Door open for late Test calls in Sri Lanka
Australian cricket selectors have picked close to an unchanged squad for the Test series in Sri Lanka, but the door is open for others to join them.
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New host of ABC 7.30 revealed
ABC investigative journalist Sarah Ferguson will replace the long time host of ABC's current affairs program Leigh Sales.
Aged care workers to strike for better pay
The aged care workforce has voted to go on strike in the middle of the federal election campaign in a push for better pay and conditions.
Tas car rally future uncertain after death
The annual Targa Tasmania rally has been marred by the death of a driver from Brisbane, a year after three competitors were killed in separate crashes.
Indonesia widens palm oil export ban
Analysts say vegetable oil prices are soaring as Indonesia widens an export ban on raw materials for cooking oil to include crude and refined palm oil.
Jaylen Adams wins NBL MVP award
Sydney Kings star Jaylen Adams has been rewarded for his standout season by being crowned the NBL's Most Valuable Player.
Driver dies in Targa Tasmania car rally
The annual Targa Tasmania rally has been marred by the death of a Brisbane man, a year after three competitors were killed while taking part in the event.
Sharkie to negotiate with government first
South Australian Centre Alliance MP Rebekha Sharkie says she would negotiate with the coalition first in the event of a hung parliament at the election.
Addicts hired as Plutus directors: Crown
Attracting clients with zero fees and rewards programs, Plutus Payroll allegedly hired drug addicts as straw directors as a front for a $105 million tax fraud
Suu Kyi jailed five years for corruption
A Myanmar court has found deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of corruption and sentenced her to five years in prison, a source says.
Tas to lift close contact isolation rule
Tasmania will drop the seven-day isolation requirement for close contacts of COVID-19 cases from May 2.
Goodwin, three Demons out of AFL clash
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has tested positive for COVID-19 with players Luke Jackson, Kysaiah Pickett and Tom Sparrow also sidelined for their AFL game.
AFLW star Phillips swaps Adelaide clubs
AFLW star Erin Phillips has joined expansion club Port Adelaide, leaving their city rivals Adelaide after six success-laden seasons.
Roberts-Smith’s SAS witness charged
One of the witnesses testifying for Ben Roberts-Smith in his defamation case has appeared before court accused of attacking a police officer.
Imminent rate hike tipped as CPI spikes
A surge in annual inflation to above five per cent has financial markets tipping a cash rate rise when the Reserve Bank board meets on May 3.
Plutus Payroll tax fraud trial kicks off
A trial over the alleged $105 million Plutus Payroll conspiracy has commenced with a jury hearing the scheme was described as the "Ben Hur" of tax fraud.
Troy Buswell avoids jail over WA assaults
Former West Australian Liberals leader and state treasurer Troy Buswell has received a suspended jail term after admitting repeatedly assaulting his ex-wife.
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Indonesian teen smugglers’ names cleared
Teenage Indonesian fishermen jailed in Australia as adults for people smuggling offences have cleared their names.
Masks to stay in SA high schools
The South Australian government has decided to maintain mask use in high schools for another four weeks.
Coach Ante Milicic to depart ALM’s Bulls
Macarthur FC are on the hunt for a new coach for their third A-League Men season with Ante Milicic to depart for family reasons.
Pies confirm knee injury for star Grundy
Collingwood are set to be without Brodie Grundy for up to three months after the star ruckman injured his knee during the Magpies' Anzac Day win.
Tupou banned as NRL axe referee over call
The NRL has told referees not to influence bunker decisions on foul play after Sydney Rooster Daniel Tupou avoided the sin bin but was banned for a high shot.
Lay day called at WSL Margaret River Pro
Strong on-shore winds have prompted WSL organisers to call a lay day at the Margaret River Pro in Western Australia.
Phoenix end Perth’s 35 year NBL streak
For the first time since 1986, the Perth Wildcats will miss the NBL finals after falling in overtime at home to South East Melbourne.
Trans debate ‘collision of rights’: Deves
Katherine Deves says she will conduct herself in a more dignified way but believes the issue of trans kids playing sport needs to be debated.
Anzac Day patrons urged to be COVID-safe
While COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed in NSW and Victoria, Anzac Day patrons are being encouraged to don masks in crowded settings to protect the vulnerable.
‘Hundred dead’ in Nigerian oil depot blast
More than a hundred people have been killed in an illegal oil refining depot blast in Nigeria, an official says.
Drua win Super W title, cap perfect season
Fijiana Drua have scored six tries to four to complete an unbeaten Super W rugby debut season with a 32-26 victory over the NSW Waratahs in the grand final.
Russia renews assault on Mariupol factory
Russia has renewed attacks on the last Ukrainian defenders holed up in a giant steel works in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, Ukrainian officials say.
SA moves on virus isolation rules
South Australia will drop the requirement for close contacts of COVID-19 cases to isolate for seven days from April 30.
Cats’ Dangerfield out, Dees drop McDonald
Patrick Dangerfield and Jack Henry are out of Geelong's AFL clash with North Melbourne, Melbourne have dropped Tom McDonald and Richmond have swung the axe.