‘Israeli swastika’: restaurant boss’s claim over symbol
A restaurateur who pleaded guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestinian rally, initially told police it was an "Israeli swastika".
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Alamoti signs off on long-term Panthers deal
Paul Alamoti has penned a new deal with Penrith that will keep him at the reigning NRL premiers until the end of 2027.
‘Frosty’ cools on full-time Supercars return
Nearing the end of his career as a full-time driver, Supercars veteran Mark Winterbottom says he isn't focused on finding a way back to the grid in 2026.
Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet
Australia and wealthier Commonwealth nations are being told to pay the rent on climate action as the Pacific faces an existential threat from rising sea levels.
Attackers kill five, injure 22 at Turkish aviation site
Government officials have described an attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries' headquarters as an act of terrorism.
Diamonds face home truths after netball Cup loss to NZ
Australia's misery in New Zealand has stretched to an eighth straight loss, with the Diamonds losing the second Constellation Cup netball clash, falling 63-52.
RLPA wants more pay or no Thursday games in NRLW draw
The NRL is facing pressure from the Rugby League Players Association to compensate NRLW players for featuring in midweek matches.
Bancroft’s Test push teeters despite WA Shield win
Test hopeful Cameron Bancroft has again been dismissed cheaply in Western Australia's Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.
Skipper Harry Grant to remain with Storm through 2026
Star hooker Harry Grant will remain with Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026 NRL season after taking up a player option in his contract.
King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Samoa
King Charles III has arrived in Samoa where climate is a key issue and Commonwealth leaders are expected to make a declaration on protecting the ocean.
Long wait for refunds of ‘gobsmacking’ unlawful fees
Everything from fine payments to marriage certificates have been hit with wrongful merchant surcharges in NSW over eight years.
Lehrmann wins right to appeal without $200k wallop
Bruce Lehrmann can pursue an "arguable" appeal of his defamation loss without stumping up a $200,000 security payment, a judge has said.
King, Queen heading to airport ahead of departure
King Charles and Queen Camilla are preparing to leave Australia for Samoa after a whirlwind tour that featured cheering crowds and a slice of controversy.
Rush of blood costs Konstas as duck has Smith fuming
Sam Konstas looked set for another big Sheffield Shield score before the NSW young gun had a teenager's rush of blood against Victoria.
Quincy Dodd injured, out of Jillaroos’ clash with Kiwis
Starting hooker Quincy Dodd will miss Australia's clash against New Zealand, who ambushed the Jillaroos in the sides' last meeting.
Australians committed to Glasgow Games success: Thomas
The Australian team is set to embrace the new model of Commonwealth Games, after key sports such as hockey and rugby sevens were axed from Glasgow 2026.
Suaalii set for Wallabies Test debut on UK tour
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been named in the Wallabies squad for the spring tour, less than a month after playing his final NRL game for the Sydney Roosters.
Claims a cargo jet shot down in Sudan’s Darfur region
Russia says it is investigating claims a cargo jet has been shot down by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur.
Hit-run sentence ‘won’t heal pain’ for top cop’s family
A judge has handed a suspended jail sentence to the teenage driver who caused the death of SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens' son Charlie in a hit-run crash.
Thousands queue to but see the royals passing by
The King and Queen greeted some of the people who queued for hours in a bid to get a glimpse on the final full-day of their brief royal tour of Australia.
Bancroft fails to push Test case with another low score
Cameron Bancroft's push for Australia's vacant opening spot has dipped again as Western Australia took charge of their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.
Broncos CEO tells players it’s a ‘grow-up moment’
Brisbane CEO Dave Donaghy has told his players they must grow up and has refused to guarantee Ezra Mam's future at the NRL club.
Smith says he didn’t ask for return to Test No.4 spot
Australian Test star Steve Smith has denied asking to return to No.4, while admitting it's his favourite spot.
Brondello’s Liberty win WNBA championship in thriller
Australian coach Sandy Brondello has broken a 28-year drought by steering the New York Liberty to their first WNBA title with an overtime win over Minnesota.
Johnson like a kid with free tokens in Kiwis return
Shaun Johnson says he'll play without feeling pressure after coming out of retirement for injury-hit New Zealand in rugby league's Pacific Championship.
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Drinking water chemical limits hard to swallow for some
Guidelines for potential cancer-causing chemicals allowed in Australian drinking water have been released, with at least one region failing to meet them.
Jillaroos eye Brigginshaw boost in Kiwi Ferns rematch
Jillaroos players expect Ali Brigginshaw's early return from finger surgery to be crucial as they attempt to get revenge on New Zealand.
Chelsea roar on with Fowler’s Man City on their heels
Even without Sam Kerr, Chelsea are dominating the start of the Women's Super League season in England with Mary Fowler's Man City their nearest chasers.
Tszyu cleared of serious injury after Russian beat-down
Battered Tim Tszyu will stay in the US for a couple of extra days to recover but has been cleared of serious injury after his world-title hammering in Florida.
New Zealand women roar to glorious T20 World Cup win
Amelia Kerr-inspired New Zealand have won the Women's T20 World Cup, beating Australia's conquerors South Africa in the final in Dubai by 32 runs.
Qantas says sorry as sacked staff seek $200m justice
Qantas has apologised for its unlawful pandemic retrenching of 1700 workers as the transport union pursues the airline for hundreds of millions of dollars.