Woman’s day in court shifts over alleged crash cover-up
A woman has been granted bail after showing up to court to support her partner, being arrested as she tried to leave, and then ending up in the dock herself.
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Northern summer the hottest ever measured: UN agency
The UN's World Meteorological Organization says August is estimated to have been around 1.5C warmer than the pre-industrial average.
PM confirms China trip in ‘frank and constructive’ talk
Anthony Albanese has confirmed accepting an invitation to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, following talks with the country's premier.
Government ‘helping hand’ ideal to control prices: Lowe
A bigger role for government in managing economic cycles and acting on sluggish productivity features on Philip Lowe's wish list for a stronger Australia.
Keys sets up Sabalenka US Open semi showdown
Maddison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka have both won their respective US Open quarter-finals 6-1 6-4 to set up a final-four showdown.
Tough times set up Carlton’s AFL finals campaign
Carlton have been on a rollercoaster throughout the AFL season and Michael Voss believes it has steeled his players for the elimination final against Sydney.
Hunt for gunman at large after grain silo shooting
Members of the public have been warned to stay indoors as police search for a gunman after a person was shot at a grain silo east of Perth.
Port defender McKenzie proves fitness for final
Port Adelaide's Trent McKenzie has proven his fitness as the Power axe stalwart Travis Boak from their starting team to meet Brisbane in a qualifying final.
Shaun Johnson ruled out of Warriors’ NRL finals clash
Dally M Medal favourite Shaun Johnson has been ruled out of the Warriors' NRL finals clash against Penrith with a calf issue.
Sweet deal for sugar exporters as UK drops tariffs
Australian raw sugar is heading to the UK tariff-free for the first time in 50 years under the free trade agreement between the two nations.
Knights expect Ponga to be target for Stuart’s Raiders
Kalyn Ponga has declared he's on track to play in Newcastle's do-or-die final against Canberra, with the Knights expecting his injured shoulder to be targeted.
Gunman dies after fatally shooting co-worker
A police manhunt sparked by a fatal shooting in a WA wheatbelt town has ended after the alleged gunman turned the weapon on himself.
Cronulla get past St George for NRLW derby triumph
Cronulla have beaten St George Illawarra in the clubs' first NRLW derby, although both are now almost certainly out of finals contention.
Donaldson get shock Wallabies World Cup fullback start
Ben Donaldson will start at fullback for the Wallabies' opening Rugby World Cup clash with Georgia in Paris as Eddie Jones continues his shock selections.
Bavuma ton rescues Proteas in ODI slog against Aussies
Centurion Temba Bavuma became the second South African to carry his bat in an ODI innings but Australia limited the hosts to 222 at Bloemfontein.
GWS name Sam Taylor, but final green light still awaits
GWS defender Sam Taylor and St Kilda forward Max King headline the big ins for Saturday's elimination final at the MCG.
Kyle Flanagan to reunite with father Shane at Dragons
Kyle and Shane Flanagan will be the third father-son coach-player combination in the NRL after the latter signed with St George Illawarra for two years.
Star Knights Ponga, Hastings named for Raiders showdown
Newcastle have picked injured duo Kalyn Ponga and Jackson Hastings for Sunday's home final against Canberra, but both still need to prove their fitness.
Tigers fans protest as season ends in Manly hammering
Fed-up Wests Tigers fans have had banners taken down by security after they staged a protest on the Brookvale hill during a final-round 54-12 loss to Manly.
Demons open AFLW season with big win over Magpies
New captain Kate Hore was among a raft of contributors for Melbourne as the reigning premiers posted a 42-point win over Collingwood in the AFLW season opener.
Roosters win 26-12 to complete Souths’ NRL implosion
South Sydney have completed the most dramatic collapse in the NRL era, missing out on the finals after losing 26-12 to the Sydney Roosters.
Boomers bounced out in World Cup loss to Slovenia
Australia's World Cup hopes have been ended in an 11-point loss to Slovenia, despite the Boomers' ability to restrict the influence of superstar Luka Doncic.
Marsh’s Aussie heroics not surprising: Abbott
After his career-best T20I haul with the ball, Sean Abbott was impressed but not surprised by the Mitch Marsh masterclass that followed against South Africa.
Giuliani pleads not guilty in Georgia election case
Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to charges in Georgia election case and won't travel to Atlanta for arraignment.
N Korea fires several cruise missiles towards the sea
North Korea has fired multiple cruise missiles toward the sea off the coast of the Korean peninsula, according to South Korea's military.
Aussie wildcard Hijikata marches into US Open’s last 16
Inspired Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata has advanced to the last 16 of the US Open with a pulsating four-set third-round win over China's Zhizhen Zhang.
Broncos pip Sharks to move into NRLW top four
Brisbane have hung on to beat Cronulla 32-28 in Townsville and move into the NRLW's top four for the first time this season after Newcastle beat Canberra 20-12.
Carlton hang on to beat Gold Coast in AFLW thriller
Experienced forward Darcy Vescio has kicked three goals as Carlton started a new era under coach Mathew Buck with a narrow AFLW win over Gold Coast.
Penrith clinch NRL minor premiership, end Cowboys’ year
Penrith have beaten North Queensland 44-12 to claim the NRL's minor premiership for the third time in four years, while also ending the Cowboys' finals hopes.
Knights belt Dragons to enter finals as NRL’s form team
Newcastle will charge into the NRL finals on a nine-game winning streak after defeating St George Illawarra 32-12 to clinch fifth place on the ladder.
Maddy Prespakis leads Bombers to AFLW win over Hawks
Essendon have got their AFLW season off to a flyer with a 19-point victory over Hawthorn, after Maddy Prespakis shook off a rib injury to inspire the Bombers.