Harsher laws for dangerous driving and evading police
Proposed Queensland laws could mean 20 years in prison for people who drive dangerously, evade police and cause death or grievous bodily harm.
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Terror label leaves multicultural communities ‘on edge’
Police and intelligence agencies should consult with multicultural communities before labelling an incident an act of terror, a federal MP says.
American shows nerves of Steele to claim LIV crown
American golfer Brendan Steele has won the LIV Golf tournament in Adelaide, holding off a fast-finishing Louis Oosthuizen for a one-shot victory.
Suns aim to end AFL road drought at Gabbatoir
All Gold Coast's AFL wins so far this season have been at home and coach Damien Hardwick says they face a major test next week against local rivals Brisbane.
NSW Waratahs trounce Drua to claim fifth Super W title
The NSW Waratahs have piled on eight tries to win a record fifth Super Rugby Women's crown with a 50-14 final rout of two-time defending champs the Fijian Drua.
Devils, Thunder win Australian water polo titles
The Drummoyne Devils and the Queensland Thunder have won the Australian Water Polo League titles in Sydney.
Swifts shade Firebirds in extra-time thriller
NSW Swifts have dug deep to overturn a large final quarter deficit to score a 77-73 Super Netball extra-time away win over Queensland Firebirds in Brisbane.
Cronulla crush poor Canberra to reclaim NRL’s top spot
Cronulla have beaten up on an undermanned Canberra side, thrashing them 40-0 at GIO Stadium to return to the top of the NRL ladder.
City raring for do-or-die ALM derby final with Victory
Melbourne City will take on Melbourne Victory in an A-League Men elimination final after sealing sixth place with a 1-0 win over Western United.
Anzac Day thriller as Cats stay top after round seven
A snapshot of the action from round seven in the AFL as Geelong stayed unbeaten and a huge crowd witnessed another Essendon-Collingwood draw on Anzac Day.
Titans break duck, Eels struggle with ‘stupid’ Sivo
A look back at round eight of the NRL season, where a Parramatta flyer was sin-binned at the worst possible time and South Sydney struggled to defend.
Eagles’ last-term spirit pleases Simpson in Suns loss
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says while the Eagles rallied well in the last term, they must be better at contested work after a 37-point loss to Gold Coast.
Hanson’s ‘dogwhistle’ led to racist barrage, judge told
While the Greens deputy leader claims a tweet by Pauline Hanson was belittling, the One Nation head says the post was not racist but rather defended the Queen.
Premier ‘prepared’ to apologise for colonisation wrongs
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is prepared to issue a formal apology for the state perpetrating injustices against Aboriginal people.
‘Concerted plan’ needed for violence against women: PM
Anthony Albanese says long-term measures, not just a one-off is needed to address violence against women, ahead of a national cabinet meeting on the crisis.
‘At least 13 Palestinians killed’ in strikes on Rafah
With ceasefire talks set to recommence, Israeli air strikes on three houses in the Gaza city of Rafah have killed at least 13 people, according to medics.
Woman sues Hillsong Church over indecent assault
A woman who was indecently assaulted while she was a member of Hillsong Church is seeking damages from the mega-church for psychiatric injury.
Manly to fight Cherry-Evans ban at NRL judiciary
The Sea Eagles have accepted Haumole Olakau'atu's dangerous-throw ban, but will try to downgrade Daly Cherry-Evans's punishment for his role in the same tackle.
Hillsong Church to resolve woman’s assault lawsuit
A woman who was suing Hillsong Church after she was indecently assaulted is on the verge of reaching an agreement with the embattled mega-church.
Keary to announce looming retirement from NRL
Sydney Roosters playmaker Luke Keary is set to make 2024 his last season in the NRL, after deciding to call time on his career at the end of the campaign.
Boys charged with terror offences, church rioter bailed
Further charges are possible after three boys were accused of conspiring to prepare for a terrorist attack, following a bishop's live-streamed stabbing.
Dutton backs Musk on global policing of internet
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed Elon Musk's argument that Australia has no business policing the internet amid legal challenges and wranglings.
BHP’s $60b copper power play rejected by British rival
BHP has had a $60 billion bet on "future-facing commodities" rejected by rival Anglo American, which said the iron ore giant's takeover bid was opportunistic.
Woolies fined $1.2m for short-changing former workers
Supermarket giant Woolworths has been fined $1.2 million, after being threatened with $10 billion in fines for failing to pay out leave to 1200 former workers.
Modi v Gandhi contest heats up as Indian poll rolls on
Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in India's seven-phase general elections that began on April 19 and conclude on June 1.
Walters urges Mozer to be patient, NRL chance will come
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is adamant teenaged hooker Blake Mozer has a future at the club, despite the Broncos' surfeit of high-quality rakes.
Doubters fuelling Phoenix bid for A-League Men trophy
A-League Men title-chasers Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast share Saturday kick-off times, when the Kiwi club could win a first-ever trophy.
‘Fight to clear name’ at Daryl Maguire visa fraud trial
Disgraced ex-MP Daryl Maguire will have to wait over a year for a criminal trial where he is expected to fight a charge he committed visa fraud in rural NSW.
Family violence register on cards as rallies begin
Rallies against gendered violence have kicked off in two states as part of national protests as a proposal for a register of convicted offenders gains traction.
Man in custody after couple in their 70s attacked
A man accused of killing a man and critically injuring his wife at their home after doing some gardening work has been unable to apply for bail.
Sydney terror charges a double standard: Muslim groups
Australian Muslim groups warn the "stark" disparity between police responses to recent violent attacks in Sydney has left the community isolated and distressed.