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.
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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.
Sluggish wage growth won’t stop rate rises
The Australian Bureau of Statistics said its wage price index rose by an annual rate of 2.4 per cent, less than half the rate of inflation.
NSW expected to pass assisted dying laws
Laws allowing terminally ill people in NSW to expedite their death are expected to pass the state parliament after years of heated debate.
Cannes opens with Zelenskiy appeal
Cannes has rolled out the red carpet for Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who used his appearance to call for filmmakers not to be silent about Russia's invasion.
Finland, Sweden formally apply to NATO
Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO is one of the most significant changes in Europe's security architecture for decades.
England’s Lynagh closer to Australia tour
Eddie Jones has selected the uncapped Louis Lynagh, son of former Wallabies great Michael Lynagh, in England's pre-tour training squad before the July Tests.
Brimmer hands Victory edge over United
Melbourne Victory have beaten Western United 1-0 in the first leg of their A-League Men semi-final thanks to Jake Brimmer's marvellous half-volley.
Vixens too hot for Fever in Super Netball
The Melbourne Vixens won a vital 70-64 win against the West Coast Fever to take an outright lead in the Super Netball competition.
Pickett fails in bid to overturn AFL ban
Richmond's Marlion Pickett will miss the Dreamtime blockbuster after the Indigenous star failed to overturn his one-match ban at the AFL tribunal.
Tigers coach addresses Martin’s AFL future
Dustin Martin has Richmond coach Damien Hardwick's blessing if the Tigers superstar opts to end his illustrious AFL career outside of Victoria.
Doubts grow over Barrett’s future at Dogs
Trent Barrett's future as Canterbury coach is up in the air with Bulldogs officials increasingly concerned by the NRL club's poor start to the 2022 season.
Trent Barrett quits as Bulldogs NRL coach
Trent Barrett has quit as Canterbury coach following the club's poor start to the NRL season, with the Bulldogs bottom of the ladder.
Morrison scoffs at suggestion of recession
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected any suggestion Australia faces a recession given the unemployment rate is set to fall below four per cent.
Guy Sebastian’s evidence further delayed
Guy Sebastian has been sent home from the NSW District Court as his former manager's embezzlement trial suffers more delays due to a sick juror.
Witness believes Chris Dawson killed wife
Lynette Dawson's friend and The Teacher's Pet podcast creator Hedley Thomas talked about interest in the case from Hollywood stars including Hugh Jackman.
Richmond take a swing at Pickett AFL ban
Richmond will challenge Marlion Pickett's rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal in a bid to have him available for the Dreamtime match against Essendon.
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Renewables can’t do it all, gas chief says
An energy-led recovery and decarbonisation are key issues for oil and gas majors, and for protesters, at Australia's largest fossil-fuel summit for years.
Sweden signs formal request to join NATO
Sweden has signed a formal request to join NATO, with Finland expected later in the day to also ask to join the 30-member military alliance.
Budget savings won’t impact services: PM
The federal coalition has released the costings for its election policies and promises, saying no essential services will be impacted by savings measures.
Wife ‘cowered’ by Dawson, trial told
Chris Dawson's murder trial has heard evidence from his former sister-in-law who says Lynette Dawson was in great distress before she vanished in 1982
White re-signs for 2023 Rugby World Cup
Veteran halfback Nic White has signed a new deal with the Brumbies and Rugby Australia that will take him through until after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Coalition targets public service cuts
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Finance Minister Simon Birmingham say the 35 policies announced by the government during the election campaign are fully costed.
Albanese looks west for election success
As he makes a final pitch to voters in Western Australia, Anthony Albanese says he wants positive action on climate change to be his political legacy.
Three Olympic medallists in Games squad
Decathletes Ash Moloney and Cedric Dubler face a gruelling double at the world championships and Commonwealth Games.
Reef visit fuels emissions conversation
Anthony Albanese has visited north Queensland pledging to conserve the Great Barrier Reef but will not commit to a more ambitious emissions-reduction target.
Warship didn’t enter Australian waters: PM
Scott Morrison says Australia was keeping a close eye on a Chinese warship spotted off the coast of Western Australia.
Aussie Rogic to leave Postecoglou’s Celtic
Long-term servant Tom Rogic is to leave Ange Postecoglou's Celtic after the final match of their Scottish premiership-winning season.
Crusaders down Brumbies in Super tussle
The Crusaders have handed the Brumbies just their second loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season, winning 37-26 at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
Man shot dead in Sydney’s southwest
Police are investigating Sydney's latest deadly shooting after a man was gunned down in the city's southwest.