WA rental law fears ‘grossly exaggerated’
West Australian housing advocates say there is little evidence to support claims rental tenancy changes would lead to a flood of investors selling properties.
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NRL and NSW Govt to discuss Grand Final venue
The NRL has pushed back making a decision on the venue for the 2022 grand final to allow for another meeting with the NSW government on stadiums and the event.
NRL player tells jury he wasn’t stabber
Many Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu, giving evidence at his trial, has told a jury he did not bring a knife to a Sydney church dance and denies the stabbing.
Raiders ready to cop Stuart’s punishment
The Canberra Raiders say they are ready to accept any punishment handed down for Ricky Stuart's post-match tirade, which could include a suspension.
Alleged backpacker killer granted bail
Tobias Moran, accused of murdering Simone Strobel in 2005, will be released on bail after prosecutors decided not to proceed with an application for detention.
Azerbaijan says Armenian attack crushed
Russia's government says the situation in and around the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh is deteriorating amid clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Iraq parliament sit-in will continue: Sadr
Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has urged his supporters to continue their sit-in at parliament until demands for early elections are met.
V’landys slams Perrottet on stadium stoush
A furious NRL is weighing up their options to move the grand final elsewhere after being told that upgrades to NSW suburban stadiums were no longer a priority.
Yemen’s warring sides to renew truce: UN
Yemen's Houthi rebels and government have agreed to renew an existing truce for another two months, the United Nations say.
Kerevi’s Games injury stings Wallabies
Samu Kerevi's knee injury during the Commonwealth Games will keep the Wallabies star out of action for the rest of a crowded 2022 Test calendar.
Carrigan cops four NRL games for tackle
Brisbane prop Patrick Carrigan has been banned for four matches by the NRL judiciary for the hip-drop tackle that broke Jackson Hastings' fibula.
Government announces defence force review
The federal government has announced a strategic review of Australia's military structure and posture, the first in ten years.
Integrity focus as Vic parliament returns
A winter break dominated by the release integrity probes into Victorian Labor scandals has set the scene for the final weeks of this parliamentary sitting term.
Strike on Zawahiri delivers justice: Biden
President Joe Biden has confirmed that a US strike killed top al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, announcing: "This terrorist leader is no more."
Ayres admits one regret on Barilaro job
Embattled NSW trade minister Stuart Ayres says he should have advised former deputy premier John Barilaro not to apply for a plum US trade role.
Likely rate rise will be difficult: PM
The Reserve Bank board is expected to lift the cash rate for the fourth month in a row when it meets on Tuesday, with economists tipping a 50 basis point rise.
Eagles’ Kennedy calls time on AFL career
West Coast forward Josh Kennedy says an injured knee convinced him that his body wouldn't allow him to play on in 2023.
NRL grand final hosting decision looms
NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayers has warned funding for further stadium projects may have to wait as the NRL weighs moving its grand final to Queensland.
National response to long COVID in works
About four per cent of Australians report long-term symptoms from COVID-19, but the health minister says that number could be far greater.
I feel like flying home: Kyle Chalmers
Australian swim star Kyle Chalmers has said he feels like leaving the Commonwealth Games, upset at fake media reports of a love triangle.
Missing Brisbane woman may be in Victoria
Brisbane woman Kathleen Riethmuller, who went missing in Sydney almost a year ago, could be living in Melbourne, NSW Police suspect.
Feeling good: Godwin relishes clutch gold
Star gymnast Georgia Godwin has turned in a magnificent all-around final performance to claim Australia's first gymnastics gold in Birmingham.
Greens to introduce climate trigger laws
The Greens will put forward climate trigger laws to parliament, as they continue to negotiate with the Labor government over its emissions reduction target.
Panthers’ Cleary hit with five-game ban
Nathan Cleary is unlikely to play for Penrith before the finals campaign after being handed a five-game ban by the NRL for his spear tackle on Eel Dylan Brown.
Ghanaian boxer fails drug test at Games
Ghanaian boxer Shakul Samed is out of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on the opening day after failing a doping test.
Roosters’ JWH gets fine for errant forearm
Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will be able to avoid a ban for driving his elbow and forearm into the face of Manly debutant Zac Fulton.
Aussies lead the way as Brum Games begin
Duran Duran performed after Eddie Ockenden and Rachael Grinham had led Australia into Birmingham's Alexander Stadium to kick off the 22nd Commonwealth Games.
Hannebery, Nic Nat back for AFL round 20
A host of stars will return for round 20 of the AFL season, but Carlton utility Jack Silvagni was a surprise axing.
Brown joins Eels in elite pathways role
Recently ousted Warriors coach Nathan Brown has joined Parramatta to spearhead a review into the Eels' elite pathways program.
Luai aiming to return before NRL finals
Penrith have confirmed five-eighth Jarome Luai will spend up to six weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury and are hoping to have him back before the finals.
Ninkovic’s Sydney reunion set in ALM draw
Milos Ninkovic's reunion with Sydney FC will be one of the most-eagerly anticipated ALM fixtures after the draw for the 2022-23 season was released.