PM brushes off voice legal fears as ‘scare campaign’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claims a scare campaign on the voice is similar to what occurred before the apology to the Stolen Generations.
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War crimes investigator to head new integrity body
NSW judge Paul Brereton will be the inaugural head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, which is expected to start its work this year.
McIntosh breaks Titmus 400m freestyle world record
Ariarne Titmus's 400 metres freestyle world record has been broken by Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh, who clocked 3:56.08 at her national trials in Toronto.
Josh Reynolds named for NRL comeback with Bulldogs
Josh Reynolds will this week play his first game for Canterbury since 2017, while Penrith representative star Liam Martin remains out with a hamstring injury.
Dozens killed in fire at migrant facility in Mexico
At least 39 people have died and 29 injured in a fire at an immigration detention facility in northern Mexico near the US border.
Ex-SAS soldier bailed due to Taliban threat
A former SAS soldier charged over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has been granted bail due to danger posed by extremist Islamic inmates.
Dragons are at risk of throwing NRL season away: Mbye
Moses Mbye admits St George Illawarra are already at a crossroads and must start winning, or they risk throwing their NRL season away.
Child killer’s ex-friend slams parole for accomplice
Alison Anderson, who'd been a friend of a woman who murdered her child, has described the decision to parole her accomplice as "one big kick in the gut".
Jack Wighton considers making a raid on NRL open market
Star five-eighth Jack Wighton has told the Raiders he will test the NRL open market, with the club pledging to do all it can to keep him in Canberra.
NRLW stars finally get security as contracting begins
NRLW players will finally be given the security of contracts after the league and players' union opened the window for players to sign with clubs for 2023.
Peak sporting bodies back Olympic, Comm Games funding
Australia's Olympic and Commonwealth Games bodies are demanding an increase in funding to stave off failure at home Games.
Manly pass call wrong but tracking tech still a way off
The NRL won't rush to introduce ball-tracking technology before the end of 2023 despite admitting to an error in a crucial try-scoring situation in round four.
Suns’ Charlie Ballard faces AFL ban for striking
Gold Coast's Charlie Ballard could miss the AFL crunch clash with Geelong after being offered a one-match suspension for striking.
Tigers hopeful but Martin in doubt for Pies clash
Yet another hamstring issue has put Richmond superstar Dustin Martin in serious doubt for Friday night's AFL blockbuster against Collingwood.
Tigers’ Broad cops four-game AFL ban for sling tackle
Richmond defender Nathan Broad has been given a four-game ban at the AFL Tribunal for his sling tackle on Adelaide's Patrick Parnell.
Minns era begins in NSW with nail-biting wait on seats
Chris Minns has been sworn in as NSW premier but is tipped to lead a minority Labor government as the count continues in several close seats.
Spending slows as households start to shut up shop
Spiralling living costs and rising interest rates have kept discretionary spending subdued, new retail data shows.
Suspended MP calls anti-trans rally attendance an error
Victorian MP Moira Deeming says attending an anti-trans rally crashed by neo-Nazis was as an "error of judgment", costing her suspension from the Liberal Party.
Hynes delivers masterclass in Cronulla NRL derby win
Nicho Hynes has taken his stunning Dally M form from 2022 into 2023, putting on a masterclass in his first game as Cronulla beat St George Illawarra 40-8.
Richmond’s Nathan Broad to face AFL tribunal
A sling tackle on Adelaide's Patrick Parnell is set to cost Richmond defender Nathan Broad at least three matches after he was sent to the AFL tribunal.
AFL investigating racial abuse aimed at Ugle-Hagan
Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was allegedly the target of racial abuse from a St Kilda fan during an AFL match on Saturday night.
Kean pulls out of NSW Liberal leader race, cites family
Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the NSW Liberal leadership, opening the door to potential contenders including Alister Henskens.
Fever defeat Giants in another Super Netball thriller
West Coast Fever have made it back-to-back one-goal wins in Super Netball after breaking the hearts of the Giants
Late Johnson try steals win for Warriors over Bulldogs
The Warriors have scored a come-from-behind NRL win over Canterbury, beating the visitors 16-14 in Auckland after a late Shaun Johnson try.
Panthers’ Salmon in doubt for Raiders grudge match
A finger injury could prevent Penrith utility Jaeman Salmon from featuring against Canberra on Friday.
WA remain on Shield throne with win over Victoria
Western Australia have defeated Victoria in the Sheffield Shield final, clinching back-to-back titles with a nine-wicket victory at the WACA Ground.
Gawn feared he was gone for season with knee injury
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he shed a tear on Friday night, thinking his knee injury against Brisbane might have threatened his AFL career.
Socceroos lose Harry Souttar for second Ecuador match
The Socceroos will take on Ecuador in Melbourne without Harry Souttar after the star defender suffered an ankle injury and returned to Leicester City.
Canberra’s Wighton cops two weeks for hit on Hastings
Canberra five-eighth Jack Wighton is set to miss two games for hitting Jackson Hastings late in the loss to Newcastle.
Greens strike deal with Labor on climate safeguard plan
The Greens will back Labor's safeguard mechanism laws after a deal was struck with Labor on coal and gas projects.
Tax office whistleblower loses bid to halt prosecution
Richard Boyle, who has been charged with releasing protected Australian Tax Office information, has lost a bid to stop his criminal prosecution.