U.S., Japan unveil new defensive guidelines
The US and Japan agreed upon new guidelines for defense cooperation in New York on Monday that will fundamentally change how Japan’s military operates worldwide.
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Australian Associated PressTeen's body found mauled by croc after dinghy sinks
The body of a 16-year-old boy has been found mauled by what is believed to be a 3.5 metre crocodile after he tried to swim ashore when his dinghy broke down.
- Australian Associated Press
Deepfake porn, AI 'getting away from us', expert warns
A British expert says society chooses to let pornography reflect humanity's worst as technology outpaces attempts at regulation of the out-of-control industry.
- Australian Associated Press
Heartbroken Dockers aiming for more bang for their buck
Fremantle will start as hot favourites in Saturday night's western derby, despite suffering painful losses to Carlton and Port over the past fortnight.
- Australian Associated Press
Stroll first, Piastri second in Chinese GP practice
Australian Oscar Piastri was second-fastest in Friday's sole practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix, with Lance Stroll setting the day's best time.
- Australian Associated Press
Tigers' Taranto could miss eight weeks, key pair return
Jacob Hopper and Dylan Grimes are on the verge of returning for injury-hit Richmond, but Tim Taranto looks set to spend at least six weeks on the sidelines.
- Australian Associated Press
Shoppers return to 'eerie' shopping mall after massacre
Security guards in stab-proof vests patrolled each floor as the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre reopened after a massacre that killed six people.
- Australian Associated Press
Hawks overcooked? Mitchell prepared to take the risk
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell hopes a tough week on the training track will pay dividends against North Melbourne, but he is wary his methods could backfire.
- Australian Associated Press
Benji shrugs off prowling Panthers' Utoikamanu interest
NSW representative Stefano Utoikamanu is firmly in Penrith's sights, but the champions' interest doesn't worry Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.
- Australian Associated Press
'Facilitator' in billion-dollar coke ring gets 20 years
A convicted drug trafficker who has been handed a 20-year sentence was consuming up to $5000 worth of cocaine weekly before his arrest, a court has heard.
- Australian Associated Press
Solomons' next parliament undecided but for one factor
Early results have started filtering in after the Solomons election but few women will be among the winners.
- Australian Associated Press
Nothing special in Pies clash for Power coach Hinkley
Port Adelaide can make a huge statement to the AFL in their clash with Collingwood at the MCG, but coach Ken Hinkley says it's just another game.
- Australian Associated Press
Social media giants put on notice over stabbing content
Political leaders are calling for an overhaul of social media platforms and harsher penalties following the Bondi Junction stabbing attack
- Australian Associated Press
Lightning looking to strike on Super Netball road trip
Lightning coach Belinda Reynolds has pinpointed West Coast Fever as one of the teams to beat ahead of a Perth reunion for Diamonds star Courtney Bruce.
- Australian Associated Press
Reigning champion Kostecki makes Supercars return
Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki has battled to 12th place in his first practice session since returning to race for Erebus.
- Australian Associated Press
Voting starts in India election, Modi seeks third term
Voters in India are taking part in the first phase of the world's biggest election with Prime Minister Narendra Modi vying for a third term.
- Yahoo News Australia
Seaside hotel's new 'highly unsuitable' exhibit for guests sparks concern
Pictures of the new display have angered the hotel's critics. See the controversial images.
- Australian Associated Press
AFL tribunal got it right on Cameron: Fagan
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says it's up to the AFL tribunal, not him, to explain why Charlie Cameron's suspension was downgraded to a fine.
- Australian Associated Press
Victorian man admits killing his grandmother
Hayden Leigh Kidd, 22, has admitted killing his grandmother while he was in a cannabis-induced psychosis.
- Australian Associated Press
Former England hooker signs up to join Western Force
As the Western Force prepare to host fellow strugglers the Crusaders, ex-England hooker Nic Dolly has signed on the dotted line with WA's Super Rugby outfit.
- Australian Associated Press
Clarkson eyes litmus test for winless Roos, Hawks
Alastair Clarkson remains focused on the big picture as North Melbourne and Hawthorn chase their first wins of the AFL season in their round-six clash.