Force sign former title-winning Crusader Ben Funnell
New Western Force signing Ben Funnell says he wasn't sure if he'd get another crack at Super Rugby after leaving the Crusaders in 2019.
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Judge questions crown case against murder-accused mum
A jury has been discharged in the trial of a woman accused of murdering her 26-year-old son by giving him an overdose of prescription drugs in a fruit smoothie.
Premier to discuss media access to courts
After a boy accused of murder appeared in a closed court hearing, Queensland Premier Steven Miles says he will speak to the attorney-general about media access.
Osaka suffers straight-sets loss in Abu Dhabi opener
Naomi Osaka fell to defeat against Danielle Collins in her opening match at the Abu Dhabi Open, the former world No.1's latest stumble on her comeback trail.
Bartlett stocks sky-rocket after ripping apart Windies
Australia might have found their next pace bowling weapon after Xavier Bartlett tore apart the West Indies in the just completed ODI series.
‘Not a gap, it’s a chasm’: govt warned on inequity
Indigenous organisations are calling on governments to implement recommendations by the Productivity Commission on the way they do business.
Coalition ‘cannot be taken seriously’ on tax, PM claims
The prime minister says the federal opposition cannot be taken seriously after agreeing to back in stage three tax cut changes following earlier criticism.
Thrifty December cures sales-fuelled debt hangover
Many shoppers racked up credit card bills during the November sales but the damage could have been worse given acute financial pressures.
Urgent power shift needed to achieve Indigenous equity
The Productivity Commission has called on all Australian governments to honour their obligations under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Clear milk bottle lids a win for obsessive bowerbirds
The satin bowerbird's obsession with the colour blue can sometimes be deadly but a change in milk packaging could help save the showy bird.
Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case
A woman who accused rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape has been "staunchly consistent" in her version of the events, a NSW court has heard.
Three Black Hawk army helicopters to arrive early
Black Hawk helicopters from the United States have been expedited after the early grounding of the Taipan fleet left a hole in the army's capability.
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Queensland solar farm tapped to power technology giant
Amazon will launch operations at its first solar farm project in Queensland, with the 500-hectare site to generate enough power for 60,000 homes.
Becker ends brief coaching role helping Rune
Boris Becker has brought an end to his brief stint coaching seventh-ranked Holger Rune.
Prince William back to work as Charles and Harry meet
Prince William is set to resume official duties after his wife's surgery and the King's cancer diagnosis.
Fresh missile strikes as Ukraine extends martial law
Russia has launched fresh air strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine's parliament backed extending martial law in the country by a further 90 days.
Hockeyroos bounce back in style with 3-0 win over USA
The Hockeyroos are off the mark at the FIH Pro League with a 3-0 win over the United States setting them up for a challenging test against the Netherlands.
Shock Matildas call makes veteran Heyman feel 21 again
Michelle Heyman has capped an impressive A-League Women season for Canberra United with her first Matildas call-up in six years.
Workers set to get right to ignore bosses after hours
Ignoring work calls and emails after hours could soon become the new normal as political momentum builds for the 'right to disconnect'.
Star Tigers forward Lynch ruled out of AFL opener
Richmond's Tom Lynch will miss the AFL opener but is targeting his first game in almost a year when the Tigers meet Carlton in their early season blockbuster.
Study indicates climate change clock forward a decade
Research on a tiny sea sponge indicates the world has been warming faster and for longer than previously thought.
Mokbel claims Gobbo encouraged him to flee to Greece
Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has given evidence in the Victorian Supreme Court as he tries to fight his drug trafficking convictions.
Palmer loses appeals in resort, election fraud cases
Queensland's Court of Appeal has dismissed applications by Clive Palmer and his Coolum resort relating to charges before Brisbane Magistrates Court.
Freeway driver ‘cursed by witch’ before killing cops
A trucking boss has denied his worker told him he was tired before getting into a 19-tonne semi-trailer and ploughing into four police officers.
Fires kill 123 in Chile, toll expected to keep rising
At least 123 people have been killed by forest fires in central Chile, officials say.
Injured Morris sent for scans after ODI series sweep
Australia have torn apart an abysmal West Indies batting line-up to wrap up a 3-0 ODI series sweep, but lost second-gamer Lance Morris to injury in the process.
Magpies boss defends Murphy’s return from concussion
Collingwood chief executive Craig Kelly has hit out at critics of the decision to allow concussion-prone defender Nathan Murphy to continue playing in the AFL.
Aussie motorists show a big preference for big cars
SUVs and utes dominated new car sales in January, according to a new report, dwarfing passenger and electric vehicle sales.
‘I messed up’: Beale called agent after rape allegation
Kurtley Beale called his player-agent Isaac Moses and told him he had "messed up", after being confronted with sexual assault allegations, a court has heard.
Judge accused of assault too unwell to appear in court
A Tasmanian judge accused of emotional abuse or intimidation, as well as assault, has failed to appear in court because he was feeling unwell.
Fugitive sex killer had bag of uniforms, badges: police
Investigators are unsure how or why fugitive sex killer Trent Jennings allegedly acquired a bag of authentic police uniforms.