Senator had concerns about Lehrmann before alleged rape
Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial that she had concerns about Bruce Lehrmann's conduct before he allegedly raped Brittany Higgins.
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Bombers’ Duursma sidelined with hamstring strain
Essendon winger Xavier Duursma could miss the rest of the home-and-away season while Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell's year is over.
Social media and political tensions spur terror threat
Social media is exacerbating the radicalisation of young people by bolstering grievances to the point at which they could turn to violence.
Tumble costs Australia in team triathlon
Australia have finished 12th in the triathlon mixed relay, with Germany claiming the gold medal ahead of Great Britain and the USA.
Harris to name VP pick before battleground states tour
The guessing game is almost over as Kamala Harris prepares to announce her running mate before the they set off on a campaign blitz of battleground states.
UK PM to hold emergency meeting as riots intensify
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold an urgent meeting with senior police as he seeks to end days of violent anti-immigration protests.
COVID spreads among Australian Olympic team
More than 40 Australian athletes and staffers have tested positive to COVID and other illness at the Paris Olympics.
Special education to stay despite royal commission call
While a royal commission urged for special schools to be phased out for students with disabilities, states and territories say the arrangements will stay.
Disgraced TV star appeals domestic violence conviction
Lawyers for former TV host Andrew O'Keefe have taken aim at the credibility of a woman he was found guilty of assaulting, in a bid to overturn his conviction.
Trump launching ad blitz to try to slow Harris surge
The Trump campaign will launch an advertising blitz to counter the momentum that's revitalised the Democrats since Kamala Harris entered the presidential race.
Land clearing taking a deadly toll on wildlife: report
A report by Greenpeace and the RSPCA has found 100 million native animals are displaced, hurt or killed in Queensland and NSW each year due to land clearing.
Debt collector taken to court after flouting trade ban
Victoria's consumer protection watchdog will take a debt collector to court after the company allegedly continued to operate in the state despite being banned.
Cleary eyes freedom of second-receiver alongside Luai
Nathan Cleary believes he can spend more time as second receiver in Penrith's charge for a fourth straight NRL title, after watching Jarome Luai star at No.7.
Race on: Titans flyer Khan-Pereira nears 62-year record
Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira is closing in on 40 tries inside 40 games as he puts his hand up to race the NRL's fastest men on grand final day.
Appeal win for three men jailed over ‘toolbox’ deaths
Three men jailed after two people were locked in a toolbox and dumped in a Queensland lagoon have had their murder convictions overturned.
Signs of slow build back with home approvals sluggish
Interest rates, labour shortages and investor confidence are contributing to weak building approvals, but there are signs of recovery in detached homes.
Cooling towers disinfected over legionnaires’ outbreak
A single cooling tower is thought to be the cause of an outbreak of legionnaires' disease that is expected to grow in coming days.
Green plane fuel could take off in Australia after deal
Three firms have teamed up to investigate the creation of a sustainable aviation fuel industry in Brisbane as demand for renewable options booms.
Australians unfazed as Paris men’s triathlon postponed
Australian triathlon coach Dan Atkins says their competitors are "really adaptable", as water quality concerns forced a postponement of the men's Olympic race.
Dees face now or never moment against in-form Bulldogs
Melbourne's finals hopes are fading fast, and they could become terminal if they lose to the Western Bulldogs in Friday night's crunch clash at Marvel Stadium.
‘High-risk’ serial rapist jailed for graphic searches
A man with a "frightening" history of violent sexual offending, including the gang rape of a Sydney woman, has been sent back to jail over online searches.
‘Unacceptable’ injury raises power plant safety issues
The chief executive of a Queensland power plant still recovering from a catastrophic explosion says a worker being injured on site is "unacceptable".
Magpies star De Goey in doubt for Pendlebury’s 400th
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says sore and injured players are pushing hard to try and play in club legend Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.
Swans focus on ending form slump, not AFL ladder
Sydney coach John Longmire is taking the AFL ladder out of the equation and keeping his focus on guiding an injury-hit Swans out of their form slump.
Wests Tigers players stick up for outgoing Utoikamanu
Alex Twal has defended Stefano Utoikamanu for opting to walk out on Wests Tigers, while Alex Seyfarth says it will be unfair to move the prop to NSW Cup.
Sharks insist faltering form won’t cause a collapse
Cronulla's record between rounds 12 and 21 has been the same as South Sydney's during their 2023 NRL collapse. But the Sharks are adamant they aren't fading.
Collingwood to defend fresh racism claims in court
Calls have come for Collingwood to be stripped of premiership points as the reigning AFL premiers face fresh racism allegations in court.
Cowboys players unfazed by Holmes testing market
Valentine Holmes has been granted permission to test the market but that hasn't hampered North Queensland's preparations for their clash against Wests Tigers.
Lions star Rayner smashes the rock and gets rewarded
The Brisbane Lions have strung together eight consecutive wins to shoot back into premiership contention, and Cam Rayner has played a key role in their rise.
Sloan’s demotion over in one week as Dragon recalled
Tyrell Sloan has been called back in as St George Illawarra's fullback, among a host of big-name returnees for round 22 of the NRL.
Brisbane NRLW star withdraws judiciary challenge
Brisbane's Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala has withdrawn a bid to downgrade a ban for a hip-drop tackle after injury ended her victim's season.