Ex-cop loses bid to block questions at shooting inquest
A Northern Territory court has ruled against ex-constable Zachary Rolfe in his bid not to answer questions at an inquest into the death of an Indigenous teen.
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Spotlight on school’s ‘vile’ historical sexual abuse
A special board of inquiry will be set up to investigate allegations of sexual abuse at a school in Melbourne more than five decades ago.
Lions keep Zorko in cotton wool for Tigers clash
Dayne Zorko is back from injury but remains out of the Brisbane Lions' side as coach Chris Fagan experiments with his line-up in the hunt for an AFL flag.
Inflation figures boost hopes of hold on interest rates
A softer-than-expected inflation number could be enough to keep interest rates on hold next week but the battle against rising prices is not over yet.
Wife-killer guilty of sex with student, judge finds
Judge Sarah Huggett has found convicted wife-killer Christopher Dawson had an unlawful sexual relationship with a student in 1980.
Walsh cops three-game ban for ref spray, out of Origin
Brisbane's Reece Walsh has been found guilty of lashing out at referee Chris Butler during Sunday's loss to Gold Coast and will miss State of Origin III.
Cats heroes Bartel, Enright inducted into Hall of Fame
Jimmy Bartel and Corey Enright have become the latest Geelong legends to be added into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
ACT budget shows population, economy are set for growth
The latest ACT budget shows the national capital is on track to become the fastest-growing state or territory in the country.
No charges over Lawyer X as investigator’s office shut
Disgraced barrister Nicola Gobbo and the police who used her as an informant will not face criminal charges as a special investigator's office is scrapped.
Barry Cable’s Hall of Fame removal ’25 years too late’
A woman repeatedly sexually assaulted by Australian rules identity Barry Cable says his axing from the sport's Hall of Fame took quarter of a century too long.
Eagles coach Adam Simpson digs in amid fan outrage
West Coast coach Adam Simpson is adamant he's the right man to lead the club's rebuild, despite fans of the AFL's bottom side calling for him to step aside.
Dees’ Oliver still out with lingering hamstring injury
Hamstrung Demon Clayton Oliver is set to miss two more games while Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia is unavailable for Thursday's match against Brisbane.
Gardner takes eight wickets in Australia Ashes triumph
Ashleigh Gardner's record-breaking eight-wicket haul has spun Australia to an 89-run Ashes Test win over England, offering a glimpse of the team's next decade.
Gun found after major Sydney drug lord shot in ambush
Police have uncovered a gun after notorious Sydney criminal Alen Moradian, a major player in Sydney's underworld, was shot dead in a brazen daytime ambush.
Putin says he sought to avoid bloodshed of mutiny
Vladimir Putin has made his first televised address since Wagner group soldiers led by Yevgeny Prigozhin marched on Moscow before abandoning the mutiny.
Labuschagne won’t overthink Broad’s Ashes bowling
Marnus Labuschagne insists Stuart Broad does not have the wood over him, saying he won't overthink the England quick's outswing after his two outs at Edgbaston.
Australia’s $110m boost in military support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $110 million package of support as Ukraine seeks to fend off a faltering Russian invasion.
High Court blocks Russian bid to keep embassy site
The High Court has rejected efforts by Russian diplomats to hold on to their Canberra embassy site following a federal eviction.
Bronco Walsh referred to NRL judiciary for foul rant
Brisbane's Reece Walsh insists his foul-mouthed spray on Sunday was not aimed at referee Chris Butler after he was referred straight to the NRL judiciary.
Damien Hardwick wants to coach at AFL level again
Former Richmond coach Damien Hardwick admits he misses coaching and wants to return to the AFL fold at some point.
Dragons retain Hunt, thwart Broncos’ bold poaching bid
St George Illawarra have doubled down on their stance on the Ben Hunt saga, reiterating the captain will not be permitted to leave the struggling NRL club.
Don’t blame Adam Simpson for our failings: Shuey
The futures of West Coast coach Adam Simpson and chief executive Trevor Nisbett are up in the air following the club's season from hell.
Alcaraz downs de Minaur to become Queen’s king and No.1
Australian Alex de Minaur found Carlos Alcaraz just too strong in the Queen's Club Championship final as the Spaniard roared back to No.1 in the world.
Gardner spins Australia back into tight Ashes Test
Ashleigh Gardner has provided three late wickets to spin Australia back into the Ashes Test after a chaotic day four, with England 5-116 chasing 268 to win.
Simon Crean, Labor ‘loyal servant’, dead at 74
ACTU president-turned-Labor party leader Simon Crean is being remembered as principled and admirable by parliamentary colleagues after his death at 74.
More heat on Freddy as Teddy unsteady in Roosters loss
NSW captain James Tedesco's place in the Blues side for State of Origin III is under mounting pressure after a poor game in the Roosters' loss to Canberra.
Rabbitohs risk missing finals amid form slump: Coach
South Sydney have lost for the fourth time in five matches, with their NRL premiership credentials open to debate after a 31-6 loss to North Queensland.
Fever beat Vixens to seal Super Netball prelim berth
West Coast Fever captain Courtney Bruce has produced a stand-out display to lead her team into the Super Netball preliminary final.
Magpies pinch another thriller against Adelaide
Collingwood are back on top of the AFL ladder after coming from behind to beat Adelaide by two points in a see-sawing contest at the MCG.
Tainted PwC partners and staff to be publicly named
As PwC appoints a new CEO and offloads its government business, an inquiry has heard an investigation into the tax scandal will name culprits.
Pene dodges ban for kneeing Croker in the tackle
The NRL has decided against a suspension for Melbourne forward Aaron Pene following his below-the-belt challenge on Manly's Lachlan Croker.