Australia urged to press Chinese premier on security
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in Laos, where he will meet with the Chinese premier against the backdrop of security tensions and trade bans.
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Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs
Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.
Murder charge for husband of wife found near lawnmower
A mother-of-three found dead near a ride-on lawnmower is being remembered as a beloved community member after her husband was charged with murder.
UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail
A British YouTuber and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a hotel room following a performance in Perth, has been granted bail.
Lyon ready to bowl more overs as Green faces surgery
Cameron Green looks set to miss the Test summer through a back injury but Nathan Lyon is confident in the depth of Australia's bowling stocks.
Eels to let captain Gutherson explore options for 2026
Parramatta have granted fullback and captain Clint Gutherson the freedom to field offers from rival clubs for the 2026 NRL season.
Snake delay, Pye crash as Whincup shows Bathurst class
Supercars legend Jamie Whincup has clocked the fastest practice time of the Bathurst 1000 co-drivers but a Scott Pye crash has created a new worry for Red Bull.
Lady Liberty: Aussie central to WNBA club’s title chase
Sandy Brondello has a long list of achievements but admits a second WNBA title, two months after the Opals' unlikely run to Olympic bronze, would top them all.
Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban
Australia and China have effectively ended a years-long trade dispute after Beijing agreed to drop an import embargo on live rock lobsters.
Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff
Australia's deputy prime minister has responded to bullying claims levelled by his former chief of staff against other people within the ministerial office.
‘Enough blood has been spilled’: concern over Gaza toll
A senior Australian minister has questioned whether Israel is complying with international law in its bombing of schools and hospitals in Gaza.
New merger laws to shelve ‘damaging’ supermarket deals
The competition watchdog will have to be notified of every supermarket merger to prevent major players from gaining an unfair advantage.
‘Misleading and deceptive’: RA fires back at Rebels
Rugby Australia will launch a counterclaim, slamming the Rebels' attempts to "shift the blame" a day after the axed club filed for $30 million in damages.
China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit
Beijing has brought a call for deeper economic ties with Southeast Asia to ASEAN's summit, where disputes about the South China Sea overshadow proceedings.
Vegas likely venue if hurricane forces Tszyu fight move
Promoter George Rose says Tim Tszyu's boxing world title fight could be moved to Las Vegas if necessary as Hurricane Milton wreaks havoc in Florida.
Galvin’s PNG return caps ‘surreal’ NRL season
Lachlan Galvin has impressed Prime Minister's XIII coach Brad Fittler since joining camp and is excited to welcome Jarome Luai to Wests Tigers.
Foreign student cap on courses a ‘reserve power’
Education Minister Jason Clare says limits for foreign students taking up individual degrees will only be used as a back up.
Bombers says Stringer yet to request AFL trade to GWS
Essendon say their veteran forward Jake Stringer has not yet told them he wants a trade to GWS, who are keen to recruit him.
Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State
His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.
Woman jailed over fatal neglect of baby while on drugs
A mother who caused her infant son to suffer the severe neglect of his most basic needs has been jailed over the boy's death.
Zelenskiy brings ‘victory plan’ to UK and NATO leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in London for talks with the leaders of the UK and NTO as he seeks greater support for the fight against Russia.
Veteran Gannon gives WA edge in Shield clash
Western Australia will go into the final day of their Sheffield Shield home clash against Queensland with a lead of 204, and Mitchell Marsh unbeaten on 40.
Cotton leads Wildcats to NBL win in Cairns
Bryce Cotton hit seven three-pointers for 35 points as the Perth Wildcats snapped a losing run by beating the Cairns Taipans.
S.Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel literature prize
The 2024 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang "for her intense poetic prose".
‘Get on with it’: renewables rollout too slow out west
The renewables rollout is not happening quickly enough in WA, a summit has been warned, with leading proponents of clean energy exports calling for targets.
China’s actions ‘dangerous’ in disputed sea: Blinken
The US has delivered a firm message to Beijing at the ASEAN summit over its "increasingly dangerous and unlawful" actions in the South China Sea.
No seawater surge as Hurricane Milton kills at least 10
Hurricane Milton is barrelling into the Atlantic after ploughing across Florida, but it did not trigger the catastrophic surge of seawater that was feared.
Popovic sets sights on creating Socceroos history
Tony Popovic has set his sights on being the first Socceroos coach to beat Japan on the Samurai Blues' home turf as Australia's World Cup qualifiers continue.
Aussies Brondello, Smith to clash for WNBA title
Opals forward Alanna Smith has flourished at new WNBA club Minnesota, and will now face national coach Sandy Brondello's New York Liberty for the title.
Whincup out to end 12-year Bathurst 1000 drought
Jamie Whincup has not held the Peter Brock Trophy in 12 years, but the Supercars legend is determined to claim his fifth Bathurst 1000 win.
Property market eases past $11 trillion, investors busy
Australian homes are worth more than ever but the annual pace of growth has slowed rapidly in the past three months.