Jail for ‘horrific’ rape, imprisonment
Robert Wilson has been jailed for more than 22 years for holding a woman he was dating captive in his home, and violently raping and beating her over five days.
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AFL injury setback for Tigers star Martin
Richmond star Dustin Martin has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring strain as the Tigers fight for an AFL finals spot.
Jackson records second fastest 200m ever
Jamaican flyer Shericka Jackson and American speedster Noah Lyles have claimed record-breaking 200m triumphs at the world athletics championships.
Police raid cocaine house linked to cartel
Federal and state police have raided a cocaine production house in country Queensland which they say is linked to a Columbian cartel.
Bisset, Bol advance at world championships
Australian Catriona Bisset has been added to the 800m semi-finals field at the world athletics championships, with Peter Bol also advancing in the men's race.
League Players Association reluctant to back NRL COVID bubble return
The CEO of the Rugby League Players Association says NRL clubs have shown they can avoid COVID-19 outbreaks without being placed in biosecurity bubbles.
AUKUS needs to be game changer: US chief
Former US National Security Agency head Michael Rogers wants the trilateral AUKUS alliance to challenge the status quo amid heightened security tensions.
Renewable energy agency changes scrapped
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has taken aim at the previous government for trying to use the renewable energy agency to fund fossil fuels.
McGrath keeps shining in Aussie T20s
Australia's Tahlia McGrath, who starred in the win over Ireland, has kept up an amazing record of being player of the match in every T20I when she's had a bat.
Italy to hold new elections as PM resigns
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has signed a decree dissolving parliament, clearing the way for new elections after Prime Minister Mario Draghi quit.
White House says Biden has COVID-19
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms," the White House says.
Boomers beat Japan, into Asia Cup semi
A three-point barrage from Keisei Tominaga wasn't enough as the Boomers beat Japan to book a spot in the Asia Cup semi-finals.
Origin returnees fire Broncos to big win over Eels
Brisbane's top-four credentials appear sturdier than ever after outclassing fellow premiership aspirants Parramatta at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night.
Dockers lose Lobb as Lions recall AFL guns
Brisbane have recalled five key players including captain Dayne Zorko and defender Daniel Rich for Saturday night's QClash with Gold Coast.
Defence admits sex misconduct ‘failures’
The defence department is encouraging members who have experienced sexual misconduct to report the incident, acknowledging failures in its previous responses.
Focus on Keary as Manu a late Roosters out
Trent Robinson had been planning to give centre Joey Manu renewed freedom when Luke Keary returned from a concussion lay-off but now Manu has gone down injured.
Ex-lover feared Roberts-Smith, court told
The former lover of Ben Roberts-Smith both loved and feared him after an alleged attack and stereotypical reactions should be rejected, a judge has been told.
Ex-TV journalist jailed over fatal crash
Ex-journalist Trent Evans has been jailed for more than seven years for killing his friend in a car crash by driving while speeding and heavily intoxicated.
Barilaro requested NY job change: staffer
John Barilaro asked for the US trade job, to which he was later appointed, to be converted to a ministerial appointment 'ASAP', a former adviser says.
Italy PM resigns as coalition falls apart
Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi has fallen short of the broad approval he wanted in a confidence vote in the Senate, and has formally resigned.
Swimmer Cooper banished from Comm Games
Australia's champion backstroker Isaac Cooper has been sent home from a pre-Commonwealth Games camp for misusing a medication.
US ambassador Kennedy to arrive down under
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of assassinated US president John F Kennedy, is due to arrive in Australia at the end of the week.
Prime suspect excused from giving evidence
A Victorian coroner has excused Peter Jenkinson from testifying at an inquest into the disappearance of Krystal Fraser after being told he's the prime suspect.
Sick leave before virus payment: Shorten
Government Services Minister Bill Shorten says workers will have to use sick leave but not holiday entitlements before claiming the pandemic payment.
Canberra launches first drug-testing site
A free fixed drug-testing site will be open in Canberra on Thursdays and Fridays to further investigate harm reduction methods with illicit substances.
Papenhuyzen injured in Storm NRL defeat
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is likely to be sidelined for the rest of the season after fracturing a kneecap in Melbourne's 20-16 NRL home loss to Canberra.
Raiders’ Rapana faces two-game NRL ban
Jordan Rapana is expected to miss Canberra's next two games after being hit with two charges from Sunday's win over Melbourne.
Kubler dream run takes him into semi-final
Jason Kubler has made his first ATP tournament semi-final after beating fellow Aussie James Duckworth at the Hall of Fame Open grass-court event in Newport.
Browning bows out in opening round of 100m
Rohan Browning will turn his attention to the Commonwealth Games after a disappointing first-round exit at the world championships.
Richmond lament horror AFL loss to Kangas
Cam Zurhaar booted six goals as AFL bottom side North Melbourne upset Richmond by four points in a thriller at Marvel Stadium.
Geelong flex muscle in AFL win over Blues
Geelong have taken down Carlton with ease, defeating the upstart Blues by 30 points at the MCG to consolidate top spot on the AFL ladder.