US man linked to Qld police shootings offered plea deal
US prosecutors have been given time to negotiate with a man accused of links to a family who shot dead two Australian two police officers and a neighbour.
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CSIRO bloods red meat powder to beef up drinks, snacks
Scientists have developed a red meat powder to boost drinks and snacks as part of a plan to target the health and wellness sector and meet demand for protein.
Twice-arrested church rioter swings and spits at media
A man who took part in a violent riot following a church stabbing attack is facing further charges after swinging at reporters outside a courthouse.
Man ‘chased down’ by group who fatally stabbed friend
An alleged murder victim's family cried out as security camera footage of a fatal stabbing in the middle of a tourist precinct was played to a jury.
Man linked to murdered Australian brothers faces court
A man charged by Mexican police following the murders of two brothers from Perth has appeared in court.
Jobs boom beats expectations but weakness incoming
Australia's workforce is expected to keep getting bigger even as the economy slows, forecasting excerpts from the upcoming federal budget show.
Blues raring to face close-game specialists Melbourne
Melbourne and Carlton have played out some tight games recently and are prepared for their latest AFL clash at the MCG to come down to the wire.
Gaza ceasefire talks as Israel continues Rafah strikes
Talks aimed at pausing Israel's offensive in Gaza continue as Palestinian militant group Hamas says it is unwilling to make more concessions.
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Australia’s love of big vehicles comes with big costs
The popularity of large SUVs and utes is driving higher costs, a report reveals the average household's annual spending on transport has risen by 10 per cent.
Health practice suspended for miners’ bung lung tests
Coal miners in central Queensland will need to have their lungs retested after an audit found a health practice failed to effectively conduct tests.
Star Aussie out of Paris Olympics with achilles injury
Star gymnast Georgia Godwin has suffered an achilles injury in training, ruling her out of the Paris Olympics in a major blow for the Australian women's team.
Defence chief rejects China’s helicopter spy claim
Australia's defence force chief has defended the actions of a navy helicopter that China launched flares against and then accused of spying.
Waratahs dominate Wallaroos side for Pacific Four rugby
The NSW Waratahs have been rewarded for their Super Rugby Women's domination with nine players in Australia's starting side to face Canada in the Pacific Four.
Border security under fire after men detained in Qld
A group of men have been detained after trying to enter Australia, sparking calls for better border security in the Torres Strait by the local mayor.
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‘Unsafe future’: Australia commits to decades more gas
Critics say a plan to lock in gas as a long-term source of energy and export revenue will damage the environment and blow up Australia's climate targets.
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama sentenced to year in jail
After initially being spared jail, former Fijian leader Frank Bainimarama has been handed a one-year term for perverting the course of justice.
‘Nation-leading’ WA budget splurge fired by big surplus
WA has rolled out a "nation-leading" state budget, with billions of dollars to help families, boost housing supply and diversify its mining-led economy.
Ten-year-old boy released after tourist sexual assault
A 10-year-old boy has been charged over the alleged sexual assault of an Italian tourist in far north Queensland before being released from custody.
Blues coach backs star forward ahead of Demons clash
Carlton gun Charlie Curnow has come under some scrutiny but coach Michael Voss says he's been nothing but impressed with the key forward.
Broncos’ Walsh to take ‘chill pill’, Gosiewski debuts
Reece Walsh mustn't try for too much too early against Parramatta, while the "time is not right" for Tristan Sailor to return for Brisbane, Kevin Walters says.
Man charged over gym stabbing attack on ex-partner
A man has been charged with stabbing his former partner on a Sydney street, as broader calls grow to track alleged domestic violence offenders.
Fifita tells Chooks he’s in after knocking back Titans
David Fifita is set to join the Sydney Roosters in 2025 after deciding to tear up the last years of his Gold Coast deal and knock back an offer from Penrith.
Beveridge not feeling pressure at under-fire Bulldogs
Coach Luke Beveridge insists he's feeling love, not pressure, at the Western Bulldogs, while Richmond counterpart Adem Yze has expressed his support.
Suns defender Powell banned for homophobic slur
The AFL has suspended Gold Coast defender Wil Powell for five games for directing a "highly offensive" homophobic slur towards a Brisbane Lions opponent.
Battles rage around Rafah as US pauses bombs to Israel
Hamas says Israel's military operation in Rafah is preventing a Gaza ceasefire agreement but the US says gaps can be resolved.
Palestine aid call as alarm sounds after Rafah invasion
Palestine is pleading for more humanitarian support as the international community and aid organisations raise concerns and condemn Israel's invasion of Rafah.
Russian air strike piles pressure on Ukraine power grid
Nearly a dozen Ukrainian energy infrastructure facilities have been hit by Russian missiles and drones, piling pressure on the embattled nation's power grid.
Luai sets the scene with ‘Penrith Bulldogs’ sledge
Jarome Luai believes the foundations of Penrith's success are already starting to show at Canterbury, with four ex-Panthers playing under Cameron Ciraldo.
Boom rookie Talagi wants to stay at Eels: coach Arthur
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says highly rated rookie Blaize Talagi has laid out his future plans as he hits the open market for 2025.
Sydney can’t clock off to Mariners’ Fergie Time threat
Sydney FC ought to be wary of a Central Coast side who have made a habit of scoring late, says Mariners midfielder Max Balard.
Man jailed for offering 3D-printed gun sale on Facebook
A man has been jailed for trying to sell a 3D-printed machine gun after admitting to contacting multiple people via social media with offers.