New home building activity drying up
Builders still have a record amount of work on their plates but new activity is easing back, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Pauline Hanson to pay $250k for defamation
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has to pay $250,000 for defaming ex-senator Brian Burston, but he still faces her sexual discrimination case against him.
Diamonds thrash NZ in netball Cup
The Diamonds have thrashed New Zealand 62-47 in Melbourne to keep alive the Constellation Cup series with the final Test on the Gold Coast on Sunday.
Jury begins deliberating Lehrmann verdict
A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has begun its deliberations.
Man dead in Vic floods, more cash relief
A second man has been found dead in Victorian floodwaters, as the state and federal governments announce more cash relief for victims.
Chameera injury mars crucial Sri Lanka win
UAE leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan took a hat-trick in an eventful T20 World Cup loss to Sri Lanka, whose pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera hobbled off the ground.
UK PM Truss apologises for economic plan
With her economic plan largely reversed, Liz Truss is now fighting to survive just six weeks after becoming British prime minister.
NSW fight back in Shield against Bulls
NSW finished the opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland on 9-246 after the Bulls' pacemen had them on the ropes at 3-16 early.
Daughter stabbed violent dad in the heart
Maddison Hickson is on trial for murder but is claiming it was self-defence when she stabbed her violent criminal father twice in the chest, piercing his heart.
NDIS put under spotlight in new review
A review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be carried out to find improvements and ensure costs are being well managed.
Bureau of Meteorology change sparks storm
The Bureau of Meteorology has been scorched by social media users after announcing a change to its naming preferences.
Former minister courts AFL controversy
Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan has suggested AFL coaches Alistair Clarkson and Chris Fagan and former Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn have been treated unfairly.
Maguire lands coaching role at Raiders
Premiership-winning NRL coach Michael Maguire will join Canberra as a full-time senior consultant ahead of the 2023 season.
Reversal of Jerusalem policy fuels debate
The Albanese government has overturned a controversial decision by former prime minister Scott Morrison to recognise West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Bulls win Shield toss and bowl against NSW
Queensland will bowl first after winning the toss against NSW in the Sheffield Shield game in Sydney.
Cummins appointed Australia ODI captain
Pat Cummins insists he will be able to juggle several hats after test Test skipper was announced as Australia's 27th men's one-day international captain.
Netball Australia commit to mining sponsor
Netball Australia is working to overcome concerns that Indigenous player Donnell Wallam has with its new sponsor, mining giant Hancock Prospecting.
Cost of living relief could spur inflation
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says any cost of living relief will need to be targeted in the federal budget to avoid further financial pressures on Australians.
Russia hits Ukraine power, water plants
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has destroyed almost a third of Ukraine's power stations over the past week.
Higgins’ credibility put at trial’s centre
The trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins inside Parliament House could soon be completed as a jury is urged to consider her credibility.
New UK finance minister reverses tax plan
Nearly all of Prime Minister Liz Truss's mini-budget has been reversed by new finance minister Jeremy Hunt.
Saints meet with Lyon in AFL coach hunt
St Kilda president Andrew Bassat and CEO Simon Lethlean have stepped up their search for a new AFL coach, meeting with Ross Lyon.
Crows’ Randall in doubt for AFLW finals
Adelaide captain Chelsea Randall will miss three to five weeks with an ankle injury and is in doubt to feature in the Crows' AFLW finals tilt.
NRL’s Dragons release George Burgess
St George Illawarra have released George Burgess after a tumultuous first season back in Australia in which he faced police charges and entered rehab.
Star Sydney licence suspended, $100m fine
The NSW Independent Casino Commission has fined Star Entertainment a record $100 million and suspended the gaming licence for its Sydney casino.
Medicare rorts claims to be investigated
Health Minister Mark Butler has ordered his department to examine claims the Medicare system was being rorted by billions of dollars each year.
Surprise petrol price dip amid global fear
Motorists are seeing a mixed bag of petrol prices, with some retailers even charging less than the wholesale price, as global economic warnings abound.
Roosters’ Keary stars in Ireland RLWC win
Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary has marked his Ireland debut with a stirring display in a 48-2 win over Jamaica.
Reynolds quizzed on Higgins’ alleged rape
Senator Linda Reynolds has denied accusations she tried to coach the cross-examination of Brittany Higgins or otherwise interfere at her rape accused's trial.
Finch ‘disgusted’ by his abuse messages
Former NSW state of origin star Brett Finch says he's ashamed at sending child abuse messages in a desperate bid to obtain cocaine, a court has heard.
New national plan targets family violence
A new government plan has been unveiled to try to end violence against women and children within a decade.