Cleo snatcher lodges appeal against sentence
Jailed child snatcher Terence Kelly has lodged an appeal against his sentence for kidnapping four-year-old Cleo Smith from a remote WA campsite in 2021.
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Test captain Pat Cummins reveals burnout and grief
Test captain Pat Cummins has spoken of burnout and grief in his first interview since leaving Australia's cricket tour of India in February.
Imran Khan can be held for eight days: Pakistani judge
A court has ruled former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan can be held for questioning for eight days.
Demons to appeal Jacob van Rooyen striking ban
Melbourne believe Jacob van Rooyen's two-match striking ban for a spoil challenges the fabric of the game and will contest it at the AFL appeals board.
Chalmers defends budget criticism of not enough support
Jim Chalmers says his budget provided targeted cost of living relief to the most vulnerable, fending off attacks that not enough was done for middle Australia.
Treasurer seeks to soothe budget relief inflation worry
Jim Chalmers says his budget will not fan inflation or lead to more interest rate rises but some leading economic experts are not convinced.
Boost for Sydney FC as fans call off finals boycott
Sydney FC's active supporter group say they are calling off their boycott of the A-League Men side's finals clashes ahead of the semi against Melbourne City..
Storm’s Bellamy set to make coaching call next week
Craig Bellamy says he's sick of thinking about whether to stay on as head coach Melbourne for a 22nd NRL season and will make an announcement next week.
NCA bomber, police killer Domenic Perre dies in custody
The man jailed for the bombing of the National Crime Authority office in Adelaide in 1994 that killed a police officer has died while serving a life sentence.
Renegade MP and Minns’ mate wins vote in new NSW parly
NSW Labor has improved its chances of passing government legislation, with Nationals MP Ben Franklin and an independent elected to oversee parliament's houses.
Jason Cummings could leave Mariners: Montgomery
Nick Montgomery concedes the Central Coast Mariners could be forced to sell star striker Jason Cummings.
Welfare payments, renters’ help boosted
Welfare recipients and renters will get extra help in the May budget, under the Albanese's government cost-of-living package to be unveiled on Tuesday night.
Addo-Carr named to make Bulldogs return before Origin
Josh Addo-Carr's chances of winning back his NSW State of Origin jersey have received a massive boost, named to return ahead of time for Canterbury.
Dees consider appealing AFL Tribunal ban on van Rooyen
AFL Tribunal chairman Jeff Gleeson says Jacob van Rooyen should have foreseen his spoiling attempt would have resulted in a forceful blow to his opponent.
Critical minerals in demand but gas remains ‘important’
Mines and gas fields will continue to power national prosperity even as the federal budget accelerates Australia towards net-zero emissions.
Clean energy budget stakes $2b on renewable hydrogen
Australia's energy future will include green hydrogen as the federal budget bets $2 billion on the hero fuel and helps homes and businesses save on power bills.
Big bulk billing boost the centrepiece of health budget
Changes to bulk billing incentives will give more than 11 million Australians access to general practitioner services with no out-of-pocket costs.
Port condemns racist abuse of Junior Rioli
Port Adelaide's Junior Rioli is the latest Indigenous player to be targeted by online racial abuse in an incident condemned by his AFL club.
Superb Matthews takes Giro stage, Groves also on podium
Michael Matthews has won the third stage of the Giro d'Italia with fellow Australian Kaden Groves responding to being blamed for Sunday's crash by taking third.
Workers on track for fastest wage growth in decades
Fierce competition for workers and government wage polices are expected to underpin strong wage growth in 2024, the federal budget papers confirm.
Free GP consults at the centre of cost-of-living budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered a small surplus, while trying to balance cost-of-living relief with inflation reduction measures.
Police apology for Indigenous harm must ‘bring change’
Victoria's top cop has offered an apology as an inquiry probes a lack of police accountability for Indigenous deaths in custody and racism complaints.
Simmons, Baynes miss Boomers’ 18-man Cup squad
Ben Simmons could still feature for the Boomers at the World Cup despite the three-time NBA All-Star not being selected in the 18-man extended squad.
Brawling NSW Nationals elect Dubbo MP as leader
The NSW Nationals have elected Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders as the new party leader after a feud broke out one day before the return of parliament.
Hayne ‘different’ now, no end for woman’s ‘nightmare’
Jarryd Hayne is a "very different man now" compared to when he sexually assaulted a woman, who is living a "never-ending nightmare'', as he awaits a jail term.
Rioli sent to AFL tribunal, faces hefty striking ban
Port Adelaide forward Junior Rioli has been sent directly to the AFL tribunal, where three other players will challenge bans handed out in round eight.
AFL, Magpies, Swans denounce fans who booed Franklin
The AFL has joined Collingwood and Sydney in condemning Magpie fans who booed Lance Franklin, saying there is no place in the game for their behaviour.
Nine dead including gunman in Texas mall shooting
A suspected gunman is dead after he killed at least eight people outside a shopping mall about 40 kilometres northeast of Dallas, Texas.
Hinkley hails Port’s toughness after pipping Essendon
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says his players are growing in confidence after edging Essendon by five points for yet another comeback victory.
Magpie fans boo Franklin, leaving Longmire bemused
Collingwood fans have booed AFL great Lance Franklin as the Magpies broke clear in the last quarter to beat Sydney at the MCG.
Fagan slams ‘prejudicial’ reports in Hawks’ racism saga
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed prejudicial reporting about the claims of alleged racism during his time at Hawthorn.