Green runs hot to lead Australian Open
Hannah Green continues to revel in playing alongside the men, the former major winner grabbing a two-stroke halfway lead at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
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Court ends special master in Trump probe
A US federal appeals court has ended an independent review of documents seized from Donald Trump's Florida estate.
Bronco Palasia signs with NRL’s Titans
Brisbane forward Keenan Palasia will join intra-state rivals Gold Coast from 2024 after signing a two-year contract.
Climate targets back on course: Bowen
Chris Bowen says climate measures are on target to reduce emissions by 40 per cent by 2030, after stalling under the former coalition government.
Tigers ‘keeper Doran unwell with COVID
Tasmania 'keeper Jake Doran felt ill after testing positive to COVID-19 and was replaced by Tim Paine as two Redbacks batters made tons in the Sheffield Shield.
Peeved Micheluzzi leads Australian Open
World No.556 David Micheluzzi has upstaged the faltering big guns to grab a surprise three-shot first-round lead at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Windies fight back after Smith masterclass
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne's first Test double-centuries put Australia on top against West Indies in Perth, before a late fightback from the tourists.
Ex-North AFL coach becomes motorsport boss
David Noble is swapping the AFL for motorsport with the former North Melbourne coach appointed boss of Supercars team Shell V-Power.
Territories given euthanasia voting rights
Parliament has repealed laws preventing the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary assisted dying.
Prosecution drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will not face a retrial because of the impacts renewed proceedings would have on her mental health.
Aussie bowlers make history on big day
Australia's bowling attack showed why all four key members have 200 Test wickets to their name, putting their team on top against West Indies in Perth.
Wife-killer Dawson likely to die in jail
Former teacher Chris Dawson has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years after murdering his wife Lynette and disposing of her body four decades ago.
Santos loses appeal for huge NT gas works
The Federal Court has upheld a ruling that Tiwi Islands traditional owners should have been consulted over Santos's multibillion-dollar Barossa gas project.
WA pregnant mum hit with brick has died
A pregnant Perth mother who was hit in the head with a concrete block in an unprovoked attack this week has died in hospital along with her unborn child.
Workplace rule changes become law
The federal government's workplace relations changes, which will introduce multi-employer bargaining, have been waved through parliament.
Ex-Tyrrell suspect awarded $1.5m damages
A former suspect in William Tyrrell's disappearance has been awarded almost $1.5 million in damages after suing over the police investigation against him.
Scott’s erratic start to Australian Open
Former world No.1 Adam Scott has made only one par on a wild outward nine at the historic first mixed-gender Australian Open golf championship in Melbourne.
Helicopter crashes into Melbourne home
A student pilot is in a stable condition in hospital after his helicopter crashed into the roof of a home in Melbourne's southeast, shocking neighbours.
Socceroos down Danes for World Cup glory
Mathew Leckie's stunning solo goal in a 1-0 win over Denmark has sent the Socceroos into the World Cup knockout stages for the second time.
Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie dead at 79
Christine McVie, whose songwriting and signature vocals helped make British-American group Fleetwood Mac one of the biggest rock bands ever, has died at 79.
Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral
Greens leader Adam Bandt is calling for a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.
Melbourne the top destination for tourists
Domestic tourism has bounced back to above pre-COVID-19 levels and Melbourne has been the biggest beneficiary of increased visitors.
Medibank hackers declare ‘case closed’
The Medibank hackers declared "case closed" after dumping a final tranche of stolen data, as Australia's information commissioner launches an investigation.
AFL superfan ‘Joffa’ admits assaulting boy
Collingwood Football Club's former cheer squad leader has formally pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage boy in 2005 during an arraignment hearing.
Sydney mechanic jailed for 1995 murder
A mechanic has been jailed for up to 22 years after brutally killing his boss in a western Sydney auto wreckers weeks before Christmas in 1995.
Watchdog takes casino giant Star to court
A federal watchdog has started civil penalty proceedings against gambling giant Star for alleged failures to comply with anti-money laundering laws.
Labuschagne gives Australia golden start
Marnus Labuschagne's unbeaten 154 has helped Australia to 2-293 after the opening day of the Frank Worrell Trophy against West Indies in Perth.
Oath Keepers founder convicted of sedition
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers militia group, has been convicted by a jury of seditious conspiracy for last year's attack on the US Capitol.
Richards bolts from Wangaratta to Magpies
Joe Richards, who attracted no interest from AFL clubs five years ago in his draft year, is off to Collingwood while Cooper Harvey is now at North Melbourne.
Anti-corruption watchdog clears parliament
The National Anti-Corruption Commission will start its work holding politicians and officials to account next year after new laws were passed in parliament.
Inflation down but consumer pain lingers
Cost of living pressures eased slightly last month, although it's still too early to call the turning point for inflation.