Crows star Randall ruled out of AFLW final
Adelaide captain Chelsea Randall is out of Saturday's home AFLW semi-final against Collingwood after she suffered a head knock in their qualifying final.
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McDonald-Tipungwuti to make AFL comeback
Dynamic Essendon cult hero Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti will return to the Bombers next year, six months after his shock AFL retirement.
Maggot farmer named ACT Australian of Year
The atmosphere in Canberra is abuzz after maggot farmer and researcher Olympia Yarger was named the ACT's nominee for Australian of the Year.
Slater convicted, labelled domestic abuser
Former Test cricketer and commentator Michael Slater has been convicted of domestic violence offences, with a magistrate finding little evidence of contrition.
Woman ‘feared’ Sri Lankan cricketer
A Sydney woman has said she "feared for her life" during an alleged sexual assault by Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka after they matched on Tinder.
Heat’s Redmayne injured in Perth WBBL win
Perth's WBBL title defence has suffered a blow after they slumped to a 33-run loss to Brisbane, but the Heat's Georgia Redmayne was injured while batting.
RCG, Hunt return for Kangaroos-Kiwis clash
Reagan Campbell-Gillard will be charged with leading Australia from the front in their Rugby League World Cup semi-final clash with New Zealand.
Climate project list for developing world
UN experts have published a list of projects worth $US120 billion that investors can back to help poorer countries cut emissions and adapt to global warming.
Pakistan crush NZ to reach T20 WC final
Pakistan have become the first team to reach the Twenty20 World Cup final after beating New Zealand by seven wickets in their semi-final at the SCG.
Ukraine has doubts over Russian pull-out
Russia says it is withdrawing its troops from near the strategic southern Ukrainian city of Kherson but Ukrainian authorities are reacting with caution.
Labor workplace changes pass lower house
Industrial relations changes that will allow multi-employer bargaining have passed the lower house, but Senate hurdles remain for the workplace reforms.
Fears realised on Medibank hack: minister
The hackers behind the huge Medibank data breach say they offered the health insurer a "discount" ransom in return for not publishing the information.
Republicans close in on US House majority
Democrats staved off a Republican "red wave" in midterm elections but Republicans are edging closer to a House majority as the Senate hangs in the balance.
Ukraine won’t give up ‘single centimetre’
Ukrainian forces will not yield "a single centimetre" to Russia in battles for control of eastern Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Kuol in Socceroos’ Qatar World Cup squad
Teenager Garang Kuol is in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar, but Japan-based goalkeeper Mitch Langerak has been overlooked.
Anthony Seibold confirmed as Manly coach
After weeks of build-up, Anthony Seibold has been confirmed as the new head coach of embattled NRL side the Manly Sea Eagles.
Former cabinet minister Peter Reith dies
Peter Reith, a former Australian cabinet minister and Liberal Party deputy leader, has died aged 72.
Australia make winning start in BJK Cup
Singles successes from Storm Sanders and Ajla Tomljanovic have earned Australia a 2-1 win in their Billie Jean King Cup finals opener against Slovakia.
‘Scumbag’ Medibank hackers start data post
Hackers have begun publishing client data stolen from Medibank on the dark web after the health insurer refused to pay a ransom fee.
Tight race for control of US Congress
The Democrat and Republican parties are notching victories in some of the most competitive races in the midterm election.
Concern China targeting Australian secrets
The Australian Defence Force is reviewing whether any changes need to be made after allegations China was trying to poach ex-military personnel.
UN chief warns of ‘climate hell’ at COP27
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the world is on "a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator."
Strano haul helps Hobart to easy WBBL win
The Hobart Hurricanes have moved to within two points of fourth place in the WBBL after an eight-wicket win over the Melbourne Renegades,
Ukraine warns of attacks on energy plants
Ukraine authorities are expecting more Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
IR laws will sacrifice Australians: Dutton
Peter Dutton says the government's proposed workplace laws would make life harder for businesses, as debate on the reforms continue.
Zelenskiy open only to ‘genuine’ talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's open to "genuine" talks with Russia to restore Ukraine's borders and grant compensation for Russian attacks.
Hacker threatens release of Medibank data
A ransomware group claiming to have Medibank customer data has threatened to release it in 24 hours as the FBI provides federal police help to catch the gang.
Australia keep quicks on field before Test
Australia will roll out Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in ODIs against England, just weeks out from the start of a nine-Test summer.
Tas premier says sorry to abuse survivors
Tasmania's premier has delivered a formal apology to victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in state institutions after harrowing evidence at an inquiry.
Population squeeze: 100,000 people moved to Queensland in five years
Queensland recorded a net gain of 100,000 people moving from interstate in the past five years as Australians leave capital cities, Census data shows.
Biden’s power on the ballot in US midterms
In the minds of US voters, concerns about high inflation and crime outweigh the end of national abortion rights and the violence of the assault on the Capitol.