Sydney news

Researchers from Sydney have released a study they say is a critical step in the search for a cure to HIV. The scientists re-activated dormant HIV from a broad range of cells, allowing it to be killed by existing treatments.

Catholic primary schools in the Riverland will retain Year 7 classes when the South Australian catholic education sector shifts the year level into secondary school starting in 2017.

The first major abattoir to operate in the Kimberley in more than two decades officially opens today.

Port Adelaide's Fishermen's Wharf Market building will not be placed on South Australia's heritage register, in a further blow to supporters of its Sunday markets.

An Aboriginal man who died in a Sydney correctional centre last year reportedly told prison guards he couldn't breathe and was injected with a powerful sedative shortly before his death.

"Children have questions, and mothers don't have all the answers."

Following Labor senator Sam Dastyari's resignation from the frontbench over his China-linked expenses scandal, senior government figures are maintaining pressure on Bill Shorten, questioning the Opposition Leader's judgment for standing by the MP as the damaging revelations kept coming.

The Bulldogs lead at every change and hold West Coast to their second lowest score of the year, winning by 47 points at Subiaco Oval.

The Western Bulldogs played their elimination final againstWest Coast like a team that had nothing to lose – and it paid off in spades.

Andrew Bolt is on a roll. As the anniversary of Tony Abbott's ousting approaches, the right-wing broadcaster has taken to grilling his guests on the achievements of Malcolm Turnbull's government.

Join us for live coverage of the first final of the weekend, as the Eagles and the Doggies go head-to-head in an elimination battle.

No stranger to making headlines, Kanye West has struck again.

The financial services ombudsman warns setting up a banking tribunal could be a bad idea.

The presence of diesel-filled cannisters added to concerns that there had been a plan to explode the vehicle.

A man in a wheelchair soared down a six-storey-high ramp at high speed as fireworks lit the sky over Rio's Maracana Stadium.

Kade Simpson has signed a new contract at Carlton, ensuring the veteran defender will play on for at least one more AFL season.

A man has been detained by NSW police after he was seen acting suspiciously outside the Sydney Opera House.

Amal Clooney has pulled out of her appearance at an Australia conference.

Southern hemisphere rugby's refereeing and judicial system are under the microscope amid warnings about the sport's vulnerability to "corruption".

Swiss third seed Stan Wawrinka has outlasted tiring former champion Juan Martin del Potro in four sets to advance to the semi-finals of the US Open.

Cricket ACT's Aiden Blizzard hopes someone will follow Mac Wright's footsteps this season.

Tennis ACT says Canberra is well-placed to host the next round of the Davis Cup in early February.

The answer to the Wallabies lineout woes will be in Brisbane this weekend — playing in the NRC.

Michael Cheika says Stephen Larkham will be "burnt to a crisp" if he continues a dual coaching role.

Raiders veteran confident his young team can handle the finals cauldron.

The Raiders plan to turn the bulging Green Machine bandwagon into 20,000 members.

Raiders five-eighth Blake Austin praises surgeon's efforts to get him back this season.

Cameron Smith has paid the ultimate tribute to Canberra Raiders leader Jarrod Croker.

The AFL might have a fantasy about using soccer pitches to pioneer a new short form of the oval ball game, but unless millions of dollar are spent on developing new soccer infrastructure the chances of footy's governing body getting its new concept up and running are limited, according to soccer officials.

A History of the World in 100 Objects, featuring treasures from the British Museum, opens this week at the National Museum of Australia.

A five-year review of the WA Government's development assessment panels, known as DAPs, claims the controversial boards are not living up to their hype in the Perth metropolitan area.

Friday night sees a legitimate finals blockbuster as the Cats travel to the MCG for a "home" final against three-peat premiers Hawthorn.

Babies delivered by C-section were 64 per cent more likely to grow up to be obese than were their brothers and sisters delivered vaginally.

Short stories

The last Sydney derby gave the Giants belief they can cause a finals boilover but is also threatening to sting the Swans' midfield warriors into action in Saturday's historic final.

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Bernard Tomic has joined a Davis Cup squad missing the injury-challenged Nick Kyrgios, in Melbourne, to prepare for next week's Davis Cup tie. In Sydney.

A WA Lotto player is $2 million richer after the perfect result in Thursday's night's Powerball draw.

Attorney-General George Brandis says he was not aware of a political donation made by a Brisbane solicitor who he promoted to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

CSIRO scientists will take daily water samples along the entire Great Barrier Reef for the next two years to give the Great Barrier Reef a new "blood test" after severe coral bleaching early in 2016.

It was one of Tony Abbott's last decisions as PM. But progress has been incredibly slow in the 12 months since.

There is much to love about the Hayne story. But he needs to cement his legacy with a premiership at the Titans in the next two years.

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has thrown his support behind embattled president Peggy O'Neal and chief executive Brendon Gale.

Centrelink is urging clients to stay away from its offices Friday, and airline passengers told to get to the airport early.

Melbourne awoke to glorious spring sunshine on Thursday morning, but will go to sleep to the sound of rain as wet and wild weather heads our way.

The science is "overwhelming" that cobalt can act as a doping agent and is performance enhancing for racehorses, Racing Victoria's head vet maintains.

Comedian Andy Lee's children's book strikes a chord with adults and kids alike with its basic premise: Do Not Open This Book.

Hawthorn have banished talk of a fourth consecutive flag but remain confident their history of strong September form has them well placed heading into Friday night's qualifying final against Geelong.

The inaugural Vincent Lingiari award is won by Alice Springs artist Marlene Rubuntja for her soft sculpture work titled My future is in my hands.

US retailer Lowe's claims it was "stitched up" by Woolworths in a deal to sell Masters for $800 million.