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Smith pips Lee for Aust golf's top gong

<p>Cameron Smith has won a second Greg Norman Medal following a remarkable 2022 season, pipping fellow world No.3 Minjee Lee to be crowned Australia's...

Inquiry hears of violence at gay beats

<p>A gay rights activist has told an inquiry about a string of violent incidents he experienced at popular gay beats he frequented between 1969 and 19...

Warning of tick season with real bite

<p>A wet winter and spring in Australia's east is driving a surge in tick cases among pets, including in normally tick-free areas like Melbourne's sub...

Renegades lose Livingstone for entire BBL

<p>Liam Livingstone has withdrawn from the Melbourne Renegades, becoming the third big-name overseas import to be lost to the Big Bash League in eight...

Fortescue to link bonuses to climate goals

<p>Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest says Fortescue Metals Group will tie its executive bonuses to ensuring the company meets ambitious climate target...

Solomons quake smashes Australian building

<p>The Australian government is trying to confirm whether any citizens were hurt during an earthquake in the Solomon Islands, but say officials are sa...

Lions adopt Waugh footing for AFLW decider

<p>Brisbane Lions winger Sophie Conway says her team is not satisfied with what they have achieved this year and have a ruthless mindset ahead of the...

Coalition on attack over 'bargaining tax'

<p>The coalition is ramping up its campaign against Labor's workplace relations reforms, saying small businesses will be forced to pay nearly $15,000...

Scorchers axe Evans after failed drug test

<p>Perth Scorchers have axed star import Laurie Evans after he revealed he tested positive for a banned substance during the English cricket season. <...

Smith wants home LIV event in Queensland

<p>Buoyed by Australia's reception for the divisive LIV Golf tour, Cameron Smith is hopeful of convincing powerbrokers to take an event to his native...

Vic MP cleared over 'red mist' speech

<p>Victoria Police has cleared upper house MP Catherine Cumming after declaring she wanted to turn Premier Daniel Andrews' into "red mist".</p>

Animal ancestors 'outright weirdos': ANU

<p>Scientists have unearthed new clues about our earliest animal ancestors from 575 million years ago by looking at what they last ate.</p>

Ex-cop not guilty over toy gun incident

<p>A former Victorian police officer who was accused of pointing a toy gun at a former colleague has been found not guilty of assaulting his friend of...

China urged to contribute to climate fund

<p>Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says China has developed enough to put it in a position to contribute to a new global fund, rather than receive...

Businesswoman talked Healy into captaincy

<p>Alyssa Healy says she harboured reservations over whether she was ready to step up in Meg Lanning's absence and take on the Australia captaincy.</p...

Footage shown of Qld man being stabbed

<p>The moment a man is fatally stabbed outside a Queensland unit has been shown in court on CCTV footage in Tyler Joseph Kelleher's Brisbane murder tr...

Another good showing by Giddey in OKC loss

<p>Australian Josh Giddey has produced another impressive showing for Oklahoma City in a 10-point loss to the Knicks.</p>

Draft prospect Humphrey has higher goals

<p>Top draft prospect Bailey Humphrey wants to use his incoming platform as an AFL footballer to help raise awareness of mental-health challenges.</p>

Poll fight heats up for Victoria's regions

<p>With only days left to win Victorian hearts and minds, the Nationals are fighting desperately to win back two key regional seats from incumbent ind...

'Generous' cash boost for SA flood victims

<p>The South Australian government has announced a major assistance package for residents along the Murray River set to be hit by floods as water leve...