Pollution crackdown hits biggest emitters as laws pass
Changes to the safeguard mechanism putting a hard cap on pollution from big emitters have passed the parliament.
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Estranged wife of union boss accused of plot to kill
Emma Walters, the estranged wife of union boss John Setka, has been accused of plotting to acquire a firearm and kill him.
Giddey’s career NBA scoring night soured in tight loss
Josh Giddey scored an NBA career-high 31 points but his Oklahoma City will be regretting a couple of late free-throw misses in a three-point loss to Charlotte.
NRLW’s Dragons sign Dally M medallist McGregor
St George Illawarra have landed reigning Dally M medallist Raecene McGregor on the first day of the NRLW transfer window.
McIntosh breaks Titmus 400m freestyle world record
Ariarne Titmus's 400 metres freestyle world record has been broken by Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh, who clocked 3:56.08 at her national trials in Toronto.
War crimes investigator to head new integrity body
NSW judge Paul Brereton will be the inaugural head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, which is expected to start its work this year.
PM brushes off voice legal fears as ‘scare campaign’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claims a scare campaign on the voice is similar to what occurred before the apology to the Stolen Generations.
Litchfield in line for Test debut after Ashes call-up
Long regarded as a star of the future, teenage batter Phoebe Litchfield has been named for her first Ashes tour and could make her Test debut.
Drugs saga should not have happened: track star Bol
Australian runner Peter Bol says his drug-test saga should never have happened as his lawyer demands a doping agency drop a "sham" case against the track star.
People showing Nazi symbols in Qld, Tasmania face jail
Queensland and Tasmania are set to follow Victoria and NSW in banning Nazi symbols amid strong concerns about a recent neo-Nazi protest in Melbourne.
Socceroos cop physicality lesson in Ecuador loss
The Socceroos have been unable to back up their win over Ecuador in Sydney, suffering a 2-1 loss in a physical clash with the same opponents in Melbourne.
Dozens killed in fire at migrant facility in Mexico
At least 39 people have died and 29 injured in a fire at an immigration detention facility in northern Mexico near the US border.
Josh Reynolds named for NRL comeback with Bulldogs
Josh Reynolds will this week play his first game for Canterbury since 2017, while Penrith representative star Liam Martin remains out with a hamstring injury.
NRLW stars finally get security as contracting begins
NRLW players will finally be given the security of contracts after the league and players' union opened the window for players to sign with clubs for 2023.
Jack Wighton considers making a raid on NRL open market
Star five-eighth Jack Wighton has told the Raiders he will test the NRL open market, with the club pledging to do all it can to keep him in Canberra.
Child killer’s ex-friend slams parole for accomplice
Alison Anderson, who'd been a friend of a woman who murdered her child, has described the decision to parole her accomplice as "one big kick in the gut".
Dragons are at risk of throwing NRL season away: Mbye
Moses Mbye admits St George Illawarra are already at a crossroads and must start winning, or they risk throwing their NRL season away.
Ex-SAS soldier bailed due to Taliban threat
A former SAS soldier charged over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has been granted bail due to danger posed by extremist Islamic inmates.
Spending slows as households start to shut up shop
Spiralling living costs and rising interest rates have kept discretionary spending subdued, new retail data shows.
Minns era begins in NSW with nail-biting wait on seats
Chris Minns has been sworn in as NSW premier but is tipped to lead a minority Labor government as the count continues in several close seats.
Tigers’ Broad cops four-game AFL ban for sling tackle
Richmond defender Nathan Broad has been given a four-game ban at the AFL Tribunal for his sling tackle on Adelaide's Patrick Parnell.
Tigers hopeful but Martin in doubt for Pies clash
Yet another hamstring issue has put Richmond superstar Dustin Martin in serious doubt for Friday night's AFL blockbuster against Collingwood.
Suns’ Charlie Ballard faces AFL ban for striking
Gold Coast's Charlie Ballard could miss the AFL crunch clash with Geelong after being offered a one-match suspension for striking.
Manly pass call wrong but tracking tech still a way off
The NRL won't rush to introduce ball-tracking technology before the end of 2023 despite admitting to an error in a crucial try-scoring situation in round four.
Peak sporting bodies back Olympic, Comm Games funding
Australia's Olympic and Commonwealth Games bodies are demanding an increase in funding to stave off failure at home Games.
Tax office whistleblower loses bid to halt prosecution
Richard Boyle, who has been charged with releasing protected Australian Tax Office information, has lost a bid to stop his criminal prosecution.
Greens strike deal with Labor on climate safeguard plan
The Greens will back Labor's safeguard mechanism laws after a deal was struck with Labor on coal and gas projects.
Canberra’s Wighton cops two weeks for hit on Hastings
Canberra five-eighth Jack Wighton is set to miss two games for hitting Jackson Hastings late in the loss to Newcastle.
Socceroos lose Harry Souttar for second Ecuador match
The Socceroos will take on Ecuador in Melbourne without Harry Souttar after the star defender suffered an ankle injury and returned to Leicester City.
Gawn feared he was gone for season with knee injury
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he shed a tear on Friday night, thinking his knee injury against Brisbane might have threatened his AFL career.
WA remain on Shield throne with win over Victoria
Western Australia have defeated Victoria in the Sheffield Shield final, clinching back-to-back titles with a nine-wicket victory at the WACA Ground.