Coalition roasted over 2030 emission target backtrack
Some opposition MPs have been caught off-guard by coalition plans to drop 2030 emission reduction targets, as the prime minister hits out at the move.
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Student AI deepfake images reflective of porn crisis
Pornography is driving bad behaviour in Australian schools with an artificial intelligence deepfake scandal reflective of a crisis, experts have warned.
PM backs ceasefire as Australia boosts Gaza aid
The federal government has announced $10 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza, as leaders meet for an emergency summit in Jordan on the issue.
Ukraine seeks help to shield, rebuild shattered cities
A Germany conference has rallied support for Ukraine as the US ends a ban on providing weapons to a military unit set up by Ukrainian ultranationalists in 2014.
Sunak vows tax cuts, UK election polls refuse to budge
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he will cut payroll taxes for workers in the United Kingdom to reignite economic growth if his Conservatives are returned.
McKeown disappointed despite nudging world record
Swim star Kaylee McKeown has gone within a whisker of her 100m backstroke world record at Australia's Olympic selection trials in Brisbane.
Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs
A big-spending budget targeting cost-of-living relief that will lift Queensland's deficit to $2.6 billion has set the scene for the state election.
Hamas says it accepts UN-backed Gaza truce plan
Conversations on plans for Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war ends will continue US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says after talks with Israeli leaders.
Accused double murderer’s story ‘ticks every box’
Greg Lynn's lawyer has told a jury the accused murderer's story about the accidental deaths of two campers "ticks every box" and has been proven by evidence.
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Chalmers eyes soft landing amid budget criticism
The pressure on Australia's economy from higher interest rates justifies the decision not to deliver a "slash and burn" budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
Brisbane beast Willison back for impact against Souths
Brisbane's bench lacked thrust last week, but that is set to change with tyro Xavier Willison rushed back to play South Sydney.
Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push
Suggestions former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk could join Labor on the campaign trail for the Queensland election have been endorsed by the treasurer.
Titmus tunes up for Paris with freestyle world record
Breaking the world record in the 200m freestyle at Australia's Olympic swimming trials is merely a "bonus", Ariarne Titmus says, as the Paris Games loom.
Real work starts now as Socceroos plot World Cup path
The Socceroos have cruised through the first phase of World Cup qualifying with six wins from six matches, but the task will get a whole lot tougher from here.
UN finds Israel and Hamas committed war crimes
The "immense" scale of killings in Gaza is a crime against humanity, a UN inquiry says as it finds both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict committed war crimes.
Amid climate war redux, expert urges Paris compliance
An expert has urged Australia to continue on its course of climate action as an opposition plan to scrap targets threatens to unleash "unmitigated emissions".
Yengi stars as Socceroos beat Palestine 5-0
Australia have ended the current phase of World Cup qualifying with six wins from six matches after defeating Palestine 5-0 in Perth.
Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years jail over conviction
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison after being convicted by a jury of lying about his drug use to buy a gun in 2018.
Malawi VP Chilima, nine others, killed in plane crash
"I'm sorry to inform you all that it has turned out to be a terrible tragedy," Malawi's president has said after the death of the nation's vice president.
Tiger Lynch eyes return for Dustin Martin’s 300th game
Tom Lynch will push to play for Richmond in Dustin Martin's 300th AFL game while Adelaide could regain Izak Rankine and Taylor Walker against Sydney.
Australia welcomes resolution for Middle East ceasefire
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Households keep falling behind as rate increases bite
Most borrowers are adapting to tough financial conditions but the number of people in hardship or struggling to meet repayments is growing.
Custodial staff cleared of misconduct over teen’s death
A corruption watchdog has found no evidence to support claims of serious misconduct before a teenager fatally self-harmed in the youth wing of an adult prison.
Josh Aloiai should have gone to sin bin for trip: NRL
Josh Aloiai should not have remained on the field after he tripped Daine Laurie during Manly's defeat by Penrith, the NRL's head of football says.
2032 Games delivery authority topped up in Qld budget
The Queensland government will allocate $62 million to the Olympics delivery authority set to roll out its infrastructure plan.
Swimmers’ cancer risk sparks call for sun safe Olympics
Researchers are calling for Brisbane's 2032 Olympics to be a sun safe games, following a study in to the risk of cancer for elite swimmers.
Toothless Wests Tigers make plenty more changes
The woeful Wests Tigers have brought Api Koroisau into the halves and given Lachlan Galvin a spell as he contends with a hand injury.
Chinese premier to visit Australia for four-day tour
Li Qiang will be the first Chinese premier to visit Australia for seven years when he makes an official trip to Canberra, Adelaide and Perth.
Trindall wins back Sharks jersey, avoids further bans
Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall has been confirmed as the Sharks' first-choice No.6 again, as the NRL opts against further bans over his driving offences.
Rebels lock ready for recall to Wallabies to face Wales
Melbourne lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto hasn't played since April, but hopes he has done enough to impress Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt and earn a Test recall.
GWS star Green defends controversial free against Hawks
Midfielder Tom Green says if he hadn't tried to spoil James Sicily late in GWS's tight loss in Launceston, the Hawks captain probably would have kicked a goal.