Several injured in WA boating accident
A tourist boat with 28 people on board has run into trouble off Western Australia's Kimberley Coast with more than 20 believed injured.
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Roosters coach shoots down Haas talk
Frustrated Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has angrily denied suggestions disgruntled Brisbane prop Payne Haas could be headed to Bondi Junction.
Biloela family approved for return home
Home Affairs Minister Jim Chalmers has approved the exit from immigration detention of the Murugappan family, allowing them to return to Biloela in Queensland.
Magpies defender Roughead retires from AFL
Collingwood defender Jordan Roughead has retired from the AFL after 201 games, 63 of them with the Magpies after playing 138 for the Western Bulldogs.
Manly cop NRL fine for Hasler’s ref spray
Manly coach Des Hasler has been hit with a breach notice from the NRL after he questioned the integrity of referee Ben Cummins.
NT triple murderer was ‘on rescue mission’
Benjamin Hoffmann believed he was on a rescue mission to free his ex-girlfriend from a pimp holding her hostage when he killed four people, a psychiatrist says.
Cleaner who murdered elderly client jailed
A Sydney cleaner who murdered her 92-year-old client in a ferocious bashing and stabbing attack has been jailed for at least 15 years.
Brimmer, Worts win top A-League awards
Melbourne Victory's Jake Brimmer has claimed the Johnny Warren Medal as the A-League Men's best player while Adelaide's Fiona Worts won the Julie Dolan Medal.
Munster steers Storm to win over Manly
Cameron Munster has put Melbourne back in the winner's circle with a starring performance in a 28-8 win over Manly in their Thursday night NRL clash.
Kumanjayi inquest to probe cop’s drug use
An inquest into the death of an Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker will examine whether Northern Territory police constable Zachary Rolfe was using drugs.
Fresh assault claim in federal parliament
A woman has allegedly been indecently assaulted by a man at parliament house in Canberra, with an investigation under way.
Coal prices, floods push up power prices
Households and businesses are set to pay more for their electricity, but the energy market regulator is urging people to shop around for the best deal.
Housing spend, rising debt in Tas budget
Tasmania's budget forecasts a soaring $5.2 billion of net debt over forward estimates amid a return to a slim surplus in 2023/24.
China seeks security pacts across Pacific
China wants to enter into security arrangements with up to 10 Pacific nations that resemble the controversial pact it signed with Solomon Islands.
Liberals to launch review into poll defeat
As Peter Dutton looks set to become the next Liberal leader, the party will examine what part of its campaign went wrong.
Saville keeps Aussie flag flying in Paris
Daria Saville is now the last Australian singles player left in the French Open draw after making the third round with a big win over Petra Kvitova.
Raiders’ Croker reinjures shoulder at home
Canberra Raiders' legend Jarrod Croker will miss at least this weekend's clash with Parramatta after dislocating his shoulder on Tuesday night.
Daughter found guilty of murdering mother
Isabela Carolina Camelo-Gomez has been found guilty of murdering her mother two decades ago in her Sydney home after inventing a story about a robbery.
Second COVID booster eligibility expanded
An extra 1.5 million people are now eligible to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, or second booster.
Millman falls again at his graveyard slam
John Millman's nightmare run at the French Open has continued with the Queenslander going down to another first-round defeat against Sebastian Korda.
Beaten De Minaur upset with French fans
Alex de Minaur has been left upset that some home fans went over the line amid a bearpit atmosphere during his dramatic French Open defeat.
Millman slams ‘unilateral’ Wimbledon ban
John Millman believes Wimbledon could stop him from playing after he condemned the tournament's "unilateral" decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players.
Murray’s Origin push ramps up for Souths
Cameron Murray has helped his State of Origin prospects by being named on an extended bench for South Sydney, as a host of big-name possible returns in the NRL.
Albanese government turns back first boat
The Albanese government has turned back its first asylum seeker boat, as the acting prime minister slammed the coalition over the intercept's "politicisation".
Vettori on Australia’s new coaching staff
Daniel Vettori has made a full-time move into Australian cricket, with the former New Zealand spinner joining Andrew McDonald's new-look coaching staff.
Positive rapid antigen data may be skewed
Pathologists across Australia are concerned people are not properly reporting their COVID-19 positive rapid antigen tests.
Chalmers to deliver economic update soon
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver an economic update when parliament resumes in June or July and ahead of his first budget in October.
Townsville public memorial for Symonds
Former Test cricketer Andrew Symonds' life will be celebrated by past teammates in a no-jacket, no-tie memorial service in Townsville.
Bird’s Dragons NRL deal finally done
Jack Bird has re-signed with St George Illawarra on a two-year deal, with both he and the NRL club having a mutual option for a third season.
Docker Sam Switkowski sent to AFL Tribunal
Fremantle forward Sam Switkowski is facing suspension after being referred straight to the AFL Tribunal for a dangerous chicken wing tackle.
Saville dashes to victory in French Open
Daria Saville is back as Australia's No.2 woman player after racing to a quick win at the French Open over Greek qualifier Valentini Grammatikopoulou.