Casino giant rescues Star from brink of folding: report
An embattled casino operator may be thanking its lucky stars after agreeing to a $300 million deal with an international counterpart.
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Port’s Byrne-Jones, Dogs’ Baker banned for Gather Round
Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones and the Western Bulldogs' Oskar Baker have been handed one-match AFL bans for rough conduct and will sit out Gather Round.
Don’t be spooked by sliding super, funds warn members
Australians are being urged not to panic about their retirement incomes after Donald Trump's trade war sent global markets into a tailspin.
Donations boost for flooded region as Aussies step up
Donations to flood-stricken communities are streaming in as outback residents face a huge clean-up after record flooding.
I’m the right man for Dragons’ pressure moments: Ilias
Lachlan Ilias came up short of answers with the game on the line in round five, but says he's still the right man to handle the Dragons' pressure moments.
Strike ‘dangerous for patients’, risky for doctors
The risk of doctors striking is proving difficult to forecast but surgery cancellations and understaffed emergency departments are expected.
Townsend under microscope as Roosters’ season falters
Chad Townsend is facing increased scrutiny for his role in the Sydney Roosters' early-season struggles, something hooker Connor Watson believes is unfair.
Aussie star wants Kasatkina to play BJK Cup in future
New Australian tennis gun Daria Kasatkina has the backing of Ajla Tomljanovic to be allowed to represent her adopted homeland in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Appetite for destruction: nation’s food security threat
Australia's food security is taken for granted and urgent action is needed to address a growing range of risks and threats, experts warn.
Teen’s accused killers threatened each other, jury told
A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen with a metal pole has denied turning up with a shotgun at the home of a mate he is blaming for the killing.
Suns back Andrew’s bad-boy attitude after Crows stoush
Mac Andrew was a key figure in the controversial Suns-Crows finish as he repeatedly taunted Riley Thilthorpe, and teammates have backed his aggressive approach.
No child’s play for Nationals in regional battleground
National Party leader David Littleproud has kicked off a renewed battle to win back a key coalition seat, promising to even the score in regional Australia.
Family ‘shattered’ after dad killed confronting thief
The wife of Paul Grapsas, who was stabbed to death confronting a thief, has shared her pain as the father-of-three's killer pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Ex-NRL player Wiliame named Bulldogs women’s coach
Brayden Wiliame has been named inaugural head coach of Canterbury's NRLW team after would-be boss Blake Cavallaro resigned.
Teen sentenced for murder after alleged court assault
A teenager who fatally stabbed his friend after he broke a phone containing drug dealing contacts has been sentenced for the "particularly heinous" murder.
Pies pair out injured, Dees star Lever set for surgery
Jordan De Goey and Lachie Schultz will miss Collingwood's clash with Sydney in Gather Round, while Melbourne's Jake Lever will undergo ankle surgery.
Asia stocks plunge, HK suffers steepest fall since 1997
Asian and European shares have plunged as US tariffs and China's backlash send world markets into meltdowns.
‘Economic bullying’: China hits out at US protectionism
China's foreign affairs spokesman says the US tariffs are "a typical act of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying".
Trump threatens more China tariffs as markets plunge
Financial markets across the globe have posted a third day of losses as investors worried that steep US trade barriers could lead to a recession.
Ukraine seeks United Nations meeting on Russian strike
People in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih have held vigils for 11 adults and nine children killed by a Russian missile last week.
Matildas in ‘limbo’ as coach search drags on
With the 2026 Asian Cup on the horizon, Matildas captain Steph Catley admits players are feeling 'in limbo' without a permanent head coach at the helm.
Risks of recession casts shadow over leaders’ debate
As economic headwinds emerge after US-imposed tariffs, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are vying to lay claim to being the best bet to deal with them.
Doctor covering 150 patients pleads for fair treatment
Henry Crayton worked 135 hours in the past fortnight with just one day off, covering 150 patients per shift - and he's not alone in wanting better treatment.
Calls mount for RBA to intervene with jumbo rate cut
Markets are betting the Reserve Bank will cut rates by 50 basis points at its next meeting as American tariffs batter the global economy.
Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race
Artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous cyber attacks, putting some of Australia's most critical industry sectors at greatest risk.
Counting hateful incidents no exact science, cop admits
Police say their tallying of anti-Semitic and Islamophobic incidents is a "loose capture" as numbers quoted by the premier are called into question.
Myanmar quake rescue bids wind down as death toll rises
Rescue efforts after a large earthquake in Myanmar are winding down, with officials saying at least 3600 people were killed.
Israeli army cites ‘threat’ in killing of aid workers
Israeli soldiers fired on emergency workers in the Gaza Strip "due to a perceived threat following a previous encounter in the area," the military says.
Tehran pushes back on Trump claim of US-Iran nuke talks
Donald Trump says the United States will hold direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program on the weekend, but Iran says the negotiations would be indirect.
Rain hits Augusta, but Aussie Davis is ready to shine
Cam Davis has regrouped at his Seattle base after four missed cuts and can feel his creative side sparking since arriving at the Masters, where he thrives.
State rewiring energy future as project blows out again
Emissions reduction targets will be scrapped and gas exploration expanded under proposals by Queensland's government to rewire its energy future.