Aust shares plunge on Mideast tension, rising yields
The ASX200 index has suffered its second-worst loss in 13 months, dropping to an eight-week low as prospects dimmed further for quick US rate cuts.
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Adelaide’s Butts in doubt as Crows seek momentum
Adelaide fullback Jordon Butts is in doubt for the Crows' game against Essendon as his injury interrupted AFL season continues.
Tougher laws call to back new environment watchdog
Labor's new environment watchdog has gotten a lukewarm reception from conservationists who argue it must be backed up by law reform to stop mass extinctions.
Ex-Test cricketer Michael Slater refused bail
Former cricket star and TV commentator Michael Slater has been refused bail after being charged with more than a dozen offences, including assault and stalking.
Dunkley’s challenge after Rayner’s ‘special’ outing
Cameron Rayner has shown what he can offer through Brisbane's midfield, now his Lions teammates have challenged him to do it more often.
Swans on high alert for Hardwick’s rising Suns
Sydney coach John Longmire has rich praise for Gold Coast's form under Damien Hardwick ahead of their AFL match this weekend.
Maguire coy on NSW Origin halves but praises Paps
NSW State of Origin coach Michael Maguire says players at struggling NRL teams can be in contention, while he's impressed by the return of Ryan Papenhuyzen.
‘Easy decision’: Maxwell on indefinite leave from IPL
Travis Head has made his first T20 century, battering RCB for 102, but Glenn Maxwell's own IPL fortunes haven't been so rosy.
Police probe mushroom link after health retreat death
A woman has died and two people are in hospital as police investigate whether they consumed a drink containing mushrooms at a country health retreat.
Dolphins prop Bromwich to make history against Eels
Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich will start at prop for the 300th time on Friday, a milestone never achieved before in the premiership.
Emotional Puoch heads Aussie trio’s WNBA draft success
Australian trio Nyadiew Puoch, Isobel Borlase and Jaz Shelley have been taken with picks 12, 20 and 29 in a WBNA draft headlined by college star Caitlin Clark.
Climate change differences for farmers by state
A rural report into the impact of climate change in every state calls for research to determine how land management can help achieve emission reduction targets.
‘No handbrake’: Lodge relishing NRL return with Manly
Matt Lodge wants to start his 2024 NRL campaign with a bang after missing the first two months of Manly's season with injury.
Penrith’s Turuva talks a couple of weeks away: Cleary
Ivan Cleary says Penrith will open contract negotiations with their latest off-contract star, Sunia Turuva, in the coming weeks.
Surf legend Slater done at 52 after Margaret River exit
After more than 30 years on tour, surfing legend Kelly Slater is retiring after missing the World Surf League mid-season cut at Margaret River.
Social media users warned after Sydney conspiracies
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told social media users to think "before you press send" following the Bondi Junction shopping centre massacre.
Olympian, brother on drug charges after winning appeals
Olympic medallist Nathan Baggaley and his brother Dru are facing drug possession charges while awaiting a retrial over a botched cocaine importation plot.
Asofa-Solomona set for JWH showdown in Storm return
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named for his first NRL game of the season as Melbourne head north to take on the Sydney Roosters.
Parents fear kids sent back to asbestos-riddled rooms
Children may have been exposed to asbestos for months or years after the hazardous material was detected at a primary school, parents say.
Israeli tanks push back in Gaza’s north, jets hit Rafah
Residents of the northern Gaza Strip say Israeli tanks have pushed into the area for the first time in weeks.
Nadal sets up de Minaur clash as Popyrin exits
Rafael Nadal is back, sweeping to a quick victory on his first claycourt match in nearly two years, setting up an intriguing match with Alex de Minaur.
Budget clouded by global wars and weak economic growth
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will use talks in Washington to take the temperature of the global economy as he puts the finishing touches on his third federal budget.
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Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol loses spark
Hybrid cars have more than doubled in popularity in the past year, surpassing electric vehicles and eating into petrol and diesel car sales.
Family of accused teen flee home after church stabbing
The family of a boy arrested over a stabbing at a Sydney church say they saw no signs of radicalisation as police pledge to bolster resources in the region.
Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election
International allies, old and new, are keenly watching as the Solomon Islands' pro-Beijing prime minister tries to hold on to power in the Pacific nation.
No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater
Billy Slater says the Queensland captaincy needs to be earned rather than anointed, and he has no succession plan in place for when Daly Cherry-Evans retires.
Critical minerals loan will help export sector grow: PM
Anthony Albanese says a $400 million loan to the critical minerals sector will help expand exports into nearby southeast Asia.
US tells UK court Assange would not face death penalty
The United States government has provided an assurance regarding the treatment of Julian Assange if he is extradited.
United States and allies plan more sanctions on Iran
Israel's military chief of staff has promised Iran's launch of more than 300 missiles and drones at Israeli territory "will be met with a response".
Indefinite detention ‘not punitive’: government lawyer
Government authorities have tried to deport a bisexual man to Iran every six months since 2018 but they failed because he resisted, as he feared for his life.
First seven jurors chosen in Trump hush money trial
The first seven jurors have been selected to serve on Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial as the selection process continues to choose a 12-member panel.