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Newcastle legend Andrew Johns has picked his best 17 for State of Origin one.
Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek has apologised to Peter Dutton for calling him Voldemort, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insisted he wants to change political discourse for the better.
The new plan was spurred by the grieving son of Georgina Wild, who died after waiting 2½ hours for an ambulance earlier this month.
Former tech darling Appen has confirmed that it is in play as its board engages with a $1.2 billion offer.
Health authorities in far north Queensland are rushing to contain a meningococcal cluster in a local school, after more cases developed.
Alexander Zverev has been booed by the crowd at Roland-Garros as he struggled against Sebastian Baez
A woman has shared a video of her boyfriend choosing the only treadmill in the gym behind another girl, sparking an argument online.
Colin Kaepernick revealed his desire to play in the NFL as a back up to the I Am Athlete podcast.
A large shark hooked, tagged and released off Sydney yesterday morning has reignited debate about SMART drumlines.
First look at the Stan Original Documentary premiering on June 23.
“We need to make sure this can never happen again. Not at Citipointe, and not in any school in Australia,” a former teacher said.
The prime minister is back on Australian soil after his whirlwind trip to Japan, Peter Dutton has promised to unite the moderate and conservative wings of the Liberal Party and Foreign Minister Penny Wong jets off to Fiji today.
Austin Butler and Tom Hanks star in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic.
The Australian wildcard has moved into the Roland Garros third round, riding a wave of momentum to eliminate two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova.
State and territory leaders expected to ask Anthony Albanese for help to fix health systems.
Australia hopes to persuade Pacific nation from signing security deal with Beijing.
National weather forecast for Thursday May 26
Identity of 19 children and two teachers killed by gunman released
The A-League All Stars stun Barcelona as Adama Traore puts one in the back of the net.
The difference between Ricky Gervais’ special and the Dave Chappelle situation is that, now, Netflix is in a worse position in almost every way.
Wall Street jumps after a day of choppy trading following the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent interest rate policy meeting.
The Facebook posts were the only advance warning of the deadly rampage at a Texas elementary school, Governor Greg Abbott said.
The nation’s political influencers are jockeying for position to gain the ear of Anthony Albanese’s government.
Several superspreader events have occurred at indoor gym classes since 2020. This new study may help explain why.
The two candidates both attracted considerable blowback during the election campaign, but one emerged victorious while the other crashed out of parliament.
The lobbyists are hopping aboard the Canberra merry-go-round, ponying up to the new PM and friends.
Someone gave me some wise words towards the end of my playing career, and I thought they would resonate with the supercoach.
Every issue that defined Scott Morrison’s downfall had deep roots in John Howard’s prime ministership.
The Perrottet government will need to better select its candidates if it wants to retain power at the NSW election next March - but Labor, too, will struggle to muster support.
Australian cricket’s most powerful figures are flying to India in search of a $200 million overseas rights windfall.
Referendums in this country are not for the faint-hearted. We have work to do - but we know we have wide support for a First Nations Voice to federal parliament.
The opposition needs to stand for something more than whatever spin, stunt or sneaky manoeuvre gets them through.
The surge in emergency calls has prompted paramedics to warn lives are at risk as demand outstrips available resources.
Horse racing figures are divided over how to cover the controversial sale of Sandown Racecourse. Some say Racing Victoria’s plan for a new “city” track and training centre is a no-brainer; others say it’s a waste of money.
A new document shows Australia’s high commissioner to the UK explicitly warned the foreign affairs minister that quarantine caps would leave citizens stranded.
New Aboriginal Affairs Minister Linda Burney says she will not be deterred by fears the Greens could derail the Voice process over disagreements on the details.
The explosion in the mosque in Kabul occurred just hours after deadly bombs hit passenger vehicles in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif.
A nationwide shortage of social housing means some applicants can expect to wait more than 10 years for a home in most parts of Sydney.
The National Broadband Network has claimed competition from Elon Musk’s Starlink and other wireless operators is threatening the viability of its business.
Josh Frydenberg, out of loyalty and principle, declined to turn against his boss. It probably cost him his seat and possibly the PM job as well.
A new report ranks the top suburbs for first time buyers based on price, local amenities, the jobs market in the area, the development pipeline nearby and attractiveness to investors.
Tenants spend about 8 per cent more on electricity than similar households that are owner occupied, new research found, begging the question of why?
The former NSW premier made the remark as he announced he was taking on a new role chairing the philanthropic fund manager Future Generation Australia.
Commonwealth Security officers yesterday raided the offices of the Waterside Workers’ Federation and the Seamen’s Union.
40 years ago, Peter Carey’s career took off when his novel Bliss won the 1981 Miles Franklin Award.
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target.
Sam Fisher's old St Kilda coach Ross Lyon opens up on his experience with the fallen star
Supermodel Kate Moss, a former girlfriend of Johnny Depp, denied on Wednesday that she had ever been pushed or assaulted by Depp.
Caroline Wilson explains what led to North Melbourne list manager Glenn Luff abruptly walking out on the club this week
On another night of what might be for Australian football, the Spanish giants held off a strong challenge from their hosts.