Voting rights, citizenship in Aus-NZ reset
New Zealanders living in Australia could soon be allowed to vote as part of an agreement discussed by prime ministers Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern.
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Jabeur and Rybakina make Wimbledon final
Ons Jabeur and Elena Rybakina will contest the Wimbledon women's final after winning contrasting semi-finals on centre court.
Ramien hat-trick as Sharks sting Storm
Jesse Ramien scored a hat-trick as Cronulla claimed a 28-6 NRL win over Melbourne at Shark Park on Thursday night.
High-level China-Aust meeting confirmed
In a sign of thawing relations, Penny Wong is set to meet her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Bali.
Cats make AFL statement in win over Demons
Geelong have drawn level on 12 wins with Melbourne at the top of the AFL ladder after their 28-point win over the Demons on Thursday night.
Lions lose seven as injury, illness bite
Brisbane have lost three players to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of Sunday's AFL clash with Essendon at the Gabba.
Australia consider Maxwell for second Test
Glenn Maxwell is a chance to earn a red-ball recall as Australia consider bringing him in for Mitchell Starc in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Ex-Queensland journo jailed ahead of death crash sentence
A former Channel 7 journalist who admitted killing his friend in a crash after a daytime drinking session, has been taken into custody to await his sentence.
Sri Lanka team’s COVID chaos on Test eve
Sri Lanka's plans for the second Test against Australia are in disarray after three players were ruled out with COVID-19 amid fears the outbreak will grow.
‘Broken’ system puts Vic residents at risk
The Victorian Ombudsman says change cannot come soon enough for public housing residents grappling with a system that doesn't help them.
Trade surplus hits record $16 billion
Payroll jobs rose have risen, while booming coal and natural gas exports drove an increase in the trade surplus in May.
15m bees dead in NSW as varroa spreads
More than 15 million bees have been euthanised across NSW as authorities remain optimistic they can contain the varroa mite.
Hamstrung McLean to miss Origin II for NSW
A hamstring injury has scuppered Jordan McLean's debut for NSW in next week's State of Origin decider, with Newcastle's Jacob Saifiti poised to replace him.
Job ads show first fall in five months
Ahead of the release of payroll figures and the latest data on Australia's trade surplus, job advertisements are showing potential signs of decline.
Qld hospitals may halt elective surgeries
Elective surgeries may be suspended again in Queensland as the number of active COVID-19 cases in the state nears 40,000.
Ukraine flag raised on key island
In a symbol of defiance against Moscow, Ukrainian forces have raised their national flag on a recaptured Black Sea island.
Nadal injury doubt for Kyrgios blockbuster
Rafael Nadal doesn't know if he'll be fit to tackle his mouth-watering Wimbledon semi-final with Nick Kyrgios after his heroic triumph against Taylor Fritz.
Rain moves north as Sydney begins clean-up
People have been warned to watch for contamination and other risks as they return to flood-affected properties.
Millions gain access to fourth COVID shot
More people have become eligible for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, with all Australians over the age of 30 now in line for a second booster injection.
Kyrgios savours journey to Wimbledon semis
Nick Kyrgios has overcome his off-court dramas to become the first Australian to reach the Wimbledon men's singles semi-finals since Lleyton Hewitt in 2005.
UK PM clings on as resignation calls grow
A delegation of cabinet ministers have reportedly told UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign.
Kyrgios keen to tell his side of alleged assault story
Embattled Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he's keen to tell his side of the story after being summonsed to court to face an assault allegation.
Clarke wins amid Aussie carnage at Le Tour
Australian veteran Simon Clarke had tears of joy after winning the Tour de France fifth stage but his bigger-name countrymen suffered calamities on the cobbles.
Townsend replaces Hynes in NSW squad
Nicho Hynes has been ruled out of the NSW squad and will be replaced by Chad Townsend after he contracted COVID-19.
Noble says calmness crucial at North
North Melbourne coach David Noble says the club remains aligned as it endures a horror losing streak at the bottom of the AFL ladder.
Dew scores new two-year AFL deal at Suns
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has been rewarded for the Suns' improved form this season with a two-year contract extension.
Qld urged to prepare for third virus wave
Queensland authorities are urging people to prepare for a third COVID-19 wave saying "it's very likely that either you or someone you know" will be infected.
Hynes, Rudolf to miss Sharks-Storm clash
Nicho Hynes and Toby Rudolf have been sidelined from Cronulla's NRL clash with Melbourne on Thursday.
Daniel Johns avoids jail for drunk crash
Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has been spared jail time after he was three times over the legal limit when he crashed his car in the Hunter region.
Ex-AG Porter in new ABC defamation case
Former attorney-general Christian Porter is involved in another ABC defamation case, this time representing underworld figure Mick Gatto in a High Court appeal.
Dees face AFL audit in Cats clash
Melbourne's level of recovery from a mid-season AFL form slump will be put to the test against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.