Dutton digs in for election win as polls bury chances
The election is a referendum on the past three years, not the last five weeks, the opposition leader says, as polls suggest a crushing defeat for the coalition.
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Shock poll predicts historic coalition election wipeout
The coalition's seat count will hit a near-80-year low, one analysis shows, as the opposition backtracks on mooted changes to school lessons.
‘Escape, hide, tell’: terror cop’s mass stabbing plea
Terrorism police want Australians to know what they should do if confronted with an armed offender, after a knife-wielding man killed six people at a mall.
Mushroom cook’s husband on rocky marriage, $2m windfall
The estranged husband of a woman accused of murdering his parents and aunt says they had an "up and down" marriage before separating permanently.
Rate cut could fuel further ‘modest’ house price growth
Australia's house prices continue to climb across every capital city after a recent interest rate cut, despite a slump in auction clearance rates.
How Kiss can show his Wallabies worth with injured Reds
The wounded Queensland Reds will march into a tough triple-threat of away clashes confident Les Kiss's development mission has armed them to succeed.
Head of Pakistani Kashmir urges international mediation
The head of Pakistan-administered Kashmir is calling for rapid international diplomacy to de-escalate tensions with India after an attack that killed 26 people.
Trump urges patience on tariffs as US economy shrinks
President Donald Trump has marked 100 days in office facing falling polls and struggling to explain data showing the US economy contracted over his trade war.
Best of both Beetson worlds collide at Magic Round
The Dolphins and Roosters will honour Arthur Beetson, a legend of both clubs, at Magic Round when the man of the match will receive a medal named for him.
De Minaur’s Madrid Open title hopes crushed
Aussie Alex de Minaur's claycourt campaign in Madrid has come to a crushing end, beaten in straight sets by Italian Lorenzo Musetti.
Faster return to surplus promised in coalition costings
The coalition has pledged the budget will be $14 billion better off over the next four years, releasing its costings two days out from the federal election.
Upton wins vote in Maroons election ahead of Origin
Queensland fullback Tamika Upton has done it all in the game but a recent vote by her teammates to be co-captain showed just how far she has come.
Long-awaited triple murder mushroom trial begins
The highly anticipated triple murder trial of alleged poisonous mushroom cook Erin Patterson has begun, with 15 jurors selected.
Dolphins get star hooker back but forwards sidelined
The Dolphins have received mixed news on their burgeoning injury list but the return of star hooker Jeremy Marshall-King against Sydney Roosters is timely.
Brotherly shove: Ashcrofts to play QClash ‘on edge’
Lions star Will Ashcroft expects QClash fireworks as he and younger brother Levi contemplate the prospect of winning a medal named after their father.
Killer finally ‘sorry’ for stabbing ex-lover 78 times
A judge has welcomed the first sign of remorse from a man who used two kitchen knives to murder his former girlfriend more than three years ago.
Alleged murder victim’s mother in tears over fake video
A man is accused of murdering a woman and then sending messages from her phone, including a video of her cat to ease her mother's concerns, a jury has heard.
Man charged, 140kg of cocaine ‘found in boat engines’
A man has appeared in court after Australian Federal Police claimed more than 100kg of cocaine had been hidden in boat engines and imported into Australia.
Penrith must defy history to go from bottom to finals
Ivan Cleary says NRL ladder positions don't matter until July, but history suggests Penrith will have a tough time recovering to make finals.
Aussie doubles ace cops lengthy ban for IV infusions
Two-time grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell has been banned for 18 months after the Sydneysider admitted exceeding the allowed limit for an IV infusion.
Flag to ‘funnel’ Aussie talents into Brisbane medal bid
The lure of a podium finish at Brisbane's 2032 Games and the weight of the NFL is propelling the case for flag football's Olympics future.
Hasler claims sin-bin changes affect integrity of NRL
Veteran coach Des Hasler has accused the NRL of lying by denying there is a high-tackle crackdown, while arguing mid-season changes impact the game's integrity.
‘You owe me’: text inflames veteran’s bid for retrial
A tip-off to an investigative journalist who levelled war crime claims at a decorated veteran has raised eyebrows amid a push for a retrial.
Curtains for Curtis as North forward’s ban is upheld
North Melbourne's Paul Curtis remains suspended for three matches after losing his challenge to a rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal.
Ugle-Hagan on extended leave: AFL career in doubt
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is taking a leave of absence from the Western Bulldogs as he deals with personal issues.
Wave of case issues expected in mass DNA retesting
DNA will be kept for longer to ensure serious crimes are investigated properly as authorities prepare to check masses of forensics for serious lab failings.
Fresh Panthers blow as Sorensen cops three-game NRL ban
Scott Sorensen has failed to have a grade-two shoulder charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary and will miss Penrith's next three games.
Canada opposition leader loses seat as PM’s party wins
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat in the Canadian parliament to Liberal Party candidate Bruce Fanjoy in his Ottawa constituency.
Trump signs order to ease car tariffs burden
US President Donald Trump has signed an order on car tariffs designed to give some relief to the auto industry on the eve of his 100th day in office.
Remote work saving time and money with benefits for all
Australians who work from home have cut their commutes by about three hours a week, saving more than $5000 a year in doing so, research has found.
Mushroom cook’s ‘lies, panic’ revealed in murders trial
Erin Patterson lied about having cancer and about being sick from the meal she made for three people who died from mushroom poisoning, a jury has heard.