Wildcats and JackJumpers join United in NBL title race
The Perth Wildcats and Tasmania JackJumpers have shown Melbourne United have a fight on their hands to win the NBL title.
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Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality
Generative artificial intelligence can create stunning content but experts warn strict rules are needed to ensure viewers know what's real and what's fake.
Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers
Sydney Sixers paceman Ben Dwarshuis has fed off his T20 cameo with Australia, culminating in his match-winning bowling display to secure a home BBL final.
Jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal film set shooting
Manslaughter charges against Hollywood heavyweight Alec Baldwin over a deadly film set shooting have been revived.
No crystal ball for extreme weather events, boffins say
El Nino and other factors make extreme weather events more difficult to predict, say scholars following scrutiny in the wake of destructive floods and storms.
Biden speaks with Netanyahu on Gaza, Palestinian state
US President Joe Biden discussed his vision for peace in the Middle East and a two state-solution in a phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said.
NRL hope new kick-off rules reduce concussions
New NRL rules encouraging short kick-offs and dropouts are aimed at unpredictability, but there is also a hope from head office it will reduce concussions.
US launches more strikes on Houthi anti-ship missiles
The US has once again attacked targets of the Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, striking three anti-ship missiles it says were aimed at the Red Sea.
Flood-hit northern Australia braces for more storms
Another cyclone is set to threaten flood-hit Australian regions, but the timing of the wild weather and where it will pass over the coast, are still unknown.
Snake bites and sightings reach a summer peak
Snake bites have sent three people to hospital in the space of three hours as the reptiles are prevalent during Aussie summer.
Tim Tszyu says bout with Crawford would be “fireworks”
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu is in the frame to fight American pound-for-pound king Terence Crawford.
Debate simmers as Wong returns from Middle East mission
Foreign Minister Penny Wong returns from the Middle East to criticism of the government's designation of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.
Framework a ‘crucial tool’ to cut gender-based violence
The federal government has unveiled a new framework to be used to provide consistent messaging about consent to stop gender-based violence.
Heatwave tipped to head east after searing parts of WA
A heatwave is expected to scorch parts of Western Australia with temperatures approaching 50C before expanding east across the country.
Australian nous, British talent make potent Tour mix
British riders have thrived on local knowledge at the Tour Down Under's Willunga stage, with Oscar Onley winning and Stevie Williams the new overall leader.
Williams wins first Tour Down Under title
Welsh cyclist Stevie Williams has won his debut Tour Down Under, securing the overall title by winning the final stage.
Sodden northern Australia on cyclone, flood watch
Another storm threat has northern Australia's flood-hit regions on high alert as Cyclone Kirrily takes shape in the Coral Sea.
Biosecurity order imposed as fire ants nest destroyed
Biosecurity officials have destroyed a fire ant nest south of Ballina as an order limiting the movement of goods is imposed to prevent them from spreading.
Windies newcomers won’t get it easy again: Australia
After facing the West Indies' debutant bowlers for the first time, Australia coach Andrew McDonald expects improved output from his batters in the second Test.
Put Novak’s initials on the trophy now, says Laver
Tennis great Rod Laver half suspects 10-time champ Novak Djokovic has been hoodwinking his rivals during his laborious first-week run at Melbourne Park.
Warmth tipped to flow east from heatwave scorching WA
A heatwave is poised to spread eastward across the country after scorching parts of Western Australia with maximum temperatures approaching 50C.
Alcaraz cruises into Australian Open fourth round
Wimbledon champion and world No.2 Carlos Alcaraz has needed only 66 minutes to win his Australian Open third-round match against China's Shang Juncheng.
De Minaur primed for fourth-round Open shot at Rublev
Home hope Alex de Minaur says he's never been better prepared to move past the Australian Open fourth round and into the quarter-finals for the first time.
Labor MPs to discuss rising cost-of-living pressures
Labor MPs have been called back to Canberra to meet before parliament resumes as the Albanese government looks to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Fighting across Gaza as Israel drops hostage leaflets
Israel continues to pound Gaza as its planes drop leaflets urging Palestinians in Rafah to help it locate hostages being held by Hamas.
Teenager Noskova knocks world No.1 Swiatek out of Open
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has crashed out of the Australian Open in the third round after suffering a shock three-set loss to Czech teenager Linda Noskova.
Horton ends swim career before Olympics, lost ‘hunger’
Olympic gold medallist Mack Horton has announced his retirement from competitive swimming at age 27 after a long and decorated career.
Rural vet’s mission to help save the country practice
A country vet is designing an online course in resilience for colleagues enduring the stress, burnout and customer abuse besetting the profession.
Zelenskiy calls Trump’s war rhetoric ‘very dangerous’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said US presidential hopeful Donald Trump is welcome to visit Kyiv, if he can really stop the war in 24 hours.
Sixers and Breakers keep NBL top-six hopes alive
The Adelaide 36ers and New Zealand Breakers have scored impressive victories to keep their top-six hopes alive in the NBL.
The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers’ BBL season
The "brave" Big Bash League recall of spinner Lloyd Pope has sparked the Strikers, who are now two wins away from a second title.