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.
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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.
Dangerous tackle sanctions in ‘right spot’: AFL chief
The AFL's CEO elect Andrew Dillon says penalties for dangerous tackles are in the "right spot" amid a crackdown which has led to a spate of suspensions.
Under-fire Blues swing axe for Gold Coast clash
David Cuningham makes a long-awaited return for Carlton but Jack Silvagni has been dropped again as the desperate Blues seek a much-needed win over Gold Coast.
Australia claim honours even despite England rampage
Australia have survived a tricky 20 minutes against a new Dukes ball late on day one of the Ashes, after England declared on 8-393 following a Joe Root century.
McKeown blitzes backstroke field in world swim trials
Kaylee McKeown is expecting to lose her backstroke world records but won't hand them over without a fight after a lightning quick swim at the world trials.
Crawley sets Bazball tone – from the very first ball
Zak Crawley set the tone for England's Bazball approach, joining the list of iconic first-ball moments in Ashes annals.
Liberals down but not out as Dutton rallies troops
Peter Dutton has acknowledged the Liberal Party is facing "dark times" but promises to lead it to success at the next federal election.
Labor pledges $2b extra housing support as bill stalls
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese upped the ante on public housing spending, announcing a $2 billion fund as the Greens block a key election promise.
Russia summons Australian envoy over Canberra lease
Russia has summoned the Australian ambassador to protest the scrapping of a land lease in Canberra for an embassy and says relations are "at an all-time low".
Min Woo Lee, Cam Smith boost Aussie push at the US Open
Min Woo Lee and Cameron Smith have made their move at the US Open as champ Matt Fitzpatrick enjoyed another magic moment with a hole in one.
Aussies Lee, Smith charge into US Open contention
Australian ace Min Woo Lee has fired the lowest score of the day to be four shots off the lead after the second round of the US Open in Los Angeles.
Winterbottom wins in Darwin, ends Supercars drought
Veteran driver Mark Winterbottom has won his first Supercars race since 2016 in a dramatic opener at the Darwin Triple Crown.