WikiLeaks’ Assange to plead guilty to espionage charge
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to plead guilty this week to violating US espionage law, in a deal that could end his imprisonment in the UK.
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Ramp up targets to save reef, UNESCO tells Australia
The Great Barrier Reef needs urgent and sustained action to save it from the impact of climate change and other threats, UNESCO has told Australia.
Ecstasy and agony as pill testing gets another backer
Victoria has become the third Australian jurisdiction to legalise pill testing following a spate of drug overdoses and deaths at music festivals.
Australia out of T20 World Cup after ‘dream’ Afghan win
Afghanistan have secured a historic Twenty20 World Cup semi-final berth, knocking Australia out of the tournament after an epic win over Bangladesh.
Pill testing trial to launch in Victoria
Victoria's premier has announced a pill testing trial will take place in the state in a step away from her predecessor Daniel Andrews' stance on the issue.
Humbled Beale chuffed to be back in the Wallabies mix
Veteran utility Kurtley Beale says the carrot of 100 Test caps and the chance to play the British and Irish Lions helped keep him going during the dark times.
Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code
Australia's anti-doping body has cleared the AFL of bombshell allegations, while calling for an overhaul of the league's controversial illicit drugs policy.
Ex-Liberal appointed to top climate change body
The new chair of the Climate Change Authority will be former NSW Liberal politician Matt Kean, who has said he will base his approach on facts and science.
Ex-Gold Coast high school student wins PGA Championship
South Korean Amy Yang, who finished high school on the Gold Coast, has won her maiden major at the Women's PGA Championship in Washington.
Scheffler outlasts Kim, green intruders for sixth title
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler has outlasted climate-change protesters and birthday buddy Tom Kim to clinch the Travelers Championship in a playoff.
Death toll rises to 19 after gunmen attack Dagestan
Fifteen police officers and four civilians, including an Orthodox priest, have been killed in a rampage by gunmen in Russia's southern republic of Dagestan.
Pharmacy lobby blasts plan for chemists to sell vapes
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has slammed a new plan that would allow smokers to buy vapes at pharmacies without the need for a doctor's prescription.
Alex Pearce injured as Dockers beat Suns in Perth
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young kicked three goals as the Dockers extended Gold Coast's road hoodoo with a 20-point win in Perth.
Tigers end 1464-day Campbelltown drought as teens star
Two of Wests Tigers' brightest Campbelltown teenagers have helped to end the club's 10-match losing run in the region, in a 48-24 win over Canberra.
Roosters scrambling for backs as Pauga ponders long ban
A lengthy suspension for Fetalaiga Pauga over a high hit on Canterbury fullback Connor Tracey has left the Sydney Roosters with a riddle to solve at centre.
Shock loss to Afghanistan rocks Aussie T20 WC hopes
Australia's Twenty20 World Cup hopes have been hit by an upset Super Eight loss to Afghanistan in St Vincent.
Ailing Thompson injured in Queen’s Club semi-final loss
Jordan Thompson has suffered the double whammy of a semi-final defeat and back trouble as he succumbed to Lorenzo Musetti in the Queen's Club Championship.
Tomljanovic reaches first grasscourt final at Edgbaston
Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first grass-court final in the Birmingham Classic and is in line for the biggest triumph of her career.
Souths dare to dream after keeping Manly scoreless
South Sydney have beaten Manly 14-0 in a low-scoring NRL game that made a strong case for stand-alone State of Origin blocks.
Giants keep focus on AFL flag despite Swans drubbing
GWS coach Adam Kingsley remains optimistic about their chances for a maiden AFL flag despite suffering a 27-point defeat to bitter rivals Sydney.
Walker fires Roosters into top four with win over Dogs
The Sydney Roosters have leapfrogged the Dolphins into the NRL's top four after a Sam Walker masterclass sealed victory over Canterbury.
Port coach Hinkley jeered after record loss to Brisbane
Coach Ken Hinkley says he can cope with being jeered by Port Adelaide fans after a record 79-point loss to Brisbane.
Suaalii mimics Walsh as Blues step up Origin II prep
When the Blues wanted someone to emulate Reece Walsh as they worked on plans to stop Queensland's No.1 they called on Origin 'villain' Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
Stuart blasts NSW over star’s ‘disgraceful’ treatment
Under-fire NSW coach Michael Maguire has come under more criticism, this time from Raiders mentor Ricky Stuart over the Blues' treatment of Hudson Young.
Blues belt Cats by 63 points as Hawkins on crutches
Carlton have asserted themselves at the MCG, easily beating Geelong as Cats star Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury.
‘Given a voice’: youth centre victims reach $75m deal
Lawyers representing former detainees who were abused at Tasmania's youth detention centre have reached an in-principle $75 million settlement with the state.
Newly elected Solomon Islands PM to visit Australia
Jeremiah Manele will make a week-long visit to Australia ahead of talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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Abandon sheep: report backs future ban on live exports
A parliamentary committee has thrown its weight behind laws to ban live sheep exports, with its chair saying the "time has come" to bring an end to the trade.
Pizza-eating killer jailed for partner’s fatal bashing
Robert Rickerby will spend up to 15-and-a-half years behind bars after admitting to killing his partner in their Melbourne home.
Beale back in Schmidt’s new-look Wallabies squad
New coach Joe Schmidt has recalled veteran utility back Kurtley Beale in a 38-man Wallabies squad for upcoming Tests against Wales and Georgia.
Cummins hat-trick takes Aussies to brink of Cup semis
Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins and David Warner were Australia's key men in a rain-affected win over Bangladesh at the Twenty20 World Cup.