Diamonds face home truths after netball Cup loss to NZ
Australia's misery in New Zealand has stretched to an eighth straight loss, with the Diamonds losing the second Constellation Cup netball clash, falling 63-52.
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Renshaw fails again, Carey stars in South Australia win
Matthew Renshaw has been unable to press his Test opening claims as South Australia beat Queensland by 129 runs thanks to a masterclass from Alex Carey.
It’s complex, says advocate as power cut for homeless
As tent cities for the homeless in Australia's fastest-growing city have their power cut off, an advocate has cautioned against oversimplifying the issue.
Man pleads guilty over body found buried in concrete
More than two years after the discovery of human remains in concrete at a transport business, a man has pleaded guilty to being an accessory after a murder.
Parks Australia hit with $200k fine over sacred site
Gunlom Falls will again welcome visitors after Parks Australia was ordered to pay a $200,000 fine for disturbing a sacred site in Kakadu National Park.
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UAE cash for minerals, but China dominance sparks angst
A free trade deal between Australia and the United Arab Emirates provides a pathway for significant investment in critical minerals and mining.
Meninga wants shorter NRL season, bigger Test window
Mal Meninga has urged the NRL to dilute the regular season length in a bid to strengthen Test football.
Rape-accused UK rapper blows kiss to fans outside court
A British YouTube star and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a Perth hotel room blew a kiss to screaming fans as he emerged from court.
RLPA wants more pay or no Thursday games in NRLW draw
The NRL is facing pressure from the Rugby League Players Association to compensate NRLW players for featuring in midweek matches.
Murder victim’s husband hopes for same court outcome
The husband of a woman killed during a Boxing Day home invasion says he tries not to be bitter as he awaits verdicts in an accused teen's murder trial.
Fresh Flyers out to ‘bring it’ in WNBL title defence
The Southside Flyers have a fresh look as new coach Kristi Harrower aims to lead the team to consecutive WNBL titles for the first time in 20 years.
Push for urgent delivery of support for midwives crisis
More than a third of midwives around the nation are considering quitting the profession and graduate numbers need to be boosted, a survey has found.
Josh Inglis backed for promotion to Test opener
NSW coach Greg Shipperd believes his young star Sam Konstas and WA wicketkeeper Josh Inglis should be front-of-mind for Australia's Test selectors.
Childcare sector ‘sleepwalking’ into market domination
A pay increase will help bolster the childcare sector but there are warnings more must be done to address market concentration and keep costs low for families.
Bancroft’s Test push teeters despite WA Shield win
Test hopeful Cameron Bancroft has again been dismissed cheaply in Western Australia's Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.
Mam on notice, must own his mistake says Broncos coach
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has refused to touch on whether Ezra Mam will be sacked as he goes on a fact finding mission about what led to his head-on crash.
Departing royals leave crowds and controversy behind
King Charles and Queen Camilla have left Australia after a whirlwind tour that featured cheering masses and a run-in that made international headlines.
Skipper Harry Grant to remain with Storm through 2026
Star hooker Harry Grant will remain with Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026 NRL season after taking up a player option in his contract.
King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Samoa
King Charles III has arrived in Samoa where climate is a key issue and Commonwealth leaders are expected to make a declaration on protecting the ocean.
‘Hurt the most’: Kelly hasn’t forgot Jillaroos’ NZ loss
Isabelle Kelly says the last time Australia played New Zealand ended as her hardest day in a Jillaroos jersey.
‘No plans’ to unwind abortion under federal coalition
Debate over pregnancy termination is raging in Queensland but an opposition senator says the federal coalition won't restrict access to abortion.
Global fight against high inflation ‘almost won’: IMF
The IMF says the decline in inflation without a global recession is a major achievement.
Long wait for refunds of ‘gobsmacking’ unlawful fees
Everything from fine payments to marriage certificates have been hit with wrongful merchant surcharges in NSW over eight years.
Hawks primed for big AFLW test against resurgent Demons
Hawthorn and Melbourne open the AFLW's Indigenous round in Cairns with a massive clash, two weeks out from the finals.
Axed sports still on radar for Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games Federation boss Katie Sadleir says sports that didn't make the Glasgow cut can be a part of future events.
Ukraine could be battleground for North and South Korea
South Korea warns it could consider supplying weapons to Ukraine in response to North Korea allegedly dispatching troops to Russia.
No flight disruptions tipped as Qantas engineers strike
A months-long pay deal stand-off has prompted hundreds of Qantas engineers to take industrial action for 24 hours in Melbourne and Brisbane.
US calls for a measured Israeli response to Iran attack
Israel's response to Iran's missile barrage should not lead to greater escalation, says the US secretary of state as he pushes for an end to the conflict.
Harris, Trump compete for Latin swing
Kamala Harris says she would help Latino men access small business loans to pursue the 'American dream' as both US presidential candidates court Latin voters.
Coles, Woolies call price check on ACCC discount claim
Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths will fight the consumer watchdog over accusations of dodgy "price drop" campaigns.
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Union slams ‘false hope’: jobs at risk in nuclear push
Nuclear energy is a dangerous distraction from the real decisions facing Australia, the Electrical Trades Union warns members ahead of the Queensland election.