Iran activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Jailed activist Narges Mohammadi has become the 19th woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her "very important work" fighting the oppression of women in Iran.
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Quicker refugee claims process to snuff out false ones
The Albanese government is cracking down on false asylum claims by boosting the resources of the bodies that assess refugee protection applications.
Luongo called up to end four-year Socceroos absence
Massimo Luongo's stellar form with Ipswich Town has earned him a first Socceroos call-up in four years for friendlies against England and New Zealand.
Image of King Charles on Australian coins unveiled
An effigy of King Charles III is ready to circulate on Australian coins, starting with the $1 coin later this year.
Nobel Chemistry prize for discovery of quantum dots
A trio of scientists who discovered nanoparticles and quantum dots used in LED-lights, TV-screens and cancer surgery have won the Nobel prize for chemistry.
Dogs forward Naughton signs huge AFL deal until 2032
Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has penned the longest current contract in the AFL, extending his stay at the Whitten Oval until the end of 2032.
Gordon, Frost out as Wallabies’ World Cup woes worsen
Carter Gordon's World Cup is over because of a knee injury, as is his Wallabies' teammate Nick Frost's tournament after he suffered a knock against Portugal.
World Cup winners dominate Diamonds squad
All but two of Australia's Netball World Cup winners have been named in the Diamonds squad for the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand.
Crows defender Doedee wants AFL move to Brisbane
Out-of-contract defender Tom Doedee wants to exercise his AFL free agency options to leave Adelaide for Brisbane.
Demetriou extends Souths deal, to lead defence as well
Signing a new deal to the end of 2026, South Sydney head coach Jason Demetriou will also head up the NRL's team defence following a staffing shake up.
Five wounded in homecoming shooting at Baltimore uni
At least five people were wounded in a shooting as students from Baltimore's Morgan State University were headed to a homecoming week campus ball.
Tszyu bent on Mendoza win to ‘earn’ his world title
With a chance to join his father as a unified world champion, Tim Tszyu is also looking for a triumph over Brian Mendoza to seal his WBO world title.
Cleary ruled out of Kangaroos Tests, Hynes called in
Nicho Hynes is a chance to make his Australian Test debut after Panthers star Nathan Cleary was ruled out of the Pacific Championships with a knee injury.
Court case continues for cop who tasered elderly woman
Prosecutors have confirmed a brief of evidence has been provided to lawyers for a police officer charged after tasering a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home.
Migration system enabled worst crimes known to humanity
Human trafficking, organised crime and modern slavery have flourished thanks to weaknesses in Australia's immigration system.
Man dead, woman critical after Darwin shooting
NT Police say it's too early to determine whether an incident in which a man died and a woman was critically injured was domestic violence related.
Swans captaincy in doubt after Mills’ Mad Monday mishap
Sydney captain Callum Mills is 'gutted' to have injured his shoulder in a Mad Monday accident.
Nervous night for NSW coastal towns amid looming fire
A forecast cool change should weaken a dangerous fire front looming over NSW coastal towns but could turn towards tourists in Bermagui, authorities warn.
Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing
A little-known tax will be broadened to push Victorian landowners to build on or sell empty blocks as the government seeks to boost housing supply.
Addo-Carr, Holmes named in Kangaroos squad amid probes
Despite facing investigation by the NRL, Josh Addo-Carr and Valentine Holmes have been included in Australia's Test squad for the Pacific Championships.
Mum behind lover’s plot to kill ex gets 26 years’ jail
Biannca Edmunds will spend at least 20 years in prison after a plot to murder her ex-partner ended in his death as well as the death of her husband.
McQualter expected to join Demons after leaving Punt Rd
After missing out on the Richmond AFL head coaching job to Adem Yze, long-time assistant and former caretaker Andrew McQualter is expected to join Melbourne.
Newcastle star Upton set for Jillaroos bow
Tamika Upton will come straight into the Jillaroos squad for Tests against New Zealand after a dazzling year in the NRLW with Newcastle.
Suaalii concussion causes selection headache for Samoa
The Sydney Roosters have ruled Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii out of the Pacific Championships due to concussion, with the rugby-bound star missing from Samoa's squad.
Boak’s 350 milestone looms as he signs new Port deal
Port Adelaide games record holder Travis Boak will play on next season at Alberton, ending speculation about his future with a one-year deal.
Nobel Prize in physics awarded for electron study
The Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to three scientists for 'work that gives humanity new tools for exploring the world of electrons'.
Snap election stand-off ends as sacked minister quits
Tasmania's former attorney-general will quit parliament, ending a stand-off with Premier Jeremy Rockliff that could have triggered an early election.
US House ousts McCarthy as speaker in historic vote
A 216 to 210 vote in the US House of Representatives to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker is the first time the House has removed its leader.
‘Never seen anything like it’: four kids among six dead
A 4WD carrying six people, including four children, ignited into a fireball that burned for hours after colliding with a road train in the Northern Territory.
All Blacks’ Foster talks down RWC ‘panic’ after big win
Following disquiet at his side's first-up loss to France at the World Cup, coach Ian Foster insists the All Blacks are "building momentum" after humbling Italy.
Penrith defy NRL’s levelling out to reach for history
The Panthers' shot at an NRL three-peat in the grand final has them on the verge of history, despite the tightening of rules to discourage such dominance.