Lehrmann probe head committed ‘serious corrupt conduct’
A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.
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PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as ‘bubble bath’ policy
Peter Dutton is seeking a mandate to fast-track a 50-year gas expansion but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the idea is but a thought bubble.
Tigers won’t throw Dusty-like Lalor to the wolves
Richmond's No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is already earning comparisons to Dustin Martin but coach Adem Yze is determined not to throw him to the wolves.
Eel warns it could take all year for rebuild to blossom
Shaun Lane has conceded Parramatta were "bound to fail" at the start of 2025, but points to Canterbury's revival as proof a tough year could be well worth it.
Penrith suffer fresh fullback blow, with defence No.1
Penrith have conceded as many points in the first two rounds of 2025 as in the opening nine games of 2021 when they won the first of four straight NRL titles.
Daniels proves a steal as Hawks trounce Hornets
Dyson Daniels has more NBA steals in a season than anyone since Chris Paul in 2009 and the Australian is forecast to reel him in as Atlanta make a finals push.
Bellamy expecting Penrith to return to peak form
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says he expects Penrith to bounce back in their NRL grand final rematch following the Panthers' shock round-two loss.
Young woman acquitted of murdering motocross rider
A teenage woman will walk free from court after being found not guilty of the murder of an 18-year-old motocross rider.
Multi-billion dollar radar buy to boost Canada ties: PM
The purchase by Canada of 'world-leading' radar technology with strengthen the relationship with Australia, according to the prime minister.
Bravery nod for crate heroes who stopped city rampage
Civilians and firefighters who ended a stabbing attack armed with nothing but chairs and milk crates are being recognised for their bravery.
Voss says Curnow’s return won’t fix Carlton’s woes
Under-fire Carlton will be boosted by the return of Charlie Curnow but coach Michael Voss insists the spearhead won't be the Blues' silver bullet.
Trump publicly releases JFK assassination documents
Experts doubt newly-released documents will change the facts of JFK's assassination, though nephew Robert F Kennedy Jr alleges CIA involvement in the death.
Premier attacks as ex-top cop takes ousting to watchdog
A premier has lashed out at a former police deputy commissioner who has referred his axing to the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
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‘Anti-Israeli’ nurse’s odd exit as key video contested
A nurse has left court shielded by a tight scrum of supporters after being charged over widely condemned alleged threats to kill Israeli patients.
Sexton pumped to be top Dog in halves with no Burton
Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton has rarely been the senior playmaker in his NRL career but with Matt Burton injured, he's ready to step up at the Bulldogs.
NASA astronauts return after nine months stuck in space
Two NASA astronauts have returned to earth, nine months after their faulty Boeing Starliner craft upended what was to be a week-long stay on the ISS.
Ukraine deal can’t reward Putin for actions: minister
Defence Minister Richard Marles says Russia's president can't get off lightly in any peace deal with Ukraine after its invasion.
‘I’ll be back’: Dolphins prop Flegler’s injury vow
Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler has provided a positive update on the nerve transfer shoulder surgery that has kept him out of the game for almost 12 months.
Israeli strikes kill six as conflict resumes in Gaza
At least six people have been killed in air strikes in Gaza, local health workers say, a day after deadly Israeli attacks shattered a ceasefire with Hamas.
Movers muster into Gympie and other towns off the track
Australians continue to escape to the country, but growing regional towns are calling for better funding to support their changing populations.
Government kicks can down the road on climate target
Labor has refused to reveal Australia's 2035 emissions reduction target before the election, despite it being the subject of cabinet debate for over a year.
Nurses to face court over alleged anti-Israeli threats
More than a month after two nurses appeared online in a video allegedly talking about killing Israeli patients, the pair are about to face court.
Home owners reap windfall as buyers warned on new units
Home sellers notched a record profit in last three months of 2024 but not every property owner will be so lucky in the future, real estate researchers warn.
‘Here we go again’: more flooding for weary residents
Residents who have finished cleaning up from a recent disaster have watched with growing anxiety as river levels rise again after a deluge sparked more floods.
Sports coach beaten to death ‘as revenge for break-up’
A sports coach was fatally beaten until unrecognisable because her ex-boyfriend wanted to punish her for breaking up with him, a forensic psychiatrist believes.
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Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink
Australia's economy is tipped to grow faster in 2025 but US tariffs and trade wars could be enough to send marginal businesses to the wall.
Milk crate heroes describe city street stabbing carnage
Civilians and firefighters who ended a stabbing attack armed with nothing but chairs and milk crates are being recognised for their bravery.
Playing for time: Putin declines full Ukraine ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed for Russia and Ukraine to stop hitting each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin says.
WA come up just short of fourth-straight Shield final
Defending champions Western Australia toiled valiantly but came up just short of booking their place in a fourth consecutive Sheffield Shield final.
Tigers tweaker dashes NSW’s Shield final dream
Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has starred as Tasmania ended NSW's hopes of appearing in the Sheffield Shield final.
US man seeks to bar Australian shooting cops from trial
A man facing charges over guns and making threats overseas is trying to block testimony from Australian police about his alleged links to six shooting deaths.