After the verdict the Matildas captain apologised for ‘expressing myself poorly’ but insisted she didn’t mean to ‘insult or harm anyone’ by calling a police officer ‘f**king stupid and white’.
What we have seen during Sam Kerr’s trial is a woeful example of sporting privilege, a rich, drunk, angry woman who flung around expletives and insults at a police constable after a night out drinking. So should we feel sorry for her?
Benjamin Netanyahu has declared Israel will resume ‘intense fighting’ in Gaza if the hostages aren’t returned by the deadline, as Donald Trump doubles down on threat that ‘all hell will break loose’.
Teal and independent MPs received last-minute invitations for 6.30pm drinks at the PM’s residence on Monday and Tuesday, marking the first time the teals have travelled to The Lodge since the 2022 election | WATCH
Speaking at the White House with Donald Trump, King Abdullah didn’t say whether Jordan would accept Palestinians but said regional leaders were trying to work out how to make the Gaza takeover proposal work.
Anthony Albanese says the government will acquire failed airline Rex in the absence of any buyers, to ensure crucial regional aviation services continue beyond June.
The Albanese government is under pressure to remove newly appointed Central Land Council boss Warren Williams amid revelations of his lengthy criminal record, which includes jail time.
Why did Creative Australia send an artist who portrayed the leader of Hezbollah as ‘divine’ as our representative to Venice? Good question.
A New Zealand-born criminal who became one of the faces of last year’s Direction 99 debacle has launched a final bid to remain in Australia in a crucial legal test for Labor’s attempts to wrest back control of immigration.
Every sign is that Anthony Albanese is managing Donald Trump as a professional. Their discussion revealed an Australian government that has been diligent in preparing its case on tariffs.
Few have succeeded in stemming the left’s long march through the institutions. Now Donald Trump wants to be remembered for giving it a red-hot go.
I think Hamas will call Donald Trump’s bluff. It may release some hostages but not all. It will string out Trump’s deadline, calculating the President won’t bring down hell on Gaza.
Hamas has shown again that it does not want peace in Gaza, making a wildly reckless threat to delay the release of more hostages indefinitely and putting the already fragile ceasefire agreement in the gravest danger.
CBA to pay bigger dividend than expected as over-valuation concerns remain. Earnings also from AGL, Suncorp and Computershare. US shares mixed after US Fed chair says no rush on rate cuts. Oil on the boil; gold nears $US3000 per ounce.
Australia’s biggest, and most expensive bank, has ruled off a $5.13bn first half result.
A Sydney start-up has closed one of the year’s biggest capital raisings and hopes its rapid scan reading technology will now be rolled out here and the US, following success in the UK and Asia.
Calm trading in risk assets belies signs of concern about the potential impact of a trade war on the global economy, as gold prices continue to hit records.
A series of Freedom of Information searches have revealed details of the AFP investigation into PwC Australia’s tax scandal.
Hundreds of academics have complained of ‘political repression’ in the review of an $870,000 taxpayer grant to a researcher who bragged of ‘bending the rules’.
Two fishermen were rescued on Tuesday after being swept away in floodwaters in north Queensland and might now face charges over their decision to go fishing during the disaster.
The NSW government has introduced reforms to end the state’s ‘shameful chapter’ after shocking anti-Semitic attacks, but the Liberals have gone further, proposing a terrorist flag clampdown and stronger penalties.
The Morrison government’s pandemic-era policy to grant cash-strapped workers early access to their superannuation did little to improve the wellbeing or financial stress experienced by those who withdrew from their savings, new research suggests.
Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic says Australia’s economy is too reliant on a ‘narrow set of industries’.
For women who experience adverse effects of menopause, help can be hard to come by. Soon, experiences such as Reena Murray’s should be the norm, not the exception.
Sports fandom is essential to human psychological needs, the experts say. So how do rugby league fans cope during the off-season?
Dr Nithya Reddy wanted to change the mental health system after enduring unimaginable trauma. Now senior doctors are warning the accreditation of future psychiatrists, like Dr Reddy, is at critical risk in NSW.
About 180,000 Australians live with this painful, lifelong condition involving inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. But as cases grow globally, Australia leads the pack.
The GP College is pushing for a major lift in the Medicare rebate for long consultations to halve out-of-pocket costs.
I have ADHD but I am not disabled, I am not a victim. We need to direct our conversation, attention and – most important – funding to the right causes.
In a consumer quest for ever-higher protein intakes, protein powder has become a huge industry. But is it really giving the body what it needs?
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The belief, popularised on social media, that the pill is to blame for all our health woes is seeing women shun it in record numbers – but life on the other side can be a shock.
It’s one of the biggest killers of Australians. But new research suggests the number of cases can potentially be halved. And that’s not the only news.
The answer to sexual satisfaction in long-term relationships is complicated – and revealing. And yes, there is a magic number.
Being diagnosed with ADHD shed light on some of my behaviour and difficulty with navigating life but there was little help or guidance on what to do next.
