Bombshell defection boosts Labor’s majority in Senate
Greens senator Dorinda Cox has defected to Labor, saying her values better aligned with the government despite having heavily criticised its policies.
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Contract clause could unite Haas brothers
Gold Coast forward Klese Haas could play with older brother Payne in 2027, but first has a 1-0 record over him he wants to add to in the clash with Brisbane.
Food system’s billions of ‘hidden costs’ a sick outlook
The hidden costs to health and the environment from Australia's food system could exceed $250 billion, the nation's science agency says.
Eight Aussies in Super Rugby Pacific ‘Team of the Year’
New Zealand teams dominate the finals line-up but Australian players are heavily represented in a first Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year.
Prisoner at large after riding a tractor to freedom
Police are searching for an inmate after he escaped a prison farm in a red tractor while on work duty in what officers said was a first.
Thanks, Australia! Dasha’s Paris dream dashed in Paris
New tennis import Daria Kasatkina has thanked her adopted home for its support after her run as the 'last Aussie standing' ended at Roland Garros.
Rising star leads Matildas to victory in injury return
Caitlyn Foord and Amy Sayer starred as the Matildas sent off interim coach Tom Sermanni with a convincing win over Argentina in Canberra.
Russia and Ukraine agree on POW swap, bodies handover
A second round of negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegates has ended after an hour, with both sides saying a new prisoner exchange has been agreed.
Crows ‘can’t wait’ for Lions litmus test, says Nicks
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says they have spent a lot of time watching how Brisbane play and on Friday night, they will see how well they measure up.
RBA hints at more interest rate cuts if tariffs worsen
Uncertainty in global markets from Donald Trump's tariffs could lead to the Reserve Bank being more aggressive with interest rate cuts.
Strip clubs to education hubs hacked in password grab
Online criminals have compromised thousands of websites, including those of Australian businesses, in an attempt to steal users' passwords.
Mushroom cook accepts death caps were inside lunch
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson has accepted death cap mushrooms were inside beef Wellingtons she cooked for her estranged husband's family.
Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers
Workers on minimum award rates will be given one of the highest above-inflation pay increases in history to help redress falling living standards.
Colorado fire-bomb suspect planned attack for a year
An Egyptian man who told US investigators that he wanted to "kill all Zionist people" has been charged with a hate crime and attempted murder in Colorado.
Super Emerson Jones flies the flag for Aussie juniors
Emerson Jones has ensured Australian tennis still has the chance of rare French Open success as the world's No.2 junior progressed to the girls' second round.
US gives countries deadline for trade offers: report
A letter suggests the US government will evaluate responses of trading partners and offer "a possible landing zone" that could include a reciprocal tariff rate.
Space to Gympie and beyond: satellite texts go live
Telstra has begun rolling-out the nation's first satellite to mobile texting service, a move the telco hopes will keep rural Australians better connected.
Lee Jae-myung projected to win South Korea presidency
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is being projected as the winner of South Korea's presidential election with around 50 per cent of the vote.
At least 27 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site
More than 20 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack on an aid site in southern Gaza's Rafah, according to health officials.
‘Serious test’ for Greens as senator defects to Labor
The Greens will need to decide what they stand for, as the minor party is accused of having lost its way after a second Indigenous senator quits its ranks.
Tobacco tax queried as high prices drive black market
Experts are backing a premier's call to rethink a tobacco tax that has driven Australia's cigarette prices to world-leading levels and created a black market.
Koloamatangi ready for Origin after Blues injury blow
Keaon Koloamatangi says he's better prepared for Origin than he was in his NSW debut, having entered the reckoning after the Blues suffered an injury setback.
Construction company building purpose for youth
Providing youth with valuable work and skills while repairing homes that may otherwise have been neglected is a double virtue of one Indigenous venture.
‘Hole in my face’: Donoghoe nose best after doc’s fix
Dolphins utility Kurt Donoghoe suffered a horrific broken nose in his last match but elite work by Dr Peter Hackney has him sprightly ahead of round 14.
Olympian’s tragic loss fuels NRL switch with Dragons
Nathan Lawson did not look out of place in his NRL debut for St George Illawarra just over six months after he made the switch from rugby sevens.
Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses
Artificial intelligence technology use could rise in Australia after a major telecommunications provider teamed with an AI-powered search engine.
Young gun Bombers goalsneak told to defend first
Highly-rated Essendon small forward Isaac Kako has gone without a goal for three games, but teammate Peter Wright is confident that will soon change.
Socceroos search for a hero as date with destiny looms
The Socceroos could be just one win away from securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, and the players are drawing on feats from the past to inspire them.
‘Massive’ increase driving smokers to the black market
Progressive increases in cigarette taxes have dented smoking rates and boosted government coffers, but a surging black market is prompting calls for a rethink.
Brumbies want Lions share of Wallabies selection
Ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final, the Brumbies believe they should be rewarded at the Wallabies selection table as Australia's top team.
Maligned power station back online after explosions
One of a state's largest power stations is back online for the first time since April after it was forced to shut down following another explosion.