Jury discharged from Lehrmann trial
A jury has been dismissed in the trial of a man accused of raping Brittany Higgins due to potential juror misconduct.
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Ukrainians hold out, prepare for Kherson
The looming battle for Kherson city at the mouth of the Dnipro River will determine whether Ukraine can loosen Russia's grip on the south.
New UK PM delays fiscal statement
A UK fiscal statement keenly anticipated by financial markets has been delayed so new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his team can give it a workover.
Clarkson to start as planned at North
North Melbourne have confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson will start as planned on November 1 as an investigation looks at historic racism allegations at Hawthorn.
Annual inflation soars to 7.3 per cent
The latest inflation figures confirmed what households already knew - cost of living pressures are showing no signs of easing.
Russia digs in for heavy battle in Kherson
The Kremlin is preparing to defend Kherson, the largest city under its control in Ukraine.
Morrison apology cited by Lehrmann defence
A parliamentary apology to women by Scott Morrison was proposed as reason to halt the trial of a man accused of raping political staffer Brittany Higgins.
Slaying inflation dragon key: Chalmers
Jim Chalmers has begun the task of budget repair, even as households face power price spikes and lower real wages due to rising inflation.
Stoinis stars as Australia down Sri Lanka
Marcus Stoinis has smashed an unbeaten 59 off 18 balls to carry Australia to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup clash in Perth.
Workers must wait two years for a pay rise
A gloomy economy will weigh on household budgets with a boost to real wages not expected until at least mid-2024.
Injured veterans to get extra $1000 a year
Injured military veterans will soon receive an extra $1000 a year and hundreds of support staff will be hired to process their claims.
Record energy spending amid global crisis
Record budget funding for landmark energy reforms is intended to steady the electricity grid and encourage investors to bankroll Australia's net zero future.
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Climate bill $30b in first carbon budget
Australia's first carbon budget comes with a hefty price tag for climate spending to meet national and international pledges.
No more ‘sleepwalking’ on manufacturing
A $15 billion fund has been set up to stop Australia "sleepwalking" as rival economies seize new opportunities in advanced manufacturing and critical minerals.
Lions clear Fagan for AFL coaching return
Brisbane have approved Chris Fagan's return to AFL coaching ahead of the independent investigation into historic racism claims at Hawthorn.
$350m to kickstart housing affordability
Australians priced out of the rental market are set to benefit from a $350 million affordable housing scheme included in the federal budget.
‘Irreplaceable’ Fifita retires from NRL
Cronulla veteran Andrew Fifita has made the call to retire from the NRL, two months after confirming he was exiting the Sharks.
Harvey to reunite with Lyon at Saints
Two-time Brownlow Medallist Robert Harvey will return to St Kilda as an assistant coach, reuniting with head mentor Ross Lyon.
Players ‘let down’ in AFL concussion study
Former players who participated in the AFL's concussion research project have received an apology from the league after an independent review into the study.
Thorpe defiant over senate bikie probe
Parliament will investigate Greens senator Lidia Thorpe's failure to disclose a relationship with a former bikie boss while on a law enforcement committee.
Mum of slain Charlise Mutten spared jail
The mother of murdered nine-year-old Charlise Mutten can avoid jailtime over her role in a burglary that allegedly netted her fiance two firearms.
Medibank hack bigger than first thought
Medibank has revealed a cyberattack was bigger than initially believed and general customer data was exposed.
Tonga stutter to RLWC win over Wales
Tonga have edged closer to topping group D by beating a valiant Wales side 32-6 at the Rugby League World Cup.
Lehrmann trial jury given some respite
A jury has indicated it is struggling to reach a verdict in the trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins, with the judge asking it to keep trying.
Russia takes ‘dirty bomb’ warning to UN
Russia says its warning that Kyiv is preparing to use a "dirty bomb" in Ukraine will be taken to the UN Security Council.
Chalmers braces for budget belt tightening
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a budget that includes cost of living relief and down payments on election promises, but warns of hard decisions to come.
NT cops’ actions probed at teen’s inquest
An inquest for the Indigenous teen shot dead by a Northern Territory policeman has heard more concerning evidence about the behaviour of officers on the job.
Proteas engaged in ball tampering: Paine
Tim Paine claims South Africa tampered with the ball in the final Test of the 2018 series against Australia and accuses the local broadcaster of a cover-up.
New PM vows to fix UK’s many problems
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to restore trust, rebuild confidence and lead the country through an economic crisis.
Brisbane bully Hawks to end NBL drought
Aron Baynes was too big and too strong for Illawarra, producing his finest performance as an NBL player to end Brisbane's run of outs in an 82-56 win.
Wellington equals best WBBL bowling record
Amanda-Jade Wellington has equalled her own record for the best WBBL bowling figures as her Adelaide Strikers downed the Melbourne Renegades.