American Marc Fogel, who has been detained in Russia since 2021, is on his way back to the US with Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.
South Korea’s suspended President told a court on Tuesday that the opposition’s refusal to applaud him or shake his hand exposed its plans to ‘destroy’ his government.
The actor, businesswoman and activist redefined the film industry, now she’s rethinking philanthropy.
American Kaitlyn Dever steps into the role of Australia’s most infamous wellness fraudster in Apple Cider Vinegar, a caustic new Netflix series that dissects the rise and fall of an influencer who built her empire on lies.
If your peaches are already super sweet, don’t even bother grilling them.
Curious wine lovers are falling under the spell of exotic Europeans such as barbera and montepulciano. Here’s four locally grown gems with Italian DNA.
Peru, Argentina, Chile and Brazil are all home to eateries considered to be some of the greatest in the world. We have found the must-try venues for your next trip.
The premium economy seats on this airline mean you can recline further back and you are more comfortable. But the fare is four times as much. Is it justified?
Our currency is weak but there are ways to maximise the Aussie dollar’s spending power. We tell you how, as well as the smartest ways to keep your money safe.
History, culture and a really good massage combine at this new hamman in the Zeyrek quarter.
The work wardrobe is out. Corpcore is in.
Yak wool is menswear’s new luxe material – rarer and funnier to talk about than cashmere. But is it softer too? Our writer compares a pair of shirts.
The chief executive of the world’s most valuable company believes it will be as life-changing for the rest of us as it has been for him.
Drugs, booze, rehab: Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s life-altering journey back from the abyss.
Behavioural scientist Logan Ury has found fame re-training over-55s in the art of dating. By correcting a series of simple mistakes she says love can be found right around the corner – at any age.
Sam Kerr is among the world’s best footballers but there is no excusing the behaviour that landed her in a London court. Football Australia must treat her the same way they would a misbehaving Socceroo, writes ERIN SMITH.
The Sydney Kings’ title hopes have been shattered on the eve of the NBL finals, with star centre Xavier Cooks provisionally banned over an anti-doping violation.
Australian NFL star Jordan Mailata has revealed how he celebrated his historic role in the Eagles’ Super Bowl win – it didn’t involve any sleep.
When the big names move clubs, it tips the AFL world on its head. JON RALPH picks out the 25 biggest trade and free agency moves of the 21st century. See the full list and have your say.
Adam Gilchrist believes Marnus Labuschagne could be a shock option to open the batting for Australia in the World Test Championship Final as he fights to save his career.
Langi Gleeson was invited to be part of the Wallabies training camp – as he pushed towards a call-up against the British and Irish Lions. And then it was brutally snatched away from him.
Dreaming of sun-soaked days, mouth-watering feasts and breathtaking landscapes? A cruise to these Mediterranean ports will tick all the right boxes.
A first-generation berry farmer is looking to extend the berry season in Australia with new methods of farming.
As well as punitive and structural tariffs there is another use: Donald Trump has floated across-the-board tariffs on virtually all imports as a tool to raise revenue and help offset tax cuts.
Like his old hero, Paul Keating, Jim Chalmers hasn’t seen an economic lever he’s not prepared to pull.
Aircraft orders from Qantas, Virgin Australia and the RAAF could help Australia avoid Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs.
Virgin Australia will assign two rows on selected flights as ‘pet friendly’ as the airline prepares to trial pooches on planes.
Universities are supposed to be autonomous, free to teach and research what they like and left alone to manage their own business. Not any more
Australia’s top research universities have blocked Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek from its networks and devices, are considering a ban, or have ‘strongly encouraged’ staff to avoid using the app due to data security concerns.
Forget the game result, was this the best Super Bowl advertising yet? Marketers were asked their expert opinions on the most entertaining and effective ads | WATCH
Former ABC chair Ita Buttrose got an email from the public broadcaster’s chief political correspondent expressing her ‘deep concern’ about the public debate around Lattouf’s dismissal, the Federal Court has been told.
While names like Atlassian, Canva and Afterpay are well-appreciated tech stars, the dramatic transformation of this local company has been relatively overlooked.
This four-bedroom home near Bicheno on Tasmania’s east coast offers uninterrupted ocean views – and even has a dedicated crayfish cooking station. Price: $4.5 million-plus.
A consortium of investors led by Elon Musk has offered to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, upping the stakes in his battle with Sam Altman over the company behind ChatGPT.
Keoki Alexander-Chang has raised $2.5m after leaving a promising career at Deloitte to solve one of the biggest problems facing Australia: our ageing population.
The guaranteed benefits of eating red meat outweigh the “low-certainty” evidence used to discourage its consumption, researchers say.
They’re the bane of summer days at the beach. But who knew bluebottles were so beautiful, and so interesting?
Warmer-day salads make the best of juicy, sun-drenched produce to restore and refresh, particularly on those days so hot you don’t feel like cooking.
The Australian’s Wine columnist James Halliday AM has been named the recipient of the 2025 Institute of Masters of Wine Lifetime Achievement Award in Paris.
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