Migration system enabled worst crimes known to humanity
Human trafficking, organised crime and modern slavery have flourished thanks to weaknesses in Australia's immigration system.
breaking_news
Court case continues for cop who tasered elderly woman
Prosecutors have confirmed a brief of evidence has been provided to lawyers for a police officer charged after tasering a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home.
US House ousts McCarthy as speaker in historic vote
A 216 to 210 vote in the US House of Representatives to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker is the first time the House has removed its leader.
Snap election stand-off ends as sacked minister quits
Tasmania's former attorney-general will quit parliament, ending a stand-off with Premier Jeremy Rockliff that could have triggered an early election.
Nobel Prize in physics awarded for electron study
The Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to three scientists for 'work that gives humanity new tools for exploring the world of electrons'.
Boak’s 350 milestone looms as he signs new Port deal
Port Adelaide games record holder Travis Boak will play on next season at Alberton, ending speculation about his future with a one-year deal.
Suaalii concussion causes selection headache for Samoa
The Sydney Roosters have ruled Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii out of the Pacific Championships due to concussion, with the rugby-bound star missing from Samoa's squad.
Newcastle star Upton set for Jillaroos bow
Tamika Upton will come straight into the Jillaroos squad for Tests against New Zealand after a dazzling year in the NRLW with Newcastle.
McQualter expected to join Demons after leaving Punt Rd
After missing out on the Richmond AFL head coaching job to Adem Yze, long-time assistant and former caretaker Andrew McQualter is expected to join Melbourne.
Mum behind lover’s plot to kill ex gets 26 years’ jail
Biannca Edmunds will spend at least 20 years in prison after a plot to murder her ex-partner ended in his death as well as the death of her husband.
Addo-Carr, Holmes named in Kangaroos squad amid probes
Despite facing investigation by the NRL, Josh Addo-Carr and Valentine Holmes have been included in Australia's Test squad for the Pacific Championships.
Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing
A little-known tax will be broadened to push Victorian landowners to build on or sell empty blocks as the government seeks to boost housing supply.
Nervous night for NSW coastal towns amid looming fire
A forecast cool change should weaken a dangerous fire front looming over NSW coastal towns but could turn towards tourists in Bermagui, authorities warn.
‘Never seen anything like it’: four kids among six dead
A 4WD carrying six people, including four children, ignited into a fireball that burned for hours after colliding with a road train in the Northern Territory.
Errors haunt Broncos despite Ezra Mam genius in GF loss
Brisbane shot themselves in the foot at the start and end of their 26-24 grand final loss to Penrith in a cruel lesson that will haunt them for a long time.
Clinical Cleary delivers captain’s knock for the ages
Nathan Cleary has delivered Penrith's third-straight premiership with one of the best individual performances in recent grand final history.
Penrith beat Brisbane in classic to take NRL three-peat
Penrith have marched their way to a third successive NRL premiership, coming from behind to beat Brisbane 26-24 in one of the great grand finals in Sydney.
Penrith beat Brisbane in classic 2023 NRL grand final
Penrith have marched their way to a third successive NRL premiership, coming from behind to beat Brisbane 26-24 in a pulsating grand final in Sydney.
Unbeaten Crows skip past Gold Coast in AFLW win
Danielle Ponter kicked two goals in her 50th AFLW game as Adelaide posted a fifth-straight win with a convincing 32-point triumph over Gold Coast.
Cook stirs Phoenix in runaway NBL defeat of Perth
A ferocious Tyler Cook dunk has sparked South East Melbourne Phoenix, who have beaten the Perth Wildcats 110-99 in the NBL behind a dominant third quarter.
Knights win back-to-back NRLW titles, silence doubters
Newcastle have come from behind to defeat Gold Coast 24-18 in a nailbiting NRLW grand final to clinch back-to-back premierships.
Lions cut plucky Hawks down to size in AFLW
Brisbane have continue their charge to the finals by snatching a fourth consecutive win with a 27-point victory over Hawthorn.
Dellavedova, Goulding fire, United stay unbeaten in NBL
A 15-point run in the final quarter was enough to get Melbourne United home against Adelaide and complete their perfect 2-0 start to the NBL season.
Lions teammates back Zorko’s bid to play next season
Brisbane Lions stars Hugh McCluggage and Harris Andrews believe veteran Dayne Zorko still has plenty to offer the beaten grand finalists next year.
Johnson claims Players’ Champion after missing Dally M
Shaun Johnson and Teagan Berry have been voted the NRL and NRLW's best players by their peers, days after missing out at the Dally M Medal counts.
NZ PM Hipkins reveals positive COVID-19 test
In a fresh setback to Chris Hipkins and Labour's hopes of retaining office at the October 14 election, the New Zealand prime minister has caught COVID-19.
‘Monster’ Opetaia’s statement in brutal title defence
Australia's Jai Opetaia has dominated Englishman Jordan Thompson, retaining his Ring and IBF world cruiserweight titles in London with a fourth-round stoppage.
US Congress passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown
The threat of a US government shutdown has been averted after Congress approved a temporary funding plan - but it came at the expense of aid for Ukraine.
Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory
The Wallabies' World Cup hopes remain on life support after Fiji sent them ever closer to elimination with their heart-stopping victory over Georgia.
NRL’s two contrasting COVID babies set for grand final
Penrith and Brisbane entered the 2020 COVID shutdown as the NRL's young and talented, but their paths from then to the 2023 decider have differed significantly.
Sydney heat records tumble as fires burn in Victoria
Locals and campers have been told to flee an out-of-control bushfire in Victoria's Gippsland region as Sydney sweats through its hottest October day on record.