AFL backs ‘yes’ vote for Indigenous voice referendum
The AFL has joined other major Australian football codes by announcing its support for an Indigenous voice to parliament in the upcoming referendum.
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North Melbourne believe Clarkson will return as coach
Alastair Clarkson has stepped aside indefinitely as North Melbourne coach, citing mental wellbeing issues from an investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn.
Leilua to rebuild NRL career after DV charges dropped
North Queensland player Luciano Leilua is set to hit the NRL field again after police dropped domestic violence-related charges against him.
Roosters give Ryles green light to discuss Dragons role
Jason Ryles will be free to leave the Sydney Roosters this NRL season if he lands the vacant St George Illawarra role after the Roosters paved the way.
ACT top prosecutor to take leave after inquiry grilling
ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold will take leave as his role in the aborted rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann comes under intense scrutiny.
Jobs market still strong but signs it’s cooling off
The tight jobs market is gradually loosening its grip due to higher interest rates and gloomy global economic conditions.
Man charged over deadly NZ hostel fire
Police won't rule out further, more serious charges against a man arrested over a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, which killed at least six people.
Khan must hand over riot suspects: Pakistan authorities
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says police have surrounded his house and that his arrest is imminent.
AFL sticks with day grand final for another season
The 2023 AFL grand final will be played as a day game with the league again resisting the lucrative twilight or night timeslots.
Truck driver fronts court over school bus crash
A truck driver accused of crashing into a school bus, leaving several children with life-threatening injuries, told police he would have swerved if he could.
September 30 deadline placed on Tszyu-Charlo mega-fight
The World Boxing Organisation has placed a September 30 deadline on Tim Tszyu's fight with American Jermell Charlo for undisputed super-welterweight honours.
Addo-Carr in no doubt over Origin readiness
Josh Addo-Carr is adamant one match back for Canterbury will be all he needs to prepare for NSW and State of Origin after a six-week syndesmosis injury.
Raiders extend deals with Rapana and Hopoate
Canberra have extended the NRL contracts of wingers Jordan Rapana and Albert Hopoate.
Fox Sports’ Paul Kent denies ’embarrassing’ DV charges
Daily Telegraph senior writer and NRL 360 host Paul Kent says his employers fully support him after he pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges.
Players’ union push for end to NRL pay dispute
The Rugby League Players Association says it is offering several key concessions in pushing for an end to its pay dispute with the NRL by the end of May.
Biden to address parliament during Australian visit
Joe Biden will be only the fifth US president to address the Australian parliament when he visits Sydney and Canberra for talks.
Piper Duck to be Wallaroos’ youngest-ever captain at 22
NSW Waratahs flanker Piper Duck has been named to succeed the retiring Shannon Parry and becomes the Wallaroos' youngest-ever captain at age 22.
Truck driver bailed after crash that maimed schoolkids
A truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving over a bus crash in Melbourne's west that left several children with traumatic injuries.
Wages rising but not fast enough to worry the RBA
Wage growth over the March quarter is unlikely to trigger further interest rate hikes, with pay packets rising yet failing to keep pace with inflation.
Used condoms mailed to former classmates in vile attack
Victoria Police are investigating after 65 women who went to the same school received "disgusting" mail including used condoms.
Biden in foreign policy setback after ditching Quad
In a foreign policy setback, US President Joe Biden has cancelled his attendance at the Quad meeting in Australia to focus on the debt ceiling standoff at home.
Children to undergo amputations after school bus crash
Several children are in a serious condition and preparing to undergo life-changing surgeries after being severely injured in a bus crash in Melbourne's west.
Concern over US Quad devotion after president pulls pin
Critics of the US in the Indo-Pacific might be emboldened after President Joe Biden cancelled his planned visit to the Quad leaders' meeting in Sydney.
US officials ‘re-evaluating’ Biden Australia visit plan
White House officials have warned US President Joe Biden might not visit Australia and Papua New Guinea because of negotiations over the country's debt ceiling.
Dolphins drop cult hero Te Whare for Brenko Lee
Overnight superstar Valynce Te Whare has been dropped for round 12, while Josh Addo-Carr and Jake Trbojevic have been named to make timely returns from injury.
NRL drops referees after controversial round-11 game
NRL referee Todd Smith and bunker official Gerard Sutton have been dropped for round 12 after getting several calls wrong last week.
Kokkinakis, Birrell receive French Open wildcards
Injury-plagued stars Thanasi Kokkinakis and Kim Birrell have been awarded Tennis Australia's reciprocal wildcards into the French Open starting on May 28.
Carr brings back Lomax in his first big Dragons call
New St George Illawarra interim coach Ryan Carr has brought Zac Lomax and Jacob Liddle back into the Dragons' NRL side, hours after replacing Anthony Griffin.
Federal public servants offered 10.5 per cent pay hike
The chief negotiator for public service-wide bargaining has released a pay offer for commonwealth bureaucrats of 10.5 per cent across three years.
More interest rate rises still on the cards, RBA says
The Reserve Bank's decision to lift rather than pause interest rates was close but the risk of inflation sticking around nudged it towards another increase.
Police officer jailed for preying on vulnerable women
Former police officer Brett Johnson, who used his position to pursue vulnerable women, has been jailed for six months and ordered to perform community work.