Jail for ‘horrific’ rape, imprisonment
Robert Wilson has been jailed for more than 22 years for holding a woman he was dating captive in his home, and violently raping and beating her over five days.
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Morrison pushed for boat statement: report
A damning report has been released into the Morrison government's decision to publicise an asylum seeker boat intercept on election day.
Hunt breathes fire into united Dragons
Inspirational halfback Ben Hunt has scored two first-half tries to help under-fire St George Illawarra to a crucial 20-6 NRL win over Manly.
Roosters down Knights, move into top eight
The Sydney Roosters enjoyed a comfortable win over Newcastle, despite missing three key players.
Grain deal threat as Russia strikes Odessa
An hours-old deal to unblock grain exports from Ukraine has been placed in jeopardy after Russian missiles struck the key Black Sea port of Odessa.
Australia lags on long COVID recognition
Australia's peak physiotherapy body is calling for more action on long COVID as the nation grapples with a third wave of virus cases.
Barber wins second javelin world title
Australia's Kelsey-Lee Barber has won a second straight javelin world title with another clutch performance in Eugene.
Coalition told to apologise over boat saga
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says the public servants who refused efforts to politicise an asylum seeker boat arrival on election day are "patriots".
Canberra comeback saves 2022 NRL campaign
Canberra have recovered from a 14-0 deficit to beat the Warriors 26-14 at GIO Stadium, saving their 2022 NRL season in the process.
Luai stars as Penrith chase down Sharks
Jarome Luai has played a role in all three of Penrith's tries as the Panthers came from behind to beat Cronulla 20-10 and go five wins clear in the NRL.
Hawkins stars as Geelong pip Port in AFL
Two late goals from Tom Hawkins have given Geelong a 12-point win over Port Adelaide in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.
Collingwood mourn club legend Billy Picken
Collingwood are mourning the deaths of team of the century member Billy Picken and Con Britt.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
The World Health Organisation has declared the monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries a global emergency.
Clay crashes out of 100m hurdles at worlds
Liz Clay and Nia Ali have crashed out of the 100m hurdles at the world championships, while Michelle Jenneke advanced in style.
NSW premier wants Warragamba Dam raised
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has praised a world-leading flood mitigation system just outside of Tokyo, but says it wouldn't work in Sydney.
Finucane faces three-match ban for NRL hit
Cronulla forward Dale Finucane was not penalised on-field for his hit on Penrith's Stephen Crichton but could be suspended for as many as three games.
PM to meet with Caroline Kennedy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with the new United States Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, in Canberra this week.
Boomers repel fightback to win Asia Cup
Australia had to "hold on for dear life", repelling a Lebanon fightback to retain the men's Asia Basketball Cup with a 75-73 victory in the final in Jakarta.
Vingegaard wins Tour, Ewan fumes at rival
Jonas Vingegaard has sealed his triumph at the Tour de France as Jasper Philipsen won the final stage and Caleb Ewan fumed after tangling with a rival.
Barilaro scuffle: ‘I’m being harassed’
John Barilaro has been confronted by a TV crew outside a Sydney bar, as NSW parliament is recalled as part of an inquiry into his appointment to a trade role.
Clay to miss Comm Games with broken foot
Australian hurdler Liz Clay has been forced to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games after fracturing her foot at the world championships in Eugene.
NSW Labor’s Prue Car diagnosed with cancer
NSW Labor deputy leader Prue Car says she is in shock after being diagnosed with a large tumour on her kidney, and will be taking leave to undergo treatment.
Waddell to face judiciary over eye gouge
Corey Waddell has been ordered to explain himself to the NRL judiciary after allegedly gouging Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's eyes in Canterbury's win over Gold Coast.
NRL admits mistake in Cowboys-Tigers clash
Wests Tigers bosses are weighing up legal action after the NRL admitted a match-deciding penalty should not have been awarded to North Queensland.
World records for Duplantis, Amusan
Swedish pole vault king Mondo Duplantis and Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan set world records on the final day of the world championships in Eugene.
Proctor sacked after vaping in NRL sheds
Former Gold Coast co-captain Kevin Proctor has been sacked after vaping in the non-smoking dressing rooms at CommBank Stadium during the NRL loss to Canterbury.
Origin returnees fire Broncos to big win over Eels
Brisbane's top-four credentials appear sturdier than ever after outclassing fellow premiership aspirants Parramatta at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night.
Renewable energy agency changes scrapped
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has taken aim at the previous government for trying to use the renewable energy agency to fund fossil fuels.
AUKUS needs to be game changer: US chief
Former US National Security Agency head Michael Rogers wants the trilateral AUKUS alliance to challenge the status quo amid heightened security tensions.
Dockers lose Lobb as Lions recall AFL guns
Brisbane have recalled five key players including captain Dayne Zorko and defender Daniel Rich for Saturday night's QClash with Gold Coast.
Boomers beat Japan, into Asia Cup semi
A three-point barrage from Keisei Tominaga wasn't enough as the Boomers beat Japan to book a spot in the Asia Cup semi-finals.