Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in T20 thriller
Zimbabwe have pulled off one of the great T20 World Cup upsets by beating Pakistan in a match decided by a run out on the final ball.
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Media silence urged on Lehrmann rape trial
The media has been urged to cease reporting on the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins ahead of a new trial.
Arsenal’s Pablo Mari stabbed in attack
Arsenal footballer Pablo Mari is in hospital after being stabbed in an attack in Milan which left one person dead.
Higgins and Lehrmann left in trial limbo
Brittany Higgins has been left in limbo after Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial was aborted following the discovery of prohibited material in the jury room.
Brittany Higgins responds after trial ends
Brittany Higgins has broken her silence after jurors in the trial of her alleged rapist were dismissed, and lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann have swiftly responded.
Thybulle snubbed at 76ers, Bucks beat Nets
Matisse Thybulle has fallen down the pecking order at struggling Philadelphia, while Ben Simmons was taunted in a Nets loss and Jack White made his NBA debut.
Pucovski takes indefinite cricket break
Australia's batting prodigy Will Pucovski has opted to take a third indefinite break from cricket for personal reasons.
Bulldogs captain Jackson retires from NRL
Canterbury captain Josh Jackson has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL after 241 first-grade games and two grand final appearances.
Jury discharged from Bruce Lehrmann trial
A jury has been dismissed in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping Brittany Higgins, due to potential juror misconduct.
Clarkson to start as planned at North
North Melbourne have confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson will start as planned on November 1 as an investigation looks at historic racism allegations at Hawthorn.
New UK PM delays fiscal statement
A UK fiscal statement keenly anticipated by financial markets has been delayed so new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his team can give it a workover.
Ukrainians hold out, prepare for Kherson
The looming battle for Kherson city at the mouth of the Dnipro River will determine whether Ukraine can loosen Russia's grip on the south.
Budget missed chance for relief: Dutton
Peter Dutton has used his first budget reply speech to attack the lack of cost-of-living measures put forward by the government while inflation rises.
Jury discharged from Lehrmann trial
A jury has been dismissed in the trial of a man accused of raping Brittany Higgins due to potential juror misconduct.
Wallabies’ Hooper returns to face Scotland
Coach Dave Rennie has included ex-skipper Michael Hooper in his starting side to face Scotland with the Wallabies hoping to start their spring tour with a bang.
Cleary, DCE side by side for the Kangaroos
Mal Meninga will unite Daly Cherry-Evans and new Kangaroo Nathan Cleary for the first time for Australia, with the pair sharing organising duties against Italy.
Annual inflation soars to 7.3 per cent
The latest inflation figures confirmed what households already knew - cost of living pressures are showing no signs of easing.
Harvey to reunite with Lyon at Saints
Two-time Brownlow Medallist Robert Harvey will return to St Kilda as an assistant coach, reuniting with head mentor Ross Lyon.
‘Irreplaceable’ Fifita retires from NRL
Cronulla veteran Andrew Fifita has made the call to retire from the NRL, two months after confirming he was exiting the Sharks.
$350m to kickstart housing affordability
Australians priced out of the rental market are set to benefit from a $350 million affordable housing scheme included in the federal budget.
Lions clear Fagan for AFL coaching return
Brisbane have approved Chris Fagan's return to AFL coaching ahead of the independent investigation into historic racism claims at Hawthorn.
No more ‘sleepwalking’ on manufacturing
A $15 billion fund has been set up to stop Australia "sleepwalking" as rival economies seize new opportunities in advanced manufacturing and critical minerals.
Record energy spending amid global crisis
Record budget funding for landmark energy reforms is intended to steady the electricity grid and encourage investors to bankroll Australia's net zero future.
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Climate bill $30b in first carbon budget
Australia's first carbon budget comes with a hefty price tag for climate spending to meet national and international pledges.
Injured veterans to get extra $1000 a year
Injured military veterans will soon receive an extra $1000 a year and hundreds of support staff will be hired to process their claims.
Workers must wait two years for a pay rise
A gloomy economy will weigh on household budgets with a boost to real wages not expected until at least mid-2024.
Stoinis stars as Australia down Sri Lanka
Marcus Stoinis has smashed an unbeaten 59 off 18 balls to carry Australia to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup clash in Perth.
Slaying inflation dragon key: Chalmers
Jim Chalmers has begun the task of budget repair, even as households face power price spikes and lower real wages due to rising inflation.
Morrison apology cited by Lehrmann defence
A parliamentary apology to women by Scott Morrison was proposed as reason to halt the trial of a man accused of raping political staffer Brittany Higgins.
Russia digs in for heavy battle in Kherson
The Kremlin is preparing to defend Kherson, the largest city under its control in Ukraine.
Mum of slain Charlise Mutten spared jail
The mother of murdered nine-year-old Charlise Mutten can avoid jailtime over her role in a burglary that allegedly netted her fiance two firearms.