Footy legend accused of girl’s ‘degrading’ sexual abuse
Australian rules footy great Barry Cable allegedly sexually abused a girl in club change rooms and at a public pool more than 50 years ago, a court has heard.
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International team suspends investigation into MH17
An international team investigating the downing of MH17 says it has insufficient evidence to launch any new prosecutions.
Sydney Kings’ Xavier Cooks named NBL MVP
Xavier Cooks has taken out the top honour at the NBL Awards ceremony, named MVP for the 2022-2023 season.
JackJumpers NBL star Magette to undergo surgery
Tasmania JackJumpers gun Josh Magette will have surgery after specialists confirmed he had suffered a broken cheekbone and fractured eye socket.
NRL stars consider radical strike as pay crisis deepens
Rugby League Players' Association delegate Shaun Lane says NRL stars are willing to strike if a satisfactory CBA isn't reached with the league.
Football legend Barry Cable facing sex abuse claims
Barry Cable, a legend of Australian Rules football, is set to face a civil trial in Western Australia over historical child sexual abuse allegations.
Head, Turner loom as next Aussie T20 captain: Finch
Aaron Finch has retired from T20 international cricket and reckons Travis Head, Ashton Turner or Steve Smith could be his captaincy successor.
Alcohol bans for crime-stricken Alice Springs camps
The Northern Territory government will introduce alcohol bans in central Australia to stop the sale of liquor in Indigenous communities and town camps.
Iran’s supreme leader pardons ‘tens of thousands’
Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pardoned tens of thousands of prisoners, according to state media.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 1400
More casualties are feared after a powerful 7.8 magnitude quake caused significant damage in central Turkey and northwest Syria, killing more than 1400 people.
Australia confident of repairing Chinese trade woes
Trade Minister Don Farrell is hopeful trade sanctions could be removed after meeting his Chinese counterpart but Beijing says not all issues are resolvable.
Treasurer confident worst of inflation has passed
The federal government is adamant that while the coming economic year will be tough, inflation is heading in the right direction.
Mitchell, Wighton cleared for All Stars after arrest
Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton will receive a local welcome in Rotorua on Tuesday after joining the Indigenous camp following their arrest.
Greens confirm support for voice referendum
The Greens will support a voice to parliament following an after-hours party room meeting and the departure of outspoken Senator Lidia Thorpe.
Vic magistrate stood down after fresh complaint
A magistrate previously counselled for his comments to a rape victim has been stood down after a fresh complaint over his in-court behaviour.
Lidia Thorpe quits Greens over concerns about voice
Lidia Thorpe is quitting the Greens over her concerns with establishing an Indigenous voice to parliament, reducing the party to 11 senators.
Court told embattled O’Keefe on ‘bender’ before assault
The former television presenter has had assault charges dropped after an alleged victim left the country, but Andrew O'Keefe's court dramas aren't over.
Mitchell, Wighton apologise for late-night wrestle
Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have jetted off to join the Indigenous All Stars camp, having issued an apology for their "embarrassing" arrest in Canberra.
Consumers tighten belts amid interest rate rise squeeze
The latest retail figures show Australians are tightening their spending, falling 0.2 per cent in the December quarter.
NSW premier unveils five-year cashless pokies reform
All poker machines in NSW will be cashless within five years under a proposal by Premier Dominic Perrottet, who says the change will protect vulnerable people.
Ex-minister misled public: Barilaro trade job report
Former NSW trade minister Stuart Ayres was not at arm's length in the appointment of John Barilaro to a plum US trade job, a parliamentary inquiry has found.
Australia’s pace problems deepen after Hazlewood injury
Josh Hazlewood will miss Australia's first Test in India with an Achilles issue, joining fellow star quick Mitchell Starc on the sidelines.
Latrell, Wighton set to face court over alleged fight
NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have been charged over an alleged incident outside a Canberra nightclub, and will face court later this month.
Pregnant Diamond Bueta to miss Netball World Cup
After suffering a miscarriage late last year, star Diamonds shooter Gretel Bueta is pregnant again and will miss the upcoming Netball World Cup.
Newcastle strike late to earn 2-2 draw at Perth Glory
Archie Goodwin's late equaliser off the bench has secured Newcastle Jets a 2-2 draw with Perth Glory in a fiery clash at Macedonia Park.
Late stunner snatches ALM win for Reds against Roar
Adelaide United have needed a blistering strike from substitute Nestory Irankunda in the final 10 minutes to defeat Brisbane Roar 2-1 in the A-League Men.
Magette injured as Tasmania seal fourth-placed finish
Tasmania have locked up a fourth-placed finish in the NBL but at a cost after Josh Magette suffered a suspected broken cheekbone before the playoffs.
Scorchers win fifth BBL crown in final over thriller
Teenager Cooper Connolly and Nick Hobson were the heroes at the death as the Perth Scorchers scored a dramatic five-wicket win in the BBL final.
‘Robbed’ Wilson tearful after world title heist
Liam Wilson's team have lodged a protest after he floored Emanuel Navarrete in the fourth round before losing their WBO world title fight by stoppage.
Williams out for AFL season in cruel blow for Carlton
Carlton defender Zac Williams will miss the entire 2023 AFL season, requiring surgery after suffering a serious knee injury at training this week.
Elon Musk found not liable over Tesla tweets
Tesla founder Elon Musk has been cleared in a US court of misleading shareholders and damaging the company in a tweet about taking the company private.