Treasurer bows out, leaves state debt pile behind
Outgoing Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has been hailed for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic despite leaving the state facing "enormous debt".
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Stars allrounder Cartwright cleared of bad neck damage
Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright has been released from hospital and cleared of a serious neck injury, after suffering whiplash in the BBL opener.
Scams lawsuit sends a message to Australia’s banks
The corporate cop has put the nation's banks on notice after filing a civil case against HSBC Australia over its alleged failure to stop $23 million in scams.
City star McNamara set for A-League Women return
Melbourne City are set to welcome back highly-rated attacker Holly McNamara from injury for their A-League Women clash with Canberra United.
Papua New Guinea public to determine new NRL team name
The NRL is already home to Panthers, Broncos, Sharks and Warriors, but it will be up to the Papua New Guinean public to determine the nickname of the next team.
NRL hopes Perth expansion will be a done deal ‘shortly’
The NRL has provided an update on its plans to establish a franchise in Perth on the same day it officially announced its Papua New Guinea expansion team.
Glory owner Ross Pelligra to pay off $1m tax bill
Perth Glory owner Ross Pelligra remains committed to the A-League Men club despite being hit by a surprise wind-up order by the tax department.
Liberal leader digs in as support slips away
A state opposition leader is under mounting pressure following a defamation ruling, with one of his frontbench team announcing their resignation.
Russia ‘terrorising millions’ with major aerial attack
Ukraine's president describes a massive Russian aerial attack as "terrorising millions of people" while renewing his pleas for unity against Vladimir Putin.
Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear
The federal opposition would make taxpayers fork out the combined equivalent of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's wealth to set up nuclear reactors.
Winnington a world-beating winner again in Budapest
Elijah Winnington has struck gold for Australia at the world short-course swimming championships in Budapest - the venue where he won his first global crown.
Olympic champ Jakara Anthony suffers broken collarbone
Olympic champion Jakara Anthony has undergone surgery after breaking her collarbone in a training fall, ruling her out of the next moguls World Cup round.
Raiders add flyer to long-term list of young talent
Canberra speedster Xavier Savage will remain a Raider until the end of 2027, joining fellow young gun Kaeo Weekes in committing to the NRL club long-term.
Roosters half’s ‘heavy burden’ for man he pinned by car
A man was left with gruesome injuries and lost two toes after his foot was pinned under a car in a "freakish accident" involving rising NRL player Sandon Smith.
DNA evidence gap in ‘barbaric’ rape and murder case
A partial DNA profile from a bandana used in one of Australia's most notorious murders does not match the ringleader serving a life sentence, a judge has heard.
Conservative ‘warrior’: tributes for Liberal stalwart
Kevin Andrews, a steadfast conservative who advocated for traditional family values, is being remembered as a Liberal "warrior" after he died of cancer.
South Korea impeaches president over martial law order
The president of South Korea has been impeached by the nation's lawmakers over his short-lived declaration of martial law that sparked a constitutional crisis.
Ashleigh Gentle takes bronze at Ironman world champs
Three Australian women have finished in the top 10 at the Ironman 70.3 world championships in Taupo, New Zealand.
Athletics Australia calls on other potential victims
Disgraced pole vault coach Alex Parnov is accused of engaging in alleged predatory behaviour during his time at the West Australian Institute of Sport.
Wanderers striker hits out at ‘time-wasting’ after draw
Western Sydney have missed a chance to vault themselves up the ALM table after twice giving away leads on the way towards drawing with winless Brisbane Roar.
Saveska hat-trick ends Wanderers’ ALW winless streak
A Sienna Saveska hat-trick has given Western Sydney their first win of the A-League Women season, while a 10-player Newcastle side defeated Sydney FC.
Lightning win first WNBL game since coach’s exit
The Adelaide Lightning have bagged a win over the Canberra Capitals in their first WNBL game under interim coach Matthew Clarke.
‘Unacceptable’: United frustrated with another loss
Derrick Walton, Nathan Sobey and Jordan Hunter had afternoons to remember as the South East Melbourne Phoenix ambushed cross-town rivals Melbourne United.
Remaining Bali Nine members back on Australian soil
Five members of the Bali Nine have returned to Australia after the federal government reached a deal with Indonesian authorities.
Goorjian sees good signs from Kings in win over Bullets
Jaylen Adams and Xavier Cooks were the star attractions as the Sydney Kings beat the resurgent Brisbane Bullets in the NBL.
City, Auckland trade howlers in dramatic ALM draw
Melbourne City are the first team to take points off A-League Men newcomers Auckland FC but a late goalkeeping howler forced them to settle for a 2-2 draw.
City stay top as McNamara returns in A-League Women
A-League Women leaders Melbourne City welcomed back Holly McNamara in their 4-2 win over Canberra while Brisbane beat Central Coast and Perth defeated Adelaide.
Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL
Hilton Cartwright has suffered a painful neck injury while diving in the field during the Melbourne Stars' six-wicket loss to the Perth Scorchers in the BBL.
Aussie Giuliani’s silver lining at landmark worlds
Tasmanian Max Giuliani has won a silver to cap a record-shattering world short course championships dominated by American Gretchen Walsh's 11 world records.
Hillcrest families launch class action against state
Families of the children killed and hurt in Tasmania's Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy have launched a class action.
Harris set to stay with Demons after trade falls over
Hawthorn and Melbourne couldn't reach an AFLW trade agreement on Tayla Harris, who is instead set to remain with the Demons.