’: Weinstein accuser slams lawyer
Former model Kaja Sokola alleges abuse she suffered at the hands of Harvey Weinstein changed the course of her life.
Tedesco ‘not expecting much’ as Origin selection looms
James Tedesco has catapulted into State of Origin calculations this year, but the Sydney Roosters captain is not expecting a phone call from coach Laurie Daley.
United striker fit, City’s Socceroo in doubt for final
Melbourne City could be without dashing Socceroos defender Nathaniel Atkinson against Western United, who are adamant their star striker Noah Botic is fit.