Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft
The Australian Information Commissioner will take Medibank to court over a 2022 data breach, seeking penalties that could reach into the trillions of dollars.
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Irankunda to debut for Socceroos against Bangladesh
Coach Graham Arnold has confirmed teenage winger Nestory Irankunda will debut for the Socceroos in their World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Substation terror plot accused found not guilty
A Supreme Court jury has found a man not guilty of a terrorism charge related to an alleged plot to destroy an Adelaide Hills electrical substation.
Bulldogs hero set to return for Lions clash
Tom Liberatore is poised to return when the Western Bulldogs take on Brisbane along with Ed Richards, while James Harmes is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Matildas seal 2-0 win over China in last pre-Games test
Goals from Hayley Raso and Clare Wheeler have given the Matildas a perfect pre-Olympics send-off in a 2-0 win over China.
De Minaur floors Medvedev to reach French Open quarters
Alex de Minaur has beaten Daniil Medvedev to become the first Australian man to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open in Paris for 20 years.
Shopping centre tragedy sparks mental health funds rise
Additional funds will be directed to services for homeless people in NSW suffering from mental illness, following a mass stabbing that left six people dead.
Future uncertain as Matildas boss names Olympic squad
Caitlin Foord and Katrina Gorry have been picked in the Matildas' Olympics squad despite question marks over their fitness.
Tigers star Martin rested, set to play 300th at MCG
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin is set to play his 300th AFL game at the MCG in round 14 after being rested for the Tigers' trip to Adelaide.
Long-term deal for Saab as Garner extends at Penrith
Jason Saab has signed a contract extension to remain at Manly long-term as Luke Garner inks a new deal with triple reigning premiers Penrith.
Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away
A defiant former Chinese spy has issued a rallying cry to protesters against the communist party's suppression of dissidents, saying their courage will prevail.
Sharks to rest star halfback Nicho Hynes after Origin I
Nicho Hynes will be given round 14 to rest up after making his second State of Origin appearance for NSW.
Driver pleads guilty over death of top cop’s son
Dhurren Randhawa has pleaded guilty to charges over the hit-and-run death of South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens' son.
Bombers gun Redman sidelined for Blues AFL blockbuster
Essendon pair Kyle Langford and Todd Goldstein will have to prove their fitness to face Carlton while hamstrung Mason Redman will miss the blockbuster.
Reid’s two-game ban upheld, out of Rising Star running
West Coast young gun Harley Reid will miss games against North Melbourne and Essendon after failing to downgrade his two-match suspension at the AFL tribunal.
Djokovic pulls out in Paris as Sinner becomes the No.1
Champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open with injury, leaving Jannik Sinner as the new world No.1 men's player.
No point to prove as Tedesco returns to NSW side
James Tedesco has walked back into the NSW State of Origin camp ready to wear the No.1 jersey, adamant there were no hard feelings over his initial axing.
De Minaur hails mental strength in landmark Paris win
Alex de Minaur has found "gold at the end of the tunnel", defusing the power of Jan-Lennard Struff to make a landmark appearance in the French Open last-16.
Minjee Lee surges into share of Women’s US Open lead
Australian golf star Minjee Lee has powered into a share of the third-round lead at the rich and prestigious Women's US Open in Pennsylvania.
Fever squeeze out Lightning in Super Netball thriller
West Coast Fever have regained top spot on the Super Netball ladder with a thrilling 71-68 away win over Sunshine Coast Lightning.
Dockers’ double act ruck and roll through Demons
Fremantle's first trip to Alice Springs was a memorable one as ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson stood out in a 92-point humbling of Melbourne.
Drinkwater propels Cowboys to gutsiest win of year
Scott Drinkwater set up one try, scored another and kicked the winning penalty goal as North Queensland upset the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Two dead, seven injured in Pittsburgh bar shooting
A shooting at a bar in suburban Pittsburgh has left two people dead and seven others injured, police say.
Woman identified in deadly unit blast as probe goes on
Investigators will probe the aftermath of a Sydney unit explosion amid claims residents smelled gas in the weeks preceding the deadly blast.
Blaming lowest-paid workers for inflation ‘disgusting’
Australia's lowest-paid workers, who will soon receive a 3.75 per cent pay bump, should not be blamed for continued inflation challenges, a minister says.
Saso wins Women’s US Open as Aussie Minjee Lee crumbles
Japanese golfer Yuka Saso has scored a three-shot victory at the US Women's Open after Australian star Minjee Lee suffered a dramatic final-round collapse.
Eagles to argue length of Reid’s ban at AFL tribunal
Harley Reid will challenge the grading of his rough conduct charge, but is still facing a ban that will rule him ineligible for the Rising Star award.
Olympic selection battle affected all the marathoners
The three Australian women chosen to run the marathon in Paris were all on tenterhooks while an appeal by Lisa Weightman played out.
Alleged killer told police of shotgun, knife struggles
An alleged killer's version of events in the deaths of two elderly campers has been revealed in a police interview played at his murder trial.
Kokkinakis a late-night, five-set hero again in Paris
Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled off another stirring comeback from two sets down to join Alex de Minaur in the third round at the French Open.
Trump proclaims innocence after hush-money verdict
Former US president Donald Trump has proclaimed his innocence after a New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts in his hush-money trial.