AFL tribunal upholds Zorko, O’Meara suspensions
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko and Fremantle's Jaeger O'Meara will both sit out one match after their respective suspensions were upheld at the AFL tribunal.
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School shooting accused bailed despite prosecutor fears
A 15-year-old boy accused of firing multiple gunshots at a classroom in Western Australia allegedly told friends he was going to "shoot up the school".
Clarkson to remain away from North despite end of probe
Alastair Clarkson's leave of absence from North Melbourne will continue despite the AFL concluding the investigation into claims of racism at Hawthorn.
Next WA premier touts his energy, drive as he steps up
Roger Cook is set to replace the retiring Mark McGowan as Western Australian premier, although Labor's caucus is yet to formally agree to the change.
Leppitsch not ruling out Richmond coaching job
Former Brisbane Lions coach Justin Leppitsch is not willing to rule out an approach from Richmond if they want him to succeed Damien Hardwick at the Tigers.
Man told by court to stay away from Brittany Higgins
A man charged with making threats on social media says he will behave after a court banned him from contacting Brittany Higgins, her fiance and an MP.
New video ‘changes narrative’ around accused ref basher
A 25-year-old man has been released on bail but must remain at home unless accompanied by his wife or mother, after he allegedly assaulted referee Khodr Yaghi.
Australian Open reverts to traditional 36-hole one-cut
The fine-tuned Australian Open men's and women's golf championships will return to Sydney in 2023, co-hosted by The Australian and Lakes clubs from November 30.
Ryles snubs Dragons, returns to Storm as NRL assistant
Jason Ryles has rejected St George Illawarra's offer to become head coach from 2024, instead re-joining Melbourne as an assistant.
Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names
Material relating to the PwC tax advice scandal could be counted in the thousands of documents, senators have been told.
N Korea satellite plunges into sea after rocket failure
North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite has failed, state media says.
RBA warms to another rate hike as inflation keeps heat
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has flagged several reasons to be worried about inflation as the monthly consumer price comes in higher than expected.
Hawks report author says inquiry ending ‘defies logic’
While the AFL has ended the inquiry into the Hawthorn racism allegations, the saga is far from over as the complainants consider their next options.
Voice to hit road as first vote gets wheels spinning
The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted for laws to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, triggering the next phase of campaigning.
Purcell wins all-Sydney battle with Thompson in Paris
Max Purcell has beaten fellow Sydneysider Jordan Thompson to make it four Australian men into the French Open second round for the first time in 23 years.
AFL ends Hawks racism inquiry, but legal action looms
The independent inquiry into racism allegations at Hawthorn is over, with "no adverse findings" against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt.
Paddy McCartin to sit out remainder of AFL season
Luckless Sydney defender Paddy McCartin will miss the rest of the AFL season with concussion symptoms, raising renewed questions about his playing future.
Treasury says corporate profits not driving inflation
Unions and others have pointed the finger at corporate profits as a major driver of inflation, but Treasury is not convinced that argument stacks up.
Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp
News Corp and former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann have settled a defamation case over the media firm's coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations.
Hendriks lauded after returning to MLB from cancer
The Los Angeles Angels hitters showed no sentiment for Australian pitcher Liam Hendriks as he returned to Major League Baseball after recovering from cancer.
Crown to lay down $450m for money laundering breach
Gaming group Crown has reached an agreement over its multimillion-dollar penalty for breaching the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing act.
Dawson ‘noticed’ student after seeing topless photo
Convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson had sexual activity with a student at the school he taught at, but not while she was his student, his lawyer says.
University lecturer jailed for wife’s savage murder
University lecturer Adam Brown has been jailed for up to 24 years for murdering his wife during an argument over childcare at their Melbourne home.
PwC narrowly dodged criminal probe five years earlier
Investigations into the PwC scandal started as early as 2016 when the tax office noticed multinationals restructuring their affairs to work around new laws.
Demolition job begins on Sydney building gutted by fire
A burnt-out former factory in central Sydney is slowly being demolished as police speak with a fourth teenage boy about the devastating blaze.
WA Labor split as leaders emerge in race to for premier
Ministers Roger Cook and Amber-Jade Sanderson have each secured the backing of key unions in their bid to succeed Mark McGowan as Western Australia's premier.
Cerra, Laird overturn AFL bans, Parker not as lucky
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra is free to play in Friday's clash with Melbourne after overturning his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.
De Minaur leads four Aussie men into Paris second round
Alex de Minaur has ensured there'll be at least four Australian men in the second round of the French Open - the first time that's happened for 23 years.
Brisbane star Zorko banned over Pedlar eye contact
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko has been hit with a one-match ban for contact close to an opponent's eye, while Crow Rory Laird is in trouble over a dangerous tackle.
‘Exhausted’ McGowan calls time in shock politics exit
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan is stepping down after shepherding the state through the COVID-19 pandemic and leading his Labor party to dominance.
Dawson goes on trial for relationship with student
Chris Dawson, who was jailed in 2022 for killing his wife more than four decades ago, is on trial for an alleged crime involving a young girl.