Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie dead at 79
Christine McVie, whose songwriting and signature vocals helped make British-American group Fleetwood Mac one of the biggest rock bands ever, has died at 79.
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Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral
Greens leader Adam Bandt is calling for a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.
Melbourne the top destination for tourists
Domestic tourism has bounced back to above pre-COVID-19 levels and Melbourne has been the biggest beneficiary of increased visitors.
Medibank hackers declare ‘case closed’
The Medibank hackers declared "case closed" after dumping a final tranche of stolen data, as Australia's information commissioner launches an investigation.
AFL superfan ‘Joffa’ admits assaulting boy
Collingwood Football Club's former cheer squad leader has formally pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage boy in 2005 during an arraignment hearing.
Sydney mechanic jailed for 1995 murder
A mechanic has been jailed for up to 22 years after brutally killing his boss in a western Sydney auto wreckers weeks before Christmas in 1995.
Watchdog takes casino giant Star to court
A federal watchdog has started civil penalty proceedings against gambling giant Star for alleged failures to comply with anti-money laundering laws.
Labuschagne gives Australia golden start
Marnus Labuschagne's unbeaten 154 has helped Australia to 2-293 after the opening day of the Frank Worrell Trophy against West Indies in Perth.
Oath Keepers founder convicted of sedition
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers militia group, has been convicted by a jury of seditious conspiracy for last year's attack on the US Capitol.
Richards bolts from Wangaratta to Magpies
Joe Richards, who attracted no interest from AFL clubs five years ago in his draft year, is off to Collingwood while Cooper Harvey is now at North Melbourne.
Anti-corruption watchdog clears parliament
The National Anti-Corruption Commission will start its work holding politicians and officials to account next year after new laws were passed in parliament.
Inflation down but consumer pain lingers
Cost of living pressures eased slightly last month, although it's still too early to call the turning point for inflation.
Scott Morrison first ex-PM to be censured
Scott Morrison has become the first former prime minister to be censured by federal parliament over his secret appointments to multiple ministerial portfolios.
India free trade gets new year green light
The Australia-India free trade agreement has got the thumbs up from India, clearing the way for the removal of taxes on 90 per cent of Australian goods exports.
Ex-MP Maguire charged over visa scheme
Gladys Berejiklian's former boyfriend Daryl Maguire has been charged with criminal conspiracy over an alleged visa fraud committed while he was an MP.
No cowards in Australian team: Cummins
Pat Cummins has admitted disappointment over the Justin Langer saga overshadowing the Test summer, saying he would never air private conversations in public.
COVID fines worth millions are withdrawn
Fines worth millions of dollars issued for breaching COVID-19 restrictions will be scrapped, following a landmark decision by the NSW Supreme Court.
SA releases industrial manslaughter laws
South Australia's Labor government has released draft legislation to make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence paving the way for jail sentences.
GWS select Cadman as No.1 AFL draft pick
Greater Western Sydney have selected 18-year-old Victorian key forward Aaron Cadman with the No.1 pick in the AFL national draft.
Rail strikes to end as NSW govt makes deal
The NSW government has finally cut a deal with the rail union to modify a fleet of trains after months of bitter negotiation and strikes.
Hewitt’s heroes fight into Davis Cup final
Australia's tennis men have reached the Davis Cup final for the first time in 19 years after coming from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in the semis in Malaga.
Vic’s Daniel Andrews three times a winner
Daniel Andrews and Labor have won a third term in government in Victoria, with the premier welcomed to cheers of "four more years" as he claimed victory.
Socceroos in defensive reshuffle at cup
The Socceroos have lost Nathaniel Atkinson to injury and summoned Fran Karacic for their vital World Cup clash against Tunisia.
Griffith hat-trick in Jets’ big ALW win
American forward Sarah Griffith scored with her left foot, right foot and head to lead Newcastle Jets to a 4-2 A-League Women win over Western Sydney Wanderers.
Adelaide stun Sydney Sixers in WBBL final
The Adelaide Strikers have upset the Sydney Sixers to claim their first WBBL crown with a 10-run win at North Sydney Oval.
Duke’s up as Socceroos down Tunisia in cup
Maligned striker Mitch Duke has scored in Australia's 1-0 win against Tunisia, delivering the Socceroos a third-ever win at the World Cup finals.
Labor wins third term in Vic election
Labor will govern in Victoria for a third term, with Premier Daniel Andrews leading his party to victory at the state election.
History for Andrews, exit for Guy in Vic
A victorious Daniel Andrews has vowed to govern for all Victorians as his opponent Matthew Guy prepares to stand down as Liberal leader.
Labor seals Senate deal for workplace laws
The Albanese government says stagnant wages will rise after it reached a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock to pass its signature workplace laws.
Wallabies believe after epic comeback win
The Wallabies conjured an incredible comeback from 21 points down in the second half to end their spring tour on a high with a win over Wales.
Aussie Davis Cup men inspired by Socceroos
Australia's tennis men have taken time out before practice for their Davis Cup final against Canada to cheer on the Socceroos in their World Cup win.