Man who killed wife with hammer loses murder appeal
A man convicted of murdering his estranged wife claimed a retrial by jury was needed to determine whether new DNA tests on a hammer could acquit him.
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Australian shares edge higher despite Wall St sell off
Australian shares are on track to finish the shortened week higher, as US tariff headlines settle down and trading volumes ease ahead of the Easter break.
Jobs market strong but Trump tariff bomb yet to explode
Australia's jobs market is holding up better than expected, but the impact of Donald Trump-imposed tariffs is yet to play out across the globe.
Dutton ‘believes in climate change’ despite debate call
After initially suggesting questions on the impact of climate change were best left to scientists, Peter Dutton has sought to clarify his position.
Giddey’s Bulls fall short as NBA play-offs dream ends
Josh Giddey top-scored for Chicago with 25 points but couldn't prevent the Bulls from suffering a 109-90 defeat to the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Eels stars hail Galvin’s possible arrival, Moses return
Parramatta players say Mitchell Moses's return will give the side an enormous boost as they welcome the prospect of Lachlan Galvin joining the Eels.
Crossbench calls for aid lift in face of meagre pledges
As Australia's foreign aid drops as a proportion of the country's wealth, most crossbenchers have signalled they want an increase to meet UN benchmarks.
Locals bunker down to be cut off as cyclone nears land
Remote communities are preparing to be cut off for weeks after Tropical Cyclone Errol impacts the coast, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds.
Ukraine, US make ‘substantial progress’ on mineral deal
Talks on a minerals deal between the US and Ukraine are reportedly advancing, and it is likely a provisional memorandum could be signed very soon.
Accused cocaine kingpin ordered to surrender handprints
Police allege palm prints from an accused cocaine smuggler would match images posted in encrypted group chats by users called 'Wanted' and 'John Dillinger'.
Concussion downgrade: NRL clears key Bronco to play
Brisbane winger Jesse Arthars will play the Warriors after he had category one HIA symptoms downgraded, with the verdict being he did not suffer a concussion.
Exam overhaul after bungle blamed on junior staffer
A junior staffer has been blamed for a blunder in one state's year 12 exams, with the mistake triggering the sacking of an exam board.
Winless Demons are ‘united’ as ever, Goodwin insists
A defiant Simon Goodwin has declared Melbourne's leaders are more united than ever, even after the Demons' horror start to 2025.
Accused mushroom triple-murderer fronts pre-trial court
Erin Patterson has appeared in a Melbourne court as she prepares to face trial accused of killing three relatives with poisonous mushrooms.
Accountant’s $2.7m splurge for control leads to prison
A former Deloitte director has been jailed after spending more than $2.7 million of company cash on personal items and masking them as expenses.
Legal system veil of silence ‘another form of trauma’
Australia's legal systems need reform to ensure survivors of domestic and sexual violence are not being silenced by non-disclosure agreements, advocates say.
Eat the rich: Greens to tax billionaires to feed kids
Every Australian public school student would get a free meal under a Greens plan that would be funded by taxing billionaires and corporations.
Ex-Marist brother seeks record of sex abuse ‘flashback’
A former Marist brother wants to attack the credibility of a pupil he allegedly abused in the 1980s after he underwent a controversial psychotherapy procedure.
‘Ridiculously good times’ were always temporary: Cleary
Ivan Cleary always knew Penrith's good times would one day come to a halt, but he still "absolutely" believes the Panthers' season is alive.
Ballarat to the big time: Aussie draftee’s WNBA delight
Guard Georgia Amoore has been picked up at No.6 by the Washington Mystics, making her the earliest Australian WNBA draftee in 14 years.
Dolphins’ ‘Goat’ not ready to be put out to pasture yet
Off-contract Dolphins veteran Mark Nicholls will face his former club Melbourne while on a winning roll and with the mindset of wanting to play on in 2026.
Moses returns from injury early, Dodd to make NRL debut
Parramatta halfback Mitch Moses will return from his foot injury two weeks ahead of schedule, as South Sydney name Lewis Dodd for his NRL debut.
Demons expect ‘sore’ May, Pickett to take on Dockers
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists premiership stars Steven May and Kysaiah Pickett will be fit to take on Fremantle, despite the pair dealing with injuries.
Prosecutors fight damning findings in Mokbel appeal
The Director of Public Prosecutions is challenging findings made against police in drug kingpin Tony Mokbel's drug conviction appeal.
Scott sees hard yards out west despite Eagles’ woes
Essendon coach Brad Scott says there is no such thing as an easy AFL win in Perth as they prepare for Friday's away game against bottom-side West Coast.
AFL Tribunal upholds Voss three-game striking ban
Patrick Voss must serve a three-game ban for striking, with Fremantle unsuccessfully trying to downgrade his penalty to a two-game suspension.
Visiting NATO chief says support for Ukraine unwavering
The head of the NATO military alliance says its support for Ukraine is unwavering while visiting the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa.
Bullish health promises under microscope before debate
The prime minister insists there's ample evidence urgent care clinics have led to shorter hospital wait times, despite a report saying it's too soon to tell.
Aussies shun US as Trump slump, dollar dive slow travel
The "Trump effect" is not the only reason Australians are turning their back on visiting the US as it slips from a top five travel destination, experts say.
Second drive-by as police seek gran’s cowardly killers
Two suburban drive-by shootings in as many days are under investigation, with officers still searching for whoever gunned down a 65-year-old grandmother.
AI and 3D technology weaponised in fight against cancer
Medical researchers will use cutting-edge technology to 'print' cancer cells and test treatments on them rather than patients following a $2 million grant.