Finch: Aussies must improve after ODI win
Captain Aaron Finch says Australia must improve in spin-friendly conditions after a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their final ODI series in Colombo.
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US top court overturns Roe v Wade ruling
The US Supreme Court has overturned the 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that recognised a woman's right to an abortion, allowing individual US states to ban abortion.
Kennedy kicks five as Eagles sink Bombers
West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has booted five goals and Willie Rioli chipped in with three as the Eagles posted a shock 10-point win over Essendon.
Liberatore stars, Dogs rout Hawks in AFL
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals for Hawthorn but Tom Liberatore sparked an avalanche at the other end as the Western Bulldogs posted a 42-point AFL win.
Australians face Wimbledon ‘Ashes’ test
Three Australians, including title hope Nick Kyrgios, have drawn Brits in the first round of Wimbledon.
Nazi speech to send ‘powerful’ message
A principal says he gave a speech to school assembly that included racial slurs and his family's Nazi connections to discuss the Christchurch terror attacks.
De Goey breaks silence on leave from Pies
Jordan De Goey has broken his silence through a video released by Collingwood as the fallout of the Magpies star's ill-fated trip to Bali continues.
Daniels heads to Pelicans in NBA draft
Australian Dyson Daniels says he can help power New Orleans' NBA Finals charge after being taken at pick No.8 in the NBA Draft in Brooklyn.
Qld to dump most virus vaccine mandates
Queensland will scrap COVID-19 vaccine mandates for workers in schools, prisons and airports and for visitors to aged and disability care facilities.
Two Vic ministers promoted after exodus
Deputy Premier James Merlino is among four Victorian government ministers to announce their retirement, with Labor MPs preparing to pick their replacements.
Energy market suspension fully lifted
The Australian Energy Market Operator has lifted the suspension of the national energy market after more than a week.
Afghanistan ends hunt for quake survivors
Afghan authorities have called off the search for survivors of an earthquake that killed over 1000 people.
Six Australians qualify for Wimbledon
Australians Jason Kubler, Max Purcell, Jaimee Fourlis, Astra Sharma, Maddison Inglis and Zoe Hives have successfully qualified for Wimbledon.
O’Callaghan, Stubblety-Cook strike gold
100m freestyler Mollie O'Callaghan and 200m breaststroker Zac Stubblety-Cook have struck gold for Australia at the world swimming championships in Budapest.
NY gun curbs unconstitutional: US court
The US Supreme Court has struck down as unconstitutional New York's limits on carrying concealed handguns in public - a win for gun rights advocates.
Blows for Cats and Saints at AFL selection
Dustin Martin returns for Richmond but Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield and St Kilda duo Paddy Ryder and Brad Hill are all unavailable for the AFL's round 15.
Travis Head joins Australia’s injured list
Key batter Travis Head has suffered a minor hamstring injury and is in some doubt for Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle next week.
WA mining sector ‘failed to protect women’
Western Australia's mining sector should look to establish a register of sexual offenders to force perpetrators out of the industry, an inquiry has recommended.
New trial date for alleged Higgins rapist
The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in a minister's office at Parliament House has been delayed due to intense publicity of the case.
Melbourne Australia’s top ‘liveable’ city
The Victorian capital once again features in the top 10 list for the world's most liveable cities, while other Australian capitals have lost ground.
O’Callaghan leads Aussie 4×200 silver rush
Mollie O'Callaghan has picked up her third medal of the world championships in the 4x200m freestyle and looks good to strike her second gold next in Budapest.
General says more needed to combat suicide
General Angus Campbell has told a royal commission that he wasn't briefed on suicide and suicidality in the ADF when he rose to the nation's top defence job.
Dominant Dees climb back to AFL summit
Steven May has returned from a club-imposed suspension to help Melbourne snap a three-match AFL losing streak with a dominant 64-point win over Brisbane.
Aid trickles in to Afghan quake zone
Poor communications and roads are making it hard to get aid to residents of an Afghan province where a 6.1 magnitude quake struck, killing at least 1000 people.
Kyrgios out of Mallorca in pre-Wimb scare
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of his last tournament before Wimbledon, complaining of an abdominal injury.
Hurt Jack out of world titles due to fall
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has broken a hand after slipping in a warm-up area, forcing her to withdraw from the world championships in Budapest.
Afghan earthquake toll hits 1000
Around 1000 people have been killed in a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that has rocked Afghanistan.
Magpies grant De Goey AFL personal leave
Collingwood bad boy Jordan De Goey has been given personal leave and will not play in Sunday's game against GWS, with no time frame set for his return.
Queensland Government picks fossil fuel subsidies over energy storage
The Queensland government has prioritised coal and gas-fired generation over energy storage as it eyes dividends from the surging wholesale electricity market.
Apology and pardons in WA baby death case
The West Australian government has apologised to a woman who was arrested by police after being attacked by her former partner who later killed her baby boy.
Barilaro temporarily blocked from NYC job
NSW parliament has blocked former deputy premier John Barilaro from taking up a $500,000 a year taxpayer-funded job in New York City until an inquiry is held.