China drops final trade blocks as beef back on the menu
Two abattoirs have had Chinese import bans lifted, the final trade restriction to fall after Beijing imposed $20 billion of tariffs against Australia.
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Sacking of cop who tasered 95yo ‘too little, too late’
A senior constable who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman has been dismissed from the police force less than a week after being found guilty of manslaughter.
‘Big reaction to one loss’: Carey expecting bounce back
After their first Test drubbing by India, Pat Cummins' Australia squad are regrouping in Adelaide, determined to hit back.
Matildas haven’t planned for the future well: Sermanni
A-League Women stars and fringe Matildas are set to feature more prominently in Australia's two friendlies against Taiwan.
Siddle re-signs with Stars to play BBL into his 40s
Veteran quick Peter Siddle has signed a one-year deal to join Melbourne Stars, who are still hunting for their first Big Bash title.
Petaia chasing NFL dream sparked by Super Bowl memories
Super Bowls, skipping school and former Pittsburgh safety Troy Polamalu helped put rugby star Jordan Petaia on a path to a potential NFL call-up.
Memories evoked as Australia draw Sweden in Davis Cup
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian team will meet old foes Sweden, away, then face Belgium or Chile, in the qualifying rounds for the Davis Cup final 8.
The 50 million reasons Woolies wants blockade to end
Woolworths says strike action has cost the company $50 million as it lodges an urgent application to ban workers from blocking access to its warehouses.
Daley to prioritise form over incumbency for 2025 Blues
Returning NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley has indicated he will pick his 2025 side for Game I based on form, not incumbency from the 2024 series win.
Joe Biden pardons son Hunter despite saying he wouldn’t
President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing him a possible prison sentence and reversing his promises not to use the power to benefit his family.
NSW women’s coach Strange open to mass changes
Sydney Roosters coach John Strange will become the first active NRLW coach to lead a State of Origin team after being appointed to the NSW vacancy.
Sex predators on notice as Defence tackles violence
Australian troops convicted of sexual crimes face being kicked out under moves to tackle violence and misconduct in the military.
Daley vows to carry on Maguire legacy, brings Bellamy
Laurie Daley will work closely with former Canberra teammates Michael Maguire and Craig Bellamy on his return to the NSW State of Origin coaching role.
Verstappen claims Qatar F1 win, Piastri finishes third
Max Verstappen won the Qatar F1 Grand Prix but McLaren's constructors' title hopes were delayed despite their Australian driver Oscar Piastri taking third place
Levi ‘cheat code’ powers Aussie women to sevens glory
Maddison Levi has delivered an amazing display, scoring a record 15 tries over the weekend as Australia's rugby women won a fifth-straight Dubai Sevens crown.
Hint of consumer recovery to keep RBA focused on prices
Australia's retail sales enjoyed a boost from an early start to Black Friday discounting and recovering bank balances following tax cuts.
Keeper heroics help Perth to women’s hockey title
Perth Thundersticks goalkeeper Aleisha Power has produced one of the finest displays of her career to help lift her team to the Hockey One women's gold medal.
Cotton’s record-breaking haul lifts Wildcats to NBL win
NBL records tumbled in Perth as Bryce Cotton scored 59 points to lead the Wildcats past the NZ Breakers.
Goulding fires before injury scare as United beat Kings
Chris Goulding's hot hand was a first-half highlight before Melbourne United withstood a huge fightback from the Sydney Kings in a tough NBL victory.
Ephraums triple lifts Melbourne to Hockey One title
Melbourne are the new Hockey One men's champions after Kookaburras star Nathan Ephraums starred in a 5-2 win over Canberra Chill in the grand final.
Matthews stars in Melbourne Renegades’ first WBBL title
West Indies star Hayley Matthews has fired with bat and ball against Brisbane Heat at the MCG, powering the Melbourne Renegades to their maiden WBBL title.
Donald Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel as FBI head
Donald Trump has named loyalist Kash Patel as FBI head, turning to a fierce loyalist to upend the top US law enforcement agency.
World No.954 Johnston stunned to win Australian Open
Ranked No.954, unheralded American Ryggs Johnston has shocked the golfing world with a remarkable Australian Open victory at Kingston Heath.
Wallabies end tour with agonising defeat to Ireland
The Wallabies have ended their northern tour with a narrow 22-19 defeat to Ireland in Dublin, their second loss to go with two wins in four British Isles Tests.
Piastri wins Qatar F1 sprint race in McLaren one-two
McLaren neared a first F1 constructors' title in 26 years as Lando Norris handed Australia's Oscar Piastri victory in a one-two finish in the Qatar GP sprint.
Roar end ALM losing streak, claim draw with Bulls
A-League Men battlers Brisbane Roar have claimed their first point of the season after a late Macarthur own goal leveled scores in their frenetic 4-4 draw.
Roos cruise past Lions into AFLW history books
North Melbourne have won their first AFLW premiership, completing an unbeaten season with a 30-point win over Brisbane in the grand final.
Kangaroos claim first AFLW flag with win over Brisbane
North Melbourne have won their first AFLW premiership, completing an unbeaten season with a 30-point win over Brisbane in the grand final.
Boland unsure of call-up after Hazlewood ruled out
Scott Boland is waiting for the selectors' call as the likely replacement for injured paceman Josh Hazlewood.
Herbert eyes Australian Open crown after hanging tough
Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston has joined home hope and halfway frontrunner Lucas Herbert in the Australian Open lead after a wet and wild third round.
UK MPs give initial support to assisted dying bill
A bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has passed in parliament, setting up months of further debate on the issue.