Julia Gillard’s ex-partner to admit to sexual assault
Australia's former 'first bloke' Tim Mathieson will plead guilty to a sexual assault charge as he faced a Melbourne court.
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South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract
South Korean company Hanwha Defence has won a multi-billion dollar contract to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.
Spacey acquitted of all charges in UK sex offence trial
A London jury has acquitted US actor Kevin Spacey on sexual assault charges stemming from allegations by four men dating back 20 years.
Canada beat Ireland 2-1 after early Olimpico setback
Canada coach Beverley Priestman has pulled a huge selection shock by not starting captain Christine Sinclair, but her team was still able to walk away winners.
Starc beats shoulder pain to put Australia on top
Mitchell Starc has taken four wickets at The Oval to leave England all out for 283 on day one of the fifth Ashes Test, before Australia went to stumps on 1-61.
US Fed raises rates to highest level in 22 years
The US central bank has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, saying inflation in the country remains elevated.
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, known for topping the charts around the world with the 1990 song Nothing Compares 2 U, has died at the age of 56.
Niger president vows to save democracy after coup
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, toppled in a military coup, has taken to social media to vow to protect "hard-won" democratic gains.
Players cover NRL logos as bargaining battle hots up
Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have covered the NRLW and NRL logos on their jerseys with tape in protest action against NRL officials.
Dodgy developer payments, donations sent to prosecutors
Victoria's corruption watchdog will send evidence from a developer payments scandal to prosecutors as it pushes for planning and political donation reforms.
Mass changes as Wallabies chase Bledisloe Cup
Carter Gordon will make his starting debut at No.10 as Wallabies coach Eddie Jones chases a Bledisloe Cup victory against the All Blacks at the MCG.
‘An awful experience’: man dead, wife escapes unit fire
A fire has ripped through a regional Victorian retirement village, killing an elderly resident whose wife escaped to safety.
O’Callaghan breaks longest-standing women’s swim record
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has broken the longest-standing world record in women's swimming to win the 200m freestyle at the world championships in Japan.
Coach backs Matildas’ attack without concussed Fowler
The Matildas are prepared to reshuffle when they take on Nigeria in the Women's World Cup without concussed young gun Mary Fowler and star striker Sam Kerr.
Souths extend Tatola, Warriors lock in Pompey
Prop Tevita Tatola has been handed a five-year contract extension by South Sydney, while the Warriors have given a two-year deal to utility back Adam Pompey.
Philippines stun Women’s World Cup co-hosts New Zealand
Western Sydney striker Sarina Bolden has scored the only goal of the game to give the Philippines a history-making Women's World Cup win over New Zealand.
Author’s shock, tears, disbelief at Miles Franklin win
A lawyer and mother of four has won the prestigious Miles Franklin literary award with a novel she didn't think would be published in Australia.
Port’s Rioli has two-game AFL ban reduced to one match
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has had his two-game ban for striking Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy downgraded to one at the tribunal.
Norway draw with Switzerland, WWC hopes in danger
Switzerland and Norway have scrapped out a 0-0 draw to leave Group A delicately poised ahead of the final round of games.
Broncos biter Werner handed two-game NRLW ban
Brisbane Broncos NRLW winger Ashleigh Werner has been suspended for two games and been found guilty of biting Sydney Roosters counterpart Jamye Fressard.
Series win the focus as Warner denies retirement talk
Pat Cummins insists Australia's focus remains on a long-overdue Ashes series win in England, as David Warner rejects talk of an imminent retirement plan.
Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths
Fifty-two whales are dead after stranding themselves on a remote WA beach and rescuers are preparing to lead the rest of the pod back into deep waters.
Bellamy names undermanned Storm side for Eels clash
A dislocated finger has robbed Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona of a head-to-head battle with Parramatta brute Junior Paulo.
Redman knocks back free agency to re-sign with Bombers
Essendon have secured the prized signature of Mason Redman with the star defender turning his back on free agency and interest from Adelaide and Port Adelaide.
Nervy McKeown wins backstroke gold at world champs
Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown has come close to her own 100 metres backstroke world record in winning gold at the world championships in Japan.
Murray-Darling vision treads water as deadline sinks
The federal government acknowledges it will need to get its "skates on" to deliver the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin plan after extending the deadline.
Israeli parliament ratifies law limiting court powers
Opposition MPs have walked out of Israel's parliament as the Knesset passed a contested law limiting Supreme Court powers by a 64-0 vote.
Attitude overhaul the key to improving women’s safety
Women's safety champions want improvements to sexual consent education, regulated pornography and guidelines for schools to respond to student perpetrators.
Data of some Victorians put at risk during pandemic
An investigation by the Victorian Information Commissioner has found there were multiple breaches of personal information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senior robodebt public servant resigns from defence job
Public servant Kathryn Campbell has resigned from a high-paying role at the defence department following a royal commission into the illegal robodebt scheme.
China dominate pool on second night of world titles
Australian swimmers have failed to add to the nation's medal tally on night two of competition at the pool at the world championships in Japan.