Cyclone countdown begins with major flooding predicted
Cyclone Kirrily is set to cross the Queensland coast as early as Thursday night, causing widespread flooding that is expected to impact the state for days.
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Labor on vote-buying spree promising tax cuts for all
Anthony Albanese is promising middle Australia will be the focus of cost-of-living support, as speculation mounts about changes to stage three tax cuts.
Israel says 24 troops killed in day of Gaza fighting
Israel says 24 soldiers have died in Gaza in 24 hours - with 21 of them killed in a single explosion - as its forces push deep into western Khan Younis.
Indian PM Modi leads consecration of temple in Ayodhya
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the consecration of a Hindu temple in the city of Ayodhya to be marked as another Diwali.
Sixers set sights on O’Keefe shutting down Brown in BBL
Steve O'Keefe is the spinner to stop Brisbane Heat blaster Josh Brown from stealing the show at the Big Bash League final, the Sydney Sixers believe.
Public schools to remain underfunded: education union
The Australian Education Union says the federal government must do more to ensure public schools are fully funded to provide every opportunity to Australians.
Weekly rent prices soar to new record for Aussies
Australians are being smashed in a cost of living crisis with record weekly rent prices, as homelessness services experience soaring demand.
Beale jury shown alleged grope before sexual assault
The jury judging if Kurtley Beale groped and sexually assaulted a woman has seen CCTV from the night as his lawyer argues a "quite different version of events".
Socceroos ready to embrace Asian Cup opportunity
The Socceroos can claim top spot in their Asian Cup group with a win or draw against Uzbekistan and put themselves in best position for the knockout phase.
Australia U19s race to quick win over Namibia
Chasing a sub-100 target Australia's U19s have beaten Namibia by four wickets with more than 30 overs to spare in the U19 World Cup in South Africa.
Brown’s ‘freak’ innings sends Heat into BBL decider
Josh Brown's record-setting BBL century has steamrolled the Brisbane Heat past the Adelaide Strikers and into the tournament decider against the Sydney Sixers.
Cricket star Maxwell investigated by CA after incident
Australian star Glenn Maxwell is being investigated by Cricket Australia after he ended up in hospital following a night out in Adelaide.
Europe must pursue path to Palestinian state: Borrell
EU diplomat Josep Borrell says Europe must press ahead with efforts to create a roadmap leading to a Palestinian state, despite Israel's opposition.
Israeli tanks cut off hospitals in new storming of Gaza
Israel has intensified its bombardment of Khan Younis in Gaza as the Palestinian death toll is reported to have passed 25,000.
Ethical standards to probe cause of e-scooter death
An ethical standards unit will probe police involvement in a fatal e-scooter crash, following reports the rider was fleeing officers in Townsville.
Khawaja passes last concussion test, Head has COVID
Usman Khawaja has passed his last concussion check and will play at the Gabba, while Travis Head has battled a bout of COVID-19 since the Test win in Adelaide.
Cyclone menace forming on doorstep of flood-hit region
A rapidly forming cyclone is forecast to unleash damaging winds and heavy rain on far north Queensland, barely a month after wild weather devastated the region.
Power grid pledge as sunshine state feels the heat
As temperatures soar above 40C in parts of Australia, people want to know that the electricity for air conditioners and fans will keep coming.
Man on trial over ‘reckless’ bid for 143kg of heroin
A Sydney man used power tools to access 143kg of heroin hidden in imported bakery equipment despite AFP officers removing the drugs earlier, a jury has heard.
Study warns of worse bushfires after burn-offs, logging
Researchers say hazard-reduction burns and logging can make forests up to seven times more flammable and it's time to rethink how they're managed.
Disadvantaged regions at risk of dental decay: study
Responsibility for water fluoridation should return to the Queensland government say researchers who found disadvantaged areas had greater dental disease risk.
Victorian opposition backflips on treaty support
Victoria's opposition has withdrawn its support for Indigenous treaty negotiations, citing concerns about cultural heritage laws.
Opportunity knocks for unlikely Open quarter-finalists
Unseeded Czech teenager Linda Noskova against Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska is one of the most unlikely quarter-finals in Australian Open history.
Healing program aims to help Indigenous survivors of DV
More than half of Indigenous women are survivors of violence and it's hoped an expansion of community-driven services will provide culturally-based healing.
Wallabies’ Schmidt a great rugby mind: All Blacks coach
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says fellow Kiwi Joe Schmidt will set the Wallabies on a clear path forwards following their chaotic stint under Eddie Jones.
Multiple states swelter amid heatwave warnings
As heatwaves grip parts of Australia, people are being urged to check on their neighbours and the elderly to ensure they are staying safe as the mercury rises.
Pat Cummins backs calls for Australia Day rethink
National cricket captain Pat Cummins has become the highest-profile sporting star to call for a move away from marking Australia Day on January 26.
‘Extremely grateful’ former PM Morrison quits politics
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has announced his resignation from politics, nearly two years after losing the federal election.
Households waiting on building insurance settlement
There was an unprecedented number of domestic building insurance claims after the collapse of builders like Porter Davis with more than 1000 claims not settled.
Teacher faces child grooming trial over student email
A female teacher's email to herself about a male teenage student has been used by prosecutors as evidence of intent to procure a child for sex.
Haley makes final New Hampshire push to slow Trump
As the last major challenger in Donald Trump 's way to the Republican nomination, Nikki Haley is hoping New Hampshire voters will deliver her an upset win.