Hillsong founder brands failed case a ‘targeted attack’
Brian Houston has been cleared of concealing his father's child abuse in a case the Hillsong founder says would not have been brought against someone else.
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England end Matildas’ dream at Women’s World Cup
The Matildas are out of the Women's World Cup after suffering a 3-1 loss to England in the semi-final and must now prepare for the third-placed play-off.
Superstar Sam Kerr to start in Matildas’ WWC semi-final
Superstar captain Sam Kerr will make her first start of the Women's World Cup in Australia's semi-final against England, but defender Alanna Kennedy is out ill.
Van Gisbergen exits Supercars, set for NASCAR move
Shane van Gisbergen's move to NASCAR is set to become official with Will Brown confirmed as the Supercars champion's replacement at Red Bull Ampol.
Pacific Championships league Tests launched by Albanese
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says the newly launched Pacific Championships can take rugby league towards a State of Origin fanfare internationally.
Benji to coach Tigers in 2024 as Sheens nears exit
Benji Marshall will coach Wests Tigers from 2024, one year earlier than planned, taking over from mentor Tim Sheens at the end of this NRL season.
Magpies forced into big changes for Lions blockbuster
Collingwood will be without four of their best players this weekend after ruling Jordan De Goey and Bobby Hill out for the clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Maui death toll rises to 106 as fire recovery continues
Maui police are urging patience as a painstaking search for victims from last week's inferno continues, with 106 people dead and hundreds still missing.
Deal for new dwellings to get nation’s house in order
A new target of 1.2 million dwellings and rental and planning reforms are among steps agreed to by national cabinet to tackle Australia's housing crisis.
Spain beat Sweden to claim Women’s World Cup final spot
Spain have defeated Sweden 2-1 to book their place in the Women's World Cup final where they will meet the winner of Australia and England.
Bulldogs’ Pangai quits NRL to pursue boxing career
Tevita Pangai Jr has informed Canterbury of his plans to quit the NRL and pursue a career in boxing.
Knights back Hastings to bounce back from ankle injury
Despite suffering a painful ankle injury last week, Newcastle's Jackson Hastings has been named for the crucial clash against top-eight rivals South Sydney.
Port deny succession plan after Hinkley re-signs
Port Adelaide have finally agreed to a contract extension for long-time coach Ken Hinkley as the Power attempt to win the club's second AFL premiership.
Georgia charges Trump with trying to overturn 2020 loss
Prosecutors in Georgia have charged Donald Trump and 18 other people, including lawyer Rudy Giuliani, over their efforts to overturn the 2020 US election.
Aussies won’t end trip after ‘terrifying’ ordeal at sea
Rescuers let out a cheer when they found three Australians who spent two nights adrift at sea after a boat capsized during bad weather in Indonesia.
Plane bomb threat accused ‘not in right state of mind’
A man whose alleged bomb threats grounded an international flight from Sydney will spend another night in custody after he refused to appear in court.
Maui fires kill 96, search for the missing continues
Almost 100 deaths have been confirmed, making the Maui wildfires Hawaii's worst natural disaster.
‘That is progress’: optimism as wages climb again
Workers feeling the pinch amid inflationary pressures may finally be experiencing some relief, with wage growth catching up to a key cost of living measure.
Matildas pile pressure on England, coy on Kerr minutes
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson insists England are the favourites in their Women's World Cup semi-final, while he's yet to decide if Sam Kerr will start.
Rescuers search for four missing Aussies off Aceh
Australian tourists are missing after their boat disappeared off the Indonesian coast where local authorities have begun a search and rescue operation.
At least 36 feared dead after landslide at Myanmar mine
A landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar left more than 30 people missing.
Landslides leave 57 dead in Indian Himalayas
More than 50 people have died following landslides in India's Himalayas, while over 20 people are trapped or missing.
McCartin calls time in AFL after concussion battle
Sydney defender Paddy McCartin has announced his AFL retirement because of concussion issues after 63 games with the Swans and St Kilda.
No regrets for Nic Naitanui as Eagles ruck star retires
West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui says he has exhausted every avenue to keep his AFL career alive following a serious achilles tendon injury.
Dumped Latham accuses Hanson of One Nation takeover
Relations between Senator Pauline Hanson and her NSW One Nation parliamentary leader have hit new lows after she took action citing poor election results.
Knights’ Hastings injury only minor, may play this week
Jackson Hastings could play this weekend after scans revealed he suffered only minor ankle damage against Canterbury.
Cameron Smith seals LIV Golf success in New Jersey
Cameron Smith has won again, taking out LIV Golf Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club by seven shots and helping Australia's Ripper GC to a team victory.
De Minaur on cusp of world’s top 10 after breakthrough
Australian tennis ace Alex de Minaur is only drawing positives after earning a career-high ranking with his maiden appearance in an ATP Masters 1000 final.
Port coach Hinkley on cusp of contract extension
Port Adelaide have locked in a top-four spot entering the AFL finals by thrashing Greater Western Sydney by 51 points at Adelaide Oval.
Hastings injures ankle as NRL’s Knights belt Bulldogs
Newcastle have continued their fairytale push to the NRL finals but look set to lose their organising halfback Jackson Hastings to an ankle injury.
King fires as St Kilda march on towards AFL finals
Max King kicked six goals as St Kilda strengthened their grip on a top-eight spot with a 36-point win over Richmond, whose AFL finals dream is all but over.