Lee makes hot start to US Women’s Open
Australian golf star Minjee Lee is in a tie for third, three shots off the lead after the first round of the US Women's Open in North Carolina.
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Woman released over toddler hit-run death
An elderly woman who handed herself in to police after a three-year-old boy was fatally hit by a car in Melbourne has been released.
New govt backs pay rise in wage submission
The minimum wage should be set at a rate which ensures low-paid workers' incomes do not go backwards, the government has argued to the Fair Work Commission.
Brittany Higgins’ rape trial delayed
The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has been delayed until later in June, having previously been set down to start on Monday.
AFL says sorry to superstar Lance Franklin
Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin has received a formal apology from the AFL following a heated tribunal hearing where he was labelled a "coward".
SA budget surges into the black
The South Australian government has forecast a budget surplus for the next financial year of $233 million, and more positive news across the forward estimates.
New monkeypox case detected in NSW
A Sydney man who recently returned from Queensland is the latest person to be diagnosed with monkeypox.
Body found after human leg left on NT road
Two people have been arrested following the discovery of an Aboriginal woman's body near Darwin, two days after a partial leg was found on an NT highway.
NSW attorney-general urges drug law pivot
The approach to tackling drug use in NSW is "clearly not working", according to the state's attorney-general, who is pushing to reform the penalties.
Media ‘partially stoked bad COVID-19 info’
An Australian study has documented the spread of misinformation linked to COVID-19 vaccines, laying the blame partly at the feet of "egregious" media reporting.
‘Hey Dad!’ actor Robert Hughes gets parole
The New South Wales State Parole Authority has granted parole to disgraced Hey Dad! actor and convicted child sex offender Robert Hughes.
Four killed in US hospital shooting
Four people have been killed and multiple others injured in a "catastrophic" shooting at a US hospital, the latest in a wave of gun violence across the country.
Aussie AstraZeneca CEO honoured by Queen
The Australian boss of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, which produced a crucial vaccine against COVID-19, has been given a knighthood by the Queen.
Minister fuels up for gas price action
Energy Minister Chris Bowen is consulting with his state and territory counterparts about what levers can be pulled to ease burgeoning gas prices.
Thousands salute Queen on Platinum Jubilee
Millions of people across Britain and the world are expected celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.
Joyous Ukraine keep World Cup dream alive
Ukraine's dream of reaching the World Cup finals is still alive after they beat Scotland in their play-off semi-final
Work to do for Roos despite friendly win
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold admits there's work to do after Australia warmed-up for next week's World Cup play-off with a 2-1 friendly win over Jordan.
Cilic to face Ruud in French Open semis
Croatian Marin Cilic has clinched his first French Open semi-final place with a five-set triumph over Russian Andrey Rublev.
Depp wins defamation case against Heard
Johnny Depp says he is at peace after winning more than $14 million in damages in his US defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Wong backs Samoa stance on China agreement
Samoa's prime minister has welcomed the Australian government's stronger stance on climate action, saying it will lead to more positive regional action.
Eagles nab Culley in AFL mid-season draft
West Coast have selected Jai Culley with pick No.1 in the AFL mid-season draft, while North Melbourne snared Kallan Dawson with the second pick.
Swans star Franklin’s striking ban stands
AFL superstar Lance Franklin has failed to overturn his one-game ban for striking Richmond's Trent Cotchin and will miss the Sydney Swans' round-12 match.
Aussie coach McDonald to miss Tour start
New Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald will miss the start of the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka after testing positive for COVID-19.
League broadcast icon Ray Warren retires
Legendary rugby league commentator Ray Warren has confirmed his retirement, the 78-year-old opting not to return for next week's State of Origin series opener.
‘Nazi salutes, swastikas’ at Melb school
Five former Brighton Secondary College students are suing the school, alleging a culture of anti-Semitic discrimination including Nazi salutes and swastikas.
House prices to fall as rate hikes bite
The CoreLogic home value index declined 0.1 per cent in May, its first drop since September 2020 and led by falls in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
Pacific ‘front and centre’ of priorities
China's position paper on areas of co-operation with Pacific island nations has raised concerns for Australia and its allies, as well as regional leaders.
Power bills will be a challenge: Labor
The federal government says there's no immediate answer to rising power bills but it can support households through childcare support and wage growth.
Economy grows, navigates virus and floods
The Australian economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the March quarter, propped up by household spending and resulting in an annual growth rate of 3.3 per cent.
Broncos put Haas contract talks on hold
Brisbane have announced they will resume contract negotiations with Payne Haas at the end of the season following his dramatic request for a release.
Klein to referee opening State of Origin
Ashley Klein has been named to referee the opening State of Origin clash between NSW and Queensland in Sydney next Wednesday night.