Aussie entrepreneur launches Olympics for drug-takers
An Australian entrepreneur is launching an Olympic-style competition for drug-takers and is adamant the event is morally correct.
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Manly rally round as Trbojevic confirmed out for season
With Tom Trbojevic facing the rest of the NRL season on the sidelines, a "shattered" Anthony Seibold is planning for the absence of Manly's star fullback.
Australia’s first cybersecurity boss to fight hackers
Senior Air Force commander Darren Goldie will become Australia's first cybersecurity co-ordinator as the federal government seeks to ward off hackers.
Star Magpies defender Howe to return against Crows
Collingwood will welcome back gun defender Jeremy Howe from his broken arm in time to face Adelaide's array of impressive forwards at the MCG.
Geelong overcome Cameron injury to revive AFL season
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron has been knocked out under friendly fire from Gary Rohan but the Cats prevailed in a tough 15-point AFL win over Melbourne.
Perry puts Australia on top, misses out on century
Ellyse Perry has been denied a third Test century after being dismissed on 99, but Australia remain on top of the Ashes finishing day one on 7-327.
Scans confirm NSW’s Trbojevic has torn pectoral muscle
Manly and NSW star Tom Trbojevic appears set for a lengthy stint on the sideline after scans confirmed he suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Origin II.
Relatives and friends mourn Titan submarine deaths
The US coast guard says the five people aboard a missing submersible on a voyage to the Titanic died in a "catastrophic implosion".
Brazilian man gets 27 years for killing woman in Sydney
Brazilian engineer Mario Marcelo Santoro has been sentenced to 27 years in jail for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Cecilia Haddad in Sydney.
PwC tax breach ‘trashed’ consultation process
Actions taken by consulting firm PwC have been blasted as deeply disappointing by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who says people are right to be angry.
Trial date set in accused camper killer’s case
Former airline pilot Greg Lynn is set to face trial in Victoria's Supreme Court in February for the murder of campers Russell Hill and Carole Clay
Doubt cast on police timeline of statements on tasering
The NSW police minister has faced repeated questions over what she knew about a police decision to withhold key details from the public after a gran's tasering.
Top prosecutor defends call not to lay Lawyer X charges
A key figure in the Lawyer X scandal was prepared to testify against Victorian police officers in a proposed plea deal that fell apart over immunity concerns.
Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles
Perth Mint faces a Senate inquiry on top of an audit and compliance overhaul amid longstanding issues and controversies including gold bars alloyed with silver.
Long-awaited Berejiklian corruption probe report due
The NSW corruption watchdog is about to release its report into the conduct of former premier Gladys Berejiklian and her secret boyfriend Daryl Maguire.
Heal given chance to shine in Opals’ Asia Cup squad
The understrength Opals are preparing for the home basketball Asia Cup in the lead up to Paris 2024, with young guns like Shyla Heal eager to prove themselves.
‘Culture of cover-up’: Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague
Senator Jacqui Lambie has referred senior leaders within the ADF to the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.
Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones out for months
The Western Bulldogs' finals ambitions have taken a blow with defender Liam Jones to miss eight to 10 weeks after surgery for a broken arm.
Cummins leads Australia to thrilling opening Ashes win
Australia have beaten England by two wickets in the first Ashes Test after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon pulled off a thrilling chase late on the final day.
US president’s son Hunter to plead guilty to tax crimes
Hunter Biden, reportedly the first child of a sitting US president to be indicted, will plead guilty to tax offences and avoid prosecution on a gun charge.
Palestinian gunmen ‘kill four’ near Israeli settlement
Israeli emergency services say four people have been killed after Palestinian gunmen opened fire near a settlement in the West Bank.
Frantic search for Titan sub continues, banging heard
There is about one day's worth of oxygen left on board the Titan sub which lost contact on a dive down to the tour the Titanic wreck with five people on board.
School climate strike leader among arrested protesters
A former school climate strike organiser has graduated to more radical action in a third day of protests targeting east coast coal ports and facilities.
Bombers’ Draper could miss Freo clash, Parish to return
Gun Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish will return from a calf injury against Fremantle but dynamic ruckman Sam Draper is in doubt ahead of the trip west.
Kyrgios out of Halle but still hopes to play Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the grass-court tournament in Halle with a knee injury, but says he still hopes to be fit to play Wimbledon.
Broad magic sets up thrilling final day to Ashes Test
Australia have gone to stumps on day four at 3-107 chasing 281 to win the first Ashes Test, after another spellbinding day at Edgbaston.
New Zealand allege racism, abandon Qatar friendly
The All Whites, NZ's men's soccer team, have abandoned a friendly match against Qatar after alleged racist abuse was aimed at defender Michael Boxall.
UK MPs vote to approve report Johnson misled parliament
A motion to approve a report that recommended sanctioning Boris Johnson for misleading parliament has passed by 354 votes to seven.
Hawks skipper Sicily fails in AFL suspension appeal
Hawthorn will be without captain James Sicily for their next three AFL matches after his appeal against a suspension for rough conduct was rejected.
Magpies forward McStay out with infected finger
A finger infection will keep Collingwood recruit Daniel McStay out of action for the "short term" as the Magpies seek to regain top spot on the AFL ladder.
Court hears of ‘hopeless’ youth detention conditions
A 17-year-old boy with an extensive criminal record has been sentenced to an adult prison after engaging in riots in troubled youth detention facilities.