New Liberal leader speaks out on NSW party’s future
Moderate Sydney MP Mark Speakman will lead the NSW Liberals in opposition as a vote for the party's deputy leader was delayed.
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‘We won’: Murdoch drops defamation suit against Crikey
Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch has dropped his defamation lawsuit against the publishers of Crikey, who have claimed his withdrawal as a victory for free speech.
Aussies together! Citizenship opens for Kiwi residents
Some 400,000 New Zealanders living in Australia will become eligible for citizenship from July, following a huge shift by Anthony Albanese's Labor government.
Top legal advice debunks anti-voice campaign, says PM
Opinion from the solicitor-general supports the Albanese government's proposed wording for the Indigenous voice in the constitution.
Smith in the mix, Gooch sets early pace in LIV Golf
Cam Smith says he's well-placed despite being seven shots behind Talor Gooch after the first round of LIV Golf's inaugural tournament in Australia.
O’Connell earns biggest win, toppling Zverev in Germany
Aussie Chris O'Connell has landed his best-ever win, beating Alexander Zverev in Munich, while Alex de Minaur got a walkover into the Barcelona Open quarters.
Mitchell heroics help Souths flip the script on Penrith
Latrell Mitchell has scored two tries and played a role in two others to help South Sydney come from behind and beat Penrith 20-18.
Geelong call in reinforcements against injury-hit Swans
Geelong have turned to Jon Ceglar and Gary Rohan after injuries ruled Tyson Stengle and Rhys Stanley out of the AFL clash with Sydney.
Tuivasa-Sheck makes shock switch back to NRL, Warriors
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has made the shock call to leave rugby union and return to the NRL, signing a three-year deal with the Warriors for 2024 and beyond.
Dragon urges board to make call on Griffin quickly
St George Illawarra prop Josh Kerr has urged the club's board to make a decision on off-contract Anthony Griffin, unhappy with the media spotlight on the coach.
Women keen to join long queue for LIV Golf: Norman
LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says there's "massive" interest from players to join the breakaway circuit and women golfers want a league too.
Swans ready to put grand final nightmare behind them
Sydney are set to play Geelong for the first time since their AFL grand final humbling, but their skipper says that defeat won't be on their minds.
Broncos working on Haas deal, Walters shrugs rugby off
Brisbane will use the coming weeks to finalise a contract offer for superstar prop Payne Haas, who has been linked with a move to rugby union from 2025.
Sky-high emotions as total solar eclipse wows world
Thousands of people travelled from around the globe to witness a rare total solar eclipse as the moon cast a 40km-wide shadow over the sun for 60 seconds.
Treasurer appoints two new Reserve Bank board members
Former workplace umpire Iain Ross and corporate director Elana Rubin have been appointed to the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Man charged over death threats to Higgins and fiance
A 49-year-old man will appear in court accused of making threats online to kill former political staffer Brittany Higgins, her fiance and their dog.
Niall Williams, Sonny Bill’s sister, joins NRLW Titans
Niall Williams, the sister of cross-code superstar Sonny Bill, is poised to make her NRLW debut with Gold Coast this season.
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Government bails out Porter Davis clients left in limbo
The Victorian government will stump up $15 million to pay back 560 Porter Davis customers who put down a deposit but never had insurance filed by the company.
RBA rejig promises better decisions and fewer mistakes
A major overhaul of the Reserve Bank of Australia will allow the creation of a new monetary policy board that will be more accountable and hold fewer meetings.
Maverick priest Father Bob Maguire dies aged 88
Self-described larrikin priest Father Bob Maguire, best known for his charity work and as an outspoken media commentator, has died at the age of 88.
Golf’s cold war is thawing, say LIV drawcards
LIV stars Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson believe golf's cold war is thawing ahead of the breakaway tour's inaugural tournament in Australia.
Reasons for secret jailing of former spy revealed
The reasons why former spy Witness J was jailed have been made public after the unprecedented secrecy of his case sparked a review of national security laws.
Embattled casino group Star to sack 500 staff
Star Entertainment Group is eliminating the equivalent of 500 full-time staff and considering its options regarding The Star Sydney
Warner in Ashes squad, not locked in for selection
Selectors have confirmed David Warner will open for Australia in the World Test Championship final but will not guarantee his spot for the Ashes series opener.
Probe finds misconduct but no government heads to roll
The Victorian premier's staff exerted pressure on health bureaucrats to award a lucrative contract to a union but the conduct fell short of corruption.
Comedian Barry Humphries hospitalised in Sydney
Barry Humphries has been hospitalised in Sydney following complications from hip surgery, according to reports.
New policy hits accelerator on electric car sales
Automakers will be encouraged to bring more electric and low-emission vehicles to Australia after the government committed to placing a limit on car pollution.
Fox settles Dominion defamation lawsuit for $A1.2b
Fox Corp has settled a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems, saying it wanted to avoid the "acrimony of a divisive trial".
Fire kills 21 at hospital in China’s capital: report
A fire at Beijing's Changfeng Hospital in China's capital has killed 21 people, state media reports say.
Sudan’s warring generals agree 24-hour ceasefire
Warring Sudanese generals agreed a 24-hour ceasefire to ensure the safe passage of civilians and the evacuation of the wounded after days of intense fighting.
Ponga back for Knights, Tigers overhaul backline
Kalyn Ponga has been named to make his comeback at No.6 for Newcastle, while Wests Tigers will blood a debutant fullback amid an overhaul of their NRL team.