Ag minister heads to Indonesia over FMD
Australia's agriculture minister will head to Jakarta for high-level government talks about Indonesia's response to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
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COVID-19 reinfections rising, experts warn
Infectious diseases experts have warned COVID-19 reinfections are becoming more common across the country due to new sub-variants of the virus.
AFL stars respond to online racial abuse
Fremantle's Michael Walters and Michael Frederick have become the latest AFL players to call out vile racist abuse they received on social media.
Sri Lanka stun Aussies in second Test win
Australia have suffered an innings and 39-run loss to Sri Lanka in the second Test after a stunning collapse that leaves the two-match series drawn at 1-1.
Chandimal power defies Australia in Galle
Dinesh Chandimal has played the finest Test innings by a Sri Lankan against Australia, smashing an unbeaten 206 to give the hosts a 190-run first-innings lead.
Season over for AFL stalwart Phil Davis
GWS are gutted for Phil Davis after the veteran defender was ruled out for the rest of the AFL season with another serious hamstring injury.
Judge to deliver Dawson verdict ASAP
The judge overseeing the long-running murder trial of Chris Dawson says he will attempt to deliver the final verdict in the case relatively quickly.
PM sets down jobs summit for September
Anthony Albanese says the summit - a key election commitment - will bring together business, unions and other groups.
Qld virus outbreak spreads to cruise ship
Queensland authorities say a COVID-19 outbreak on a cruise ship "was always going to happen", but the proper protocols to manage it are in place.
Disability inquiry eyes Indigenous issues
The disability royal commission sitting in Alice Springs will focus on the treatment and experiences of Indigenous people with disability in remote communities.
Minister defends pandemic payment end
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says government payments for those isolating for COVID were never meant to be a permanent measure.
Djokovic beats Kyrgios in Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic has beaten unseeded Australian Nick Kyrgios in four sets to claim a seventh Wimbledon crown and 21st grand slam singles title.
Kiribati withdrawal rocks Pacific forum
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares to head to the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji, Kiribati has withdrawn from the regional body.
Blues a top-four hope after downing Eagles
Carlton have shot to equal fourth on the ladder after producing a stunning final-quarter blitz in a 63-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
History against Aussies as hosts dominate
Australia have their backs to the wall in the second Test against Sri Lanka, already trailing by 67 runs with the hosts 6-431 in their first innings at Galle.
Rybakina savours historic Wimbledon win
Elena Rybakina has etched her name in tennis history as the first Kazakh to win Wimbledon with a three-set defeat of Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the final.
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina wins Wimbledon
Elena Rybakina has etched her name in tennis history as the first Kazakh to win Wimbledon with a three-set defeat of Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the final.
Protesters set fire to Sri Lanka PM office
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's office has released a statement saying he is willing to step down to make way for an all-party government.
NSW govt loses case against rail union
The NSW government has lost its bid to halt industrial action on the state's train networks after a ruling by the industrial umpire.
Noble looks safe as Pies rally for AFL win
While North Melbourne lost again, they were much better in a narrow loss to Collingwood amid speculation about coach David Noble's future.
Klemmer escapes suspension after send-off
David Klemmer was sent from the field against South Sydney but the Newcastle prop won't face time on the sidelines.
Kyrgios slams Australian tennis greats
Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has slammed Australian tennis greats for treating him like an outcast, saying they have a 'sick obsession' to tear him down.
Fast-starting Sydney thump Bulldogs in AFL
Sydney cruised to a 53-point AFL victory over a lacklustre Western Bulldogs but the win could come at a cost due to injury and report.
Labuschagne, Smith finally star together
Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith scored centuries together for the first time to help Australia take day-one honours in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Souths loss batters Knights’ finals hopes
Led by Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker, South Sydney have put a significant dent in Newcastle's already slim NRL finals hopes.
Warner, Khawaja dismissed in first session
Davd Warner's run of outs has continued but Australia still managed to go to lunch on day one at 2-99 in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Ex-Japanese PM Abe in apparent shooting
Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan, has been rushed to hospital after collapsing during a speech, with local media reporting the sound of gunshots.
Wong meets with China’s foreign minister
Penny Wong has met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bali, in the first talks between Australia and China in three years.
Saints’ Ratten lands two more AFL seasons
Brett Ratten's contract as St Kilda coach has been extended by two years, ending speculation about his future ahead of a massive clash against Fremantle.
Warriors land Webster as new coach
Penrith assistant coach Andrew Webster will coach the Warriors from next season, faced with the tough task of steering them back to NRL competitiveness.
Storm’s Smith in strife for NRL ref rant
Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith has been sent straight to the NRL judiciary after allegedly questioning the integrity of referee Adam Gee.