Leishman’s major lure driving his Australian Open push
Ex-British Open runner-up Marc Leishman says the chance to earn a spot at Portrush in 2025 is added motivation to win this week's Australian Open in Melbourne.
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Hunt joins Broncos until 2026 with unfinished business
Ben Hunt has signed a two-year deal with Brisbane, ending speculation about his future in the NRL.
Ex-Dog Bailey Smith set to immediately lift Cats
Geelong's reigning AFL best and fairest winner Max Holmes can't wait to start playing alongside boom recruit Bailey Smith.
Beefed-up hate laws won’t touch religious free pass
With social cohesion under strain, one Australian state is trumpeting tougher hate laws and penalties but will keep exceptions for "genuine" religious beliefs.
Matildas ready to test mettle against Brazil
Star forward Caitlin Foord is raring for an opportunity for the Matildas to test themselves against Brazil in Queensland.
Request to release premier’s business documents denied
Documents relating to claims a company was trading insolvent while a man who went on to become a state premier was at the helm will not be released.
Workers are using AI but worry it makes them look lazy
More Australian white collar workers are using artificial intelligence tools to do their jobs but research shows many feel guilty about telling the boss.
Chronic conditions on the rise among Indigenous people
The number of Indigenous people smoking daily has dropped, while mental health conditions have risen, the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows.
Saifiti hungry like the Woolf for Dolphins’ finals push
New Dolphins prop Daniel Saifiti insists a close bond with coach Kristian Woolf from his Newcastle days can help revive his NSW career.
Longmire’s path to coaching greatness began in pain
John Longmire's path to become one of the AFL's most successful modern-day coaches began in pain.
Aussies stick with same squad after Perth Test smashing
Australia are standing firm in the wake of a series-opening smashing by India in Perth, sticking with the same squad for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.
Australian Olympic Committee chief Carroll to quit
Matt Carroll says he's resigning as chief executive of the Australian Olympic Committee.
Trump doesn’t have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy
A Trump presidency doesn't have to impact how Australia and China co-operate, Beijing's ambassador says, amid a spate of hawkish cabinet picks.
Workplace protections from sex offenders needed: report
A report has called for law changes to provide better protection from sex offenders for children working alongside adults across the nation.
Failed cocaine and people smuggler cops hefty sentence
A superyacht operator has been jailed for more than 11 years for his role in a failed drug-smuggling operation that led to the death of a Brazilian diver.
Two-year-old girl dies after being found in parked car
Police are investigating after a two-year-old girl found unconscious in a car parked outside a regional town's council office could not be revived and died.
Landmark plan to address ‘systemic, structural’ racism
Australians are being challenged to confront systemic racism and the enduring impacts of colonisation in a landmark report from the Human Rights Commission.
Victim’s anguish over unborn death crash sentence
A teenager who caused a head-on collision that killed an unborn baby has avoided detention in a landmark sentencing, prompting criticism from the victim's mum.
Marinoff adds MVP award to AFLW honours
Adelaide captain Ebony Marinoff has been voted the AFL Players' Association Most Valuable Player, a day after winning the AFLW best and fairest.
Kellaway ton puts Vics in the box seat against Bulls
Queensland have slumped to 3-58 chasing 329 for victory in their day-night Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria.
Four bodies recovered from Egypt capsized tourist boat
Four bodies have been recovered and five more people have been rescued after a tourist boat capsized off Egypt's Red Sea coast.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds in first hours
A ceasefire accord has cleared the way for an end to a conflict across the Israeli-Lebanese border that was ignited by the larger Gaza war in 2023.
Expansive migration laws to deport, ban entry imminent
A trio of migration bills with sweeping government powers is set to be passed after the coalition backed the amendments amid mounting criticisms of overreach.
Troubled New Caledonia at ‘turning point’: New Zealand
Veteran Kiwi foreign minister Winston Peters has travelled to Paris to deliver a speech urging France to consider new constitutional futures for New Caledonia.
Teen social media ban a step closer despite concerns
A social media ban is looming for Australians aged under 16 after the measure to force restrictions on many platforms cleared its first hurdle in parliament.
‘Tell the truth’: Indigenous family’s plea for justice
Kumanjayi Walker's family members have called for truth as the long-running inquest into his death draws to a close.
‘Better deal’ for suppliers as supermarkets face fines
Supermarkets face fines of up to $10 million if caught breaching a grocery code of conduct that will become mandatory.
Christmas rate cut hopes slayed as inflation holds firm
Energy rebates have lowered Australia's headline inflation rate, but the Reserve Bank remains focused on underlying price pressures.
MPs on notice as key review targets ‘entrenched’ racism
Australian leaders are being urged to set an example to eliminate racism through a national plan involving sweeping legal and behavioural changes.
Fresh hope for those wanting to buy own home sweet home
Australians locked out of the housing market will soon have a viable option to buy their own piece of paradise with a significantly smaller deposit.
Fur flies over billion-dollar koala park cost claims
A billion-dollar purported price tag for a new national park has dropped jaws and raised eyebrows as loggers and environmentalists resume hostilities.