Knee injury blow for Raiders’ Fogarty
Canberra recruit Jamal Fogarty will be sidelined for about four months after scans revealed a knee injury that will likely require surgery.
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Child abuse probe saves more than 50 kids
More than 100 people are facing almost 1300 charges following arrests in every state and territory of Australia as a global child abuse probe draws to a close.
Warriors get Dylan Walker from 2023
The Warriors have snatched Dylan Walker away from Manly, with the former Kangaroos Test centre signing a three-year NRL deal starting in 2023.
Graham to miss opening month for Sharks
Cronulla captain Wade Graham will miss the opening month of the NRL season after scans confirmed he requires surgery on an ankle injury.
Witness disputes Roberts-Smith’s VC award
A former SAS sergeant has told the Federal Court the prestigious Victoria Cross was politicised and partly awarded to Ben Roberts-Smith as a "good news story".
East coast flooding bill in the billions
The cost of the current flood crisis is not yet known, but Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expecting a big clean-up bill as insurance claims start rolling in.
Sydney on high-alert as rain bomb looms
Sydney must be prepared for the worst, the emergency services minister says, as a severe weather warning extends from Newcastle to the South Coast
Murder-accused NT cop defends firing shots
Murder-accused policeman Zachary Rolfe was composed giving evidence, explaining why he shot an Aboriginal teen during an outback arrest attempt.
PM Morrison says he has COVID-19
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has tested positive to COVID-19 after developing a fever.
Woman found dead in NSW flood zone
A woman has been found dead in her flooded home in northern NSW while the BOM warns more severe weather is heading south and is expected to hammer the coast.
WA judge rejects Woodside gas challenge
The Conservation Council of Western Australia's court challenge against approvals granted for Woodside's $16 billion Scarborough gas project has been rejected.
Swans star Papley out for start of season
Star Sydney forward Tom Papley will be sidelined for at least a month due to a hamstring injury, ruling him out of the Swans' AFL season-opener against GWS.
Baby issue for Ukrainians fleeing to Aust
A Ukrainian family granted Australian visas has been barred from boarding a flight to Sydney, as their baby does not have a passport.
Australia to provide $105m in Ukraine aid
Australia will provide lethal military aid to Ukraine including missiles and ammunition as part of a new $105 million package of support.
Roosters coach Robinson signed until 2028
The Sydney Roosters have rewarded Trent Robinson with a five-year contract extension, locking him in as coach until the end of the 2028 NRL season.
Little response to MP donation scheme
The Australian Electoral Commission has published the first individual donation disclosures from federal MPs and senators under a new scheme.
Defence increases flood help, rescues
Additional ADF personnel are being mobilised to assist in areas expected to receive heavy rainfall in the coming days, the prime minister has announced.
AUSTRAC eyes Crown over alleged breaches
AUSTRAC has served two Crown operations with a statement of claim and begun proceedings in the Federal Court, following an investigation that began in 2020.
Rodda happy to clear the air with Thorn
Western Force lock Izack Rodda has signed a contract extension with the Perth-based club until 2024, in a major boost for the Wallabies and Australian rugby.
Aged care groups welcome dual jab plan
Peak bodies for aged care have welcomed the possibility of residents receiving a fourth COVID-19 vaccine and flu jab at the same time, ahead of winter.
IOC calls for ban on Russians, Belarusians
The International Olympic Committee has called for a ban on all Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from international events.
Russia strikes Kharkiv, convoy nears Kyiv
A massive convoy of Russian forces has been seen heading toward the Ukraine capital Kyiv, amid fears civilian casualties will escalate.
Adapt now, or suffer: UN Climate report
The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change paints a devastating picture of the future, while carbon emissions have been unchecked.
Australia facing fiery future and more floods in QLD: Landmark report
The UN body that assesses climate change risks has issued dire warnings about disasters and environmental losses in Australia.
Aussie farms face ‘disruption and decline’
The science community has released a damning summary of the impact of human-induced climate change which will hit Australia's agricultural sector.
ACL injury confirmed for Magpies’ Bonnici
Collingwood's AFLW premiership hopes have suffered a hammer blow with scans revealing an ACL injury to star midfielder Brittany Bonnici.
People stuck on roofs as NSW floods rise
A family of five that's stranded on the roof of their flooded home say there are surrounded by 50 neighbours who are also waiting be rescued from the ordeal.
Aust swimmers to boycott champs in Russia
Australian swimmers will boycott the World Short Course Championships in Russia while Moscow-born tennis star Daria Saville condemned the invasion of Ukraine.
Omicron prompts NZ into border shake-up
From later this week, Kiwis abroad will no longer need to quarantine or self-isolate to enter New Zealand.
Labor keen economy at centre of election
Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers is keen for a contest on the economy in the upcoming election, calling the government's scare campaigns ridiculous.
Russian convoy nearing Kyiv, images show
A convoy of Russian ground forces stretching more than five kilometres is 64km from Kyiv, satelite images show.