Horne-Francis to Power in AFL mega-deal
The top three picks in this year's draft, as well as the player selected at No.1 last year, have all changed hands in a four-club AFL trade deal.
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Brittany Higgins ‘unavailable’ for trial
Brittany Higgins was due to face further cross-examination but the jury was told she was unavailable to give evidence.
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Carbon credits key to industrial emissions
The federal government is playing "policy whack-a-mole" as it prepares to roll out energy and climate tools, including new credits for big emitters.
Blast destroys part of key Crimea bridge
A truck bomb has caused a fire and the collapse of a section of a bridge linking Crimea with Russia, killing three people.
Rights activists awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a Belarus rights activist and human rights organisations from Russia and Ukraine.
Walton Jr. stars as Kings beat Bullets
A fourth-quarter masterclass from Derrick Walton Jr. has spurred the Sydney Kings to a 100-90 win over the Brisbane Bullets at Qudos Bank Arena.
Reshuffled City delight in opening ALM win
Melbourne City have earned some revenge from their A-League Men grand final loss to Western United, beating their crosstown rivals 2-1 at AAMI Park.
Suns beat Swans, extend AFLW finals surge
Gold Coast continue to challenge for a second AFLW finals appearance after crushing Sydney by 34 points in wet and wild conditions on Saturday.
Waters on Bathurst pole, shootout canned
Cam Waters will start from pole in the Bathurst 1000 after torrential rain forced the cancellation of the top 10 shootout for the first time.
Waters leads way for pole at Bathurst 1000
Monster Energy Racing's Cameron Waters will lead the top-10 shootout at Mount Panorama after securing provisional pole for the Bathurst 1000.
Risk Optus breach can weaken banks: RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia is warning that large-scale data breaches and cyberattacks could destabilise financial institutions.
Giddey’s Thunder too powerful for 36ers
Josh Giddey's Oklahoma City have put the clamps on touring NBL outfit Adelaide 36ers to end any hopes of claiming another NBA scalp in pre-season action.
Power disparity worries parliament staff
A review into employment law governing parliamentarians and their staff has made 15 recommendations to address concerns about the power disparity.
Ex-NRL player Scott guilty of DV assault
Former NRL player Curtis Scott has been found guilty of domestic violence offences against his ex-girlfriend, long jumper Tay-Leiha Clark.
Regulator suspends Tas chief psychiatrist
Tasmania's chief psychiatrist, who has also held the role in several other states, has had his licence suspended by the national regulator.
Annie Ernaux given Nobel literature prize
French Author Annie Ernaux has been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in literature.
Brittany Higgins reveals new book details
Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has revealed at her rape accused's trial details about a book deal she secured worth more than $320,000.
Perre gets life for ‘barbaric’ NCA bombing
The South Australian Supreme Court has jailed National Crime Authority bomber Domenic Perre for life with no prospect of parole until he is in his mid-90s.
Biden warns on Putin’s nuclear threat
President Joe Biden says Russian President Vladimir Putin is not joking when he talks about using tactical nuclear weapons.
Inland Rail probed for budget blowout
A government review into the $14.5 billion Inland Rail project will examine the line's route, as well as its schedule and cost.
Leilua stood down, to miss RL World Cup
Luciano Leilua has been stood down under the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy, and will miss the Rugby League World Cup with Samoa as a result.
Tander fastest in Bathurst 1000 practice
Four-time Bathurst champion Garth Tander went fastest on the opening day of practice at Mount Panorama as teams adjust for forecasted wet weather in Bathurst.
Thai gunman kills 34 at daycare centre
A former police officer has killed 34 people, including 22 children, at a daycare centre in Thailand before taking his own life and that of his wife and child.
NRL star Munster re-signs with Storm
NRL superstar Cameron Munster has ended months of speculation by signing a new deal to remain with the Melbourne Storm until the end of 2027.
Three winners of Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Three scientists have jointly won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.
Ethiopia strike kills 50: Tigray rebels
An air strike in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region has killed at least 50 people, aid workers and Tigray forces say.
Higgins ‘not ashamed’ of speaking to media
A jury has heard Brittany Higgins felt pressure not to proceed with a police complaint against her alleged rapist because it could impact the Liberal Party.
Sydney drenched by wettest year on record
Sydney is experiencing its wettest year ever, breaking the city's record set in 1950 with more rain increasing the risk of flooding across swathes of NSW.
Skill shortage areas double in one year
Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor says the federal government is working with businesses and state counterparts to address critical worker shortages.
Treasurer rules out Medicare levy hike
Lifting the Medicare levy to funnel more funds into the strained public healthcare system is not on the Albanese government's agenda.
Future tax cuts stalk pre-budget debate
Tax cuts due in mid-2024 have become a flashpoint for the upcoming budget as Australia faces economic headwinds.