Advice sought on ‘abhorrent’ alleged union crime links
The powerful CFMEU could face serious repercussions from the minister with "all options on the table" after reports of alleged links to bikies and criminals.
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Australia’s Hauser scores triathlon win before Paris
While many of his Olympic triathlon rivals were missing, Australian Matt Hauser's win in Hamburg is a welcome confidence boost ahead of the Paris Games.
Australian MPs condemn ‘abhorrent’ Trump shooting
Federal politicians have called for calm following the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump.
King and Queen to visit Australia in October
King Charles and Queen Camilla are heading to Australia later this year and will carry out engagements in Canberra and NSW.
Calls for inquiry into union’s alleged criminal links
As reports continue to emerge alleging criminal and bikie links within the union movement, calls are growing for an independent probe into the CFMEU.
Trump vows to push on after assassination attempt
Donald Trump is headed for Milwaukee on Sunday, where Republicans will formally make him their presidential nominee, after he survived an assassination attempt.
Biden calls for unity over Trump’s shooting
US President Joe Biden has flagged he will give an address to the American people from the Oval Office following the Trump shooting incident.
NBL to run WNBL after Basketball Australia sells
Larry Kestelman and Robyn Denholm will have the majority interest of the WNBL after the 2024-25 season, with Basketball Australia retaining a minority stake.
Nothing for Hynes to prove after NSW axing: Fitzgibbon
Nicho Hynes is preparing to return to the field for the first time since Michael Maguire dropped the star Cronulla halfback from NSW's State of Origin side.
‘Deal of the century’: Lehrmann hit with $2m legal bill
Bruce Lehrmann's bankruptcy is becoming more likely after he was ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs of defending his failed defamation case.
‘Stick with us’: DCE insists Maroons can do a 2022
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says recent history has him believing the Maroons can respond to their MCG thrashing and win the State of Origin series.
Levi sisters pondering jump from sevens to Wallaroos
Sibling rugby sevens stars Maddison and Teagan Levi have joined Charlotte Caslick in expressing an interest in playing in the women's 15-a-side World Cup.
Outbreak spreads with bird flu confirmed at 11th farm
A Canberra facility is the 11th property nationally that has been affected by a bird flu outbreak, as Woolworths imposes egg limits on some customers.
Virtual reality tech, batteries named in safety probe
Battery-powered products and new kinds of consumer gadgets will be closely examined by Australia's consumer watchdog as a top priority.
Minister blasts power plant advice after explosion
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says he had been given incorrect maintenance advice by operators of a power plant after a catastrophic explosion.
Against all odds: Leniu lauds NSW bruise brother Haas
Spencer Leniu says the heroics of NSW State of Origin teammate Payne Haas has encouraged him to maintain the rage against Queensland in game three.
Streak extends for Australia’s Paris pistol ‘threat’
Sergei Evglevski will continue his family's enduring Olympic history in Paris, where he wants to put Australian pistol shooting on the pedestal.
Sunak, Starmer clash in testy final UK election debate
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have tussled over tax, immigration, gender and Brexit in their final debate before next Thursday's UK election.
Wallabies coach admits he’s a tad daunted in new job
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits it's a little daunting taking over a side featuring many players he's never met before moving to Australia from New Zealand.
Magpies set to take flight with flag stars returning
Jordan De Goey, Brody Mihocek, Scott Pendlebury and Oleg Markov are all back from injuries to bolster Collingwood's line-up for the AFL clash with Gold Coast.
Lehrmann one of Australia’s most hated men, lawyer says
Media "harassment" has forced Bruce Lehrmann to move interstate and left him unable to defend himself in a $20,000 property dispute, a tribunal has been told.
De Belin offered English security amid Saints stalemate
Jack de Belin has received multi-year offers from England, but is holding out hope St George Illawarra will increase an extension from one season to two.
Cleary warns off rushing through New Zealand expansion
Ivan Cleary has warned the NRL should not rush in a second New Zealand side, joining his former club in the Warriors in fearing it could flood the market.
Sexual assaults in Australia reach 31-year high
Sexual assaults recorded by police in Australia rose by 11 per cent in 2023 to reach the highest rate of the Bureau of Statistics' 31-year data set.
Teens sentenced over Kefu home invasion ‘war zone’
Ex-Wallabies star Toutai Kefu's family home resembled a "war zone" after a confrontation with two teenagers who broke in early one morning armed with knives.
Back injury leaves J’maine Hopgood’s season in tatters
J'maine Hopgood is all but guaranteed to have played his last NRL game for the year, with Parramatta confirming the lock is set for back surgery.
Ministers back benching senator for pro-Palestine vote
Senior ministers have defended Anthony Albanese's decision to temporarily bench a Labor senator for supporting a pro-Palestine motion by crossing the floor.
Socceroos to face familiar foes en route to 2026 WC
The Socceroos are facing a tough road to the 2026 World Cup after being drawn into a group including Asian powerhouse Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Teen on terror charge filmed approach to MP’s office
A 19-year-old who circulated an extremist manifesto before allegedly going to a state MP's office with knives and tactical equipment remains before the court.
Roo Wardlaw suffers training concussion
The Western Bulldogs will load up on forward-line bigs in their match against North Melbourne following the return of Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy.
Flatmate arrested over woman’s share house killing
Police are speaking with the housemates of a woman stabbed to death at her share home as another assists police with inquiries over the killing.