UK PM Truss faces clamour to quit
Many Conservatives say British Prime Minister Liz Truss must resign – but she has remained defiant, saying she is "a fighter and not a quitter."
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Qld RL player Hampson found dead in Spain
Redcliffe Queensland Cup player Liam Hampson has been found dead in Barcelona while on holiday with a group of friends from the NRL.
Australian virus response ‘was over-reach’
Australia has been warned against the perils of over-reach when dealing with future health crises, following a critical review of the response to COVID-19.
‘Hit and miss’ storms to dump rain on NSW
Widespread thunderstorms are predicted for NSW into the weekend, bringing renewed swelling of flooding rivers and yet more rain to the sodden state.
‘Dog act’ Medibank hack details revealed
The federal cyber security minister has warned attacks on large companies could become more common, after an incident at Medibank.
Martial law declared in annexed Ukraine
In his latest escalation in the war, Russia's President Vladimir Putin has declared martial law in the four regions of Ukraine that Russia claimed last month.
UK PM Truss tries to reassert authority
British Prime Minister Liz Truss is trying to shore up support from within her party after she was forced to scrap her vast tax-cutting plan.
New home building activity drying up
Builders still have a record amount of work on their plates but new activity is easing back, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
St Kilda set to confirm Lyon AFL reunion
St Kilda are moving closer to bringing Ross Lyon back as coach, 11 years after he dramatically walked out on the AFL club for Fremantle.
Escapee shot within 11 seconds, trial told
The shooting death of an escaping inmate by a prison officer outside a northern NSW hospital was murder, a jury has been told.
Jewell posts ton as Tasmania beat SA
Tasmania have rebounded from their horror Sheffield Shield loss to Queensland by beating South Australia by seven wickets in Adelaide.
Harmanpreet Kaur ruled out of WBBL
Melbourne Renegades have received their worst-possible WBBL injury news, with Indian superstar Harmanpreet Kaur ruled out of the tournament with a back injury.
Body found in floodwaters as rain hits NSW
More dangerous thunderstorms are threatening to bring renewed flood risks across NSW, as police confirm a man's body has been found in floodwaters.
Pauline Hanson to pay $250k for defamation
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has to pay $250,000 for defaming ex-senator Brian Burston, but he still faces her sexual discrimination case against him.
Chameera injury mars crucial Sri Lanka win
UAE leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan took a hat-trick in an eventful T20 World Cup loss to Sri Lanka, whose pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera hobbled off the ground.
Man dead in Vic floods, more cash relief
A second man has been found dead in Victorian floodwaters, as the state and federal governments announce more cash relief for victims.
Jury begins deliberating Lehrmann verdict
A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has begun its deliberations.
Diamonds thrash NZ in netball Cup
The Diamonds have thrashed New Zealand 62-47 in Melbourne to keep alive the Constellation Cup series with the final Test on the Gold Coast on Sunday.
UK PM Truss apologises for economic plan
With her economic plan largely reversed, Liz Truss is now fighting to survive just six weeks after becoming British prime minister.
Reversal of Jerusalem policy fuels debate
The Albanese government has overturned a controversial decision by former prime minister Scott Morrison to recognise West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Maguire lands coaching role at Raiders
Premiership-winning NRL coach Michael Maguire will join Canberra as a full-time senior consultant ahead of the 2023 season.
Former minister courts AFL controversy
Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan has suggested AFL coaches Alistair Clarkson and Chris Fagan and former Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn have been treated unfairly.
Bureau of Meteorology change sparks storm
The Bureau of Meteorology has been scorched by social media users after announcing a change to its naming preferences.
NDIS put under spotlight in new review
A review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be carried out to find improvements and ensure costs are being well managed.
Daughter stabbed violent dad in the heart
Maddison Hickson is on trial for murder but is claiming it was self-defence when she stabbed her violent criminal father twice in the chest, piercing his heart.
NSW fight back in Shield against Bulls
NSW finished the opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland on 9-246 after the Bulls' pacemen had them on the ropes at 3-16 early.
Bulls win Shield toss and bowl against NSW
Queensland will bowl first after winning the toss against NSW in the Sheffield Shield game in Sydney.
NRL’s Dragons release George Burgess
St George Illawarra have released George Burgess after a tumultuous first season back in Australia in which he faced police charges and entered rehab.
Crows’ Randall in doubt for AFLW finals
Adelaide captain Chelsea Randall will miss three to five weeks with an ankle injury and is in doubt to feature in the Crows' AFLW finals tilt.
Saints meet with Lyon in AFL coach hunt
St Kilda president Andrew Bassat and CEO Simon Lethlean have stepped up their search for a new AFL coach, meeting with Ross Lyon.
New UK finance minister reverses tax plan
Nearly all of Prime Minister Liz Truss's mini-budget has been reversed by new finance minister Jeremy Hunt.