Senator faces probe for bikie relationship
Greens senator Lidia Thorpe has referred herself to parliament's powerful privileges committee after failing to disclose a relationship with an ex-bikie boss.
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Woman’s body found in NSW flood emergency
The body of a woman who went missing in floodwaters has been found on a riverbank in NSW as the premier urges people not to drive on flooded roads.
Sunak looks set to become next UK PM
Boris Johnson has quit the race to be Britain's next prime minister, leaving Rishi Sunak the favourite to take the job.
‘Emotional’ Ross Lyon returns to St Kilda
Ross Lyon has been appointed for a second stint as St Kilda's senior coach, 11 years after walking out on the AFL club.
Jury told not to rush on Lehrmann verdict
A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has not yet reached a verdict after its third full day of deliberations.
Bad light robs Queensland of Shield win
Queensland's openers needed 16 runs from three overs to beat NSW in the Sheffield Shield clash in Sydney when the umpires called of play due to bad light.
Josh Curran charged over alleged assault
Warriors forward Josh Curran has been charged over an alleged assault on a teenager on the night of the NRL grand final.
Marsh’s bowling final piece of T20 defence
Mitch Marsh is firming as a chance to bowl in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup opener against New Zealand, with the hosts now settled for their title defence.
Voll leads Heat to WBBL win over Renegades
A half-century by Georgia Voll was the decisive factor as Brisbane beat the Melbourne Renegades by 26 runs in their WBBL clash in Adelaide.
Panthers swap Staines for Tigers’ Peachey
Penrith winger Charlie Staines has signed with Wests Tigers as part of a swap deal that sees the Panthers welcome Tyrone Peachey back to the club.
Charges dropped for fatal NT chopper crash
Two directors of a major livestock producer will no longer face prosecution over the death of a pilot in a 2018 Northern Territory helicopter crash.
Storm’s Coates to miss PNG’s RLWC campaign
Melbourne's Papua New Guinean flyer Xavier Coates won't play in the Rugby League World Cup due to a hamstring injury.
Adelaide close in on top-four AFLW berth
Danielle Ponter has lit up Unley Oval with two goals and two magnificent runs as Adelaide all but booked a top-four AFLW berth after holding off Geelong.
Johnson, Sunak lead race to be UK PM
Candidates are canvassing support to become Britain's next prime minister, with Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson leading the potential contenders.
Imports shine as 36ers beat Kings in NBL
Led by their three imports, the Adelaide 36ers have defeated the Sydney Kings in Friday night's battle of two NBL heavyweights at Qudos Bank Arena.
Halep will fight to clear name over doping
Two-time grand slam champion Simona Halep protests that she has never cheated after being provisionally suspended for failing a doping test at the US Open.
Defence, energy at top of Japan talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida have met in Perth, signing new agreements to boost security and energy ties.
Meloni sworn in as Italy’s first female PM
Giorgia Meloni has been sworn in as Italy's first female prime minister after leading an alliance of conservative parties to victory.
Cleary shines as Kangaroos thump Scots
Australia are through to the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages after a 84-0 win over Scotland in Coventry.
Former Roar ALM striker Masato Kudo dies
Brisbane Roar are paying tribute to their former striker, Japan international Masato Kudo, who has died at age of 32 in his homeland.
Netball Australia lose major sponsor
Hancock Prospecting has withdrawn its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia in a major financial blow to the cash-strapped body.
Shaky Wallaroos seal spot in RWC quarters
Grace Hamilton has been Australia's best as the Wallaroos won through to the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating Wales 13-7.
Kangas on fire in AFLW win over Magpies
North Melbourne have given themselves a huge boost of confidence ahead of the AFLW finals, posting an impressive 32-point win over Collingwood.
Hancock Prospecting quits netball backing
Hancock Prospecting has withdrawn its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia in a major financial blow to the cash-strapped body.
Anamoe reigns supreme in 2022 Cox Plate
Anamoe has won the Cox Plate, revelling in rain-affected ground to triumph ahead of I'm Thunderstruck and El Bodegon in the $5 million race at Moonee Valley.
Australia handed T20 WC flogging by NZ
Australia's Twenty20 World Cup defence is already hanging by a thread after just one game, flogged by 89 runs in their SCG tournament opener by New Zealand.
McLeod injury sours Dogs’ AFLW win
Kirsten McLeod returned for her first AFLW game since March last year but suffered an ankle injury in the Western Bulldogs' 32-point win over West Coast.
Matildas get Canada in tough WWC draw
The draw for the 2023 Women's World Cup has pitted Australia against Olympic champions Canada, as well as Nigeria and opening night opponents Ireland.
Brisbane battle for ALM point at Wanderers
Brisbane coach Warren Moon has labelled a recent rule change as "stupid" after it potentially denied them a first win of their ALM season against the Wanderers.
Flood levees tested as Vic rivers rise
Flood waters have peaked in the cut-off northern Victorian town of Kerang, while Echuca residents brace for the Murray River to hit its high.
Perth top WBBL as rain ruins double header
Perth Scorchers have reclaimed top spot in the WBBL after picking up a point although rain prevented a result in both of Sunday's games at the WACA.