National energy deal to ‘keep lights on’
The nation's energy ministers have agreed to a plan to make the supply of power more reliable as the sector transitions to renewables.
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Leaders strike agreement on energy relief
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed a deal with eastern states to provide power bill relief for households and businesses.
Djokovic locks in Adelaide tennis return
Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will play the Adelaide International before a return to Melbourne a year after his controversial deportation.
Bruce Lehrmann preparing defamation action
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has engaged lawyers for potential defamation action over statements, broadcasts and social media posts about him.
Smith happy to captain in Cummins’ absence
Steve Smith is happy to only be a one-off captain for Australia after Pat Cummins failed to beat a quad injury in time to play in the Adelaide Test.
Warner drops bid to lift leadership ban
Australian cricketer David Warner has dropped his bid to have his captaincy ban lifted, hitting out at the process an independent review panel chose to follow.
Elvis film and Hemsworth big AACTA winners
Baz Luhrmann's box office hit Elvis has won best film at the AACTA Awards, with Chris Hemsworth also gaining recognition for screen industry contribution.
Indonesia releases Bali attacks bomb maker
An Indonesian official says Bali attacks bomb maker Umar Patek has been freed from prison on parole after serving about half his 20-year sentence.
Warner agent claims players told to tamper
David Warner's manager has claimed Australian players were given clearance to tamper with the ball by unnamed officials some 16 months before the 2018 scandal.
Power prices surge 23pct, reform needed
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has called for reforms to ensure surging power prices can be brought under control.
Pesutto crowned new Victorian Libs leader
Former shadow attorney-general John Pesutto has been crowned leader of the Victorian Liberals' after the party's third state election loss to Labor.
Mavs rave as Green stars in Phoenix rout
Australian Josh Green's breakout NBA season has continued, shooting six-from-seven to finish with 16 points in Dallas's 19-point defeat of Phoenix.
Saints’ King to miss start of AFL season
Ross Lyon will start his first season back at St Kilda without key forward Max King, who requires a left shoulder reconstruction following a mishap at training.
Power talks off as PM struck with COVID-19
An important meeting with state premiers over soaring energy prices has been postponed after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tested positive for COVID-19.
Hawks beat United, end NBL losing streak
Illawarra's nine-game NBL losing streak is over after Sam Froling led the Hawks to 93-78 victory over Melbourne United in Wollongong.
Bester faces court over Tame ‘harassment’
The man who sexually abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has faced a Tasmanian court for allegedly harassing her via social media.
Daniel Andrews unveils Victorian ministry
Victoria's new ministry has been sworn in at Government House, with Premier Daniel Andrews defending a promotion for ex-planning minister Lizzie Blandthorn.
Health ‘not set up’ for long-COVID in kids
The NSW health system is not well organised to manage long-COVID cases among children, a federal parliamentary inquiry has been told.
Aussies wary over quicks on little rest
All eyes are on Pat Cummins' quad after his issues in Perth, but Australia are monitoring the recovery of all three quicks after calling in Test reinforcements.
Mbappe inspires France to win over Poland
Kylian Mbappe has shone again in France's 3-1 triumph over Poland that's powered the defending champions into the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar.
Newspoll shows lift for Labor and Albanese
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has enjoyed a surge in support as preferred prime minister, the latest Newspoll shows.
Higgins speaks about court impact
Brittany Higgins has highlighted the impact the criminal justice system has on people who come forward with sexual assault complaints.
Youngster Feeney wins in Holden’s farewell
Red Bull Ampol young gun Broc Feeney has secured a maiden Supercars win to give Holden an unforgettable final send-off at the Adelaide 500.
Prakash charged with six terror offences
Alleged Australian terrorist Neil Prakash will face a Melbourne court for six terrorism charges which could mean he spends the rest of his life in prison.
Poland’s Meronk denies Scott in Open blitz
DP World Tour star Adrian Meronk has become the first Polish player to win the Australian Open after storming to a five-shot victory over home hope Adam Scott.
Buhai wins Australian Open women’s crown
South African Ashleigh Buhai has added the Australian Open trophy to her Women's British Open title to complete a dream year in Melbourne.
Robinson, Diver break marathon records
Brett Robinson has broken Robert de Castella's 36-year-old Australian marathon record, while Sinead Diver has also lowered Benita Willis' 16-year women's mark.
Lyon bowls Australia to Perth Test victory
Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after starting their summer series of Test matches with a 164-run win over the West Indies in Perth.
36ers in big comeback to beat Taipans
The Adelaide 36ers have rallied to down the Cairns Taipans 78-75 in the NBL.
Lyon blow thwarts Windies Test fightback
The West Indies have fought to 3-192 after the fourth day of the Perth Test, needing to bat three more sessions to deny Australia as they chase a target of 498.
Great Scott nabs Australian Open solo lead
An eagle at the last hole for the second day running earned former world No.1 Adam Scott the outright third-round lead at the Australian Open in Melbourne.