Liberals hijack Albanese web address
A web address bearing the name of Labor leader Anthony Albanese has been registered by the Liberal National Party ahead of the election.
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Flanagan back in from cold for Bulldogs
Kyle Flanagan has earned a recall in Canterbury's halves, named as Matt Burton's third halves partner of the year in the side to take on Penrith.
Four charged after Sydney blockade protest
Four climate change activists have been charged with multiple offences after blocking traffic in Sydney in a demonstration that angered the NSW premier.
RBA warns watching inflation, wages data
The Reserve Bank of Australia board has left the cash rate unchanged, but warns it will be monitoring inflation and wages figures in coming months.
Labor lays out commitment to farmers
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has outlined a new $500 million National Reconstruction Fund for the farm sector and a plan to improve regional communication.
Man charged over 2020 Melbourne murder
Detectives will apply to have a Queensland man extradited to Victoria after he was charged with the 2020 murder of a woman in Melbourne.
Ukraine envoy invokes ANZAC identity
Australia has added a range of luxury goods on an export embargo to Russia, as Ukraine's envoy likens Kyiv's war effort to the Anzac experience in World War I.
Aust defence missiles package fast-tracked
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced new missiles with a 900 kilometre strike range will arrive years ahead of schedule to arm the RAAF and navy.
West plans more Russia sanctions
Evidence that Russian troops killed civilians in northern Ukraine has prompted Western nations to promise more sanctions against Moscow.
NSW court upholds Liberal candidate picks
The endorsement of three federal Liberal MPs as candidates in the upcoming election has been upheld by a NSW court in a win for Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Tom Trbojevic for surgery, out for a month
Gun fullback Tom Trbojevic will have surgery on his knee and is set to be sidelined for the next month of the NRL in a major blow for Manly.
Man, boy killed in Blue Mountains landslip
A man and boy out bushwalking have been killed and two others critically injured after a landslip in the NSW Blue Mountains.
Tasmania’s Premier Gutwein quits politics
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has announced he is quitting politics less than 12 months after winning the state election and after just two years in the role
Petrol prices fall as job market tightens
Petrol prices are dropping below $2 while new job advertising figures suggest the unemployment rate could be in the low-threes by the end of this year.
Virus cases rise as booster rollout begins
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Australia has climbed above the 500,000 mark for the first time since late-January as a second booster rollout begins.
Russia crimes ‘larger than Balkan wars’
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called for further sanctions and embargoes on Russian imports as details of alleged war crimes continue to emerge.
PM rejects ‘slurs’ over Lib preselection
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected accusations of racism, pointing to comments by Lebanese leaders affirming his good character.
PM, Labor hit the road in marginal seats
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is spruiking the government's economic credentials in Melbourne while his challenger is targeting marginal seats in Queensland.
Global outcry at civilian deaths near Kyiv
Ukrainian authorities have accused departing Russian forces of committing war crimes and leaving behind a "scene from a horror movie" on the outskirts of Kyiv.
Monday start for winter booster rollout
Older and vulnerable Australians will soon be able to receive a second COVID-19 booster, which is considered critical to protect at-risk people ahead of winter.
Australia lose series, hammered by Babar
Australia have been outclassed by nine wickets in their final ODI in Pakistan, losing the series 2-1 thanks to the masterful Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq.
Nauru reports first cases of COVID-19
Two people who travelled by plane to Nauru from Brisbane have tested positive to COVID-19, the first two cases detected in the Pacific nation.
Ellyse Perry on track for World Cup final
Ellyse Perry is likely to play as a specialist batter in the Women's World Cup final against England on Sunday.
Socceroos aim for France World Cup date
The Socceroos will play champions France to kick off their World Cup finals campaign should they manage to qualify for Qatar via two play-off ties in June.
Yemen factions back two-month truce: UN
United Nations special envoy Hans Grundberg says Yemen's warring parties have agreed to a two-month ceasefire.
Winter booster rollout to start on Monday
Older and vulnerable Australians will soon be able to receive a second COVID-19 booster shot.
Aust, India sign ‘watershed’ trade deal
Australia has signed a long-awaited free trade deal with India after years of negotiation, delivering benefits for exporters and importers.
Red Cross convoy heads again for Mariupol
As Russia appears to be readying new attacks in Ukraine's southeast, a Red Cross convoy will again try to evacuate civilians from the besieged city of Mariupol.
Pilot killed in Vic helicopter crash named
Melbourne man Dean Neal, 32, has been named by family as the pilot who died along with four passengers in a helicopter crash north of Melbourne.
Melbourne hold off brave Bombers in AFL
AFL premiers Melbourne have kicked the last three goals against Essendon to power away from the Bombers at the MCG and win by 29 points.
Storm lock in Hughes, Grant and Coates
Melbourne have ensured they will have one of the NRL's best spines until at least the end of 2025 after re-signing Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes on mega deals.