Bowling doubts over Perry for Comm Games
A lower back stress fracture means Australian cricket star Ellyse Perry has been selected as a batter only ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
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AEC expands phone vote for COVID-infected
The electoral commission has expanded telephone voting to tens of thousands of people in isolation with COVID-19, amid disenfranchisement fears.
McIlroy enjoys flying start in US PGA
Rory McIlroy has finally found the fast start he's been craving in a major to lead the 104th PGA Championship, with Cameron Smith and Lucas Herbert in the mix.
Bombers hero McDonald-Tipungwuti retires
Essendon cult hero Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has retired from the AFL, saying he is ready for a life beyond football.
Caddick’s luxury Sydney mansion to be sold
The husband of conwoman Melissa Caddick has been kicked out of the couple's Sydney mansion, which will be sold by liquidators to help compensate her victims.
Labor says promises add $7.4b to budget
Federal Labor's election promises will add $7.4 billion to the budget bottom line over the next four financial years.
AFLW players to get huge pay rise
AFLW players have been handed an average 94 per cent pay rise under a new one-year deal with the AFL, but are eyeing a longer season in the future.
Report slams Victoria triple-zero service
A damning review into Victoria's emergency call service has recommended a major structural overhaul, including moving it under the authority of the government.
Stubblety-Cook sets swim world record
Zac Stubblety-Cook has broken the 200m breaststroke world record at the Australian swimming championships in Adelaide.
Disability service sorry over abuse
A disability service being investigated by a royal commission has offered an apology for the abuse of young men at one of its programs.
Albanese’s last-minute marginal seat blitz
The opposition leader has denied he was worried traditional Labor seats in western Sydney could be at risk on election day.
Health and handouts in NZ budget spend-up
New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered health reforms, inflation-fighting handouts, and a $NZ19 billion deficit in the latest budget.
Socceroo Hrustic claims Europa final glory
Eintracht Frankfurt have defeated Rangers 5-4 on penalties in the Europa League final with Socceroo Ajdin Hrustic converting a spot-kick for the German side.
Super Giants come from behind to beat Pies
The Giants were in huge trouble in the first half against Collingwood before their skipper Jo Harten spearheaded a stunning revival in Launceston.
Thunderbirds too powerful for Firebirds
Lenize Potgieter was flawless in the shooting circle and Latanya Wilson marvellous in defence as the Thunderbirds proved too strong and slick for the Firebirds.
NSW legalises voluntary assisted dying
Go Gentle Australia founder Andrew Denton says the passage of voluntary assisted dying legislation represents a revolution for end of life care in NSW.
Turkey blocks Finland, Sweden NATO talks
The US remains confident that NATO will accept Sweden and Finland despite Turkey opposing their membership bids over claims they harbour "terrorists".
Ex-student says she was Dawson’s sex slave
A former student of Chris Dawson has rejected allegations she lied about him being violent and attempting to hire a hitman in a bid to destroy him.
Extra spending will drive economy: Labor
Two days out from the federal election, Labor has outlined an extra $7.4 billion in spending, but says it is needed to improve fairness and boost the economy.
Jobless rate shows our plan is working: PM
The unemployment rate remained at 3.9 per cent in April after the Australian Bureau of Statistics downwardly revised the March result from four per cent.
Ukraine fighters surrender in Mariupol
Ukraine has ordered its garrison in Mariupol to stand down, but the ultimate outcome of Europe's bloodiest battle for decades remains unresolved.
Aussie Mott becomes England ODI, T20 coach
Australian women's coach Matthew Mott has officially accepted the plum job of leading England men's white-ball teams.
Tas to lift virus density, capacity rules
Tasmania is lifting its remaining coronavirus density and capacity limits from this weekend, Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced.
Inquiry into Folbigg’s baby convictions
The NSW governor has ordered an inquiry into the convictions of Kathleen Folbigg, who has spent nearly 20 years in jail for killing four of her children.
Shayna Jack wins Aussie swim team spot
Shayna Jack, after serving a two-year doping ban, has secured selection on the Australian swim team for this year's world titles and Commonwealth Games.
Johns sways Bellamy to remain Storm coach
Craig Bellamy says a phone call from former NRL star Andrew Johns helped persuade him to coach for a 21st year at the Melbourne Storm.
More sanctions for Russian personalities
Australia has issued further sanctions against Russian and Ukrainian individuals and linked entities, as the Kremlin continues its invasion of Ukraine.
Dogs skipper talks finals, Potter arrives
Bulldogs captain Josh Jackson was prepared to back Trent Barrett before his exit this week, with Mick Potter now in the hot seat at the battling NRL club.
Viagogo loses appeal over $7m penalty
Viagogo has lost its bid to avoid a $7 million penalty for misleading consumers when reselling music and sports tickets in 2017.
PM dodges inflation, wages responsibility
Scott Morrison continues to defend his government's economic management as new data shows wages are growing at less than half the rate of inflation.
Dawson called student ‘petal’, court hears
A court has heard how Chris Dawson called a student at his former high school "petal" and that he wooed her with secret love letters left in her schoolbag.