More charges laid against wedding bus crash driver
A NSW man accused of causing one of the country's worst-ever bus crashes faces 63 charges over the Hunter Valley smash that left 10 passengers dead.
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Heat on premier to front probe into Games dumping
Victoria's decision to cancel hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be put under the microscope after the state government lost a key vote.
Boost for welfare payments as calls grow for more
Welfare recipients will get an increase in their payments after key legislation passed federal parliament.
Daicos brothers sign long-term deals with Magpies
Josh and Nick Daicos have signed new AFL deals that will keep the highly rated brothers at Collingwood for six more years.
NSW minister quits, misconduct claims referred to ICAC
The NSW government has lost its first minister after Tim Crakanthorp failed to disclose his wife and in-laws' substantial property interests.
Dark web link to childcare worker’s 1623 abuse charges
Police have revealed details of the long, painstaking operation that led to an ex-Gold Coast childcare worker being charged with 1623 offences against children.
Beale’s bail varied so he can chase French rugby offer
Suspended Wallaby Kurtley Beale has had his bail varied awaiting trial on sexual assault allegations, so he's able to take up an offer to play rugby in France.
Storm star Papenhuyzen to make return in Queensland Cup
Coming back from a shattered right kneecap, Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen will play his first match in more than a year in a return with Storm's feeder club.
Judiciary gamble backfires on Cowboys’ Holmes
North Queensland have fought and lost Valentine Holmes' case at the judiciary and will now be without their star player for the rest of the regular season.
Denmark beat Haiti 2-0, set up clash with Matildas
Denmark have beaten Haiti 2-0 in Perth to book a place in the Women's World Cup last 16 against Australia in Sydney next Monday.
England hit six to top group D as James steals the show
Two goals and three assists for Lauren James steered England to a 6-1 win over China in a meeting of the European and Asian champions, sealing Group D top spot.
Industry groups urge backing for ‘vital’ housing fund
Labor is trying to break a political stand-off over the government's $10 billion fund for social and affordable homes, which has industry support.
Trump charged after investigation into 2020 US election
Former US president Donald Trump has been indicted following an investigation into the 2020 presidential election.
Peter Bol ‘exonerated’ as anti-doping case is dropped
Sport Integrity Australia has dropped its anti-doping case against middle-distance runner Peter Bol, citing 'varying expert opinions' of his sample.
Lance Franklin calls time on glittering AFL career
Lance Franklin has retired following his latest injury, with the Sydney and ex-Hawthorn key forward finishing as the AFL's fourth-highest goalkicker.
Remains identified as girl police allege was murdered
DNA testing has confirmed remains found in Tasmanian bushland belong to 14-year-old alleged murder victim Shyanne-Lee Tatnell.
Morrison rejects robodebt royal commission findings
Ex-Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has spoken publicly about the robodebt royal commission for the first time and rejected findings he misled cabinet.
Matildas beat Canada to reach World Cup knockouts
The Matildas have sealed progression to the Women's World Cup round of 16 by thumping Canada 4-0, with Hayley Raso scoring a brace.
Australia’s bid for Ashes series win falls in a heap
Australia have slumped to a 49-run loss to England on the last day at The Oval, leaving the Ashes series drawn at 2-2 after the fifth and final Test.
Top-level tributes for victims of army chopper tragedy
A difficult search and recovery operation is under way for the bodies of a crew of an army helicopter that went down during military drills in Queensland.
Aussies top medal table but miss swim award at worlds
Swimming Australia's head coach Rohan Taylor says his team, not the United States, performed the best at the world championships in Japan.
Warner, Khawaja set up thrilling finale to Ashes series
David Warner and Usman Khawaja have pushed Australia to within 249 runs of an Ashes series triumph, taking the tourists to 0-135 on a rain-hit day at The Oval.
Sonia Kruger wins Gold Logie
Sonia Kruger has taken home the Gold Logie at the 63rd TV Week Logie Awards, hosted by Sam Pang.
O’Callaghan wins 100 free, creates world title history
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has won the 100m freestyle in Japan, becoming the first woman to complete the 100-200 freestyle double at a world championships.
Johnston hat-trick helps Rabbitohs seal crucial NRL win
South Sydney have beaten Wests Tigers 32-18 in Tamworth, with winger Alex Johnston and star fullback Latrell Mitchell among the stand-out players.
Diamonds open netball World Cup campaign with big win
Australia have produced an impressive performance to swamp Zimbabwe 86-30 in the Diamonds first game of the netball World Cup in Cape Town.
Clinical Storm power past sloppy Parramatta in NRL
Melbourne have boosted their NRL top-four prospects and significantly hurt Parramatta's with a clinical 46-16 smashing of the Eels at Marvel Stadium.
Smith rejects retirement call after saving Australia
Steve Smith has helped Australia to a 12-run lead in the first innings of the fifth Test at The Oval, before making clear he has no plans of retiring.
Blues extend AFL winning streak with huge Pies upset
Coleman Medal leader Charlie Curnow has kicked six goals to help lift Carlton to a 17-point win over Collingwood in a boilover at the MCG.
Australia to end world titles as swimming’s No.1 nation
Australia has set a mixed 4x100m freestyle relay world record to claim a 13th gold in Japan, equalling the nation's record haul at a world championships.
Raiders stun Roosters, earn maiden NRLW victory
Canberra have marked their first NRLW game at their home ground with a brilliant upset win, beating the Sydney Roosters 24-14 in their second-round clash.