Taggart back to fire Socceroos towards WC
Returning striker Adam Taggart is one of nine changes to Graham Arnold's squad as the Socceroos prepare for crucial World Cup play-off matches.
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Penrith set for another record in NSW side
Penrith could have at least six players named in NSW's side for State of Origin I after star five-eighth Jarome Luai avoided a ban for a high tackle.
PM to ‘keep it real’ as he eyes majority
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the election has been an "outstanding result" for Labor as his party remains on the cusp of securing majority government.
Saville beaten, Aussie French hopes over
Daria Saville has found an old friend Martina Trevisan too hot to handle as Australia's last singles hope at the French Open bowed out at Roland Garros.
Penrith halt Cowboys’ run in big NRL win
NRL competition leaders Penrith have easily accounted for North Queensland 22-0 in a clinical display in front of their home fans.
Several injured in WA boating accident
A tourist boat with 28 people on board has run into trouble off Western Australia's Kimberley Coast with more than 20 believed injured.
Roosters coach shoots down Haas talk
Frustrated Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has angrily denied suggestions disgruntled Brisbane prop Payne Haas could be headed to Bondi Junction.
NT triple murderer was ‘on rescue mission’
Benjamin Hoffmann believed he was on a rescue mission to free his ex-girlfriend from a pimp holding her hostage when he killed four people, a psychiatrist says.
Manly cop NRL fine for Hasler’s ref spray
Manly coach Des Hasler has been hit with a breach notice from the NRL after he questioned the integrity of referee Ben Cummins.
Magpies defender Roughead retires from AFL
Collingwood defender Jordan Roughead has retired from the AFL after 201 games, 63 of them with the Magpies after playing 138 for the Western Bulldogs.
Biloela family approved for return home
Home Affairs Minister Jim Chalmers has approved the exit from immigration detention of the Murugappan family, allowing them to return to Biloela in Queensland.
Cleaner who murdered elderly client jailed
A Sydney cleaner who murdered her 92-year-old client in a ferocious bashing and stabbing attack has been jailed for at least 15 years.
Munster steers Storm to win over Manly
Cameron Munster has put Melbourne back in the winner's circle with a starring performance in a 28-8 win over Manly in their Thursday night NRL clash.
Brimmer, Worts win top A-League awards
Melbourne Victory's Jake Brimmer has claimed the Johnny Warren Medal as the A-League Men's best player while Adelaide's Fiona Worts won the Julie Dolan Medal.
Fresh assault claim in federal parliament
A woman has allegedly been indecently assaulted by a man at parliament house in Canberra, with an investigation under way.
Kumanjayi inquest to probe cop’s drug use
An inquest into the death of an Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker will examine whether Northern Territory police constable Zachary Rolfe was using drugs.
Housing spend, rising debt in Tas budget
Tasmania's budget forecasts a soaring $5.2 billion of net debt over forward estimates amid a return to a slim surplus in 2023/24.
Coal prices, floods push up power prices
Households and businesses are set to pay more for their electricity, but the energy market regulator is urging people to shop around for the best deal.
Saville keeps Aussie flag flying in Paris
Daria Saville is now the last Australian singles player left in the French Open draw after making the third round with a big win over Petra Kvitova.
Liberals to launch review into poll defeat
As Peter Dutton looks set to become the next Liberal leader, the party will examine what part of its campaign went wrong.
China seeks security pacts across Pacific
China wants to enter into security arrangements with up to 10 Pacific nations that resemble the controversial pact it signed with Solomon Islands.
Raiders’ Croker reinjures shoulder at home
Canberra Raiders' legend Jarrod Croker will miss at least this weekend's clash with Parramatta after dislocating his shoulder on Tuesday night.
Second COVID booster eligibility expanded
An extra 1.5 million people are now eligible to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, or second booster.
Daughter found guilty of murdering mother
Isabela Carolina Camelo-Gomez has been found guilty of murdering her mother two decades ago in her Sydney home after inventing a story about a robbery.
Millman slams ‘unilateral’ Wimbledon ban
John Millman believes Wimbledon could stop him from playing after he condemned the tournament's "unilateral" decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players.
Beaten De Minaur upset with French fans
Alex de Minaur has been left upset that some home fans went over the line amid a bearpit atmosphere during his dramatic French Open defeat.
Millman falls again at his graveyard slam
John Millman's nightmare run at the French Open has continued with the Queenslander going down to another first-round defeat against Sebastian Korda.
Albanese government turns back first boat
The Albanese government has turned back its first asylum seeker boat, as the acting prime minister slammed the coalition over the intercept's "politicisation".
Murray’s Origin push ramps up for Souths
Cameron Murray has helped his State of Origin prospects by being named on an extended bench for South Sydney, as a host of big-name possible returns in the NRL.
Vettori on Australia’s new coaching staff
Daniel Vettori has made a full-time move into Australian cricket, with the former New Zealand spinner joining Andrew McDonald's new-look coaching staff.
Chalmers to deliver economic update soon
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver an economic update when parliament resumes in June or July and ahead of his first budget in October.