‘Not respectful’: police officers to strike over pay
Victorian police and protective service officers will take industrial action over protracted pay negotiations, including slowing drivers near speed cameras.
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Nazi salute to be outlawed to stop ‘glorifying hatred’
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says there's no place for glorifying hatred in Australia as he moves to ban the Nazi salute.
Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires
Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.
Elderly woman dies after rape in aged care home
A 90-year-old woman who was critically injured when she was attacked and raped in her nursing home has died.
Retail sales dip as shoppers hold off for Black Friday
Consumers hit the pause button on spending in the lead up to the Black Friday sales period, official retail trade data suggests.
North’s Emma Kearney extends AFLW All-Australian streak
North Melbourne AFLW captain Emma Kearney has earned a record eighth All-Australian berth, while Zarlie Goldsworthy won the Rising Star award.
Goorjian offers Giddey support amid NBA investigation
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has let under-investigation star basketballer Josh Giddey know he is there to support him and will meet with him next month.
Sinner punishes Demon as Aussie Davis Cup dream dies
Australia have lost a second straight Davis Cup final, after Alexei Popyrin and Alex de Minaur were beaten in their singles matches in a 2-0 defeat to Italy.
Home affairs boss Pezzullo sacked after leaked texts
Powerful public servant Mike Pezzullo has been sacked after the publication of leaked texts containing gossip and criticism of ministers.
Roosters’ Sergis signs long-term deal, Aiken recommits
The Sydney Roosters have announced a pair of key NRLW re-signings as they look to recover from a surprise semi-final exit this year.
City beat Sydney to stake ALW contenders claim
Melbourne City beat Sydney FC in a lightning-affected A-League Women clash while Newcastle and Melbourne Victory won and Brisbane drew with Adelaide United.
Brisbane stun NSW to claim Hockey One title in shootout
The Brisbane Blaze have won a thrilling Hockey One men's grand final, claiming victory against the NSW Pride 5-3 in a penalty shootout.
Blaze overcomes Chill to claim Hockey One premiership
The Brisbane Blaze have come from behind to beat the Canberra Chill 4-1 and claim the Hockey One women's grand final at the National Hockey Centre.
Sierra Leone enacts curfew as gunmen attack barracks
Officials say Sierra Leone has declared a curfew after reports gunmen attempted to break into a military armoury in the capital Freetown.
Agonising loss for Aussie Popyrin in Davis Cup final
Alexei Popyrin has lost Australia's crucial opening rubber of their Davis Cup final to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi.
Popyrin will lead Australia’s Davis Cup final charge
Alexei Popyrin will lead Australia's challenge in the Davis Cup final, while Alex de Minaur will face Italy's Jannik Sinner in the second rubber.
Hamas release another group of Israeli, Thai hostages
The Israeli military says 13 Israelis and several foreign citizens have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip.
Skye’s the limit as Nicolson calls out champion Serrano
Skye Nicolson wants to fight boxing great Amanda Serrano early next year after retaining her WBC interim featherweight title in a Dublin stoppage.
Victory beat Central Coast to extend unbeaten ALW run
Melbourne Victory are now four games unbeaten after beating Central Coast 2-1 courtesy of a late winner from McKenzie Weinert.
Dave Sharma takes Marise Payne’s NSW Senate spot
NSW Liberal Party members have selected moderate Dave Sharma to take Marise Payne's Senate seat, pipping favourite Andrew Constance.
Supercars champion Kostecki on pole for season ender
Newly-crowned Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki will start from pole position in the last race of the season in Adelaide after winning the top-10 shootout.
Rookie Payne on provisional pole for Supercars finale
Penrite Racing rookie Matthew Payne has bounced back on the final day of the Adelaide 500 to secure provisional pole for the 250km Supercars race.
Sinner downs Djokovic twice, sets up Aussie final clash
Italy's Jannik Sinner has sensationally beaten Novak Djokovic twice in one evening to set up a Davis Cup final against Australia.
Hamas releases Israeli, Thai hostages under ceasefire
Hamas has released 13 Israelis and four foreigners in a second round of swaps under a ceasefire deal in Gaza after a delay due to a dispute over aid.
NSW up for Brisbane test in Hockey One men’s finale
NSW Pride are through to the Hockey One men's grand final, where they will play the Brisbane Blaze in Canberra.
Canberra, Brisbane set for women’s Hockey One decider
Brisbane and Canberra will clash in the Hockey One women's decider after they won their semi-finals at the National Hockey Centre.
Brodie Kostecki claims maiden Supercars championship
Brodie Kostecki has won his first Supercars title after a collision forced defending champion Shane van Gisbergen out of the Adelaide 500.
Boomers star Josh Giddey being investigated by NBA
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey is being investigated by the NBA over social media claims he engaged in a relationship with a minor.
Israel reviews list of hostages to be freed by Hamas
Israeli security officials are reviewing the list of hostages set to be freed by Hamas as US President Joe Biden says the chance of extending the truce is real.
De Minaur, Popyrin power Australia into Davis Cup final
Australia's tennis men believe no-one will want to play them after they beat Finland to reach back-to-back Davis Cup finals in Malaga.
Pistorius gets parole 10 years after killing girlfriend
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend at his home in South Africa.