Defence admits sex misconduct ‘failures’
The defence department is encouraging members who have experienced sexual misconduct to report the incident, acknowledging failures in its previous responses.
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Barilaro requested NY job change: staffer
John Barilaro asked for the US trade job, to which he was later appointed, to be converted to a ministerial appointment 'ASAP', a former adviser says.
Italy PM resigns as coalition falls apart
Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi has fallen short of the broad approval he wanted in a confidence vote in the Senate, and has formally resigned.
Swimmer Cooper banished from Comm Games
Australia's champion backstroker Isaac Cooper has been sent home from a pre-Commonwealth Games camp for misusing a medication.
US ambassador Kennedy to arrive down under
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of assassinated US president John F Kennedy, is due to arrive in Australia at the end of the week.
Prime suspect excused from giving evidence
A Victorian coroner has excused Peter Jenkinson from testifying at an inquest into the disappearance of Krystal Fraser after being told he's the prime suspect.
Canberra launches first drug-testing site
A free fixed drug-testing site will be open in Canberra on Thursdays and Fridays to further investigate harm reduction methods with illicit substances.
Sick leave before virus payment: Shorten
Government Services Minister Bill Shorten says workers will have to use sick leave but not holiday entitlements before claiming the pandemic payment.
Raiders’ Rapana faces two-game NRL ban
Jordan Rapana is expected to miss Canberra's next two games after being hit with two charges from Sunday's win over Melbourne.
Papenhuyzen injured in Storm NRL defeat
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is likely to be sidelined for the rest of the season after fracturing a kneecap in Melbourne's 20-16 NRL home loss to Canberra.
England deliver heartbreak for Wallabies
England have beaten the Wallabies 21-17 in their deciding Test at the SCG to wrap up their three-match series and win the inaugural Ella-Mobbs Cup.
Warner masterclass helps Sydney sink Freo
Sydney midfielder Chad Warner has produced a 35-disposal masterclass to help lift the Swans to a come-from-behind victory against Fremantle in Perth.
Geelong flex muscle in AFL win over Blues
Geelong have taken down Carlton with ease, defeating the upstart Blues by 30 points at the MCG to consolidate top spot on the AFL ladder.
Richmond lament horror AFL loss to Kangas
Cam Zurhaar booted six goals as AFL bottom side North Melbourne upset Richmond by four points in a thriller at Marvel Stadium.
Browning bows out in opening round of 100m
Rohan Browning will turn his attention to the Commonwealth Games after a disappointing first-round exit at the world championships.
Kubler dream run takes him into semi-final
Jason Kubler has made his first ATP tournament semi-final after beating fellow Aussie James Duckworth at the Hall of Fame Open grass-court event in Newport.
Naughton out, Bruce returns for Bulldogs
Brisbane and Richmond have made mass changes for their respective AFL matches this weekend, while the Western Bulldogs have mixed news on the selection front.
Tigers unveil coaching succession plan
NRL club Wests Tigers have signed Benji Marshall to a five-year coaching deal that will see him take over from Tim Sheens in 2025.
Russian missiles kill 20 in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles that struck a city in central Ukraine killed at least 20 people and wounded about 90
Italian president rejects PM’s resignation
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has refused to accept Prime Minister Mario Draghi's resignation, according to the president's office.
Sri Lanka president resigns from Singapore
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has sent in his resignation letter from Singapore but the parliamentary Speaker is waiting for verification.
Aust netballer hit by COVID ahead of Games
Diamonds defender Jo Weston has tested positive to COVID-19 at the team's training camp in Perth, delaying her travel to the Commonwealth Games.
Jail cut for driver who killed four kids
Samuel Davidson who was speeding, drunk and drug-affected when he killed four children walking on a Sydney footpath has had his prison sentence slashed.
No military base for China: Solomons PM
The China security pact does not include provisions for a military base, Solomon Islands leader Manasseh Sogavare insists amid warming relations with Australia.
NSW shifts aged-care COVID vaccine rules
Visitors to aged-care homes in NSW won't have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under changes approved by Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant.
Unemployment rate fell to 3.5pct in June
The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5 per cent, which is the lowest rate since August 1974.
Sunak tops first vote to be next UK PM
UK finance minister Nadhim Zahawi and ex-minister Jeremy Hunt have been eliminated from the race to succeed Boris Johnson after voting by Conservative MPs.
COVID-19 providing ‘real challenges’: PM
The prime minister says he will work closely alongside states and territories to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during the winter surge.
Pacific leaders thrash out issues in Fiji
Hopes are high for a straightforward and unified Pacific Islands Forum leaders' retreat after the tumult of the last gathering in 2019.
Father of ex-choirboy sues Pell, Church
Cardinal George Pell and the Catholic Church are being sued in Victoria's Supreme Court by the father of a deceased former choirboy, for psychological harm.
PM, leaders to meet over COVID-19 surge
National Cabinet is expected to meet next week for a briefing on the latest medical advice and pandemic response as COVID-19 cases surge across the country.