Five Aussie water polo players infected before Games
Five members of Australia's women's water polo team have tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of their Olympic campaign in Paris.
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Tigers key forward Lynch wants to return this season
Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch holds out hope of returning from injury to help out the struggling Tigers before season's end.
Man jailed for Christmas Day stabbing murder of ex-wife
Darren Mark Wake has been jailed for 26 years for the stabbing murder of his former partner at her Hobart home on Christmas Day.
Olympic boxing snub would be ‘crime against humanity’
Australian boxers Caitlin Parker and Harry Garside have made pleas to ensure the sport isn't tossed from the Olympics as they aim to make history in Paris.
Australia to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup
Australia have been handed hosting rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with some matches to also be played in Papua New Guinea.
State appeals teen sentences over bloody home invasion
A state attorney-general will challenge the "inadequate" jail sentences two teenagers over a home invasion of a former Australian rugby player.
Fox, Ockenden to carry Australian flag at Games opening
Canoeing gold medallist Jessica Fox and hockey great Eddie Ockenden will be the Australian flag bearers at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Ben Te’o returns to Broncos as assistant coach
Brisbane have staged a coup by signing former tough as teak forward Ben Te'o from the Dolphins on a two-year deal as an assistant coach from 2025.
Australia’s Olympics boss Chesterman gets IOC nod
AOC president Ian Chesterman has been voted onto the IOC at a meeting before the Paris Games opening ceremony.
‘Whack-a-mole’ warning for curbing online extremism
Experts have weighed in on attempts by ASIO to access the encrypted messages of online extremists, warning it could simply lead to users migrating elsewhere.
Roundup class action loss a ‘win for farmers’: Bayer
The makers of Roundup have welcomed a Federal Court ruling that the popular herbicide cannot be proven to cause cancer.
Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal
Bruce Lehrmann's bid to appeal a defamation loss and findings he raped Brittany Higgins could be tripped up as Ten tries to bankrupt him over a legal bill.
As Canada cuts rates, RBA doves come home to roost
After hitting inflation hard and early, the Bank of Canada is already cutting rates while their dovish Australian counterparts contemplate another rate hike.
Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony
Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden will start their Olympic campaigns only hours after carrying the Australian flag at the opening ceremony.
Ukraine ‘ready’ for talks if Russia acts in good faith
Ukraine is ready to hold talks with Russia if Kremlin officials act in good faith, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has told his Chinese counterpart.
Biden bows out as Trump, Harris tussle in reset race
President Joe Biden has "passed the torch" and called for voters to defend democracy as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris traded barbs in a revamped US election.
Netanyahu to meet Biden and Harris after fiery address
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make a White House visit to meet President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris following his address to the US Congress.
Shipwreck mystery solved decades after deadly disaster
More than 20 people were killed when a freighter sank off the NSW coast, but 55 years on researchers hope a new discovery will bring closure for their families.
‘Right thing’: Australia acts against Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers linked to beatings, sexual assaults and the torture of Palestinians in the West Bank have been sanctioned by Australia.
Aged care food staff re-class amid mass malnourishment
A bid to stretch resources has resulted in aged care food staff being re-classified as personal care workers as four in 10 residents remain malnourished.
Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast
Origin Energy will invest $450 million in the Eraring big battery project as part of a plan to accelerate its renewable energy generation and storage footprint.
Senior minister leaves legacy as Indigenous trailblazer
Linda Burney has left a legacy of improving justice and the well-being of Indigenous people, advocates say, after she announced her resignation from parliament.
‘Really keen to stay’: Kingsley signs new Giants deal
GWS coach Adam Kingsley will stay with the Giants until at least the end of 2028 after transforming the side from AFL strugglers to premiership contenders.
Munster all clear for Storm return as Eels lie in wait
Melbourne have received a boost as they look to firm up top spot with victory over Parramatta, with Cameron Munster returning from a long-term groin injury.
Top talent to get Shield warm-up before India Tests
Australia's multi-format stars will be given the luxury of their best preparation for a Test summer in five years ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Players want AFL to abolish sub amid concussion debate
The AFLPA say abolishing the sub would help doctors assess concussions while the league gave Carlton a warning for their handling of Harry McKay's head knock.
Bulldogs ready to add Utoikamanu to their bite
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has confirmed his club's interest in Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu, leaving a four-horse race for his signature.
China food giant sued for Aussie wheat-market meddling
Australia's corporate watchdog has taken a Chinese state-owned food processor to court over accusations it manipulated the market for wheat prices.
How Tigers gun Bula beats his battle with anxiety
Jahream Bula says he had to overcome an internal battle with his mental health to become a beacon of hope for Wests Tigers.
Richmond happy to welcome back sidelined star Martin
Dustin Martin is still another week away from returning from a back injury, while coach Adem Yze says the club is content with how he spent his time off.
Lions weigh up shock switch for Daniher or Hipwood
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has hinted he is likely to play a forward in defence this week to cover for injuries, but he hasn't decided who just yet.