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Australian Associated Press'Fishing expedition' slammed as ex-NRL player sues club
Lawyers for NRL's Bulldogs want to get hold of communications involving ex-player Jackson Topine as he sues for millions in damages from the club.
- Australian Associated Press
One dead, 12 rescued at US mine tourist attraction
Twelve people have been rescued after the elevator at a former Colorado goldmine tourist attraction malfunctioned, with one person confirmed dead.
- Australian Associated Press
Act now as Myanmar crisis goes 'from worse to horrific'
Australia has been called on to take a more leading role in responding to human rights abuses by the Myanmar junta as families worry about their loved ones.
- Australian Associated Press
Sleight of hand concern over gambling ban commitment
A leading advocate for Australian gambling reform has warned against any attempt to water down a response to a landmark report recommending a betting ad ban.
- Australian Associated Press
NZ beat Tahiti in opening Oceania World Cup qualifier
Premier League-based striker Chris Wood has led New Zealand to a 3-0 victory over Tahiti and on their way to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
- Yahoo News Australia
Cruise passenger's nightmare ordeal after making simple mistake: 'Lesson learned'
Avid cruisers admit it's a known no-no when on board a ship. But these first-time passengers had no idea. Watch what happened.
- Australian Associated Press
Wallaroos rising ahead of title battle with Scotland
The Wallaroos will take on Scotland in Cape Town on Saturday night (Sunday AEDT), with the winner to be crowned champions of the tier-two division of WXV.
- Australian Associated Press
Harris player of the match as Vics and Tasmania draw
Victoria and Tasmania have called their Sheffield Shield match before tea on day four after it became clear neither side had a realistic chance of victory.
- Australian Associated Press
Yankees return to ALCS, Guardians force series decider
The New York Yankees are back in the American League Championship Series as Major League Baseball's most successful team aim for a return to power.
- Australian Associated Press
Win for banks over fugitive's 'audacious' $500m fraud
Westpac and two other banks can recoup funds taken through a $500 million fraud perpetrated by a fugitive former football club owner and his associates.
- Australian Associated Press
49ers beat division rivals Seattle to top NFC West
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy has steered the 49ers to a 12-point win over familiar foes Seattle in the NFL.
- Australian Associated Press
Australia leads world in slaying social media 'monster'
Australia will lead the world in cleaning up the mess that has made social media an urgent health crisis for children, a US expert says.
- Australian Associated Press
Smith's big WNBA Finals play as Lynx hunt down Liberty
Opals star Alanna Smith had a clutch play as Minnesota came from 18 points down to beat Sandy Brondello's New York in overtime of their WNBA Finals opener.
- Australian Associated Press
State apologises to stolen generation in quiet ceremony
Premier Jacinta Allan has personally apologised on behalf of the state government to Indigenous members of Victoria's stolen generation behind closed doors.
- Australian Associated Press
Murder accused allegedly moved wife's body near mower
A man has been remanded in custody after being accused of murdering his wife and moving her body before she was discovered near a ride-on lawnmower.
- Australian Associated Press
Kostecki quickly makes his mark at Bathurst practice
Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki has topped the table at the Bathurst 1000, going the fastest before qualifying begins.
- Australian Associated Press
Two more men charged over 'cowardly' street murder
Three months after allegedly launching a fatal daylight stabbing attack on a Sydney father, two men in their 20s have been arrested.
- Australian Associated Press
A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year
Australia's lobster fishers are confident of being able to meet renewed demand from China and satisfy local customers this Christmas.
- Australian Associated Press
Coal giants seek delay of ruling on 'monster' extension
More than a billion tonnes of emissions are in the balance, critics say, as coal giants sidestep a legal stoush and push ahead with a mine extension to 2050.
- Australian Associated Press
Hawks, Blues shake up AFL trade period with picks swap
Hawthorn have sent their No.14 draft pick to Carlton in a deal that has significant implications for the AFL trade period, with several players in limbo.