Senior robodebt bureaucrat suspended from $900k role
A senior bureaucrat found to have misled cabinet over the illegal robodebt scheme has been suspended without pay from her $900,000 a year defence advisory role.
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Strong jobs market keeps pressure on interest rates
The resilience of the jobs market continues to beat expectations and could be bad news for mortgage holders hoping for another pause on interest rate rises.
West Tigers secure Fainu brothers on 4-year deals
Promising youngsters Samuela and Latu Fainu have signed with NRL strugglers Wests Tigers, joining older brother Sione there.
Australia’s missed chances keep England in the Ashes
Australia have gone to stumps on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford on 8-299, after several batters missed the opportunity to make a big score.
Matildas ready to contend at home Women’s World Cup
The Matildas will finally kick off their hotly-anticipated Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland, confident they are peaking at the right time to contend.
‘You are going to get tasered,’ cop allegedly told gran
Court documents reveal NSW Constable Kristian White allegedly warned a 95-year-old dementia patient before using a crass term and tasering her.
NSW to pay for light rail construction nuisance
Two businesses have succeeded in claims the construction of the Sydney light rail created nuisance, with damages for other businesses to be determined.
Irish fighting fit as O’Sullivan cleared for WWC opener
Coach Vera Pauw says midfielder Denise O'Sullivan is fit for selection for Ireland's World Cup opener against Australia on Thursday night.
Piggins, Heads inducted into NRL’s hall of fame
Rabbitohs great George Piggins and journalist Ian Heads have been inducted into the rugby league hall of fame in recognition of their service to the sport.
People examined after NSW horse dies of Hendra virus
NSW has recorded its first case of the Hendra horse virus in years and is trying to assess who came into contact with the animal before its death.
Australian, dog adrift for months in Pacific ‘grateful’
Australian sailor Timothy Lyndsay Shaddock has stepped foot on dry land for the first time since a vessel carrying him and his dog was damaged in a storm.
Socceroos lock up Mexico friendly in Texas
The Socceroos have confirmed a September 9 meeting with world No.14 Mexico in Dallas as Graham Arnold's focus slowly turns to the 2026 World Cup.
Australia drop Murphy, bring in Green for Old Trafford
Australia have named both Mitch Marsh and Cameron Green in their team for Old Trafford, with Todd Murphy axed and Travis Head to bowl spin in the fourth Test.
Postecoglou’s Tottenham fall 3-2 to West Ham
Ange Postecoglou's managerial debut at Tottenham has been a promising one despite his side losing 3-2 to West Ham in Tuesday night's friendly in Perth.
Clarkson to return to as North coach in round 21
Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne ahead of the Kangaroos' round 21 clash with Melbourne.
Warner in but Murphy at risk in selection Ashes squeeze
David Warner has kept his spot for the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester, with Todd Murphy the man at risk if Cameron Green and Mitch Marsh both play.
Sivo judiciary blow latest in Eels’ woes
Suspended pair Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo will both miss a month of footy as Parramatta steel themselves for a tough run home in the NRL.
Sydney captain Rampe free to play after AFL tribunal
Sydney defender Dane Rampe has had a two-game ban overturned at the AFL tribunal, freeing him to play this weekend against Fremantle.
Clarkson likely to delay coaching return at Kangaroos
Alastair Clarkson says his return as North Melbourne's coach is likely to be "later rather than sooner" despite returning to work at Arden St.
Australia need 286 to win the women’s Ashes series
A century by Nat Sciver-Brunt has enabled England to set Australia 286 to win the final women's ODI, as they seek a series victory after retaining the Ashes.
Sharks drop Graham and Moylan, Latrell back from injury
Wade Graham and Matt Moylan have been axed, while Reece Walsh, Nathan Cleary and Latrell Mitchell all return to the field in NRL round 21 action.
Man found guilty of toddler’s murder
A Melbourne man has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend's two-year-old son in the boy's bedroom almost four years ago.
Australia bowl first in last women’s Ashes ODI
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl in the final women's ODI against England, as they seek an outright series victory on points after retaining the Ashes.
Warner safe but Murphy at risk in selection squeeze
David Warner appears set to keep his spot for the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester, with Todd Murphy the man at risk if Cameron Green and Mitch Marsh both play.
Carlton’s Boyd handed three-game ban at AFL tribunal
Carlton's Jordan Boyd has been handed a three-week suspension by the AFL tribunal for a dangerous tackle that left Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones concussed.
Bail tightened for cop accused of tasering grandmother
A senior constable accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother has had minimal bail conditions imposed as his case progresses through the courts.
AFL player escapes conviction for revenge porn threat
A North Melbourne footballer who threatened to distribute intimate videos of his ex-girlfriend during an argument has avoided a criminal conviction.
Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah joins Liverpool
Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah is the newest Australian in England's Women's Super League after signing for Liverpool.
Knee surgery puts McKay out of Blues’ AFL finals push
Harry McKay won't play again this season unless Carlton reach the AFL finals, with the key forward set to miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury.
Aussie swim coach shocked at Comm Games decision
Swimming Australia's head coach, Rohan Taylor, is shocked by Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Campbell Graham signs long-term South Sydney deal
Campbell Graham has put pen to paper on a bumper new deal which will keep him at South Sydney until the end of 2027.