New Darwin port to boost jobs, security
Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has unveiled details of a $1.5 billion port facility in Darwin on the campaign trail in the NT.
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Consumers, business upbeat ahead of poll
Consumers and business have entered a long six-week federal election campaign in a relatively upbeat mood.
Qld flood victims lose High Court fight
Queensland's 2011 flood victims have lost a High Court bid to challenge for another $440 million in compensation from a state government dam operator.
Vic child mask mandate could be scrapped
Victorian children returning to school in term 2 may not have to wear masks, after the state government announced new COVID-19 travel measures.
Gillon McLachlan to step down as AFL CEO
Gillon McLachlan was close to tears as he announced he will step aside as AFL CEO at the end of the 2022 season, but not before tackling an ambitious agenda.
Regional Victoria to host 2026 Comm Games
Victoria has become the first state or region to be awarded the Commonwealth Games, with regional cities to host every event except the 2026 opening ceremony.
Senior federal ALP MP contracts COVID-19
The Labor candidate for the NSW lower house seat of Fowler in Sydney's southwest, Kristina Keneally, is going into isolation after contracting COVID-19.
Albanese keen to move on from slip-up
Anthony Albanese has sought to move away from his economic gaffe, aiming to shift debate back towards policy as Liberal attacks over the slip-up continue.
Palmer, WA premier seek aggravated damages
Billionaire Clive Palmer and West Australian Premier Mark McGowan are each seeking aggravated damages in their defamation case before the Federal Court.
Teacher who filmed doll sex videos jailed
A former primary school teacher who abused children and filmed himself having sex with a doll depicting a student's face has been jailed.
Hamstrung Mitchell an Origin doubt for NSW
Latrell Mitchell is in doubt for this year's State of Origin opener after South Sydney confirmed a hamstring tear will sideline the NSW star for eight weeks.
Stars Naitanui, Franklin sidelined in AFL
Just as West Coast are about to regain several key players they have lost star ruckman Nic Naitanui until the second half of the AFL season with a knee injury.
The Saints Chris Bailey, one of the greats
Australia is mourning Chris Bailey, lead singer of Australian band The Saints, who Jimmy Barnes says was one of the country's greatest songwriters.
World No.1 Scheffler now Masters champion
Scottie Scheffler has emphatically underlined his status as world No.1 by claiming his first major title with victory at the Masters.
Below par Cam Smith still eyes future Masters success
Australian golfer Cameron Smith has finished third at the Masters as American Scottie Scheffler lived up to his world No.1 ranking to win at Augusta.
Protester raises concerns at NRL game
A man who ran onto Pointsbet Stadium and approached players with a flare in his hands has raised concerns from Wests Tigers NRL captain James Tamou.
Ferrari’s Leclerc amazed by GP dominance
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has won the Australian Formula One Grand Prix with Daniel Ricciardo finishing sixth at Melbourne's Albert Park.
Winner Volkanovski wants home UFC fight
Australia's Alexander Volkanovski wants a UFC title defence in Australia and could move up to lightweight after defeating of South Korea's Chan Sung Jung.
Montoya charged, faces long ban for slur
Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya is set to face a lengthy NRL ban after apologising for a homophobic slur in his team's win over North Queensland.
May 21 confirmed for federal election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sent Australians to the polls on May 21 after a six-week election campaign.
Smith’s date with destiny at the Masters
Aussie golf ace Cameron Smith has fired the low third round at the Masters to surge into second spot behind world No.1 Scottie Scheffler at Augusta National.
Starter gun fired for May 21 election
Scott Morrison has implored Australians to stick with his government's economic plan during uncertain times, while Anthony Albanese is pitching a better future.
Battle looms in east as more graves found
Russian forces are readying to focus their assault on Ukraine's east.
Mitchell hurt amid stadium turf concerns
Latrell Mitchell has suffered a hamstring injury in South Sydney's 24-12 win over St George Illawarra at Accor Stadium, amid concerns over the ground's turf.
Ferrari’s Leclerc takes pole at Aussie GP
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix after topping final qualifying at Melbourne's Albert Park circuit.
Hatchard leads Crows to AFLW record flag
Adelaide have made AFLW history, becoming the first team to three premierships after beating Melbourne in the grand final by 13 points.
Cam Smith falls then rises at the Masters
Cameron Smith has lost ground during a disappointing second round as five Australians made the halfway cut at the Masters on Friday.
Schwartzel, Im with Masters clubhouse lead
Former champion Charl Schwartzel has joined first-round frontrunner Sungjae Im in share of the clubhouse lead midway through the second round of the Masters.
PM, Labor set scene for election date call
Scott Morrison has put his handling of the pandemic and economy front and centre in a social media video ahead of his expected election call on Sunday.
No boosters for 12 to 15-year-olds
Australians aged between 12 and 15 don't require a COVID-19 booster yet, says the nation's vaccine advisory group.
Rockets hit Ukraine train station, 30 dead
More than 30 people trying to evacuate to safety have died in a Russian rocket attack on a train station in eastern Ukraine, the state rail company says.