PM welcomes new ministry as he sharpens election pitch
As Anthony Albanese's new cabinet sits for the first time, he says going two years into the first term without a reshuffle is a testament to stability.
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Titmus and O’Callaghan set up golden freestyle showdown
Ariarne Titmus and her compatriot and swim club mate Mollie O'Callaghan have set up a highly-anticipated duel for Olympic gold in the women's 200m freestyle.
Freo’s Fyfe suspended, fines aplenty after fiery derby
The fiery Western derby has delivered three suspensions and 14 melee fines, while North Melbourne young gun George Wardlaw has been fined for tripping.
Immortal Meninga hopes to breathe new life into Raiders
The Canberra Raiders are thrilled at the return of club legend Mal Meninga, whom they hope will be an extra drawcard for recruiting and retaining players.
Hillcrest jumping castle to be re-inflated, examined
A coroner has granted permission for a jumping castle involved in the deaths of six primary school students to be examined as part of legal proceedings.
Luai, Cleary gear up for last ride and shot at history
Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary are back together at Penrith NRL training, as they prepare for the last stretch in a combination that dates back to under-16s.
Pilot ejects to escape crash during military exercise
An Italian fighter pilot is recovering in hospital after his warplane "encountered an unknown issue" and crashed during military exercises in remote Australia.
Plane slips off runway at Nepal airport, killing 18
Eighteen bodies have been recovered after a plane carrying 19 people slipped off the runway and crashed at the Nepal capital's airport.
Five Aussie water polo players infected before Games
Five members of Australia's women's water polo team have tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of their Olympic campaign in Paris.
Australia to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup
Australia have been handed hosting rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with some matches to also be played in Papua New Guinea.
Fox, Ockenden to carry Australian flag at Games opening
Canoeing gold medallist Jessica Fox and hockey great Eddie Ockenden will be the Australian flag bearers at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Roundup class action loss a ‘win for farmers’: Bayer
The makers of Roundup have welcomed a Federal Court ruling that the popular herbicide cannot be proven to cause cancer.
Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal
Bruce Lehrmann's bid to appeal a defamation loss and findings he raped Brittany Higgins could be tripped up as Ten tries to bankrupt him over a legal bill.
Senior minister leaves legacy as Indigenous trailblazer
Linda Burney has left a legacy of improving justice and the well-being of Indigenous people, advocates say, after she announced her resignation from parliament.
‘Really keen to stay’: Kingsley signs new Giants deal
GWS coach Adam Kingsley will stay with the Giants until at least the end of 2028 after transforming the side from AFL strugglers to premiership contenders.
Top talent to get Shield warm-up before India Tests
Australia's multi-format stars will be given the luxury of their best preparation for a Test summer in five years ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Players want AFL to abolish sub amid concussion debate
The AFLPA say abolishing the sub would help doctors assess concussions while the league gave Carlton a warning for their handling of Harry McKay's head knock.
Pilots killed as two helicopters crash in cattle muster
Two helicopters have crashed with both pilots killed shortly after taking off during a cattle muster at a remote station, with authorities to investigate.
Aussie swim coach in Korea furore to stay in Paris
An Australian Olympic swimming coach who backed a Korean swimmer to defeat the Dolphins will remain at the Paris Games.
Eels withdraw NRLW player Fallon from weekend match
Parramatta have withdrawn NRLW centre Kate Fallon from playing this weekend citing safety and welfare concerns.
Eagles load up on stars, Gawn back for Demons
Jeremy McGovern is among four big inclusions for West Coast, while Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn and Collingwood big man Mason Cox also return in round 20.
Yallop out with injury in pre-match blow for Matildas
The Matildas have had a make a late change before their opening Olympic match with Germany with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop ruled out through injury.
Knights hold on in dramatic NRLW season opener
Newcastle's defence has held on for a 12-10 win over Sydney Roosters, after a missed conversion on the siren stopped the NRLW opener going to golden point.
Berejiklian stays defiant despite corrupt finding loss
A civil court has upheld findings ex-premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in corruption through her clandestine relationship with a disgraced party colleague.
Coach Gustavsson apologises for Matildas’ Olympic loss
Matildas' coach Tony Gustavsson has apologised to Australian soccer fans for the 3-0 humbling by Germany but expects his side to hit back at the Olympics.
Crichton blow for Bulldogs as Broncos’ Walsh falls ill
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton will miss the clash with Brisbane, while Broncos coach Kevin Walters expects fullback Reece Walsh to recover from the flu.
‘Malicious acts’ disrupt French trains before Olympics
French officials have condemned fires and vandalism that have heavily disrupted high-speed train lines just hours before the Olympics' opening ceremony.
Vandals attack French railways before Olympic ceremony
Vandals have targeted France's high-speed rail network with co-ordinated attacks that brought major disruption before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Australia, Canada and NZ urge immediate Gaza ceasefire
Australia's prime minister has released a joint statement with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand to call for an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza.
Olympic history beckons for Australians on day one
Australia has never won more than four gold medals in a single day of Olympic competition but that could be matched or even eclipsed on day one in Paris.
Storm warning with Munster to take Hughes to next level
Jahrome Hughes has been one of the best players in the NRL in 2024, but his game could go to another level with Cameron Munster back on the field.