Sinner can be next tennis superstar, says coach Cahill
After becoming the fourth player under his charge to win a grand slam, Jannik Sinner could be the next tennis superstar, says Aussie coach Darren Cahill.
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Woman says ‘desperate’ Beale forced her into sexual act
Kurtley Beale's sexual assault trial has been told the "desperate" rugby union star forced a woman to give him oral sex at a Bondi hotel in December 2022.
Gaza aid pause slammed as ‘collective punishment’
Palestine's envoy has expressed concern about Australia freezing funding to a United Nations organisation after allegations some staff were linked to Hamas.
Mother confronts man who stabbed her daughter to death
A forensic specialist has contradicted the claims of a murderer, that some of the 23 stab wounds suffered by Celeste Manno were caused by breaking glass.
Charges possible for cop in fatal Indigenous teen crash
Police were told not to pursue a trail bike that Indigenous teen Jai Wright was riding before he crashed into an unmarked car and died, an inquest has heard.
Tennis boss hails Melbourne major ‘the best Open ever’
Record crowds, glowing player feedback and a thrilling men's climax have tennis chief Craig Tiley declaring the 2024 Australian Open 'the best ever'.
Zelenskiy voices world war risk, seeks Western support
Any strike by Russia on a NATO country would be "the beginning of the Third World War", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned.
Treasurer ‘not considering’ changes to negative gearing
The treasurer has poured cold water on suggestions Labor will go further with tax reform and target negative gearing after rejigging stage three tax cuts.
US troops killed in Jordan drone strike linked to Iran
President Joe Biden says the US "shall respond" after a drone strike by an Iran-backed group killed three American troops in Jordan and injured dozens more.
Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark
Heavy rain caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to lash Queensland, with roads cut and some properties set to be isolated for months due to flooding.
More Palestinians displaced amid battles in south Gaza
Israel's army says it has engaged in "intensive battles" with Palestinian militants in Khan Younis and found "large quantities of weapons".
Diamonds gleam to crush England and lift Nations Cup
Australia's Diamonds have won the Netball Nations Cup in England, making the host Roses wilt in the final in a reprise of their World Cup triumph.
Smith repeats Warner’s Hobart feat to make mark at top
A gutted Steve Smith was unable to steer Australia out of a hole to victory but his unbeaten 91 was the ultimate way to show he can fill the David Warner void.
South Australia nabs top spot in state economic ranking
Australian states are all facing economic headwinds but some are more resilient than others, with South Australia performing better than the rest.
Sinner wins Australian Open as Generation Next arrives
Italian Jannik Sinner has come from two sets down to beat Russian Daniil Medvedev in an epic Australian Open final to claim his maiden grand slam title.
Victorian duck hunting season gets the green light
The Victorian government has disregarded a call by a Labor-led inquiry to ban recreational duck hunting, instead forcing hunters to undergo training from 2025.
Shamar Joseph’s Windies Test vow after Gabba heroics
Shamar Joseph had West Indies legends crying tears of joy after bowling his side to victory in the Gabba Test and then committing to the longest format.
Socceroos reach Asian Cup quarters, finding feet
The Socceroos are into the Asian Cup quarter-finals after beating Indonesia 4-0 and coach Graham Arnold feels they are finding their feet at the right time.
Hogg sledge lit fuse for Windies Test win: Brathwaite
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite said former Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg tagging his side "pathetic and hopeless" drove them to win the Gabba Test.
Aussies crumble at hands of new ‘superstar’ Joseph
Shamar Joseph has taken seven wickets to lead West Indies to an eight-run victory against Australia and snap a 27-year Test cricket losing streak in Australia.
Kiwi Pithie has first WorldTour win at Cadel’s race
New Zealand cyclist Laurence Pithie has won the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Race in a photo finish, securing his first WorldTour victory.
Emotional stability drives Sabalenka’s transformation
Two-time Australian Open champ Aryna Sabalenka says a new-found inner calm has helped turn the one-time temperamental talent into a dominant grand slam force.
Lynagh niggle adds intrigue to Reds’ No.10 question
Tom Lynagh is battling a back niggle but the No.10 says he's learnt to be more competitive as he fights for a spot in Les Kiss's Queensland Reds starting side.
Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis
A group of neo-Nazis has again gathered in Sydney, drawing condemnation from leaders and a call to crack down on extremists by testing hate laws in court.
Cotter, Dearden take over as Cowboys NRL captains
Tom Dearden will replace Johnathan Thurston as the Cowboys' youngest NRL captain after the playmaker and Reuben Cotter were named the club's new co-leaders.
UN chief calls on countries to resume funding Gaza aid
The head of the UN has called on countries to continue funding UNRWA in Gaza while vowing to punish any staffers involved in the Hamas attack on Israel.
Hardship grants offered as cyclone power outages remain
Thousands of customers remain without power in Queensland's north where hardship grants have been offered to residents hit by Tropical Cyclone Kirrily.
Two dead after three separate Qld shooting incidents
A woman and man in their 20s have died from gunshot wounds in separate and unrelated Queensland shootings.
South Africa stun Australia for maiden women’s win
South Africa have beaten Australia in women's cricket for the first time, comfortably winning their T20 clash at Manuka Oval by six wickets.
Albanese ‘hopeful’ for Senate support in tax cut change
The prime minister is standing by his changes to stage three tax cuts, remaining confident parliament will support the amended plans.
Tanker blaze extinguished after attack in Gulf of Aden
A fire on the tanker Marlin Luanda has been extinguished after the vessel was struck by a Houthi missile in the Gulf of Aden, Trafigura says.