Aussie golfer Herbert in thrilling playoff win in Japan
Australian golf star Lucas Herbert has secured a third DP World Tour victory with a dramatic sudden-death play-off win at the ISPS Handa Championship in Japan.
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Urgent revamp needed for out-of-date defence force
A declassified version of a major defence review has recommended Australia shift its focus to long-range missiles and onshore ammunition manufacturing.
Hatred sparked murder of former son-in-law, court told
A married couple on trial in Tasmania over the alleged shooting murder of their daughter's former partner in 2009 has pleaded not guilty.
PM Albanese to attend NATO security summit
Australia will be represented by the prime minister at the NATO security summit in Europe for the second consecutive year.
Ukrainians urge greater action on Russia propaganda
Ukrainian Australians have been regularly targeted by Russian propaganda and death threats, a parliamentary inquiry into foreign interference has heard.
Man charged after horror country crash kills five
A 29-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving after a "catastrophic" crash in Victoria's north that left five people and a dog dead.
‘We won’: Murdoch drops defamation suit against Crikey
Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch has dropped his defamation lawsuit against the publishers of Crikey, who have claimed his withdrawal as a victory for free speech.
Slater snaps back into WSL form at Margaret River
A broken board wasn't about to derail Kelly Slater's World Surf League season rescue mission at the Margaret River Pro.
New Liberal leader speaks out on NSW party’s future
Moderate Sydney MP Mark Speakman will lead the NSW Liberals in opposition as a vote for the party's deputy leader was delayed.
Women keen to join long queue for LIV Golf: Norman
LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says there's "massive" interest from players to join the breakaway circuit and women golfers want a league too.
Dragon urges board to make call on Griffin quickly
St George Illawarra prop Josh Kerr has urged the club's board to make a decision on off-contract Anthony Griffin, unhappy with the media spotlight on the coach.
Tuivasa-Sheck makes shock switch back to NRL, Warriors
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has made the shock call to leave rugby union and return to the NRL, signing a three-year deal with the Warriors for 2024 and beyond.
Geelong call in reinforcements against injury-hit Swans
Geelong have turned to Jon Ceglar and Gary Rohan after injuries ruled Tyson Stengle and Rhys Stanley out of the AFL clash with Sydney.
Mitchell heroics help Souths flip the script on Penrith
Latrell Mitchell has scored two tries and played a role in two others to help South Sydney come from behind and beat Penrith 20-18.
O’Connell earns biggest win, toppling Zverev in Germany
Aussie Chris O'Connell has landed his best-ever win, beating Alexander Zverev in Munich, while Alex de Minaur got a walkover into the Barcelona Open quarters.
Smith in the mix, Gooch sets early pace in LIV Golf
Cam Smith says he's well-placed despite being seven shots behind Talor Gooch after the first round of LIV Golf's inaugural tournament in Australia.
Top legal advice debunks anti-voice campaign, says PM
Opinion from the solicitor-general supports the Albanese government's proposed wording for the Indigenous voice in the constitution.
Aussies together! Citizenship opens for Kiwi residents
Some 400,000 New Zealanders living in Australia will become eligible for citizenship from July, following a huge shift by Anthony Albanese's Labor government.
RBA rejig promises better decisions and fewer mistakes
A major overhaul of the Reserve Bank of Australia will allow the creation of a new monetary policy board that will be more accountable and hold fewer meetings.
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Government bails out Porter Davis clients left in limbo
The Victorian government will stump up $15 million to pay back 560 Porter Davis customers who put down a deposit but never had insurance filed by the company.
Niall Williams, Sonny Bill’s sister, joins NRLW Titans
Niall Williams, the sister of cross-code superstar Sonny Bill, is poised to make her NRLW debut with Gold Coast this season.
Man charged over death threats to Higgins and fiance
A 49-year-old man will appear in court accused of making threats online to kill former political staffer Brittany Higgins, her fiance and their dog.
Treasurer appoints two new Reserve Bank board members
Former workplace umpire Iain Ross and corporate director Elana Rubin have been appointed to the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Sky-high emotions as total solar eclipse wows world
Thousands of people travelled from around the globe to witness a rare total solar eclipse as the moon cast a 40km-wide shadow over the sun for 60 seconds.
Broncos working on Haas deal, Walters shrugs rugby off
Brisbane will use the coming weeks to finalise a contract offer for superstar prop Payne Haas, who has been linked with a move to rugby union from 2025.
Swans ready to put grand final nightmare behind them
Sydney are set to play Geelong for the first time since their AFL grand final humbling, but their skipper says that defeat won't be on their minds.
Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL ‘for millions’
An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing.
‘Warrior’ Price is right for fight over voice: Dutton
Indigenous senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been elevated to the shadow cabinet as part of a new-look frontbench unveiled by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
New policy hits accelerator on electric car sales
Automakers will be encouraged to bring more electric and low-emission vehicles to Australia after the government committed to placing a limit on car pollution.
Clarkson says AFL tackle crackdown changing the game
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says players could soon be stopped from pinning opponents' arms in tackles amid the AFL crackdown.
Italiano to step up as Wellington Phoenix’s ALM coach
Wellington have announced Ufuk Talay's replacement as head coach, confirming the promotion of his Phoenix assistant Giancarlo Italiano.