Consumers brace for sharp rise in rates
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute monthly consumer survey showed a sharp drop in confidence as Australians brace for more interest rate increases.
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Papenhuyzen out for up to six NRL matches
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will be missing for four-to-six weeks after scans revealed a posterior cruciate ligament injury as well as a hamstring tear.
Hynes moves to back after Sharks take bans
Nicho Hynes will move to fullback for Cronulla after Will Kennedy and Jesse Ramien both accepted their NRL bans for high tackles.
Aged care workers strike in Qld and WA
Aged care workers in Queensland and Western Australia have launched industrial action as part of a union push to improve pay and staffing in aged care homes.
Parties joust over federal integrity body
Anthony Albanese says a federal integrity body would be one of his first priorities, while Scott Morrison defended his rejection of state models.
City beat Phoenix to claim ALM premiership
Melbourne City have sealed back-to-back A-League Men premierships by beating Wellington Phoenix 2-1, edging out Melbourne Victory for silverware by a point.
Putin says West was preparing to invade
Russia's intervention in Ukraine was necessary because the West was "preparing for the invasion of our land, including Crimea", President Vladimir Putin says.
Heritage listing for Lake Burley Griffin
Environment Minister Sussan Ley has approved the Commonwealth heritage listing of Lake Burley Griffin and adjacent areas in the ACT.
Affair led Dawson to kill wife: Crown
Former rugby league player Chris Dawson killed his wife in 1982 to have an unfettered relationship with one of his students, a judge has heard.
Police probe 23 election-related cases
A special federal police team has so far received 47 complaints relating to the election campaign, with 23 investigations launched.
Max Verstappen claims F1 Miami Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has won the inaugural Formula One Miami Grand Prix, holding off a late surge from Charles Leclerc.
Sharks could have been down to 11 for hits
Cronulla stars Will Kennedy and Jesse Ramien face NRL bans of up to three and four games respectively for their high tackles against the Warriors.
Morrison defends feisty debate performance
After a shouty contest with Labor leader Anthony Albanese, the prime minister has defended his performance in the second leaders' debate.
Swifts keep netball title defence alive
NSW Swifts star Paige Hadley copped a head gash as her determined team battled to a 52-43 Super Netball derby win against the Giants.
12-man Sharks beat odds to down Warriors
Cronulla overcame having fullback Will Kennedy sent off in the first half to beat the Warriors 29-10 in the NRL.
Greens to call for young voter ‘uprising’
Greens Leader Adam Bandt says young people have to fight for their future as the party turns to first-time voters to strengthen their foothold in Canberra.
Kings edge JackJumpers in NBL GF thriller
The Sydney Kings are 2-0 up in their best-of-five NBL grand final series against the Tasmania JackJumpers after a tense 90-86 victory in Hobart.
Papenhuyzen, Smith injured in Storm win
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen hurt his hamstring and centre Reimis Smith his pectoral muscle as their side smashed St George Illawarra 42-6 at AAMI Park.
O’Hea lifts lid on Cambage Opals incident
Jenna O'Hea has confirmed the specifics of an ugly pre-Olympic incident against Nigeria that led to Opals star Liz Cambage leaving the national set-up.
‘Busy’ LNP candidate faces police probe
The Australian Electoral Commission has referred a federal election candidate to police after concerns were raised over his enrolment and nomination.
Miami Grand Prix track ‘slippery’: Leclerc
Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc has taken pole position for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz
Postecoglou’s Celtic all but champions
Ange Postecoglou's Celtic have all but mathematically sealed their 52nd Scottish title after a 4-1 victory over Hearts in the Premiership.
Brave Bombers jag AFL upset over Hawthorn
Peter Wright kicked six goals for Essendon, who ran over the top of Hawthorn with an eight-goal final quarter to score their second win of the AFL season.
Suns topple Swans in stirring AFL contest
Gold Coast have returned to the AFL winners' list with a hard-fought victory over high-flying Sydney at the SCG.
Gym guru Peil buys into ALM’s Mariners
Anytime Fitness co-founder Richard Peil is promising a funding boost for the Central Coast Mariners after buying into the A-League Men's club.
Sri Lanka govt declares state of emergency
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared a state of emergency in the country effective from midnight, officials say.
Eels stun Penrith to end record NRL streak
Parramatta have become the first NRL team to beat Penrith at home since July 2019, shocking them 22-20 in a ferocious battle of the west.
Three Star executives resign amid probe
Three Star executives have resigned in the midst of an inquiry into the company's fitness to hold a Sydney casino licence.
Eagles fume over players’ nightclub visit
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says he's furious that some Eagles players have gone to a local nightclub in the midst of WA's COVID-19 spike.
Mokbel judges order police, Gobbo scrutiny
The Court of Appeal has ruled a judge should look at whether the conduct of Victoria Police and Nicola Gobbo was improper or illegal in Tony Mokbel's drug case.
Missing Aust woman’s husband ‘on the run’
Mexican authorities are searching for missing Australian woman Tahnee Shanks, whose two-year-old daughter Adelynn was found alone on the streets of Cancun.