Rise in ‘dark money’ as 10 dominate political donations
Political parties' and donors' financial returns for 2021/22 have been made public, with Clive Palmer giving his United Australia Party a record $117 million.
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Souttar reportedly on his way to EPL giants Leicester
Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is on his way to English Premier League giants Leicester City, according to UK media reports.
Mariners sign ex-Western United striker Wenzel-Halls
The Central Coast Mariners have signed striker Dylan Wenzel-Halls through to the end of the 2024/25 season.
Miller’s Knights move sets Ponga switch in motion
Cronulla's Lachlan Miller has agreed to move to Newcastle on a three-year contract, clearing the way for Kalyn Ponga to get a crack at playing five-eighth.
Sixers to recall Daniel Hughes for do-or-die BBL clash
Daniel Hughes is set to return to the Sydney Sixers' XI for Thursday's 'Challenger Final', which will be his first BBL game since early January.
Global growth outlook slightly healthier, says IMF
The outlook for the global economy has improved marginally, with inflation likely past its peak and trending down over 2023 and 2024.
MacGill denies intimidating, swearing at mate’s ex
Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has told a Sydney court he was worried for his friend's mental health on the day he's accused of abusing their ex-fiance.
ClubsNSW boss sacked over ‘offensive’ Catholic jibe
The head of the powerful NSW clubs industry body has been sacked after linking Premier Dominic Perrottet's Catholic faith to gaming policy.
‘Historic’ plans to combat child abuse and neglect
Two 10-year national action plans aim to reduce the number of children needing child protection services, improve responses to abuse and help close the gap.
Record crowd hopes for Matildas WC opener
Australia will start their Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland at Sydney's Accor Stadium after FIFA bowed to public demand and moved the fixture.
Retail trade sinks 3.9 per cent over festive season
Budget-conscious shoppers made the most of Black Friday sales, with retail sales then falling sharply weeks out from Christmas.
Smith to keep chasing improvement
Steve Smith is not content to rest on his laurels after a winning a record-equalling fourth Allan Border Medal.
Mosque bombing kills 28 in Pakistan
At least 28 people are dead and scores more are wounded after a suicide bomber struck inside a mosque in northwestern Pakistan.
Strikers’ Matt Short named BBL’s best
Adelaide Strikers opening batter Matt Short has been announced as the Big Bash League's most valuable player at the Cricket Australia Awards.
Healy confirmed for first World Cup game
After suffering a calf injury last month, Alyssa Healy has confirmed her availability for Australia's entire World Cup campaign in South Africa.
MacGill not told to leave pub: bartender
Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has been accused of intimidation at a Sydney pub, threatening to call the police on a woman before she was told to leave.
Cooks, Creek, Cotton up for NBL MVP award
The NBL has announced the nominees for its annual awards, with Xavier Cooks, Mitch Creek and Bryce Cotton all up for the league's most valuable player gong.
Prosecution referral over death in custody
A coroner has declared Veronica Nelson's death preventable, called for bail law reform and found corrections had failed to provide her with adequate healthcare.
Flag hero Kelly returns to Magpies as CEO
Collingwood premiership player and powerful player agent Craig Kelly will be the club's new chief executive in a major coup for the Magpies
Djokovic’s Australian Open perfect 10
Novak Djokovic has won his 10th Australian Open title and record-equalling 22nd grand slam singles crown with a straight-sets final win over Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Socceroos just getting started: Arnold
Graham Arnold has been reappointed as Socceroos coach until the end of the 2026 World Cup campaign and is adamant there's plenty more to come from his squad.
Heat cruise past Renegades in BBL knockout
Melbourne Renegades' first BBL finals appearance in four years has proved short-lived, losing to an Usman Khawaja-inspired Brisbane Heat by seven wickets.
Horror Juande injury overshadows ALM match
Adelaide midfielder Juande has suffered a horror lower-leg injury against Melbourne City, with coach Carl Veart lamenting the lack of an on-site ambulance.
German wins Cadel’s race in sprint finish
German rider Marius Mayrhofer was the surprise winner of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, taking out the sprint finish.
Olympic official Coles dies aged 91
Long-time Australian IOC member Phil Coles has died aged 91.
Khawaja, Marnus in for BBL knockout
The Brisbane Heat's Test trio of Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Renshaw is poised to play in the knockout final against the Melbourne Renegades.
Bulldogs unveil unique captaincy structure
Canterbury have named Matt Burton and Reed Mahoney their "on-field captains" for season 2023, while Raymond Faitala-Mariner will be their "club captain".
Price on target as ALW Wanderers down Jets
A goal from Olivia Price has proved the difference as the Western Sydney Wanderers edged out the Newcastle Jets in the A-League Women.
Djokovic’s father not sighted at AO final
Novak Djokovic's father has not taken his usual place in the courtside box despite officials clearing him to attend Sunday night's Australian Open final.
Man dies following suspected snake bite
A man aged in his sixties has died following a suspected snake bite east of Brisbane.
Father ‘misused’ by Russia fans: Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says his father did not intend to show support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine when he posed with Vladimir Putin fans at the Australian Open.