Richmond take a swing at Pickett AFL ban
Richmond will challenge Marlion Pickett's rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal in a bid to have him available for the Dreamtime match against Essendon.
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Renewables can’t do it all, gas chief says
An energy-led recovery and decarbonisation are key issues for oil and gas majors, and for protesters, at Australia's largest fossil-fuel summit for years.
Sweden signs formal request to join NATO
Sweden has signed a formal request to join NATO, with Finland expected later in the day to also ask to join the 30-member military alliance.
Budget savings won’t impact services: PM
The federal coalition has released the costings for its election policies and promises, saying no essential services will be impacted by savings measures.
Wife ‘cowered’ by Dawson, trial told
Chris Dawson's murder trial has heard evidence from his former sister-in-law who says Lynette Dawson was in great distress before she vanished in 1982
White re-signs for 2023 Rugby World Cup
Veteran halfback Nic White has signed a new deal with the Brumbies and Rugby Australia that will take him through until after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Coalition targets public service cuts
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Finance Minister Simon Birmingham say the 35 policies announced by the government during the election campaign are fully costed.
Albanese looks west for election success
As he makes a final pitch to voters in Western Australia, Anthony Albanese says he wants positive action on climate change to be his political legacy.
Three Olympic medallists in Games squad
Decathletes Ash Moloney and Cedric Dubler face a gruelling double at the world championships and Commonwealth Games.
Reef visit fuels emissions conversation
Anthony Albanese has visited north Queensland pledging to conserve the Great Barrier Reef but will not commit to a more ambitious emissions-reduction target.
Warship didn’t enter Australian waters: PM
Scott Morrison says Australia was keeping a close eye on a Chinese warship spotted off the coast of Western Australia.
Aussie Rogic to leave Postecoglou’s Celtic
Long-term servant Tom Rogic is to leave Ange Postecoglou's Celtic after the final match of their Scottish premiership-winning season.
Crusaders down Brumbies in Super tussle
The Crusaders have handed the Brumbies just their second loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season, winning 37-26 at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
Man shot dead in Sydney’s southwest
Police are investigating Sydney's latest deadly shooting after a man was gunned down in the city's southwest.
NZ PM Ardern tests positive for COVID-19
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19, she says in an Instagram post.
Man tied to cocaine diver case denied bail
An alleged drug importer linked to the discovery of a dead diver and a 54kg cocaine haul at Newcastle port has been formally refused bail.
Richmond hang on for AFL win over Hawks
Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis and Shai Bolton have starred as the Tigers beat Hawthorn by 23 points at the MCG.
Power heap more AFL misery on Kangaroos
Port Adelaide have started and finished with a flurry to register a 69-point victory over AFL cellar dwellers North Melbourne in Hobart.
China gives up Asian Cup hosting rights
The Asian Football Confederation is looking for a new host nation for the 2023 Asian Cup finals after China relinquished its rights due to the COVID pandemic.
Reds cop Super thrashing at hands of Blues
The Blues have cruised to a huge Super Rugby Pacific win against the Queensland Reds, romping to a 53-26 victory at Eden Park.
Ryder stars in Saints’ thrilling AFL win
Paddy Ryder kicked three goals and had a hand in several others as St Kilda beat Geelong by 10 points in a tense AFL contest at Marvel Stadium.
Young masterclass steers United into semis
Jamie Young has starred as Western United beat Wellington 1-0 in their A-League Men elimination final to tee up a semi-final with Melbourne Victory.
Franklin inspires Sydney to AFL victory
Sydney have returned to form with a comprehensive 58-point AFL win over a lacklustre Essendon as Lance Franklin again haunted the Bombers.
Hurricanes roar to Super win over Waratahs
The Hurricanes have roared back with three second-half tries to steal a 22-18 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Waratahs at Leichhardt Oval.
Cameron stars as Lions down Crows in AFL
Brisbane's Charlie Cameron has kicked four goals in a 36-point AFL victory against Adelaide.
Liverpool win FA Cup in penalty shootout
Liverpool have won the FA Cup, earning a 6-5 penalty shootout triumph over Chelsea in the final after a goalless 120 minutes at Wembley.
Ten die in racially motivated US shooting
A gunman wearing military gear and filming with a helmet camera opened fire at a US supermarket in what authorities called "racially motived violent extremism".
Macarthur announce Yorke as new ALM coach
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has been named as Macarthur FC's new head coach, signing a deal to lead the Bulls for the next two ALM seasons.
Front lines move in ‘battle of the Donbas’
Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine's Donbas region but a Ukrainian counter offensive is underway near the Russian-held town of Izium.
Adelaide United book ALM semi-final berth
Adelaide United have overcome a stubborn Central Coast 3-1 in the A-League Men elimination final to set up a semi-final clash against Melbourne City.
Finland confirms it will seek to join NATO
Finland will apply for membership of the NATO military alliance, President Sauli Niinisto has confirmed.