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• Live: 'I never said that': Video shows Thurston's conversation with Roosters coach

  13-04-2025 04:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Johnathan Thurston's post-game chat with Roosters coach Trent Robinson after a clash with Spencer Leniu has been revealed by Channel Nine. Follow live.
  
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• Dutton names China as biggest threat to security as leaders' faced off in fiery final debate

  27-04-2025 15:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The last leaders debate before the election saw Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton spar over the role of Welcome to Country ceremonies, Donald Trump and national security. 
  
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• Dutton names China as biggest threat to security as leaders' face off in fiery final debate

  27-04-2025 15:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The major party leaders went head to head on national security and the cost of living, in a fiery debate hosted by Seven. 
  
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• Nichols and Robinson win Bells Beach crowns to complete Aussie double

  27-04-2025 08:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Aussies Isabella Nichols and Jack Robinson have completed one of the finest days in Australian surfing, claiming the women's and men's finals at Bells Beach.
  
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• Australian Isabella Nichols wins at Bells Beach

  27-04-2025 08:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Resurgent Australian Isabella Nichols has claimed the biggest victory of her surfing career by downing young Brazilian star Luana Silva in the women's final at Bells Beach. 
  
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• As the world re-arms, should we treat our public service with more respect?

  27-04-2025 07:26 via abc.net.au
  
  If the world is re-arming, shouldn't we boosting funding for the public service?
  
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• A-League final postponed as torrential rain floods pitch

  27-04-2025 05:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Central Coast's home A-League Women elimination final against Canberra United has been postponed after torrential rain left the pitch in Gosford waterlogged. 
  
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• Live: 'Spoils the game': Coaches unhappy after 12 sin bins this round

  27-04-2025 05:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Twelve players have been sent to the sin bin through six matches this weekend, with some NRL coaches calling for a review into the league's dangerous tackle policy. Follow live.
  
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• Live: 'Spoils the game': A 16th sin-bin as high-tackle drama rocks NRL

  27-04-2025 05:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Some NRL coaches are calling for a review into the league's dangerous tackle policy after 15 players were sent to the sin bin through the first six games of the round. Follow live.
  
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• Live: 'Spoils the game': A 13th sin-bin as high-tackle drama rocks NRL

  27-04-2025 05:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Some NRL coaches are calling for a review into the league's dangerous tackle policy after 12 players were sent to the sin bin through the first six games of the round. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Suns feeling the heat as Swans lead at Carrara

  27-04-2025 04:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The fancied Suns are not having it their own way at Carrara against the Swans, as they try to consolidate their spot in the top four. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Rising Suns host Swans with top four spot on the line

  27-04-2025 04:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The Suns host the Swans, seeking to consolidate their spot in the top four, while the visitors hope to bounce back from a bad start to 2025. Follow live.
  
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• Late birdie keeps Lee in hunt for season's first golf major

  27-04-2025 04:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian star Minjee Lee scored a timely birdie on the 18th hole of her third round at the first women's major of the year, keeping herself within reach of the leaders heading into the final round. 
  
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• Coalition puts EV drivers on notice over road use tax

  27-04-2025 03:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Bridget McKenzie says the Coalition believes in principle that electric vehicle drivers should pay a road use charge and will consider one in government, while insisting it will not be a "tax". 
  
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• Live: Working holiday visas to be exempt from Coalition plan to cut migration

  27-04-2025 00:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Opposition leader Peter Dutton begins a final week blitz of up to 28 seats while Anthony Albanese will hold a rally in Western Sydney to announce a rebranded and expanded health advice service, before another leaders' debate tonight. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Labor to expand free GP hotline, Dutton begins seat blitz ahead of final debate

  27-04-2025 00:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese will hold a rally in Western Sydney to announce a $200 million pledge to rebrand the free 24/7 health advice service, as Peter Dutton begins a final week blitz of seats ahead of tonight's leaders debate. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Dutton begins seat blitz, almost 3 million Australians vote early

  27-04-2025 00:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese will hold a rally in Western Sydney to announce a $200 million pledge to rebrand the free 24/7 health advice service, as Peter Dutton begins a final week blitz of seats ahead of tonight's leaders debate. Follow live. 
  
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• What is 'ethical non-monogamy' and why are more Australians considering it?

  26-04-2025 23:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Can one partner meet all of our emotional and sexual needs? Meet the polyamorous Australians questioning relationship norms, and redefining what love and loyalty looks like.
   
  
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• Polyamory is becoming more common, but it can still carry stigma and shame

  26-04-2025 23:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Can one partner meet all of our emotional and sexual needs? Meet the polyamorous Australians questioning relationship norms, and redefining what love and loyalty looks like.
   
  
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• 'Single biggest investment' in WNBL sees big minimum wage increase

  26-04-2025 22:27 via abc.net.au
  
  WNBL players celebrate the league's ground-breaking new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which gives players on minimum wage a big pay bump.
  
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• As the final leaders' debate nears, here's what to know

  26-04-2025 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will face off tonight for the last time before next weekend's election. 
  
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• Like a quiz with a serving of sass? Come on in. Let's play … HARD!

  26-04-2025 21:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Looking for a chance to embarrass yourself? Today's your lucky day. 
  
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• 'Trump won't save us': Australians' radical shift on US relations

  26-04-2025 21:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Most Australians believe the United States can no longer be relied on for security in a "fundamental change of worldview", research for Q+A shows.
  
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• How COVID antivaxxers fuelled a worrying backlash to a life-saving science

  26-04-2025 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Vaccine Nation is a warning about the acceleration of the anti-vaccination movement during the pandemic and worrying declines in vaccination rates around the world. Can we correct course before it's too late?
  
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• Albanese eyes history — unless Dutton pulls off a last-minute miracle

  26-04-2025 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The crucible of a campaign tests who has what it takes to be a leader. With less than a week to go, we're starting to who has passed the test.
  
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• Labor promises free 24/7 health advice in further Medicare pledge

  26-04-2025 14:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The $200 million election commitment rebrands and expands an existing health hotline.
  
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• Virginia Giuffre, in her own words

  26-04-2025 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  She exposed the elite and broke her silence — now she's gone, but her story refuses to die.
  
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• Virginia Giuffre, a vocal advocate for sexual abuse victims, in her own words

  26-04-2025 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  She exposed the elite and broke her silence — now she's gone, but her story refuses to die.
  
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• Staring down the elite, Virginia Giuffre refused to be silenced

  26-04-2025 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  She exposed the elite and broke her silence — now she's gone, but her story refuses to die.
  
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• Knowing 'what's right and wrong', Virginia Giuffre refused to be silent

  26-04-2025 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  She exposed the elite and broke her silence — now she's gone, but her story refuses to die.
  
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