From flipping the bird at a journalist to scooping up a clifftop abode before an election, "leaders who made decisions that felt good in the moment but have brought with them distracting headaches" has been a theme in politics this week.

ABC veteran Fran Kelly demands more be done to tackle online misinformation and renew trust in media, while making the "bold prediction" that reports of radio broadcasting's decline are "greatly exaggerated".

Australia's men's side takes down Tonga 18-0 after Jillaroos winger Julia Robinson scores a record six tries as Australia runs 17 past Papua New Guinea to kick off the Pacific Championships.

Mitchell Starc says Cameron Green's absence will "change the dynamic" of the Australian men's Test XI, hinting pace reserves may be needed to get through the summer.

Alanna Smith locks up two-time WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart on a potentially game-winning play as Smith's Minnesota Lynx hold on for a two-point win over the New York Liberty, sending the series to game five.