Lehrmann trial jury ‘inclined to convict’, inquiry told
The ACT's top prosecutor says a juror who would not convict Bruce Lehrmann for rape also derailed the trial by bringing documents into the deliberation room.
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Dutton urges betting ad ban in family-focused reply
Peter Dutton has used his budget reply speech to call for a crackdown on sports betting ads, while saying the government is fuelling cost of living pressures.
Ryles has Robinson’s support for head coaching gig
The Sydney Roosters won't stand in Jason Ryles' way if the assistant coach is keen to explore head-coaching options for 2024.
Setback won’t stop SA’s push for New Year’s Test
South Australia will continue to pursue cricket's New Year's Test despite advanced scheduling set to rule it out for the next three summers.
Addo-Carr out of round 11 in big blow to Origin hopes
Josh Addo-Carr's bid to make a late charge into State of Origin calculations has suffered a significant setback with the winger ruled out of round 11.
Clarkson unloads on Hawthorn, panel over racism saga
Alastair Clarkson has launched an extraordinary tirade against his former club Hawthorn, describing their handling of the racism saga as "shameful".
Gumtree sexual predator jailed for ‘despicable’ abuse
A sexual deviant who drugged and raped his new housemate on the day she moved in and took intimate photos of other women has been jailed for almost a decade.
North Queensland snap up Jillaroo, Origin rep Harden
Jillaroos and Queensland representative Tallisha Harden has agreed to a one-year contract with North Queensland, one of four new NRLW teams this season.
Parish joins Bombers’ casualty list for Lions AFL clash
A calf injury to Darcy Parish has added to Essendon's woes while ex-cricketer James O'Donnell will debut just 35 days after signing with the Western Bulldogs.
Broncos skipper Reynolds set to miss Penrith clash
Brisbane NRL halfback Adam Reynolds has been cleared of serious injury after being stretchered off AAMI Park in a neck brace in their clash with Melbourne.
Ruptured testicle ends Spencer Leniu’s Origin chances
Penrith prop Spencer Leniu's chances of playing in the State of Origin series opener for NSW are over after he required surgery on a ruptured testicle.
Controversial van Rooyen AFL ban thrown out on appeal
Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen is free to play this weekend after the AFL Appeals Board overturned a two-game ban he'd copped for striking.
Melbourne topple NRL ladder leaders Brisbane
Melbourne have overcome Brisbane 24-16 in a gripping NRL contest at AAMI Park with the Broncos losing three players to the sinbin in an action-packed affair.
Socceroos to face Uzbekistan, Syria, India in Asian Cup
The Socceroos have been drawn to play Uzbekistan, Syria and India in the group stage of the Asian Cup in Qatar.
NRL concedes bunker was wrong on Carrigan sin bin
In the latest hip-drop tackle drama, the NRL has conceded sin-binned Brisbane prop Patrick Carrigan did not perform the outlawed challenge against Melbourne.
‘Litany of failings’ in Indigenous death in custody
The South Australian deputy coroner has ruled that multiple factors were involved in the death of Indigenous man Wayne Fella Morrison in custody in 2016.
Liberal leader lawyers up for stoush with expelled MP
The leader of the Victorian Liberals John Pesutto is preparing for a legal fight with Moira Deeming after the party room voted to expel the controversial MP.
Hayne’s plummet the ‘consequence of his own offending’
Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will spend at least the next two years in jail after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a woman.
Aussie group Voyager through to Eurovision final
Perth rock band Voyager will represent Australia at the final of the Eurovision song contest, after making it through to the top ten acts.
Eels re-sign breakout recruit J’maine Hopgood
Middle forward J'maine Hopgood has signed a contract extension with Parramatta after shining in his first 10 weeks as an Eel.
Man who drugged, raped woman jailed for 29 years
A Victorian migration agent who drugged women at work and sexually offended against them, raping one woman 67 times, has been jailed for 29 years.
Suns crunch hapless Eagles in Friday night fizzer
Gold Coast have piled on eight goals to one in the second quarter to post a 70-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Cleo snatcher lodges appeal against sentence
Jailed child snatcher Terence Kelly has lodged an appeal against his sentence for kidnapping four-year-old Cleo Smith from a remote WA campsite in 2021.
Test captain Pat Cummins reveals burnout and grief
Test captain Pat Cummins has spoken of burnout and grief in his first interview since leaving Australia's cricket tour of India in February.
Imran Khan can be held for eight days: Pakistani judge
A court has ruled former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan can be held for questioning for eight days.
Demons to appeal Jacob van Rooyen striking ban
Melbourne believe Jacob van Rooyen's two-match striking ban for a spoil challenges the fabric of the game and will contest it at the AFL appeals board.
Chalmers defends budget criticism of not enough support
Jim Chalmers says his budget provided targeted cost of living relief to the most vulnerable, fending off attacks that not enough was done for middle Australia.
Treasurer seeks to soothe budget relief inflation worry
Jim Chalmers says his budget will not fan inflation or lead to more interest rate rises but some leading economic experts are not convinced.
Boost for Sydney FC as fans call off finals boycott
Sydney FC's active supporter group say they are calling off their boycott of the A-League Men side's finals clashes ahead of the semi against Melbourne City..
Storm’s Bellamy set to make coaching call next week
Craig Bellamy says he's sick of thinking about whether to stay on as head coach Melbourne for a 22nd NRL season and will make an announcement next week.
NCA bomber, police killer Domenic Perre dies in custody
The man jailed for the bombing of the National Crime Authority office in Adelaide in 1994 that killed a police officer has died while serving a life sentence.