Judge rejects order to repatriate Aust women from Syria
A Federal Court judge has ruled against forcing the Australian government to repatriate 31 women and children from Syrian detention camps.
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Hakan Ayik arrested in Turkey in major crime operation
Turkey has arrested Hakan Ayik, who is wanted in Australia, and 36 others involved in an "international armed organised crime organisation".
Weary Sinner ditches de Minaur clash amid schedule row
Weary Jannik Sinner has pulled out of his Paris Masters last-16 match amid a scheduling row which has enabled his Aussie opponent Alex de Minaur to cash in.
Hope but uncertainty for Aussies in Gaza as exit opens
More Australians have escaped Gaza, crossing into Egypt to await commercial flights home as bombs continue to rain down on the besieged strip.
Dragons lead race as Fonua-Blake nears Warriors exit
St George Illawarra have emerged as a landing spot for Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake after he expressed a desire to leave the club.
Knights NRLW coach Griffiths quits for NSW Cup team
After two premiership wins, Ron Griffiths has transitioned from his role as Newcastle's NRLW coach into the hot seat with the NSW Cup side.
Marsh flies out of India, will miss World Cup game
Australia allrounder Mitch Marsh has flown home to Perth for personal reasons and will miss the crucial World Cup cricket clash with England.
Don Pyke takes West Coast CEO job at pivotal time
Decorated AFL player and coach Don Pyke has been appointed chief executive officer of West Coast.
Santos to temporarily halt ‘irreparable’ Barossa works
Australian gas giant Santos will not be permitted to begin laying the Barossa pipeline while the Federal Court determines whether there are cultural risks.
Woman charged with murder over mushroom deaths
Victorian woman Erin Patterson has been charged with murder over a suspected mushroom poisoning that left three people dead and another seriously ill.
Maxwell concussed in cart fall, out of World Cup clash
Australian allrounder Glenn Maxwell will miss the World Cup match against England after falling from a golf cart and being concussed.
Fowler, Kerr sink Taiwan as Matildas target Uzbekistan
Sam Kerr has made it five goals across three Olympic qualifiers and Mary Fowler scored a dazzler in the Matildas' 3-0 win over Taiwan in Perth.
Hopes for civilian corridors as Australians leave Gaza
There's hope more Australians will be able to leave the besieged Gaza strip after 20 citizens, one permanent resident and two family members crossed into Egypt.
Qatar brokers deal for limited Gaza evacuations: source
A deal on the Rafah crossing has been brokered to allow some critically injured people out of Gaza, a source has told Reuters.
Dayne Zorko extends AFL career in search of flag
Former Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko has signed a new one-year deal with the AFL club to play on for a 13th season at the top level.
Aurelio Vidmar to lead Melb City after Vidosic axed
Melbourne City have ruthlessly sacked coach Rado Vidosic just two games into the A-League Men season, installing Aurelio Vidmar as caretaker in his place.
Charges against NRL stars Latrell, Wighton thrown out
NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have beaten charges of fighting outside a Canberra nightclub and are now considering suing the police.
Youth placed in spit hood, isolated in Victorian prison
The use of spit hoods on children in Victorian adult prisons will be banned after one was placed on a youth despite him never spitting at staff.
Terrorist set for release after citizenship restored
Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika is expected to be released into the community after he won a High Court case to restore his Australian citizenship.
IMF urges higher interest rates to control inflation
An independent assessment of Australia's economy says interest rates will need to lift higher and government effort will be required to bring inflation down.
Warriors retain Watene-Zelezniak after career-best year
The Warriors have re-signed Dallin Watene-Zelezniak on the first day of the NRL player market, while Canberra snapped up England forward Morgan Smithies.
Woman can sue church for abuse in ‘monumental’ ruling
The High Court says a woman who claims she was abused by a Catholic priest more than five decades ago should be free to take a case against the church.
Explosives, homes under threat as fire rages in NSW
A town of 4000 residents has become the epicentre of NSW's firefighting efforts after seven blazes ignited to its north, west and south.
Oliver didn’t want to leave Dees, ready to knuckle down
Melbourne were never tempted to trade Clayton Oliver, coach Simon Goodwin says, and the midfielder insists he did not want to leave.
Santos permitted to start works on Barossa pipeline
Santos is allowed to begin laying a pipeline near the Tiwi islands but could be swiftly blocked by a successful federal court challenge by a traditional owner.
AFLW superstar Erin Phillips ends storied sport career
The most-decorated player in the AFLW, Erin Phillips has announced her retirement after a stellar career with the Crows and Port Adelaide.
Three key players to miss Matildas-Taiwan game
Injured winger Cortnee Vine is out of the Matildas' Olympic qualifier against Taiwan while Ellie Carpenter and Emily van Egmond have returned to their clubs.
NRL’s Souths retain Arrow, Croker staying at Manly
South Sydney have moved to re-sign Jai Arrow and Manly have retained Lachlan Croker only one day before the player market opens on November 1.
Whakaari owners convicted on NZ volcano safety charge
Four years after an eruption killed 22 people on New Zealand's White Island, Whakaari Management Ltd has been convicted on a workplace safety charge.
Law reforms rob serial killer of any hope of freedom
Victoria has backflipped on its opposition to naming serial killer Paul Denyer in sweeping parole law reforms to be introduced to parliament.
Surfer dies after shark attack off SA coast
Police believe a surfer has died after he was bitten by a shark off South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.