Blinken says US arms stabilising Ukraine’s front line
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that US weapons are stabilising Ukraine's front and Washington will "adapt and adjust" its support.
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Scheffler’s PGA Championship arrest charges are dropped
I just want to put all this behind me and move on, says World No.1 Scottie Scheffler after Louisville court dismisses all criminal charges against him.
Gas industry rejects ‘leech’ tag over royalty freebies
The Australian government has been accused of letting gas companies get away with daylight robbery by not applying royalties on all of the nation's gas exports.
Tax cuts and tourist fees in NZ budget ‘clean-up job’
Income tax relief for Kiwis and higher fees for tourists have been revealed in the first budget of New Zealand's coalition government.
Walsh ‘excited’ to resume Origin feud with Luai
Queensland fullback Reece Walsh and NSW No.6 Jarome Luai have already clashed explosively in State of Origin and the Maroon is keen for more heated battles.
Kokkinakis fears French Open hopes damaged by marathon
Thanasi Kokkinakis says "I'm going to try my nuts off" to make the third round of the French Open, although his first-round, late-night heroics won't help.
BHP walks away from $49 billion pursuit of rival Anglo
BHP Group has abandoned its $49 billion takeover bid for Anglo American after the latter rejected an extension for more negotiations.
Israeli forces seize entire Gaza border with Egypt
The border between Gaza and Egypt has come under the control of Israel, a military spokesman says as its deadly raids continue on the southern city of Rafah.
Bond yields jump and stocks wilt amid rate cut doubts
Renewed concerns about the timing and extent of US interest rate cuts have put pressure on global stocks and pushed bond yields close to a four-week high.
Tears shed as Kangaroos select Payne, Teakle in too
Geordie Payne has been selected by North Melbourne with pick No.1 in the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, while ex-Port ruckman Brynn Teakle is headed there too.
Jurors likely to deliberate in Trump hush-money trial
Jury deliberations in former US president Donald Trump's hush-money trial are expected to begin following closing arguments and a trial of almost six weeks.
Clarkson under AFL investigation after latest outburst
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson faces triggering a two-match suspended ban as the AFL investigates his latest foul-mouthed outburst during a match.
Nation in for a soaking as massive rainband heads east
Rain is forecast in every state and territory as a weather system spanning thousands of kilometres makes it way from west to east.
Renewed call for new stadium build for Brisbane 2032
The Brisbane 2032 Olympics are on track to be sustainable, the Games organising committee chief says, as she renews the push for a new stadium.
Petrol giant pairs with Uber to fuel electric car move
The latest electric vehicle partnership may seem unexpected as Uber and BP team up to offer drivers discount pit stops.
Sackings ‘very likely’ in pandemic crisis, Qantas says
Qantas staff unlawfully fired in 2020 should get reduced compensation because they would have been fired in 2021 anyway, lawyers for the airline have argued.
Chris Lucas named Geelong’s inaugural WNBL coach
Veteran coach Chris Lucas will take charge of Geelong United, the WNBL's newest franchise, in their inaugural season.
Slipper in race against time for Super Rugby finals
Brumbies prop James Slipper will miss the final game of the regular season due to a calf injury, but will he make it back in time for the Super Rugby finals?
Items to be tested in search for Samantha Murphy’s body
Victoria Police have uncovered items of interest as they search for the body of missing mother Samantha Murphy, who disappeared in February.
Palestinian visas in the lurch as recognition bid fails
Parliamentarians are calling on the government to give Palestinians the same visa rights as Ukrainians as a bid to recognise a state fell flat in parliament.
Family still pained by Kumanjayi Walker’s death
Kumanjayi Walker's family has shared their memories of the 19-year-old with a coronial inquest, saying they are still pained by his death.
Early days under Madge steel McInnes for his NSW debut
Cameron McInnes will come full circle when he makes his State of Origin debut under Michael Maguire, who handed him his NRL debut back in 2014.
‘It just happens’: Cotter spills on 80-min secret
Reuben Cotter's ability to impact a game without being substituted has allowed Queensland coach Billy Slater to get creative with his State of Origin bench.
Alcohol restrictions proposed to tackle family violence
There's a push to overhaul alcohol laws as part of national efforts to tackle family violence, including restricting alcohol delivery.
Extraordinary weather causing disasters, PNG PM says
Papua New Guinean authorities have ramped up rescue efforts following a deadly landslide the prime minister blames on "extraordinary weather patterns".
Short-handed Aussies call on support in T20 warm-up win
Australia, at one stage fielding four members of their support staff, have comfortably beaten Namibia in a Twenty20 World Cup warm-up game.
Coal, gas communities should not be left behind: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says communities with power stations that are closing down need to be supported as part of the transition to net-zero.
Irankunda ready to handle Socceroos pressure: Arnold
Nestory Irankunda will be given the chance to impress Graham Arnold after winning his first Socceroos call-up.
Pendlebury ruled out of wounded Pies’ clash with Dogs
Scott Pendlebury has failed to complete Collingwood's training session because of an arm injury and has been ruled out of their Western Bulldogs encounter.
‘I was once a lock’: Cobbo stirs up Maroons Hornet nest
Queensland utility Selwyn Cobbo can cover fullback, wing and centre but has revealed he was once a lock and will fill any role coach Billy Slater has for him.
‘Untouchable’ NSW duo wait as Hynes sits out training
Nicho Hynes failed to train in the first hit-out for Michael Maguire's new-look NSW State of Origin side.