Trade deal concern after Truss resignation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised concerns a UK-Australia free trade deal may not be completed by the end of the year following Liz Truss resigning.
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Greens’ Thorpe to face censure motion
There are calls for Greens senator Lidia Thorpe to resign from parliament over revelations she was dating a former bikie boss.
Iran helped Russia with drone attacks: US
Tehran has yet to respond to US alegations that Iranian trainers have been sent to Crimea to assist Russian forces with drones.
Jury to continue on Lehrmann deliberations
Members of the jury will continue considering their verdict in the trial of a man accused of raping his former colleague inside Parliament House.
Mystery still surrounds backpacker’s death
Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez is dead, the NSW state coroner has concluded, but she's been unable to decide if it was a tragic accident or involved foul play.
Hundreds of schools impacted by Vic floods
Almost $80m will go to schools, TAFEs and hospitals impacted by floods in Victoria, while a short reprieve along the Murray offers a fresh chance to evacuate.
UK PM Truss quits after six chaotic weeks
Liz Truss will leave her party locked in turmoil when she quits as UK PM next week after six short but action-packed weeks.
Taipans edge United, continue NBL away run
Cairns Taipans have fought back from 14 points down to seal a thrilling comeback win over Melbourne United and move second on the NBL ladder.
Phoenix hammer NBL Breakers on the road
A powerful display away from home has taken South East Melbourne to a 22-point win over the New Zealand Breakers in the NBL.
Greens’ Thorpe quits role over bikie boss
Greens senator Lidia Thorpe has resigned as the party's deputy in the Senate for failing to disclose a relationship with a former bikie boss.
Simmons’ foul start to NBA life at Nets
Ben Simmons was bullied by Zion Williamson in the Australian's NBA debut for Brooklyn which ended in an early shower and a heavy Nets loss.
Doubts over AFL’s Hawthorn racism inquiry
Parties who have levelled racism allegations against Hawthorn are yet to confirm they will participate in the AFL's investigation into the matter.
Renshaw 200, Neser century fire Bulls
Queensland opener Matt Renshaw and allrounder Michael Neser have combined for a state record 257-run sixth-wicket stand in the Sheffield Shield clash with NSW.
Jobless rate stays at 3.5 per cent
Hiring new workers has barely got any easier with the national unemployment rate remaining stable at 3.5 per cent in September.
Vic plan to revive public energy ownership
Almost all of Victoria's energy will come from renewable sources by 2035, and state ownership of power assets will be revived if Labor is re-elected next month.
Aust scientists fear encephalitis outbreak
Australian scientists are extremely concerned about the risk of a major human outbreak of Japanese encephalitis and are flagging a potential vaccine shortfall.
Green replaces injured Inglis in WC squad
Australia have called up powerful allrounder Cameron Green to replace luckless back-up wicketkeeper Josh Inglis in the Twenty20 World Cup squad.
Ukrainian forces push toward Kherson
Ukraine's government has placed restrictions on electricity usage following a barrage of Russian attacks on power plants just before winter sets in.
‘Dog act’ Medibank hack details revealed
The federal cyber security minister has warned attacks on large companies could become more common, after an incident at Medibank.
‘Hit and miss’ storms to dump rain on NSW
Widespread thunderstorms are predicted for NSW into the weekend, bringing renewed swelling of flooding rivers and yet more rain to the sodden state.
Australian virus response ‘was over-reach’
Australia has been warned against the perils of over-reach when dealing with future health crises, following a critical review of the response to COVID-19.
Qld RL player Hampson found dead in Spain
Redcliffe Queensland Cup player Liam Hampson has been found dead in Barcelona while on holiday with a group of friends from the NRL.
UK PM Truss faces clamour to quit
Many Conservatives say British Prime Minister Liz Truss must resign – but she has remained defiant, saying she is "a fighter and not a quitter."
Deliberations ongoing for Lehrmann verdict
A jury will continue deliberations for a second full day in the trial of the man accused of raping his former colleague Brittany Higgins.
Ex-NRL player jailed for cocaine supply
Former Brisbane Broncos forward Jamil Hopoate has been jailed again, this time over attempted drug running to cover his gambling addiction.
Truss clings to power as chaos escalates
Many Conservatives say British Prime Minister Liz Truss must resign – but she has remained defiant, saying she is "a fighter and not a quitter."
UK PM Truss tries to reassert authority
British Prime Minister Liz Truss is trying to shore up support from within her party after she was forced to scrap her vast tax-cutting plan.
Body found in floodwaters as rain hits NSW
More dangerous thunderstorms are threatening to bring renewed flood risks across NSW, as police confirm a man's body has been found in floodwaters.
Harmanpreet Kaur ruled out of WBBL
Melbourne Renegades have received their worst-possible WBBL injury news, with Indian superstar Harmanpreet Kaur ruled out of the tournament with a back injury.
Jewell posts ton as Tasmania beat SA
Tasmania have rebounded from their horror Sheffield Shield loss to Queensland by beating South Australia by seven wickets in Adelaide.
Escapee shot within 11 seconds, trial told
The shooting death of an escaping inmate by a prison officer outside a northern NSW hospital was murder, a jury has been told.