Minister Gallagher rejects claims she misled parliament
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says she did not reveal private information about Brittany Higgins' rape allegations as she denies misleading parliament.
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Pickett unavailable for Tigers after facing court
Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett won't play for the Tigers against St Kilda after facing a Perth court this week.
Robinson, Slater make early exits at El Salvador Pro
The fine margins of the World Surf League's new cut-throat format were on show as the El Salvador Pro claimed a host of big scalps on the first day of action.
Opposition attacks ‘flimsy’ Labor defence over Higgins
The opposition insists Labor weaponised Brittany Higgins' rape allegation but government ministers continue to push back on the claims.
Luke Brooks to leave Tigers, turns down new deal
Luke Brooks will quit NRL club Wests Tigers at the end of this year after turning down a proposed new contract.
Melbourne crush Cronulla and Hynes’s Origin hopes
Star Melbourne duo Cameron Munster and Harry Grant have combined to serve up a 54-10 win over Cronulla, with NSW hopeful Nicho Hynes having an unhappy game.
Hawks’ Sicily, Tigers’ Mansell sent to AFL tribunal
Hawthorn star James Sicily and Richmond's Rhyan Mansell will face the AFL tribunal after being charged with rough conduct.
WA officer dies after being hit by car during an arrest
Constable Anthony Woods, 28, has died from his injuries three days after he was run over and dragged beneath a car while carrying out an arrest in Perth.
Australia beat India to win World Test Championship
Australia have defeated India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final at The Oval, with Scott Boland the final-day hero with two key wickets.
Wright kicks five on return as Bombers crush Carlton
Essendon's third-quarter blitz laid the platform as key forward Peter Wright starred on return from injury in a 34-point win over Carlton on Sunday night.
Australia’s Test title hailed as one of the greats
Australia are hailing their World Test Championship triumph as one of their great achievements, after they defeated India by 209 runs in the final at The Oval.
Former premier shares national stage with comedy legend
A premier who stamped an indelible mark on an Australian state and a satirist who left generations in stitches feature in the King's Birthday Honours List.
Scotland’s Sturgeon proclaims innocence after arrest
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has defended her innocence after being arrested as part of a financial investigation into her party, the SNP.
Driver charged over 10 deaths in wedding bus tragedy
A 58-year-old bus driver has been charged with 10 counts of dangerous driving occasioning death over a bus crash after a wedding.
Murder charge looms after young constable dies on duty
Police expect to lay a murder charge against the Perth driver accused of running over Constable Anthony Woods, who succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
Gilmore topples Picklum in El Salvador Pro WSL defence
Stephanie Gilmore will surf against Tyler Wright for a spot in the El Salvador Pro final after the Australian pair both carved up the Punta Roca break.
NSW to drop Hynes in gamble on Origin debutant Robson
North Queensland hooker Reece Robson is set to make his State of Origin debut for NSW in the second game of the series, spelling bad news for Nicho Hynes.
Storm’s Welch to miss a week for hip-drop style tackle
Melbourne captain Christian Welch is set to miss the side's next game after being cited for a hip-drop style tackle in the Storm's romp against Cronulla.
Imprisoned pilot’s human rights breached, family claims
The operator of a NSW prison denies it is holding former US military pilot Dan Duggan in solitary confinement as alleged by his family.
AFL player Marlion Pickett bailed on burglary charges
Richmond Football Club player Marlion Pickett has been granted bail after facing a Perth court on allegations he was involved in several commercial burglaries.
Moses makes compelling Origin case as Eels smash Dogs
Mitchell Moses has left NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler with food for thought as he starred in Parramatta's 34-12 NRL win over Canterbury.
Demons hang tough to snap Collingwood winning streak
Bayley Fritsch kicked three goals in Melbourne's hard-fought four-point win over AFL leaders Collingwood in the King's Birthday blockbuster.
JPMorgan reach $A430m settlement with Epstein victims
After months of embarrassing disclosures JPMorgan ignored internal warnings about their client Jeffrey Epstein, the bank settled a class action out of court.
Kelly named for women’s Origin II after horror injury
NSW will give Isabelle Kelly every chance to prove her fitness for Game II after suffering a horror injury in the women's State of Origin series opener.
Barnett faces one-week ban, Hopoate cited for hair pull
Warriors forward Mitch Barnett is set to miss one game for a high tackle on Canberra's Jordan Rapana, while Canberra's Albert Hopoate was cited for a hair pull.
Australia urged to honour the past and vote for voice
Australians are being called on to honour past leaders Yunupingu and Bob Hawke by voting 'yes' for an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Gallagher denies misleading parliament over Higgins
Senator Katy Gallagher says Labor did not "weaponise" Brittany Higgins' rape claims for political gain and has denied misleading parliament over the case.
Hawthorn continue Lions’ horror AFL record at MCG
The Brisbane Lions have suffered another MCG horror show, losing to a young and determined Hawthorn team by 25 points in a major boilover.
Reds denied Super history by Chief McKenzie’s boot
A Suliasi Vunivalu double got the Queensland Reds within reach of a historic Super Rugby victory but Damian McKenzie sealed a quarter-final win for the Chiefs.
NRL’s Dragons upset Souths as coaching call looms
St George Illawarra have proven there are green shoots for their new coach to work with, upsetting South Sydney 36-30 in their NRL match at Jubilee Stadium.
Walker kicks 10 goals as Adelaide demolish West Coast
Taylor Walker has celebrated his 250th AFL match with a 10-goal goal haul in Adelaide's 122-point thrashing of West Coast.