Cam Smith falls then rises at the Masters
Cameron Smith has lost ground during a disappointing second round as five Australians made the halfway cut at the Masters on Friday.
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Schwartzel, Im with Masters clubhouse lead
Former champion Charl Schwartzel has joined first-round frontrunner Sungjae Im in share of the clubhouse lead midway through the second round of the Masters.
PM, Labor set scene for election date call
Scott Morrison has put his handling of the pandemic and economy front and centre in a social media video ahead of his expected election call on Sunday.
No boosters for 12 to 15-year-olds
Australians aged between 12 and 15 don't require a COVID-19 booster yet, says the nation's vaccine advisory group.
Rockets hit Ukraine train station, 30 dead
More than 30 people trying to evacuate to safety have died in a Russian rocket attack on a train station in eastern Ukraine, the state rail company says.
Court rejects Liberal candidate challenge
An application from a now expelled Liberal Party member challenging federal intervention to preselect NSW election candidates has been refused.
Ukraine says rocket strike kills 39
Ukrainian authorities say at least 39 civilians have been killed in a Russian rocket attack on a railway station in east Ukraiane.
McGowan, Palmer defamation trial wraps up
A defamation battle between Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan could end without a clear victor, with a judge flagging both parties could receive nominal damages.
Alleged wife-killer Dawson to stand trial
The High Court has dismissed an application by accused wife-killer Chris Dawson, who pushed for a permanent stay of the matter.
Queenslander Cameron Smith lights up the Masters
In-form Australian Cameron Smith sits one shot behind Korean leader Sungjae Im following a four-under-par 68 start to the Masters at windswept Augusta National.
Australia sends more lethal aid to Ukraine
Australia has vowed to continue its military support of Ukraine as Russia announced sanctions against 228 Australian government members in retaliation.
New Tas premier pledges courage, integrity
Long-time deputy Jeremy Rockliff is Tasmania's 47th premier after being elected unopposed by Liberal colleagues to replace departing leader Peter Gutwein.
Boosters approved for 12 to 15-year-olds
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has given approval for the Pfizer vaccine to be given as a COVID-19 booster to 12 to 15-year-olds.
Lib candidates safe as poll call looms
As speculation mounts about the election date, Scott Morrison has one less potential hurdle after the High Court denied a challenge over NSW Liberal candidates.
Toyota class action bill could reach $2b
A class action lawsuit against Toyota has been upheld, with the auto giant facing the prospect of paying out thousands of customers to the tune of $2 billion.
Committee calls for COVID royal commission
A Senate committee examining the COVID-19 outbreak has recommended a royal commission be established to examine Australia's handling of the pandemic.
Australia yet to eye Sino-Solomon pact
Australia doesn't have any more information about the Sino-Solomons pact after its "initialling" last week, the government's top foreign affairs official says.
PM attempts to brush off pub altercation
Scott Morrison has been yelled at by a disability pensioner who accused the prime minister of failing to listen to the needs of older people.
Flood evacuations hit drenched Sydney
Flood evacuation orders have been issued across NSW as torrential rain continues and a risk of major flooding develops in multiple areas.
New sanctions imposed on Russian officials
Australia has issued sanctions on 67 more Russian officials, including the country's deputy prime minister.
Push to move away from COVID death reports
Australia may shift to reporting "excess deaths" from COVID-19 instead of total fatalities, with the chief medical officer saying the time is right to change.
Ukraine seeks ruinous sanctions on Russia
The democratic world must completely block Russian banks from the international finance system, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Liberal candidate fight to return to court
A legal stoush over the selection of Liberal election candidates in NSW is set to continue with disgruntled party members seeking a High Court appeal.
Liberal court challenger booted from party
Matthew Camenzuli has been expelled from the NSW division of the Liberal Party after challenging federal intervention in candidate selection.
Penrith NRL rookie charged with assault
Penrith winger Taylan May has been charged with assault following an alleged incident in Queensland last year, but can continue playing in the NRL.
No prospect of Russia peace deal: envoy
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia says Russia is committing heinous war crimes and cannot be trusted with peace negotiations.
Major cities see impact of fuel excise cut
Motorists are enjoying lower petrol prices in major cities as a result of the cut to fuel excise and everyone should be enjoying the benefit in coming weeks.
NSW, fed govt floods stoush continues
The NSW premier says the federal government doesn't fully understand the extent of flood damage in the state's north, ahead of more heavy falls from Wednesday.
Hypersonic missile ‘could hit in 14 mins’
As Australian, British and American leaders commit to cooperate on hypersonic weapons, the deputy prime minister has highlighted the nature of the threat.
Labor zeroes in on Morrison’s character
As the prime minister weighs up calling an election, ructions within the NSW division of the Liberal Party threaten to damage the government.
Russian forces pound key cities
As the West prepares more sanctions against Moscow, Russian artillery has pounded the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Kharkiv.