Ukraine pushes back Russians
Ukrainian forces are driving Russian troops out of the region around the second largest city Kharkiv, as Finland gets ready to join NATO without delay.
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WA reveals ‘envy of the nation’ budget
Western Australia is forecasting a $5.7 billion budget surplus for 2021/22 with Premier Mark McGowan championing one of the world's strongest economies.
Election war of words rages over wages
The war over wages growth continues as workers struggle to keep up with the cost of living and real wages fall after a two-decade-high spike in inflation.
HK holds Catholic cardinal on ‘collusion’
Hong Kong authorities have reportedly arrested a Roman Catholic cardinal, a singer and two others for alleged "collusion with foreign forces".
Carlton’s Harry McKay suffers injury blow
Coleman medallist Harry McKay will be out of action for at least six weeks because of a knee injury as Carlton continue their AFL finals bid.
All-star Sydney Kings crowned NBL champs
The Sydney Kings have beaten the Tasmania JackJumpers 97-88 in game three of the grand-final series to win the NBL title for a fourth time.
Callum Robson surfs to Gold Coast victory
Australian surfer Callum Robson has gained some consolation for his Bells Beach runner-up finish with victory in the Gold Coast Pro at Snapper Rocks.
Souths skipper Murray goes under the knife
Cameron Murray will be missing for up to four weeks for South Sydney and faces a race to be fit for State of Origin I.
NZ to open border fully from end of July
The New Zealand government wil bring forward the full reopening of its international border to the end of July, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.
Vote for NSW VAD law may not be this week
Advocates for legalised voluntary assisted dying say their long fight to allow the practice in NSW will probably not be realised until next week.
Terzievski beats Gallen in epic fight
Kris Terzievski has beaten rugby league great turned boxer Paul Gallen in an epic showdown to claim the Australian heavyweight boxing title in Newcastle.
Party leaders battle over wage rises
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have traded barbs over wage growth and cost of living pressures in their third leaders' debate.
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.
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.