Indigenous group claims landmark win over mining giant
An Aboriginal community has been awarded $150 million in compensation from one of the nation's richest mining companies, although it's far less than it wanted.
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Last-minute budget pitch to ‘level field’ for young
Labor has made a pre-budget pitch to young Australians on social media as the government shakes up the tax system to help more people buy homes.
Two more test positive as ship evacuation nears end
Spain is preparing to send home the last of the passengers on a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, as two evacuees from the US and France test positive.
Discovery of triple murderer’s body offers ‘relief’
The body of Julian Ingram has been discovered by police, months after he killed his former partner and two others in a shooting spree.
Bulldogs address ‘soft mindset’, captain’s Galvin spray
Stephen Crichton gave Lachlan Galvin a verbal dressing down in Canterbury's loss to the Dolphins in a sign of frustration at the Dogs' poor defence.
World Cup door open for forgotten Socceroos goalkeeper
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has kept the door open for forgotten goalkeeper Joe Gauci to make his World Cup case at a training camp in Florida.
‘Work to do’: AFL targets Indigenous player boost
The AFL is considering a range of measures to boost the number of Indigenous players in the league following a significant decline in recent seasons.
‘Finally home’: jailed croc wrangler misses son’s birth
Reality TV star Matt Wright has walked from jail after serving five months for attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash.
Little Ripper: Herbert’s $5.5 million LIV Golf triumph
Australian Lucas Herbert is $5.5 million richer and off to the US Open after a stirring four-shot victory at LIV Golf Virginia in Washington DC.
Trump says Iran’s response to US proposal unacceptable
Oil prices have surged higher after Donald Trump labelled Iran's response to a US proposal aimed at ending the war as "totally unacceptable".
US cruise ship passenger tests positive for hantavirus
As passengers from a hantavirus-hit cruise ship fly home from the Canary Islands, one American passenger has tested positive to the deadly virus.
Aussie boss’s Seagulls face Fowler’s City in Cup final
Ex-Socceroo Dario Vidosic has guided Brighton to the Women's FA Cup final where they'll face Mary Fowler-inspired Manchester City.
Assault charges against media boss detailed in court
Antony Catalano's full assault charges have been made public after the media boss was excused from attending court in person because of mental health concerns.
Maroons Origin selection hinges on Storm form: Munster
Making a timely return to form, Cameron Munster says he's worried more about "his own backyard" in Melbourne than Queensland State of Origin selection.
McQualter takes lessons from Fagan’s Lions rebuild
Chris Fagan's press conferences from 2017 made fascinating viewing for Andrew McQualter as he looked for ways to ensure West Coast's rebuild is successful.
Vixens crush Firebirds on Moloney’s special day
The Melbourne Vixens have celebrated Kate Moloney's milestone game in grand style and improved their record to 9-0 with a 23-goal win over the Firebirds.
Cleary delivers lesson as Panthers overcome Raiders
Penrith won a tit-for-tat encounter with Canberra to stay on top of the NRL ladder after a prolific performance from Nathan Cleary.
Star trio steer Storm to streak-snapping victory
Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes have helped right the Storm ship, with Melbourne ending their losing streak in a strong win over Wests Tigers.
Dees star faces MRO scrutiny after win over Eagles
Melbourne posted a comfortable win over West Coast as Jacob van Rooyen starred and Kysaiah Pickett came under scrutiny over high contact on Jake Waterman.
Phoenix reach ALW grand final as Woods cuts down Roar
Wellington have reached their first A-League Women grand final after needing extra time to beat Brisbane Roar 3-2 on aggregate.
The real Latrell: Bennett’s bush ace fills Bunnies void
Wayne Bennett calls Latrell Siegwalt, the 'real Latrell' after the rookie helped replace namesake Latrell Mitchell and put Cronulla to the sword.
Arnold reacts as Iraq set Asian Cup date with Socceroos
Australia have drawn fellow World Cup-bound side Iraq, who will be led by the former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold, in next year's Asian Cup.
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Budget builds up to shift for ‘broken’ housing market
An extra $2 billion will be pledged in the budget to build sewerage and roads for new homes as the treasurer frames housing policy as a remedy to populism.
‘Sick of it’: furious coach tells Sharks to ‘harden up’
Craig Fitzgibbon's fury at Cronulla's spluttering NRL season came to the fore as the Sharks coach put his players on notice.
Australians last to leave virus-stricken cruise ship
Passengers on the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak are preparing to be screened before disembarking near a port in the the Canary Islands.
Luckless Aussie star Vine hospitalised after Giro crash
Australian cycling star Jay Vine has had to abandon Giro d'Italia and was taken to hospital after suffering a crash in the wet on the second stage in Bulgaria.
Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss
A former UK minister says she will challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the top job if none of the members of cabinet step forward.
Geelong spoil Pendlebury’s record-equalling night
As Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury turned out for a record-equalling 432nd game, Geelong crushed the Magpies by 54 points at the MCG.
Suns shine after slow start as Saints lose two stars
St Kilda could not maintain their hot start in the Darwin humidity and Gold Coast won by 29 points, with Ben King kicking four goals.
Lonergan leads from front as Brumbies blunt Force
The ACT Brumbies have snapped a three-game losing streak in tense fashion, beating the Western Force and denting their opponents' finals hopes.
Sea Eagles win soured by prop’s ‘devastating’ injury
Manly prop Siua Taukeiaho has broken his leg in two spots, souring the resurgent Sea Eagles' convincing 32-4 win over Brisbane.