Matildas’ World Cup hero Vine takes break from football
The Matildas will be without winger Cortnee Vine indefinitely as she takes a break from football to take care of her mental health.
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Socceroos set to walk World Cup qualification tightrope
Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.
Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt ‘mistake’
Australia's national anti-corruption head has accepted "sole responsibility" for a mistake made in managing a conflict of interest, but won't step down.
Port embrace ‘test of maturity’ in AFLW semi-final
Port Adelaide have never beaten Hawthorn in the AFLW, but they'll have to do just that in a semi-final at Ikon Park if they want to reach a preliminary final.
Discount class action fresh headache for grocery giants
Australia's two major supermarket chains say they will defend against class action lawsuits brought over allegations of misleading promotional price practices.
Ellis relieved to be back after frustrating UK injuries
Nathan Ellis has revealed how he considered the winter tour of Scotland and England the perfect time for him to shine, before a hamstring injury struck him down
How Gutherson’s Dragons move will impact fullback Sloan
Clint Gutherson can help unlock the prodigious talent of Tyrell Sloan despite Dragons coach Shane Flanagan anointing his new recruit his first-choice fullback.
Cop who tasered elderly woman should have ‘evaluated’
Police should aim to use the least amount of force necessary when conducting their duties, a trial over the tasering death of an elderly woman has been told.
Property giants see reasons for optimism in real estate
Positive sentiment is returning to the Australian property market, the bosses of Mirvac and Lendlease have told shareholders at their annual general meetings.
Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action
Cheap finance for climate projects is on offer from Australia for small businesses across the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Bizarre triple crash cuts Supercars qualifying short
Supercars leader Will Brown has taken provisional pole after the first qualifying session at the Adelaide 500 was cut short by an unlikely trio of crashes.
Queensland on highway to hellish road toll record
The Sunshine State is trending towards the most road fatalities in a year with a major highway the scene of an increasing number of deaths.
Govt agencies urged to consider the cost of AI failures
The cost of repaying those harmed by AI decisions should be considered before government departments deploy the technology, an inquiry has heard.
Cops warned driver about speed days before fatal crash
A man who fatally crushed two people on an iconic Sydney bridge while speeding to the casino was warned by police 10 days earlier at the same site.
Sri Lankan president’s coalition wins thumping majority
The coalition of Sri Lanka's new leftist president has won a big lead in parliamentary elections in an apparent solid mandate for his economic revival plans.
Govt ditching ‘sweetheart deal’ will cost lives: union
The Queensland government's decision to suspend a "sweetheart deal" with the CFMEU has copped a backlash, with one union claiming it will cost workers' lives.
Mother’s pain as daughter’s killer awaits sentence
The family of murdered woman Maryam Hamka have faced her killer Toby Loughnane in court as fronted a pre-sentence hearing.
RCG relishes move from unwanted Eel to integral Titan
Gold Coast gun signing and former Test prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard has opened up on his shock exit from Parramatta and why he couldn't say no to the Titans.
Why King Kohli will silence his critics in Australia
Virat Kohli's old coach Ravi Shastri has backed the Indian star to silence his critics, declaring the "king" has returned to his realm.
Fonua-Blake headlines six-man shortlist for golden boot
Tonga co-captain Addin Fonua-Blake is part of a six-man shortlist for the international game's prestigious Golden Boot award.
Fans say host trampled Dolly Alderton’s Good Material
Fans of Dolly Alderton complain an evening with the bestselling author in Melbourne was dominated by host Hugh van Cuylenburg.
Man accused of woman’s fatal brain injury denied bail
A man has sought bail after being charged with the manslaughter of his girlfriend following a podcast and inquest held in the eight years since her death.
Aussie Link wins DP World Tour card, Barron loses his
Danny List has produced a blistering final round to secure a 2025 DP World Tour card, but the news wan't so positive for fellow West Australian Haydn Barron.
Weatherald ton fires Tasmania run feast against Bulls
Tasmania batters Jake Weatherald and Jake Doran have plundered the Queensland bowlers to take control on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash in Brisbane.
It’s a mouthful but this supercar leaves you speechless
Mercedes-Benz has gone back to the future with a staggeringly fast mid-sized hybrid SUV that will keep its fleet of Formula 1 racers on their toes.
APEC leaders to open summit amid Trump uncertainty
Major leaders are gathering in Peru for APEC, including outgoing US President Joe Biden as the return of his successor Donald Trump hangs over the forum.
Reports Trump, Putin spoke are ‘pure fiction’: Kremlin
A Kremlin spokesman has dismissed as "completely untrue" reports Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke in a recent call.
‘I needed to’: cop defends tasering aged-care resident
A police officer told a colleague he had to taser a 95-year-old woman armed with a steak knife to prevent violence in an aged-care home, a jury has heard.
Tonga-Samoa clash ‘could draw 50,000’ in right venue
Rugby league officials must decide where to play the 2025 Tonga v Samoa match, with Samoa coach Ben Gardiner believing it could attract more than 50,000 fans.
Hawks, Hinkley set for rematch to end Gather Round
Next year's Gather Round will end with one of the season's most eagerly anticipated games - a rematch of Port Adelaide and Hawthorn's fiery semi-final.
Borrello back for Socceroos, chasing World Cup goal
Brandon Borrello was unsure whether his Socceroos days were up but is back in the frame for two crucial World Cup qualifiers under new coach Tony Popovic.