Robinson to miss Roosters trip with COVID
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson will watch his NRL team's clash with North Queensland from home after contracting COVID-19.
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Fanning given WSL Bells Beach wildcard
Retired Australian great Mick Fanning has been awarded a wildcard to compete at the World Surf League tour event at Bells Beach next month.
Ukrainian president to address parliament
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy will address federal parliament on Thursday, just hours before the opposition leader will deliver his budget reply.
Crows star Laird set for AFL comeback
Adelaide's Rory Laird is set to make his AFL return from injury but captain Rory Sloane is in doubt for Friday night's derby against Port Adelaide.
Bennett, ex-girlfriend vouch for Sailor
NRL coach Wayne Bennett has vouched for the character of Tristan Sailor, who is accused of raping a woman while she was unconscious or too drunk to consent.
Perry out of Australia’s World Cup semi
Ellyse Perry has been ruled out of Australia's semi-final against West Indies and faces the prospect of missing the business end of another World Cup.
NSW towns evacuate as flooding hits again
Dangerous flooding has again forced families out of their homes as rising waters reach parts of NSW for the second time in weeks.
Ukraine, Russia delegations meet for talks
Ukraine and the United States hold little hope of a breakthrough in the next round of talks between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators.
Smaller deficits even as Frydenberg spends
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has banked some of the windfall from strong economic growth, low unemployment and a spike in commodity prices.
Pre-poll budget offers cash, cheaper fuel
Australians will get one-off cash handouts and tax breaks and pay less for fuel under new budget measures, but a lack of permanent relief has been criticised.
Federal budget shows 3.75pct jobless rate
The federal budget will forecast the unemployment rate falling to 3.75 per cent later this year, well below what was expected just a few months ago.
Labor finalise crucial election candidates
Labor has endorsed candidates ahead of the upcoming election in key seats, as parties scramble to finish preselection.
Jessica Chastain wins best actress Oscar
The Academy Award for best actress has gone to Jessica Chastain for her portrayal of televangelist's wife Tammy Faye Bakker in the movie The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
CODA Oscars’ best film in streaming first
The AppleTV+ family drama CODA has taken the Oscar for best movie, handing Hollywood's top award to a streaming service for the first time.
Will Smith takes Oscar for King Richard
The Academy Award for best actor has gone to Will Smith for his portrayal of the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams in the movie King Richard.
Jane Campion wins best director Oscar
New Zealand director Jane Campion has won the best director Oscar for her movie The Power of the Dog, at the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
Stone’s Eels career ends with ACL rupture
Parramatta's Ray Stone has played his last game for the NRL club after scans confirmed he ruptured an ACL scoring the match-winning try against Melbourne.
Dragons’ George Burgess free to play: NRL
St George Illawarra prop and England international George Burgess will be allowed to keep playing in the NRL until he faces court on a sexual touching charge.
COVID-hit Vic premier to miss Warne salute
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has returned a positive test for COVID-19, forcing him to miss Shane Warne's state memorial at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Slingsby steers Australia to SailGP glory
Team Australia have successfully defended their SailGP title to seal another $1 million ($A1.3m) pay day on a wild afternoon on San Francisco Bay.
Qld govt demands flood-proofing in budget
Queensland's treasurer says flood-proofing the state needs to be an urgent priority in Tuesday's federal budget ahead of long-term infrastructure projects.
Wins for Kyrgios, Kokkinakis at Miami Open
Australian pair Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have continued their stellar 2022 seasons to advance to the last 16 at the Miami Open.
Australia ‘alienates’ Pacific: Albanese
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says Australia must improve action on climate change to keep its relationship with Pacific nations friendly.
Scheffler snares Match Play and world No.1
Scottie Scheffler has become the 25th world No.1 golfer by winning the World Golf Championships Match Play title in Texas, for his third title in six weeks.
Northern NSW in ‘disbelief’ at more rains
NSW SES has issued evacuation orders for parts of Lismore and Kyogle as the devastated region braces for more flooding.
Cron to take over as Force rugby coach
Simon Cron will replace Tim Sampson as Western Force coach at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season, lured from Japan by Andrew Forrest.
Solomons-China link ‘gravely concerns’ NZ
New Zealand has urged the Solomon Islands to find their security arrangements from within the Pacific family of nations, rather than China.
Kimberley Kitching farewelled by Senate
The late Kimberley Kitching has been farewelled by parliamentary colleagues in a special sitting of the Senate on Monday.
Ukraine insists on territorial integrity
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says that in talks due to take place in Istanbul his government will prioritise the "territorial integrity" of Ukraine.
Essendon gun Merrett facing two months out
Essendon have suffered a massive blow to their AFL hopes with vice-captain Zach Merrett to miss up to two months with a syndesmosis injury.
Victory sink Sydney FC to claim ALW title
Melbourne Victory have stunned Sydney FC to seal a 2-1 win in the A-League Women grand final with their goalkeeper Casey Dumont named player of the match.