ADF to recruit foreigners amid muddle over eligibility
Allowing foreigners to join the Australian Defence Force under a fast track to citizenship is a "positive step" but will likely only have an incremental impact.
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Shopping centre tragedy sparks mental health funds rise
Additional funds will be directed to services for homeless people in NSW suffering from mental illness, following a mass stabbing that left six people dead.
Russia intercepts 20 Ukrainian drones in Kursk: report
Vladimir Putin has vowed Russian troops - who are advancing on some front lines - will not stop until they meet the goals of the "special military operation".
‘Unfinished business’: McCluggage tips Lions revival
Hugh McCluggage has signed a seven-year contract extension with the Brisbane Lions, insisting only small tweaks are needed for the team to thrive again.
Future uncertain as Matildas boss names Olympic squad
Caitlin Foord and Katrina Gorry have been picked in the Matildas' Olympics squad despite question marks over their fitness.
Ocon’s Alpine F1 departure offers Aussie Doohan chance
Formula One driver Esteban Ocon has announced he is quitting the Alpine team at the end of this season, opening the door for Aussie young gun Jack Doohan.
‘It’s irrelevant’: Maguire rejects Hynes form fears
There's no need for concern over Nicho Hynes' Origin history and lead-in form as he prepares to don the No.7 for the first time, NSW coach Michael Maguire says.
Tigers star Martin rested, set to play 300th at MCG
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin is set to play his 300th AFL game at the MCG in round 14 after being rested for the Tigers' trip to Adelaide.
Cobbo ‘could play anywhere’: Slater coy on super-sub
Billy Slater says there won't have to be an injury for super-sub Selwyn Cobbo to take the field for Queensland in State of Origin.
Blues shrug off Tallis barbs, insist Tedesco fits bill
Michael Maguire has insisted James Tedesco can adapt to NSW style of play for State of Origin I, while refusing to engage with comments from Gorden Tallis.
Long-term deal for Saab as Garner extends at Penrith
Jason Saab has signed a contract extension to remain at Manly long-term as Luke Garner inks a new deal with triple reigning premiers Penrith.
Call of duty: Why veteran Hunt can’t say no to Maroons
Queensland hooker Ben Hunt, 34, is inspired to keep playing for the Maroons with key words about duty from former team manager Dick 'Tosser' Turner a driver.
India’s Modi eyes biggest win yet as vote count begins
Nearly one billion people were eligible to vote in the seven-week national elections in India, with a strong win predicted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Alleged killer says he ‘never touched’ schoolgirl
A man accused of fatally shooting Charlise Mutten has denied any involvement in the girl's death, as his murder trial nears a conclusion.
Security tight on 35th Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
Decades after a crackdown in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, rights activists say the demonstrators' original goals - including a free press - remain distant.
Api Koroisau’s classy response to State of Origin snub
Michael Maguire's decision to select Reece Robson at hooker for the State of Origin series opener has not fazed four-time NSW representative Api Koroisau.
May to take defence lawyer to Penrith board meeting
Stood-down Penrith centre Taylan May has engaged a defence lawyer as the NRL club moves to tear up his lucrative new contract.
Man who murdered partner in house fire loses appeal
A man who murdered his partner by setting fire to her house and then watched as she tried to escape has lost an appeal.
Accused burned remains as plan unravelled: court hears
Pilot Greg Lynn, who's charged with murder, admitted in a police interview played to a court to burning the remains of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out
With the Labor government poised to update a controversial immigration direction, Peter Dutton has deflected attacks on his record as immigration minister.
P&O Cruises sets sail into sunset after 90-year voyage
After 90 years on the high seas, Australian cruise line P&O is sailing away to be absorbed by Carnival Cruise Line, the most popular brand in the world.
Rebels ready for finals hurrah against Hurricanes
Melbourne's Wallabies Carter Gordon and Rob Leota are available to face the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby final, with the axed Rebels set to go down swinging.
Skull fossil provides gander at giant prehistoric goose
The first glimpse of an Australian mega bird that would have roamed the earth thousands of years ago has been unveiled after the discovery of a giant skull.
Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away
A defiant former Chinese spy has issued a rallying cry to protesters against the communist party's suppression of dissidents, saying their courage will prevail.
Students fight cuts to last museum courses in state
Graduate courses in museum studies are in line to be cut at the University of Queensland, and students are worried they will have to move interstate.
India’s Modi heading to majority but no landslide win
Nearly one billion people were eligible to vote in India's seven-week national elections with a strong win predicted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sharks to rest star halfback Nicho Hynes after Origin I
Nicho Hynes will be given round 14 to rest up after making his second State of Origin appearance for NSW.
Under fire mayor complains of ‘witch hunt’ amid probe
A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".
Driver pleads guilty over death of top cop’s son
Dhurren Randhawa has pleaded guilty to charges over the hit-and-run death of South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens' son.
Funding boost for nation’s busiest ambulance service
Queensland will hire an extra 268 ambulance staff with an additional $129.5 million to be allocated in the upcoming state budget.
Man jailed for wife’s murder demands new trial over DNA
A man jailed over his wife's murder has told an appeal hearing that new evidence from DNA retesting could have changed a jury's mind.