AFP launch investigation into Optus breach
An Australian Federal Police investigation has been launched to find those responsible for the Optus data breach and stop identity fraud of customers.
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NT cop’s murder trial evidence questioned
An NT police officer's evidence after he shot an Indigenous teen dead may have been contaminated at a barbecue with colleagues, an inquest has been told.
Injury could rule Allen out at WC: Opals
Opals coach Sandy Brondello says it's possible Bec Allen will miss game time after she went down injured late in the 69-54 World Cup win over Serbia.
Aussie MotoGP star Miller wins in Japan
Australian motor cycle ace Jack Miller has claimed his first MotoGP victory for the 2022 season after winning the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi.
Evenepoel wins world title, Matthews third
Belgian star Remco Evenepoel has won the men's elite road race to end the world road cycling championships, with Australian Michael Matthews taking bronze.
PM to attend Shinzo Abe state funeral
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will lead a delegation including three former prime ministers to Japan for the funeral of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.
NSW premier says 2023 poll will be close
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the next state election will be "very close" and is playing up his track record on natural disasters and the pandemic.
Cummings scores as Socceroos win 2-0 in NZ
Jason Cummings has scored a debut goal for Australia in the Socceroos' 2-0 win over New Zealand at Eden Park.
PNG gets high-level rugby league support
The Australian government has announced further support for rugby league in Papua New Guinea on the eve of an international football clash in Brisbane.
Souths’ Milne faces long ban over high hit
South Sydney's preliminary final pain is set to extend into next year, with the club needing to fight to avoid Taane Milne missing the first six rounds of 2023.
Put up budget policy or sit down: Labor
Jane Hume has called on the government to focus on cost of living measures leading to Labor accusing the opposition of not offering anything constructive.
‘Rivalry’ match ups in Super Rugby draw
The 2023 Super Rugby draw has been announced with all 12 teams to play each other at least once and to face three "rivalry" opponents twice, home and away.
Penrith avoid bans, prepare for Parra hate
Viliame Kikau has spoken of hate between Penrith and Parramatta ahead of the NRL grand final, after he and Jarome Luai were cleared to play for the Panthers.
Golden NRL chance goes begging for Souths
South Sydney will regret their failure to put Penrith to the sword after leading by 12 points in their NRL preliminary final with halftime fast approaching.
Panthers advance to 2022 NRL grand final
Penrith will play Parramatta in the 2022 NRL grand final after surging past South Sydney in a 32-12 preliminary final win.
Ruthless All Blacks crush Wallabies again
New Zealand scored five tries in a comfortable 40-14 victory that stretches the Wallabies' wait for an Eden Park win beyond 36 years.
Selwood captains Cats to AFL glory
Inspirational Geelong captain Joel Selwood has captained the Cats to a flag for the first time, claiming his fourth AFL premiership in the process.
Age no barrier as Cats win AFL premiership
Geelong have claimed their 10th premiership with a 81-point thrashing of Sydney in the AFL grand final in front of 100,024 fans at the MCG.
Tas whale stranding mission to scale down
There are no more surviving pilot whales following a mass stranding at a beach on Tasmania's west coast as plans to dispose of about 200 of the dead ramps up.
Van Vleuten stuns with cycling world title
Dutch cycling legend Annemiek van Vleuten has overcome an elbow fracture to claim a stunning women's world road race title in Wollongong.
Optus issues data scam alert to customers
Optus customers have been told to be wary of scammers trying to take advantage of a data breach, as the telco continues to contact those who have been affected.
Geelong thrash Sydney in AFL grand final
Geelong have claimed their 10th premiership with a 81-point thrashing of Sydney in the AFL grand final in front of 100,024 fans at the MCG.
Australia wants UN Security Council reform
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the United Nations Security Council should be reformed to ensure it remains "genuinely committed" to UN Charter values.
AFL ‘no place for discrimination’: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a pre-grand final breakfast to speak out against discrimination and highlight an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Hawks racism claims ‘harrowing’: AFL chair
AFL chairman Richard Goyder has promised a just outcome from an investigation into "harrowing" claims of historic racism at Hawthorn.
Paulo free to play in NRL grand final
Parramatta prop Junior Paulo is free to play in the NRL grand final after avoiding a dangerous throw charge, but the news is not so good for Jason Taumalolo.
Nuclear subs could arrive sooner from US
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed Australia's commitment to the AUKUS treaty, marking its anniversary as a plan to expedite submarines emerges.
Injured Cat Holmes to miss AFL grand final
Young wingman Max Holmes has been ruled out of Geelong's team to take on Sydney in the AFL grand final.
Opals back on track with WC win over Mali
Australia's Opals have shaken off their opening night loss to France and returned to form with a convincing win over Mali at the Women's Basketball World Cup.
Government to cut up cashless welfare card
The federal government is moving to dump the cashless welfare debit card and make income management voluntary in the communities where it was trialled.
Wong meets with Chinese counterpart at UN
Penny Wong has urged her Chinese counterpart to de-escalate tensions over Taiwan amid more direct rhetoric from the US president.