No methanol or illicits detected in cocktail, Fiji says
Forensic testing of cocktail ingredients at a Fijian resort where seven people fell ill with suspected poisoning has found no evidence of methanol.
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Not going anywhere: Young a Docker until 2033
Rising midfield star Hayden Young has become the longest-contracted player in the AFL, signing a six-year extension to stay at Fremantle.
Budget blues in the most populous state as rates weigh
Government finances are wobbling in Australia's most populous state as stubbornly high interest rates weigh on home building and consumer spending.
Murder, terrorism charges filed in healthcare CEO case
The US man accused of shooting dead UnitedHealthcare's CEO on a New York street has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism.
Defiant Alan Jones welcomes jury test for abuse claims
Former talkback king Alan Jones has faced court for the first time and taken aim at police as investigators levelled more indecent assault charges against him.
Deficits dig deeper holes as cracks appear in budget
Australia is on track for a soft economic landing despite budget deficits set to widen as spending grows and tax receipts fall, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
Vanuatu counts earthquake cost with 14 dead, 200 hurt
More than a dozen people are dead after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Vanuatu but little is known about the extent of the damage further afield.
Ukraine claims killing of top Russian general in Moscow
A bomb has killed a senior Russian general in charge of nuclear protection forces and another man in Moscow, state media reported.
Australia take a wait-and-see approach on Healy’s knee
Australia will wait to see how Alyssa Healy recovers from a training session before determining how much she plays in the ODI series against New Zealand.
Second body in the bushes, police suspect double murder
A second body has been found near a woman's decomposing remains, with the latest discovery likely to be her husband, police say.
Victory coach quits six months into A-League contract
Coach Patrick Kisnorbo has walked out on the Melbourne Victory men's team after just seven A-League games to take up an opportunity overseas.
Changing channels as former Nine chief takes ABC reins
The man who oversaw the merger of two major news companies before leaving Nine under a cloud has been appointed as the next managing director of the ABC.
Seibold inks two-year deal to oversee Manly transition
Manly have extended Anthony Seibold's contract until 2027, leaving him to oversee the transition of the club into the post Daly Cherry-Evans era.
Three dead, including gunman, in US school shooting
Three people have been killed in a shooting at a school in Wisconsin, with no motive established and the alleged killer believed to have been a student there.
Sixers beat Renegades in BBL but suffer injury worries
Moises Henriques produced a captain's knock for the Sydney Sixers who overcame the loss of two players to injury in their BBL defeat of the Melbourne Renegades.
Magpies take Centra with No.1 pick in AFLW draft
Victorian midfielder-forward Ash Centra has been chosen by Collingwood as the No.1 pick in the first national AFLW draft, while Gold Coast took Havana Harris.
Cameron McInnes inks new deal with Cronulla
Fearless lock forward Cameron McInnes has signed a new deal that will keep him with NRL side Cronulla until at least the end of 2026 season.
Treasurer bows out, leaves state debt pile behind
Outgoing Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has been hailed for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic despite leaving the state facing "enormous debt".
The women who could soon influence your mortgage
Two new faces will serve on the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-setting board, with the government defying calls from the coalition for continuity.
Stars allrounder Cartwright cleared of bad neck damage
Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright has been released from hospital and cleared of a serious neck injury, after suffering whiplash in the BBL opener.
Scams lawsuit sends a message to Australia’s banks
The corporate cop has put the nation's banks on notice after filing a civil case against HSBC Australia over its alleged failure to stop $23 million in scams.
Hillcrest families launch class action against state
Families of the children killed and hurt in Tasmania's Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy have launched a class action.
Aussie Giuliani’s silver lining at landmark worlds
Tasmanian Max Giuliani has won a silver to cap a record-shattering world short course championships dominated by American Gretchen Walsh's 11 world records.
Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL
Hilton Cartwright has suffered a painful neck injury while diving in the field during the Melbourne Stars' six-wicket loss to the Perth Scorchers in the BBL.
City stay top as McNamara returns in A-League Women
A-League Women leaders Melbourne City welcomed back Holly McNamara in their 4-2 win over Canberra while Brisbane beat Central Coast and Perth defeated Adelaide.
City, Auckland trade howlers in dramatic ALM draw
Melbourne City are the first team to take points off A-League Men newcomers Auckland FC but a late goalkeeping howler forced them to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Goorjian sees good signs from Kings in win over Bullets
Jaylen Adams and Xavier Cooks were the star attractions as the Sydney Kings beat the resurgent Brisbane Bullets in the NBL.
Remaining Bali Nine members back on Australian soil
Five members of the Bali Nine have returned to Australia after the federal government reached a deal with Indonesian authorities.
‘Unacceptable’: United frustrated with another loss
Derrick Walton, Nathan Sobey and Jordan Hunter had afternoons to remember as the South East Melbourne Phoenix ambushed cross-town rivals Melbourne United.
Lightning win first WNBL game since coach’s exit
The Adelaide Lightning have bagged a win over the Canberra Capitals in their first WNBL game under interim coach Matthew Clarke.
Saveska hat-trick ends Wanderers’ ALW winless streak
A Sienna Saveska hat-trick has given Western Sydney their first win of the A-League Women season, while a 10-player Newcastle side defeated Sydney FC.