Cummins to miss Test in India due to family illness
Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the third Test and is no certainty to return to India for the rest of the tour due to a serious family illness.
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Man who abused stepdaughters jailed for 28 years
A man will serve up to 28 years behind bars after sexually abusing his three stepdaughters as children in their family home in rural NSW.
I didn’t punch Colli: Glory ALM coach Ruben Zadkovich
Perth Glory A-League Men coach Ruben Zadkovich says he has a special relationship with Giordano Colli, and he didn't punch the young midfielder at training.
NT cop who shot teen writes letter, leaves the country
NT policeman Zachary Rolfe, who shot Indigenous teen Kumanjayi Walker dead, has penned an open letter defending his character and left Australia.
Kathleen Folbigg cops discover box of secret recordings
More than 500 hours of police tapes have been discovered as an inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing her children reaches a crucial stage.
Killer’s jail time extended for ‘outrageous’ drug plot
Convicted killer George Marrogi and his girlfriend Antonietta Mannella have been sentenced for running a drug empire while the underworld figure is behind bars.
Manly’s Aloiai adds support to NRL-wide Respect Round
Manly prop Josh Aloiai has backed Peter V'landys' push for an NRL-wide Respect Round, six months after he and other Sea Eagles sat out a rainbow-jersey match.
A year on, Ukraine asks for more Australian ‘mateship’
As Australia reflects on the first year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the nation's ambassador says a "business as usual" approach won't secure victory.
Spy hive busted by ASIO reportedly linked to Russia
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is unsurprised by reports a spy ring broken up by ASIO was working out of multiple locations, including the Russian embassy.
Australia announces new drones for Ukraine defence
The one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is being marked by Australia with the donation of new drones to aid Kyiv's defences.
‘Inadequate’ staffing on night of girl’s sepsis death
A coroner has found Perth hospital staff missed the signs a seven-year-old girl was dying of sepsis because of the pressures caused by "inadequate" staffing.
Australia into World Cup final after dramatic India win
Champions Australia have reached their seventh consecutive women's T20 World Cup final, defeating India by five runs in a dramatic semi-final in Cape Town.
Boomers defeat plucky Bahrain in FIBA qualifier
Todd Blanchfield and Isaac Humphries led the Boomers to a sometimes patchy 83-51 win over Bahrain in their men's basketball World Cup Asian qualifier.
Jack Henry hurt as Cats belt Hawks to open pre-season
New recruit Ollie Henry impressed for Geelong in their easy win over Hawthorn, but brother Jack has given the Cats a scare with another foot problem.
Roosters star Crichton takes indefinite break from NRL
NSW and Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has taken a step back from rugby league and is receiving treatment for bipolar disorder, his father says.
Glory brush off alleged training ground bust-up
Perth Glory say no further action is required after rumours that a coach became involved in a physical bust-up with a player at training this week.
Gender pay gap narrows but parity remains elusive
The gap between women's and men's pay has tightened slightly but women are still earning just 87 cents in every dollar earned by men.
Maxwell, Marsh included in Australian squad for ODIs
Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh have overcome their respective serious injuries to be included in Australia's three-match ODI series in India.
Business investment upbeat in final months of 2022
Easing supply bottlenecks and a robust pipeline of work fed into a strong 2022 final quarter for investment activity, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says.
AFL pledges $360m for Tasmania, stadium catch remains
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has pledged $360 million towards a Tasmanian team, noting approval for a 19th licence is contingent on securing funding for a stadium.
PM’s ‘heart goes out’ to plane crash victims
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australian officials are providing support to the families of two Adelaide men killed in a plane crash in the Philippines.
Nine dials down first-half net profit to $190 million
Nine Entertainment's first-half net profit fell 16 per cent to $190 million compared to a year ago but met its guidance for underlying earnings of $370 million.
Qantas turns profitable again amid travel rebound
Qantas has reported a first-half underlying pre-tax profit of $1.43 billion - turning around last year's loss - as strong demand helped offset high fuel costs.
Matildas beat Jamaica to win Cup of Nations
The Matildas have claimed the first silverware of the Tony Gustavsson-era with a 3-0 Cup of Nations win over Jamaica.
Vics rout Redbacks, close on Sheffield Shield final
Career-best figures from young paceman Mitch Perry capped a statement Sheffield Shield win by Victoria over an outclassed South Australia.
RLPA president talks down strike, peace with NRL looms
Players union boss Daly Cherry-Evans insists good news is not far away in their dispute with the NRL, adding there is no threat of a strike.
Wighton, Mitchell plead not guilty to fight charges
Star rugby league duo Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have entered not guilty pleas to charges stemming from an alleged fight earlier this month.
Modest wage growth may take heat out of rate-rise cycle
Wages have improved again but by less than expected and not nearly enough to keep up with the cripplingly high cost of living.
Manly lose gun five-eighth Schuster for season opener
Josh Schuster's dream of shining as an NRL No.6 for Manly has been put on the backburner after he suffered a calf injury against the Sydney Roosters.
Terrorism level ‘almost guaranteed’ to rise: ASIO
Australia's director-general of security Mike Burgess says while the official terrorism threat level has been lowered, a terrorist attack remains plausible.
Spy hive kicked out as ASIO warns of unprecedented risk
ASIO boss Mike Burgess says Australia faces an unparalleled challenge from espionage and foreign interference, asking for it to be taken more seriously.