‘Misgivings’ about Roberts-Smith not fatal, court told
A judge's dismissal of evidence from Ben Roberts-Smith and his military colleagues did not mean he cruelly executed defenceless prisoners, a court has heard.
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Shock at call for moratorium on ‘reckless renewables’
Anti-renewables activists want to protect agricultural land but the energy industry says solar and wind is future-proofing farmers and giving regions new jobs.
Palace says King has cancer, to undergo treatment
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced as reports say Prince Harry will visit his father in coming days.
Israel presses Gaza onslaught as US pursues ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid hopes for a truce in Gaza.
Murder charge for boy, girl traumatised after stabbing
A boy has been charged with murder and a six-year-old girl has been left traumatised after a 70-year-old woman was fatally stabbed outside a shopping centre.
Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists
Giving motorists more options for cheaper cars is at the heart of proposed fuel efficiency standards, the federal government says.
‘Hottest ever’ training: Manly teammate tells inquest
An inquiry into the death of Manly player Keith Titmuss has been told the rising NRL star probably died of exertional heat stroke after a training drill.
Hit-and-run investigation after body found on motorway
A man's body has been found on a major highway that connects NSW and Queensland, sparking a probe into the possibility he was killed in a hit-and-run incident.
US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid
Senate negotiators have released a sweeping bipartisan border security deal that is aimed at discouraging migrants from crossing the US-Mexico border.
Man admits murdering both parents in Brisbane home
A man has pleaded guilty to two counts of murder nearly four years after his parents were found dead in their home in Brisbane's north in May 2020.
Monster Titans deal has Tino primed to repay faith
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says signing a 10-year deal is the driver to lead the Titans to an NRL title in cahoots with a star-studded forward pack.
Rudan faces FA sanction over furious referee rant
Football Australia says it will issue Western Sydney coach Marko Rudan with a "show cause" notice following his angry post-match comments on Sunday.
‘We’ll see’: Albanese throws down gauntlet on tax cuts
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is putting pressure on the coalition to back Labor's stage 3 tax cut changes, as federal parliament returns for the new year.
Wellington’s ALM table surge hit by Zawada blow
A-League Men leaders Wellington could be without devastating Polish striker Oskar Zawada for up to a month as they prepare to face Central Coast.
China hands Australian writer suspended death sentence
Australian writer Yang Hengjun has received a suspended death sentence in China, meaning he could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
‘Making money’: insurers scolded over flood payouts
Insurers have been accused of failing to protect and compensate Australians devastated by floods during a fiery parliamentary hearing.
Chile forest fires kill 99 as hundreds remain missing
Chile President Gabriel Boric says forest fires in the country's centre have killed at least 64 people.
Four arrested, one charged after grandmother stabbed
A 15-year-old has been charged and another four boys have been arrested after a 70-year-old woman was fatally stabbed outside a Queensland shopping centre.
Kaufusi, Capewell, Gagai back in Origin mix for Maroons
Billy Slater has included Felise Kaufusi, Dane Gagai and Kurt Capewell in a 34-man Maroons squad that will gather in Brisbane ahead of the NRL season.
Papenhuyzen ready to reclaim Storm fullback jersey
Returning from two lengthy injuries, Ryan Papenhuyzen intends to make the Melbourne fullback jersey his own again as Nick Meaney shifts to the Storm centres.
Dutton signals support for Labor’s changes to tax cuts
Australians in need of greater assistance are soon expected to get some relief, with signs the coalition is unlikely to oppose reworked tax cuts.
Debutant Bartlett dominates in Australia’s big ODI win
World Cup champions Australia have made light work of the West Indies, cantering to an eight-wicket win at the MCG in the first of three ODIs.
Landholders deserve better consultation on renewables
A review of consultation over renewable energy projects has called for improved complaints handling after finding a "lack of trust" in the community.
Seibold puts out welcome mat to get Brooks back to best
Anthony Seibold is confident that, with his love and care, Luke Brooks can fire at Manly after leaving the Wests Tigers over the NRL off-season.
Fogarty lays down marker to young Raiders
Jamal Fogarty says he's ready to play a more dominant role in Canberra's youthful spine after being promoted to vice-captain for the upcoming NRLseason.
‘Everyone deserves to arrive home’: plan for safer rail
Better technology and education are part of a new national strategy to eliminate deaths and injury at Australia's 22,000 level crossings.
Ironmen to add next chapter in decade-long surf rivalry
Defending Ironman champion Matt Bevilacqua has stormed to within a point of four-time winner Ali Day entering the double-round finale on the Gold Coast.
Higgins feared being ‘passenger’ in rape story: fiance
Brittany Higgins' consent was taken away in an alleged Parliament House rape and she needed to feel like she was back in control, her fiance told a journalist.
Vunivalu’s ‘gamble’ paying off as winger finds voice
The decision to remain with the Queensland Reds has paid off for winger Suliasi Vunivalu, as he looks forward to his first outing under Les Kiss at Ballymore.
Aust shares surge after big tech beats boost sentiment
The domestic bourse has hit a fresh all-time high after Amazon, Meta, and Apple all exceeded earnings expectations, raising investor risk appetite.
Logging changes put gliders in peril, experts warn
Greater glider ecologists say the endangered species is in deeper trouble after NSW's watchdog for nature changed the rules that apply to logging.