US churchgoers tie up gunman after attack
A gunman killed one person and wounded five at a California church before parishioners detained him and bound his legs with an electrical cord, police say.
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PM’s super home deposit plan criticised
The federal government and Labor are going head to head on housing policy after the coalition proposed allowing people to access their super for a deposit.
Sam Stosur makes shock one-off comeback
Sam Stosur has come out of retirement from singles action to play in the Strasbourg International - but promised after her defeat it was just a one-off.
Kerr brace wins Women’s FA Cup for Chelsea
Sam Kerr has struck twice more at Wembley as Chelsea retained the Women's FA Cup with a 3-2 win, despite fellow Matilda Hayley Raso scoring for Man City.
Minjee Lee wins LPGA Founders Cup title
Australian star Minjee Lee has captured the LPGA's Founders Cup event by two shots over Lexi Thompson, recording her first win of the year.
Greens to lay out priorities as poll nears
At a national campaign launch in Brisbane, Greens Leader Adam Bandt has laid out his party's priorities should it hold the balance of power.
McLachlan ‘sucker-punched’ by articles
Craig McLachlan's wife has revealed how the actor was "sucker-punched" by reports of misconduct in the 2014 Rocky Horror Show and other productions.
Leaders bump heads over housing policy
Both sides of politics are clashing over housing policy as Scott Morrison refuses to speculate on his plans in the event of a Coalition defeat.
Finland confirms it will seek to join NATO
Finland will apply for membership of the NATO military alliance, President Sauli Niinisto has confirmed.
Adelaide United book ALM semi-final berth
Adelaide United have overcome a stubborn Central Coast 3-1 in the A-League Men elimination final to set up a semi-final clash against Melbourne City.
Front lines move in ‘battle of the Donbas’
Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine's Donbas region but a Ukrainian counter offensive is underway near the Russian-held town of Izium.
Macarthur announce Yorke as new ALM coach
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has been named as Macarthur FC's new head coach, signing a deal to lead the Bulls for the next two ALM seasons.
Ten die in racially motivated US shooting
A gunman wearing military gear and filming with a helmet camera opened fire at a US supermarket in what authorities called "racially motived violent extremism".
Liverpool win FA Cup in penalty shootout
Liverpool have won the FA Cup, earning a 6-5 penalty shootout triumph over Chelsea in the final after a goalless 120 minutes at Wembley.
Cameron stars as Lions down Crows in AFL
Brisbane's Charlie Cameron has kicked four goals in a 36-point AFL victory against Adelaide.
Franklin inspires Sydney to AFL victory
Sydney have returned to form with a comprehensive 58-point AFL win over a lacklustre Essendon as Lance Franklin again haunted the Bombers.
Hurricanes roar to Super win over Waratahs
The Hurricanes have roared back with three second-half tries to steal a 22-18 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Waratahs at Leichhardt Oval.
Young masterclass steers United into semis
Jamie Young has starred as Western United beat Wellington 1-0 in their A-League Men elimination final to tee up a semi-final with Melbourne Victory.
Ryder stars in Saints’ thrilling AFL win
Paddy Ryder kicked three goals and had a hand in several others as St Kilda beat Geelong by 10 points in a tense AFL contest at Marvel Stadium.
Reds cop Super thrashing at hands of Blues
The Blues have cruised to a huge Super Rugby Pacific win against the Queensland Reds, romping to a 53-26 victory at Eden Park.
China gives up Asian Cup hosting rights
The Asian Football Confederation is looking for a new host nation for the 2023 Asian Cup finals after China relinquished its rights due to the COVID pandemic.
Power heap more AFL misery on Kangaroos
Port Adelaide have started and finished with a flurry to register a 69-point victory over AFL cellar dwellers North Melbourne in Hobart.
Richmond hang on for AFL win over Hawks
Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis and Shai Bolton have starred as the Tigers beat Hawthorn by 23 points at the MCG.
Man tied to cocaine diver case denied bail
An alleged drug importer linked to the discovery of a dead diver and a 54kg cocaine haul at Newcastle port has been formally refused bail.
NZ PM Ardern tests positive for COVID-19
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19, she says in an Instagram post.
Man shot dead in Sydney’s southwest
Police are investigating Sydney's latest deadly shooting after a man was gunned down in the city's southwest.
Crusaders down Brumbies in Super tussle
The Crusaders have handed the Brumbies just their second loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season, winning 37-26 at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
Aussie Rogic to leave Postecoglou’s Celtic
Long-term servant Tom Rogic is to leave Ange Postecoglou's Celtic after the final match of their Scottish premiership-winning season.
Warship didn’t enter Australian waters: PM
Scott Morrison says Australia was keeping a close eye on a Chinese warship spotted off the coast of Western Australia.
Reef visit fuels emissions conversation
Anthony Albanese has visited north Queensland pledging to conserve the Great Barrier Reef but will not commit to a more ambitious emissions-reduction target.
Archibald win ‘symbolic of cultural shift’
Indigenous painter Blak Douglas has won the prestigious Archibald Prize for his portrait of fellow artist Karla Dickens during the recent floods in NSW.