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Ukrainian troops counter-attacking against Russian forces in the country's north-east reportedly push them back from the city of Kharkiv and advance as far as the border with Russia. Read More »
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Adelaide magistrate Simon Milazzo stands accused of sexual and other misconduct against five women between 2012 and 2020, but denies all allegations against him. Read More »
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Morrison 'not contemplating' quitting if he loses election, claims he can defy polls again
16 May 2022
Prime Minister Scott Morrison claims he can defy national opinion polls and win Saturday's federal election, saying Australians want him to be a "more inclusive" prime minister if he gets another term in power. Read More » -
Scientists analysing data from the volcanic eruption found it was the largest explosion since 1883, and roughly comparable to the Krakatoa eruption in Indonesia that killed more than 30,000 people. Read More »
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Artist, writer and educator Safdar Ahmed has won Book of the Year and the Multicultural NSW Award at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards for Still Alive. Read More »
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Former Raiders player cleared of assault after judge rules punch at Canberra nightclub was self-defence
16 May 2022
Former Raiders player Curtis Scott beats a charge of assault, after he was caught on CCTV punching a man at the former Canberra nightclub Kokomo's. Read More » -
Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to 7.30 host Leigh Sales ahead of an interview with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese later this week — as it happened. Read More »
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Gas guzzlers be gone! New Zealand will subsidise low-income earners to drive 'clean' cars
16 May 2022
New Zealand's government will help pay for lower-income families to scrap their old gas guzzlers and replace them with cleaner hybrid or electric cars as part of a sweeping plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read More » -
After the former disability discrimination commissioner spoke out about his recent experience in Adelaide, more accounts have emerged of rough handling at Australian airports — including from model Akii Ngo, who said they were told they "should have held on tighter" after falling from a chair. Read More »
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One person killed, five injured after man opens fire at Taiwanese church reception in California
16 May 2022
A man in his 60s is in police custody after a deadly shooting at a Presbyterian church in California, a day after 10 people were killed in a shooting in Buffalo, New York. Read More »
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Trent Barrett stands down as Bulldogs coach "effective immediately" after a disastrous start to the season. Read More »
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It's Aussie vs Aussie in the Women's FA Cup final, with Hayley Raso scoring a late equaliser for Manchester City, until — who else — Sam Kerr scores the winner for Chelsea. Read More »
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'A leader without a title': Buchanan pays tribute to Symonds as cricket greats share their grief
16 May 2022
Former coach of the Australia cricket team John Buchanan pays tribute to Andrew Symonds as cricketing greats from Brian Lara to Sachin Tendulkar join an outpouring of grief. Read More » -
With the French Open less than a week away, Iga Świątek extends her win streak to 28 matches and Novak Djokovic warms up for Paris with Italian Open titles. Read More »
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Governments, sponsors and players are on board with the NRL Magic Round, but there's room to improve
16 May 2022
The marketing of the Magic Round has been a success in basically every respect for the NRL, but it's not a supernatural occasion — just three straight days of rugby league, complete with all the ups and downs one would expect, writes Jon Healy. Read More » -
The Giants come out cold in Leon Cameron's farewell game, but the Saints are sizzling in an impressive win over the Cats. We digest the week that was. Read More »
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The third-placed Firebirds go down to the Magpies in Hobart, while the Swifts' premiership defence receives a boost with a comfortable victory over the Thunderbirds. Read More »
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With a busy 2022 schedule still ahead, the new-look Hockeyroos record a 2-1 victory over the Black Sticks in the final match of the series in New Zealand. Read More »
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Dwight Yorke — who helped Sydney FC claim the inaugural A-League Men championship — will return to the competition, this time as a coach. Read More »
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The NRL's Magic Round concludes with North Queensland posting its fifth straight win of the season, a 36-12 defeat of Wests Tigers. Earlier, the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders registered victories. Read More »