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Australian Associated PressFears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse
A crackdown on hate speech laws to curb anti-Semitism could have the opposite effect, legal experts warn.
- Australian Associated Press
Hunt a Broncos leader as Maguire makes captain's call
Adam Reynolds will again captain Brisbane under new coach and former South Sydney mentor Michael Maguire, with returning Ben Hunt among the senior leaders.
- Australian Associated Press
Romo takes Tour lead with first pro cycling win
Spaniard Javier Romo leads the Tour Down Under after his first pro cycling win, taking out stage three in the Adelaide Hills on a day that featured two crashes.
- Australian Associated Press
Socceroos defender Matthews closing in on overseas move
Hayden Matthews is poised to move to an overseas club, with Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay confirming the Socceroo will not be available against Melbourne Victory.
- Australian Associated Press
Dutton shuts down Nationals' call for gender debate
There are no plans to change the coalition's position on transgender rights, Peter Dutton says, following US President Donald Trump's executive orders.
- Australian Associated Press
Snyder responds to Boomers link as coach search narrows
Atlanta NBA coach Quin Snyder has responded to links to the vacant Boomers job after his side, featuring breakout Australian Dyson Daniels, fell to Detroit.
- Australian Associated Press
Off-duty cop seriously injured in 'despicable' attack
An off-duty police officer has been repeatedly kicked and punched in the head by a group of men as he was returning home from a concert.
- Australian Associated Press
Five-and-a-half years' jail for driver who killed five
A driver who ignored police and warning signs before causing a crash that killed five people has been jailed for a maximum of five-and-a-half years.
- Australian Associated Press
Budget red ink for years ahead as capital works balloon
One state has given up on projected budget surpluses as its infrastructure spending swells and the treasurer warns its credit rating could also take a tumble.
- Australian Associated Press
Second arrest made over synagogue graffiti, fire attack
Police have arrested a second man over a graffiti and fire attack on a synagogue as another man is held in custody over the incident.
- Australian Associated Press
Grieving time is over as Rugby Sevens hits Perth
It will be Rugby Sevens fever in Perth from Friday as the world's best teams converge on HBF Park for the three-day tournament.
- Australian Associated Press
'Why not me?' - Demon won't give up on grand slam dream
Despite a demoralising Australian Open quarter-final loss to Jannik Sinner, Alex de Minaur believes he hasn't hit his ceiling and can still contend for a slam.
- Australian Associated Press
Not scared or vulnerable: Sixers dodge Thunder digs
Sydney Sixers player Jordan Silk has dodged verbal punches from Sydney Thunder's Tanveer Sangha, dismissing claims his side are "scared" and "vulnerable".
- Australian Associated Press
Shelton plots Open upset win over red-hot Sinner
American Ben Shelton knows he's the underdog but hopes to find a way to make life uncomfortable for Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semi-finals.
- Australian Associated Press
Coach Murray proves the missing piece in Novak's puzzle
One of Novak Djokovic's ex-allies believes hiring Andy Murray as coach could prove the catalyst to the Serb winning a record 25th grand slam singles title.
- Australian Associated Press
Man faces court after woman's 'tragic' grassfire death
A man has fronted court days after the body of a woman was found following a grassfire that has left a rural Victorian town reeling.
- Australian Associated Press
More charges over building regulator kickbacks scandal
Dozens more people are set to face court after being charged as part of a corruption probe into allegations of builder registration kickbacks.
- Australian Associated Press
Man strangled wife believing she stole his ID cards
A man murdered his wife during a drug-induced psychosis as he believed she had stolen his identity cards.
- Australian Associated Press
Warner named captain in BBL team of the tournament
With his Sydney Thunder still in the running for the BBL crown, David Warner has been named captain of the team of the tournament.
- Australian Associated Press
Clarke warns against Aussie cricket mass retirements
With Australian cricket on the verge of a generational change, former captain Michael Clarke is urging veteran players to stagger their retirements.