AOC President Chesterman vows to inspire
Newly elected AOC President Ian Chesterman vowed to inspire the next generation of Olympians after succeeding John Coates in the role.
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Tennis great Becker jailed by UK court
Tennis great Boris Becker has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail by a court in London after being convicted of bankruptcy offences.
MVP Adams powers Kings to NBL playoffs win
Behind 30 points from NBL MVP Jaylen Adams, the Sydney Kings have snatched back home court advantage in their semi-final series with Illawarra.
Manly’s Lawton sent off as Souths run riot
Manly second-rower Karl Lawton was sent off for a dangerous throw before South Sydney powered home late to beat the Sea Eagles 40-22.
Bombers drop Shiel, Swans regain Papley
Dylan Shiel has felt the wrath of the selectors' axe for Essendon's crunch AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs, who have also swung changes.
Judge dismisses bid in Higgins rape case
A man has failed in his bid to halt court prosecution for the alleged rape of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.
NRL grand final set to remain in Sydney
The NRL grand final will remain in Sydney long-term if an agreement reached between Peter V'landys and NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is finalised.
Solomons didn’t raise issue over AUKUS: PM
Scott Morrison has hit back at criticism from the Solomon Islands prime minister over a lack of consultation on the AUKUS security pact.
Melbourne plaza murderer jailed 32 years
Underworld figure George Marrogi has been jailed for 32 years for murdering Kadir Ors, firing 13 shots at him outside a Melbourne shopping centre.
Door open for late Test calls in Sri Lanka
Australian cricket selectors have picked close to an unchanged squad for the Test series in Sri Lanka, but the door is open for others to join them.
New host of ABC 7.30 revealed
ABC investigative journalist Sarah Ferguson will replace the long time host of ABC's current affairs program Leigh Sales.
Aged care workers to strike for better pay
The aged care workforce has voted to go on strike in the middle of the federal election campaign in a push for better pay and conditions.
Tas car rally future uncertain after death
The annual Targa Tasmania rally has been marred by the death of a driver from Brisbane, a year after three competitors were killed in separate crashes.
Indonesia widens palm oil export ban
Analysts say vegetable oil prices are soaring as Indonesia widens an export ban on raw materials for cooking oil to include crude and refined palm oil.
Jaylen Adams wins NBL MVP award
Sydney Kings star Jaylen Adams has been rewarded for his standout season by being crowned the NBL's Most Valuable Player.
Driver dies in Targa Tasmania car rally
The annual Targa Tasmania rally has been marred by the death of a Brisbane man, a year after three competitors were killed while taking part in the event.
Sharkie to negotiate with government first
South Australian Centre Alliance MP Rebekha Sharkie says she would negotiate with the coalition first in the event of a hung parliament at the election.
Addicts hired as Plutus directors: Crown
Attracting clients with zero fees and rewards programs, Plutus Payroll allegedly hired drug addicts as straw directors as a front for a $105 million tax fraud
Suu Kyi jailed five years for corruption
A Myanmar court has found deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of corruption and sentenced her to five years in prison, a source says.
Tas to lift close contact isolation rule
Tasmania will drop the seven-day isolation requirement for close contacts of COVID-19 cases from May 2.
Goodwin, three Demons out of AFL clash
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has tested positive for COVID-19 with players Luke Jackson, Kysaiah Pickett and Tom Sparrow also sidelined for their AFL game.
AFLW star Phillips swaps Adelaide clubs
AFLW star Erin Phillips has joined expansion club Port Adelaide, leaving their city rivals Adelaide after six success-laden seasons.
Roberts-Smith’s SAS witness charged
One of the witnesses testifying for Ben Roberts-Smith in his defamation case has appeared before court accused of attacking a police officer.
Imminent rate hike tipped as CPI spikes
A surge in annual inflation to above five per cent has financial markets tipping a cash rate rise when the Reserve Bank board meets on May 3.
Plutus Payroll tax fraud trial kicks off
A trial over the alleged $105 million Plutus Payroll conspiracy has commenced with a jury hearing the scheme was described as the "Ben Hur" of tax fraud.
Troy Buswell avoids jail over WA assaults
Former West Australian Liberals leader and state treasurer Troy Buswell has received a suspended jail term after admitting repeatedly assaulting his ex-wife.
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Indonesian teen smugglers’ names cleared
Teenage Indonesian fishermen jailed in Australia as adults for people smuggling offences have cleared their names.
Masks to stay in SA high schools
The South Australian government has decided to maintain mask use in high schools for another four weeks.
Coach Ante Milicic to depart ALM’s Bulls
Macarthur FC are on the hunt for a new coach for their third A-League Men season with Ante Milicic to depart for family reasons.
Pies confirm knee injury for star Grundy
Collingwood are set to be without Brodie Grundy for up to three months after the star ruckman injured his knee during the Magpies' Anzac Day win.
Tupou banned as NRL axe referee over call
The NRL has told referees not to influence bunker decisions on foul play after Sydney Rooster Daniel Tupou avoided the sin bin but was banned for a high shot.