LGBTQI reforms bring NSW in line with other states
A raft of comprehensive LGBTQI reforms will simply bring NSW into line with other Australian jurisdictions, an inquiry has heard.
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Teenage prodigy Sauaso on fast track to Wallaroos debut
Code-hopping teenage prodigy Shalom Sauaso is in line for a Wallaroos debut after being named in Australia's 30-strong squad for the Four Nations series.
Eagles’ McGovern full of praise for Yeo and The Duck
West Coast midfielder Elliot Yeo will notch his 200-game milestone against Essendon in round eight, and he'll do so in the form of his life.
No love lost in return of the ‘king’ to Shark Park
St George centre Jack Bird and coach Shane Flanagan will put aside fond memories of their old club Cronulla as they look to bounce back from a stinging defeat.
Raiders swing the axe after thrashing from Sharks
Canberra will field a new-look side to face Manly as they look to bounce back from their 40-point thrashing at the hands of Cronulla in round eight.
Broncos don’t need Walker as future No.7: Reynolds
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds says the club has enough depth in the halves to not make a play for Sydney Roosters No.7 when he comes off contract in 2025.
Torres Strait elders fear becoming climate refugees
Torres Strait Islanders are challenging the Commonwealth for failing to act on climate change, with closing arguments underway in a Federal Court case.
Flight path changed before army chopper tragedy
Grieving family members have tearfully given evidence at an inquiry into a helicopter crash that killed four servicemen off the north Queensland coast.
Sharaz bows out of defamation fight with Reynolds
Brittany Higgins's fiance David Sharaz says he can't afford to continue to fight Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' claims that he defamed her.
Kid-in-a-candy-store Cherry-Evans avoids maiden NRL ban
Daly Cherry-Evans has walked away from the first judiciary hearing of his 14-year NRL career with a $750 fine, after avoiding a ban for a dangerous throw.
AFL Tribunal upholds Jack Higgins’ three-match ban
St Kilda forward Jack Higgins will miss games against North Melbourne, Hawthorn and Fremantle after failing to reduce his three-match ban at the AFL Tribunal.
Australia face hard test in Billie Jean King Cup finals
The formidable teams of the United States and Canada are likely to bar Australia's way to repeating their 2022 run to the Billie Jean King Cup final.
Home values defy gravity for 15th month
The housing market continues to defy gravity and trend higher even as interest rates remain elevated and affordability is stretched.
Lehrmann given extra time to consider defamation appeal
Bruce Lehrmann has been granted an extension in which to appeal his failed defamation suit, as a court hears he will likely be liable to pay Ten's legal fees.
Court could bar One Nation leader saying racial slur
A judge has been asked to reject evidence by a "disingenuous" Pauline Hanson and order the senator to stop telling people to go back to where they came from.
Mother’s dying wish inspires woman’s award-winning work
Jodi Hamilton says granting her mum's wish to die at home in remote Queensland was "everything". It has inspired her award-winning work in palliative care.
‘Top of the list’: Bennett keen to hear from Souths
South Sydney have identified Wayne Bennett as their dream coach for 2025, with the veteran mentor keen to consider a future with his former club.
Cherry-Evans backs push for judiciary dispensation
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans says he'd support a push for long-serving players' clean records to be considered when calculating potential NRL bans.
Freed detainee court orders a ‘matter of urgency’: PM
Locking up freed immigration detainees who have reoffended needs to be urgently pursued, Anthony Albanese has said after a grandmother's brutal assault.
‘Take responsibility’: PM’s $1b domestic violence fund
National cabinet has agreed to a $925 million fund that will provide $5000 to women escaping domestic violence, as part of a suite of reforms.
Jobseeker cash rise quashed but other help on the cards
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he will look for other ways to help people doing it tough rather than raising income support payments.
Russian minister orders more weapons for Ukraine battle
Now controlling just under a fifth of Ukrainian territory, Russia's defence minister is calling for a swift delivery of more weapons for the nation's soldiers.
‘Time is now’ for ceasefire: Blinken to Israeli leaders
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging a ceasefire as he meets with Israeli leaders in his push to bring a pause in the nearly seven months of war.
Australia-India ties defended despite spy revelations
Australia has defended its relationship with India after revelations spies targeted public servants and people with access to secret defence technology.
Youth detention law change sparks widespread outcry
The Queensland government has been accused of breaching its international human rights commitments over a planned youth justice law change.
Fake patients in waiting room, ambulance for ruse
Patient safety could have been compromised when hospital workers posed as patients in a waiting room and ambulance during a ministerial visit, a probe found.
Souths fire JD after ‘less-than-satisfactory’ 12 months
Embattled coach Jason Demetriou has been sacked following two board meetings at South Sydney headquarters and a dismal 12 months of results.
DCE ‘deserves leniency’: Manly players call for change
Teammates are struggling to understand why Daly Cherry-Evans didn't receive a discount for his 14-year clean record, as Manly's skipper fights to avoid a ban.
Push back on call for older drivers to have check-ups
Doctors are leading a fresh push for all drivers aged 75 and older to have yearly health checks but say driving tests should be up to regulators.
Hillsong agrees to settle assault lawsuit with woman
A woman who was suing Hillsong Church after being indecently assaulted eight years ago is on the verge of reaching an agreement with the embattled mega-church.
‘Risk is too great’: Crows’ Sloane calls time on career
The risk of further eye problems has brought about Rory Sloane's immediate retirement, with the Adelaide stalwart calling time on his 255-game AFL career.