Tough penalties under laws to tame tobacco turf war
Victoria will become the last Australian state to make businesses have a licence to sell tobacco, but the police boss says laws won't end a turf war overnight.
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Month-long inquest to probe Westfield stabbing rampage
An inquest will examine how and why six people were stabbed to death during a brutal knife rampage at a shopping centre involving a mentally ill man.
Yengi chasing Socceroos start, in Robertson’s ear
Kusini Yengi wants to show coach Tony Popovic he can lead the Socceroos' attack while he has been in friend Alex Robertson's ear about playing for Australia.
Judge to quit after ex-partner assault guilty ruling
A Supreme Court judge will resign after being found guilty of assaulting and emotionally abusing his then-partner and breaching a family violence order.
Robinson calls for harsher penalties on kick-off fouls
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes sending off players for high shots following kick-offs would improve player safety, rather than big rule changes.
Freo forward Mulholland ruled out of AFLW semi-final
Fremantle will be without a concussed Amy Mulholland for their semi-final against Adelaide, while coach Lisa Webb remains confident about Ash Brazill's return.
North skipper Kearney’s AFLW All-Australian streak ends
North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney has missed out on an All-Australian nod for the first time in her AFLW career, while Hawthorn dominated the extended squad.
Swifts’ Kiwi recruit in low-key Super Netball debut
After helping secure the Constellation Cup for New Zealand, star recruit Grace Nweke will try to steer the NSW Swifts back to the top of Super Netball.
Dozens killed in China as driver ploughs into crowd
Police have arrested a man who rammed a car into people exercising at a sports centre in southern China, killing 35 people and injuring 43 others.
Archbishop of Canterbury Welby quits over abuse scandal
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, spiritual leader of the global Anglican communion, has resigned over the Church of England's handling of an abuse case.
De Minaur blown away, Sinner wins again at ATP Finals
Alex de Minaur has been swept aside by Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Finals in Turin, almost certainly ending his chances of progressing in the season's finale.
Pay growth running faster than price rises
Workers have logged another quarter of real wage growth that, thankfully, is not strong enough to push back interest rate cuts.
Trump rewards Elon Musk with top job slashing spending
Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have been hand-picked by Donald Trump to head a new US government 'efficiency' department.
Pietsch returns home from Wallabies’ grand slam tour
A calf injury has forced Dylan Pietsch out of the Wallabies' grand slam tour, leaving coach Joe Schmidt needing to make changes for the clash with Wales.
High Court limits church liability for child abuse
The High Court has found a Catholic diocese in regional Victoria is not liable for the sexual abuse of a young boy by a priest over 50 years ago.
Socceroos can control own destiny with win over Saudis
The Socceroos can put their hopes of direct World Cup qualification back firmly in their own hands with a victory over Saudi Arabia in Melbourne.
Daniels reaches new NBA heights as Hawks pip Celtics
Australian guard Dyson Daniels was a huge contributor in Atlanta's tense 117-116 win over reigning champions Boston as the NBA Cup tipped off.
Asian Cup venue draw forces NRL, AFL clubs to hit road
Football Australia has released the host stadiums for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, which could have a knock-on effect for the country's major football codes.
Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier
The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification still hanging in the balance.
Jobless rate holds at 4.1 per cent for the third month
Roughly 15,900 jobs were added to the economy last month, falling short of expectations, as the jobless rate remained steady at 4.1 per cent.
Judge who assaulted ex-partner avoids jail sentence
A Tasmanian judge has been ordered to serve 100 hours of community service after being found guilty of assaulting and emotionally abusing a woman.
Murder trial awaits Samantha Murphy’s accused killer
The 23-year-old son of an ex-AFL player will stand trial charged with the murder of missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy.
Superstar Cam Smith snares first-round NSW Open lead
Fan favourite Cameron Smith has lived up to his star billing to claim the first-round lead with a course-record start to the NSW Open at Murray Downs Golf Club.
Hawks handed prime slots in AFL’s 2025 fixture
Sam Mitchell's Hawthorn were dubbed the Hollywood Hawks last season and now they have been rewarded with plenty of spotlight in the 2025 AFL fixture.
Giddey’s MSG streak ends but Bulls hold off Knicks
Josh Giddey was quiet in his first visit to Madison Square Garden with Chicago while Johnny Furphy scored his first NBA points and Jock Landale impressed.
McCosker backs McSweeney to follow his path at the top
Some 50 years after becoming a Test opener on debut with little experience in the role, Rick McCosker believes Nathan McSweeney will have no issue adapting.
Heat boost WBBL finals hopes, burn Sixers’ chances
Brisbane have kept themselves in the race for the WBBL finals, holding on to beat arch-rivals Sydney Sixers by 12 runs in a low-scoring game.
Brazill returns for Dockers, Hawks unchanged
Ash Brazill is set to return in Fremantle's semi-final against Adelaide, while Hawthorn duo Jas Fleming and Ainslie Kemp have been cleared of serious injury.
Brett Robinson, once a Wallaby, is now at rugby’s helm
Former Wallaby Brett Robinson has been elected as the chair of World Rugby, the first official from the Southern Hemisphere to take the reins of the sport.
EU fines Meta $A1.3b over Facebook’s classified ads
Meta is expected to appeal a $A1.3 billion fine over abusive practices benefiting its classified ads on Facebook Marketplace.
De Minaur winces with pain of injury and ATP Finals KO
Alex de Minaur's debut ATP Finals has finished with a third straight loss, to Taylor Fritz, and signs of more discomfort from his left-hip ailment.