ASIO boss argues comments on Gaza visas ‘distorted’
The ASIO director-general says his comments on the vetting process for people fleeing Gaza have been distorted, triggering a fresh round of political fighting.
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Western Bulldogs hoping to recapture 2016 finals magic
The Western Bulldogs' run to this September's AFL finals has all the hallmarks of their famous charge to win the 2016 premiership in fairytale fashion.
Tigers nab Royce Hunt as Utoikamanu replacement
Cronulla prop Royce Hunt will join Wests Tigers on a three-year deal from next season.
UN to vaccinate Gaza’s children amid pauses in fighting
A mass campaign to vaccinate 640,000 children in Gaza against polio is set to begin on Sunday amid pauses in fighting.
Trump to vote against Florida abortion rights amendment
Donald Trump says he will vote against a Florida abortion rights amendment even as his support among woman slides.
Bulldogs centre Xerri facing ban for hip-drop tackle
Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri has been hit with a minimum of a one-game ban for a hip-drop tackle that left Manly flyer Jason Saab with an ankle injury.
Teen’s custody death triggers call for justice overhaul
The death of a second Indigenous teenager in custody in less than a year has prompted calls for an overhaul of the youth justice system.
Halves hell: Newcastle’s big barrier to NRL finals
The Knights' ever-changing halves pairings mean they must defy the odds to make the NRL finals, with no combination lasting more than four straight games.
Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst
The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has removed a reference affirming Taiwan's status in the organisation from a previously-published communique.
Rare winds bring damage as winter heat sets records
As Queensland swelters through the last day of an unseasonably warm winter, severe winds and flooding are causing headaches in southeast Australia.
Carlton’s Docherty firms for shock finals comeback
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has no doubt Sam Docherty is ready to return from a knee reconstruction for the Blues' elimination final against Brisbane.
Aussie Popyrin stuns Djokovic to make US Open’s last 16
Alexei Popyrin has stormed into the US Open's last 16 after becoming the first Australian in 18 years to beat history-chasing Novak Djokovic at a grand slam.
NRLW’s Sharks win eighth in a row, Eels lose star lock
NRLW log-leaders Cronulla have continued their winning ways with a defeat of Gold Coast, before Parramatta lost a star player in their loss to the Dragons.
Brazil watchdog moves to block X after court order
Brazils telecommunications regulator has started to block access to the X social media platform after a Supreme Court ruling.
Aussie teen lights up 200m final at world junior champs
Australian sprinters Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis have produced eye-catching performances to win silver in the 200m at the world junior championships.
Records fall as Giants storm to AFLW win over Bulldogs
Alyce Parker and Zarlie Goldsworthy put on a dominant display to help fire GWS to a monster 63-point AFLW victory over a new-look Western Bulldogs.
Canberra lose Fogarty for crucial Roosters clash
Canberra's faint finals hopes have taken a hit with halfback Jamal Fogarty ruled out of their must-win clash with the Sydney Roosters due to a hamstring strain.
Sickening clash of heads rattled Bombers in AFLW loss
A nasty collision that concussed Essendon forward Amber Clarke and injured skipper Bonnie Toogood has overshadowed Fremantle's win over the Bombers.
Flanagan slams ‘terrible’ Dragons, walks out of presser
St George Illawarra's late comeback could not prevent Parramatta from holding on for a four-point win that has significant implications on the top-eight race.
Star Demon Christian Petracca to stay at Melbourne
Melbourne star Christian Petracca says he will remain at the Demons, bringing to an end weeks of speculation over the disgruntled AFL star's future.
Wardlaw shines as Saints beat Suns in AFLW
Star forward Jesse Wardlaw has dominated across the ground as well as close to goal to help fire St Kilda to a 54-point win over Gold Coast.
Dolphins smash woeful Broncos to move into eighth
The Dolphins have walloped a pathetic Brisbane 40-6 to go eighth on the ladder and send the finals hopes of their cross-town rivals into oblivion.
Clifford ‘shattered’ over DQ, de Rozario gets bronze
Visually-impaired runner Jaryd Clifford has been disqualified over a violation of guide rules which has denied the Australian a bronze medal in the 5000m.
Touch footy zone gives Johnson perfect final NRL play
Shaun Johnson has set up a try with his last touch in the NRL to lead the Warriors to a thrilling 30-28 comeback win over his former club Cronulla.
Hore stars, Harris injured as AFLW Dees beat Cats
Melbourne have beaten Geelong by two points in their AFLW season opener, with captain Kate Hore starring but forward Tayla Harris re-injuring her shoulder.
Israel recovers bodies of six hostages held by Hamas
The bodies of six Israeli hostages have been found inside a tunnel in Gaza, including that of 23-year-old Israeli-American man Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
Harris calls Trump cemetery visit disrespectful stunt
Kamala Harris has condemned rival Donald Trump for disrespecting the sacred ground of Arlington National Cemetery by using footage in his political campaign.
Fitzgibbon voices fears of NRL crackdown before finals
The spotlight is on high tackles for a second straight week in the NRL, with Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon fearing a crackdown is in action.
Walters out of answers for Broncos woes after failure
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says the players must learn key lessons about what it means to play for the Broncos after their end-of-season capitulation.
Demons AFLW star Harris to have shoulder scans
Melbourne AFLW star Tayla Harris suffered a "flare-up" of her left shoulder against Geelong but coach Mick Stinear says the Demons didn't risk her.
Tassie floods as wild weather slams nation’s southeast
Residents in the nation's southeast are bracing for more severe weather as thousands of Tasmanians prepare to evacuate their properties due to flooding.