Slavery and terror group charges for ‘ISIS brides’
There have been chaotic scenes at Sydney and Melbourne airports as three Islamic State-linked women were arrested after arriving with their families from Syria.
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Crowds swathed in pink light candles for little girl
Thousands of people have attended sombre candlelight vigils across Australia to honour and grieve for a little girl, many wearing her beloved colour pink.
Cricket superstar ‘made a mistake’ when drink driving
One of Australia's greatest cricketers made a foolish and reckless choice when he picked up his car keys after a few glasses of wine at Easter, his lawyer says.
Fuel bonus as WA posts eighth straight budget surplus
More than $1 billion in cost-of-living relief will be shared in Western Australia as the state capitalises on an iron ore uplift to bank another budget surplus.
Nations race to track passengers of virus-hit ship
The race is on to track down passengers who left a hantavirus-hit cruise ship before it was became stranded in order to stop a deadly outbreak growing further.
Lenders told to ‘support customers’ facing hard times
Lenders must watch out for customers because the corporate regulator won't take a backward step as households face hardship, the outgoing ASIC chair will warn.
Israeli strike kills Gaza Strip police colonel: medics
Medics in the Gaza Strip say an Israeli air strike has killed a senior police officer in the Hamas-run interior ministry.
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of spurning proposed ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia has responded to a proposed ceasefire proposal only with "new strikes and new attacks"
Weight drop sparks Cowboy’s career-best surge
Once tipped for greatness as a schoolboy, Cowboys prop Tom Mikaele is enjoying a career-best year after taking the long road to fulfilling his potential.
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick grilled over Epstein ties
Howard Lutnick has appeared before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, trying to explain to contact with the financier after his 2008 conviction.
How Panthers can prevent Raiders from making history
Since they rose to premiership domination in 2020 no team have scored three consecutive wins over Penrith, but Canberra could become the first in round 10.
Regional bank pins growth hopes on digital services
Bank of Queensland has played up the success of its digital arm despite reporting a profit decline ahead of further expected interest rate hikes.
Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal
The Peter Mandelson vetting scandal has rocked British politics, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to face more questions in parliament.
Headliner Moloney poised for late-career title surge
Jason Moloney will headline on home soil for the first time since becoming a boxing world champion, adamant he and twin brother Andrew can reach the peak again.
Search to shore up fuel security strikes ‘liquid gold’
A renewable diesel project has been unveiled as a state government shores up fuel security after butting heads with the commonwealth over a proposed oil field.
Refinery owner reaps profit boost from Middle East war
Ampol, which supplies about 10 per cent of the nation's fuel supplies, has seen a big jump in margins on the back of the war in the Middle East.
Why Tigers pulled teen phenom out of NRL firing line
Once compared to Jonah Lomu, Heamasi Makasini has been dropped by Wests Tigers. Coach Benji Marshall explained why.
Weinstein used clout to prey on women, prosecutor says
Prosecutors have again portrayed disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein as a power player who used his sway as a tool for sexual assault.
‘Ride the wave’: in-form Green eyes major golf glory
A travel-weary Hannah Green and an ailing fellow top-10 ace Minjee Lee will lead an eight-strong Australian contingent at women's golf's first major of 2026.
Parcel express: retailers to compete with global giants
A major express parcel hub set to power the same-day delivery boom and meet growing consumer demand has been opened by Australia Post.
Aussie shares fall as war dims hopes for US rate cuts
The Australian share market was down 0.9 per cent at midday after Donald Trump extended a ceasefire but his pick to lead the Fed adopted a hawkish stance.
No Sasagi sizzle for Raiders in top-shelf Tigers clash
A hamstring injury means Simi Sasagi will miss Canberra's clash with Wests Tigers and recruit Daine Laurie is a chance to take his place in the centres.
Teen terror accused has ‘limited access’ to lawyers
Lawyers for a teenager accused of preparing a terrorist attack against a political leader are trying for longer meetings with their client, a judge has heard.
‘Unique’: Demons still unsure why player needed help
Melbourne will make at least one change for the Anzac Eve match against Richmond as they look into what caused last Sunday's worrying incident.
‘Spend before they have it’: RA’s pivotal finance shift
After announcing a record profit, Phil Waugh is confident Rugby Australia has bucked what he thinks is a global trend crippling the finances of the code.
Souths look to knock back their bitter Melbourne record
Melbourne are in their worst form slump in a decade and there has never been a better opportunity for South Sydney to claim their first win at AAMI Park.
Prosecutors drop breast-grab charge against actor
A TV actor fined after protesting in a state parliament has maintained she never grabbed and twisted the breast of a worker, who said it broke the "girl code".
Mitchell watch for Storm with records on the line
Melbourne recognise the threat that Latrell Mitchell poses and are aware they could lose two valued records with a loss to South Sydney in the Anzac Day clash.
After the sun sets: hub to tackle coming e-waste crisis
With millions of solar power systems installed across the country, a national research centre will probe what to do with the panels at the end of their lives.
Reds’ No.10 woes, Tahs prepare for ‘different beast’
Reds coach Les Kiss has given an update on his injured playmakers while the Waratahs have made bulk changes for their Super Round date with the Crusaders.
Star prop back for Blues as Maroons reveal debutantes
Queensland have named five debutantes in their 20-player squad to face defending champions NSW in Women's State of Origin game one in Newcastle next week.