Moscow says US was behind Kremlin drone attack
Vladimir Putin's spokesman says, without providing evidence, Ukraine had acted on orders from the United States with the alleged drone attack on the Kremlin.
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NRL fines Souths $15k for bench, team-sheet breaches
The NRL has fined South Sydney $15,000 for playing with 14 players and fielding a different side from that which was listed on their final team sheet.
Fan who abused Souths’ Latrell Mitchell faces NRL ban
The NRL has banned the spectator who targeted Latrell Mitchell with racial abuse from attending future games until steps are taken to fix his behaviour.
Russia says Ukraine has attacked Kremlin to kill Putin
Russia says two drones have been used by Ukraine in an attack on Vladimir Putin's residence in the Kremlin citadel in a bid to kill him.
Police officers stabbed, man shot dead in rural town
Two respected police officers were stabbed and a man shot dead in an incident in country South Australia that has rocked the state.
Ex-NRL star Brett Stewart makes cocaine confession
Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has walked out of court with a promise to behave after police watched him buy a bag of cocaine.
Northern Territory green lights Beetaloo Basin fracking
The Northern Territory's decision to allow onshore fracking has been widely criticised despite its chief minister saying legislation has been strengthened.
Tasmania granted AFL team after lengthy fight
Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league's 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan.
Sudan army chief, RSF leader ‘agree on seven-day truce’
South Sudan officials say the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have agreed in principle on a seven-day truce.
Blow for Blues as Jake Trbojevic ruled out of Origin I
Manly prop Jake Trbojevic has been ruled out for four weeks with a calf injury, ending his hopes of playing in State of Origin I for NSW.
Dragons drop Zac Lomax after four straight losses
St George Illawarra centre Zac Lomax has been moved to reserve grade as under-pressure coach Anthony Griffin looks to address the Dragons' winless run.
Champion boxer Harry Garside charged with assault
Olympic boxing champion Harry Garside has been charged with assault after an investigation into reports of an alleged domestic violence incident.
Storm play waiting game on Craig Bellamy coaching call
Storm chief executive Justin Rodski says the NRL club is still waiting on a decision from master coach Craig Bellamy about whether this season will be his last.
Bayern blow kills ALM All Stars clash as GF locked in
Bayern Munich's decision to abandon an end-of-season tour of Australia has killed off the potential for an A-League All Stars game.
AFL confirms Wednesday Tasmanian licence announcement
The AFL's 19th licence is confirmed with outgoing chief executive Gillon McLachlan announcing he will be in Tasmania on Wednesday.
Tobacco tax hiked to snuff out vaping and smoking
Revenue from a federal budget hike in tobacco taxes will go towards programs to reduce smoking rates and vaping.
Medina wins Margaret River Pro for first time
Brazil's Gabriel Medina has pulled off a stunning ride in the final of the World Surf League's Margaret River Pro to defeat American Griffin Colapinto.
Federal budget records small surplus over year to March
The federal budget recorded a surplus of just over $1 billion in the year to March, as the Labor government reaped higher than expected revenues.
Family anger at boy’s sentence for killing pregnant mum
A Perth teen who lay in wait behind a wall before throwing a concrete block that fatally injured a pregnant mother will serve five years in detention.
Tyler Wright falls short in Margaret River Pro final
Australia's two-time world champion surfer Tyler Wright has been beaten by Carissa Moore in the women's final at the Margaret River Pro.
Maroons cop Origin blow after Nanai gets big NRL ban
North Queensland forward Jeremiah Nanai has been hit with a four-game ban for his hip-drop tackle on Braden Hamlin-Uele.
Former US television host Jerry Springer dies at 79
Former US television host Jerry Springer, best known for his long-running and controversial talk show, has died at 79 after a brief illness.
Sharks win big in NRL to inflict more misery on Cowboys
Cronulla have thumped North Queensland 44-6 to secure a third-straight win in the NRL.
Dance is King as RUFUS DU SOL, Flume win at APRA awards
Flume and RUFUS DU SOL are among the winners at the 2023 APRA awards.
Adelaide defender Garrett into Diamonds netball squad
Uncapped Adelaide Thunderbirds defender Matilda Garrett has been included in the Diamonds squad named ahead of the Netball World Cup in South Africa.
Poetry takes out $60,000 Stella Prize two years running
Poet Sarah Holland-Batt has won the Stella Prize, the second year in a row the annual award for women's writing has gone to a poetry collection.
Warrior Walker guilty at NRL judiciary but dodges ban
Warriors utility Dylan Walker has escaped suspension after successfully having his grade-two dangerous contact charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary.
Hawks swing axe with Lewis, debutants to face Bulldogs
Hawthorn spearhead Mitch Lewis will play his first game of the AFL season against a Western Bulldogs side that welcomes back gun midfielder Bailey Smith.
Aussie designer wins lawsuit against singer Katy Perry
A Federal Court judge has found US pop singer Katy Perry's company infringed on Australian fashion designer Katie Perry's trademark and is liable for damages.
Crown cops $30m fine for ‘serious’ bank cheque breaches
Gambling regulators have again fined Crown after its Melbourne casino accepted uncleared bank cheques made out in gamblers' names instead of the company's.
Grace Tame’s abuser suffers recent ‘medical episode’
Nicolaas Ockert Bester, who abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame, has had a court case into allegations that he harassed her online delayed.