Montoya charged, faces long ban for slur
Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya is set to face a lengthy NRL ban after apologising for a homophobic slur in his team's win over North Queensland.
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May 21 confirmed for federal election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sent Australians to the polls on May 21 after a six-week election campaign.
Smith’s date with destiny at the Masters
Aussie golf ace Cameron Smith has fired the low third round at the Masters to surge into second spot behind world No.1 Scottie Scheffler at Augusta National.
Starter gun fired for May 21 election
Scott Morrison has implored Australians to stick with his government's economic plan during uncertain times, while Anthony Albanese is pitching a better future.
Battle looms in east as more graves found
Russian forces are readying to focus their assault on Ukraine's east.
Mitchell hurt amid stadium turf concerns
Latrell Mitchell has suffered a hamstring injury in South Sydney's 24-12 win over St George Illawarra at Accor Stadium, amid concerns over the ground's turf.
Ferrari’s Leclerc takes pole at Aussie GP
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix after topping final qualifying at Melbourne's Albert Park circuit.
Hatchard leads Crows to AFLW record flag
Adelaide have made AFLW history, becoming the first team to three premierships after beating Melbourne in the grand final by 13 points.
Cam Smith falls then rises at the Masters
Cameron Smith has lost ground during a disappointing second round as five Australians made the halfway cut at the Masters on Friday.
Schwartzel, Im with Masters clubhouse lead
Former champion Charl Schwartzel has joined first-round frontrunner Sungjae Im in share of the clubhouse lead midway through the second round of the Masters.
PM, Labor set scene for election date call
Scott Morrison has put his handling of the pandemic and economy front and centre in a social media video ahead of his expected election call on Sunday.
No boosters for 12 to 15-year-olds
Australians aged between 12 and 15 don't require a COVID-19 booster yet, says the nation's vaccine advisory group.
Rockets hit Ukraine train station, 30 dead
More than 30 people trying to evacuate to safety have died in a Russian rocket attack on a train station in eastern Ukraine, the state rail company says.
Court rejects Liberal candidate challenge
An application from a now expelled Liberal Party member challenging federal intervention to preselect NSW election candidates has been refused.
Ukraine says rocket strike kills 39
Ukrainian authorities say at least 39 civilians have been killed in a Russian rocket attack on a railway station in east Ukraiane.
McGowan, Palmer defamation trial wraps up
A defamation battle between Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan could end without a clear victor, with a judge flagging both parties could receive nominal damages.
Alleged wife-killer Dawson to stand trial
The High Court has dismissed an application by accused wife-killer Chris Dawson, who pushed for a permanent stay of the matter.
Queenslander Cameron Smith lights up the Masters
In-form Australian Cameron Smith sits one shot behind Korean leader Sungjae Im following a four-under-par 68 start to the Masters at windswept Augusta National.
Australia sends more lethal aid to Ukraine
Australia has vowed to continue its military support of Ukraine as Russia announced sanctions against 228 Australian government members in retaliation.
New Tas premier pledges courage, integrity
Long-time deputy Jeremy Rockliff is Tasmania's 47th premier after being elected unopposed by Liberal colleagues to replace departing leader Peter Gutwein.
Boosters approved for 12 to 15-year-olds
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has given approval for the Pfizer vaccine to be given as a COVID-19 booster to 12 to 15-year-olds.
Lib candidates safe as poll call looms
As speculation mounts about the election date, Scott Morrison has one less potential hurdle after the High Court denied a challenge over NSW Liberal candidates.
Toyota class action bill could reach $2b
A class action lawsuit against Toyota has been upheld, with the auto giant facing the prospect of paying out thousands of customers to the tune of $2 billion.
Committee calls for COVID royal commission
A Senate committee examining the COVID-19 outbreak has recommended a royal commission be established to examine Australia's handling of the pandemic.
Australia yet to eye Sino-Solomon pact
Australia doesn't have any more information about the Sino-Solomons pact after its "initialling" last week, the government's top foreign affairs official says.
PM attempts to brush off pub altercation
Scott Morrison has been yelled at by a disability pensioner who accused the prime minister of failing to listen to the needs of older people.
Flood evacuations hit drenched Sydney
Flood evacuation orders have been issued across NSW as torrential rain continues and a risk of major flooding develops in multiple areas.
New sanctions imposed on Russian officials
Australia has issued sanctions on 67 more Russian officials, including the country's deputy prime minister.
Push to move away from COVID death reports
Australia may shift to reporting "excess deaths" from COVID-19 instead of total fatalities, with the chief medical officer saying the time is right to change.
Ukraine seeks ruinous sanctions on Russia
The democratic world must completely block Russian banks from the international finance system, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Liberal candidate fight to return to court
A legal stoush over the selection of Liberal election candidates in NSW is set to continue with disgruntled party members seeking a High Court appeal.