Australia involved in strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen
Australia has participated in strikes launched by the US and the UK on Houthi rebels in Yemen, after they blocked a key maritime trading route.
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Main draw beckons for seven Aussie qualifying hopefuls
Wildcard Dane Sweeny and doubles ace Storm Hunter are among seven local qualifying hopefuls one win away from making the main draw of the Australian Open.
De Minaur primed for Open tilt after drawing Raonic
In-form home hope Alex de Minaur has drawn explosive former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic in the first round of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Dodgy dam to be rebuilt after repair hopes hit the wall
A $1.2 billion dam in Queensland is set to be rebuilt after experts said an existing wall had too many issues and could not be repaired.
Demon Oliver takes extended leave amid personal issues
Melbourne gun Clayton Oliver has been placed on extended leave and has not returned to AFL pre-season training with his teammates.
US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The US and Britain have struck Houthis in Yemen in one of the most dramatic demonstrations to date of the widening of the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East.
History shows manufactured openers work for Australia
An analysis of players who moved from the middle-order to open for Australia shows most perform better at the top, aiding Cameron Green's Test recall chances.
Black Friday sales get tills ringing as Aussies cash in
Early Christmas shopping and Black Friday sales helped boost retail spending during November as savvy Australian consumers cashed in on bargains.
Man charged with hosting child exploitation website
A man will face court for allegedly producing child exploitation material and hosting it on a website after an investigation by police from two states.
Butterfly fingernails used to pin child with murder
A 12-year-old girl accused of murder allegedly dragged a woman's body through an apartment and told a neighbour she had killed herself, a court has heard.
Hundreds of jobs axed as Alcoa winds up old refinery
US alumina giant Alcoa says it will shut down a 60-year-old refinery south of Perth, where hundreds of workers are expected to lose their jobs.
Bennett’s four magic words that made Flegler a Dolphin
New Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler ditched Brisbane to play under Wayne Bennett and join three former Melbourne heroes who he intends to learn plenty from.
Krejcikova, Haddad Maia upset at Adelaide International
Qualifier Anna Kalinskaya has stunned world No.10 Barbora Krejcikova at the Adelaide International, while the 11th-ranked Beatriz Haddad Maia is also out.
Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results
Delaying patient results could prevent misinformation and distress, doctors say, as the government tries to scrap wait times for scans and medical tests.
Trio of Aussies advance in Adelaide, but three go out
Jordan Thompson has led a trio of Aussies who completed straight-sets wins at the Adelaide International, but three compatriots didn't make it past round one.
Reward offered in bid to crack decades-old cold case
Police have offered a $500,000 reward in the latest bid for information on the mysterious disappearance of Leslie Ralph Ball more than 30 years ago.
New COVID-19 variant drives festive season surge
COVID-19 infections have spiked in Australia's two most populous states, with a new variant and Christmas festivities driving higher hospitalisations.
Need ChatGPT in the car? Crazy vehicle tech at CES 2024
From cars driven by game controllers to vans you can turn into utes, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is giving a preview of an unusual future.
Demand for progress in youth justice reform in Qld
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been given a deadline to provide an update on youth justice reform amid warnings of a group's intensified campaign.
Kenin sets up showdown with Saville in Hobart
Former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin will meet Daria Saville for a place in the Hobart International quarter-finals after a straight-sets round-one win.
Smith opening, Green No.4 ‘a perfect scenario’: Marnus
Marnus Labuschagne has outlined why Australia will be well served if Steven Smith opens and Cameron Green bats No.4 in the first Test against the West Indies.
Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying
Queensland teenager Melisa Ercan has left Australian Open qualifying in a wheelchair but victorious, as a raft of home hopes also advanced in Melbourne.
Hip injury casts AO doubt over Wimbledon champ
Marketa Vondrousova's Australian Open hopes are in doubt after she pulled out of the Adelaide International ahead of her first-round match.
Marnus backs Khawaja on ‘special’ BBL dove unveiling
With Usman Khawaja expected to unveil the dove symbol banned by the ICC in the BBL, teammate Marnus Labuschagne explains why he showcases the eagle on his bat.
Charity night featuring Osaka and Raducanu cancelled
A charity tennis clash at Rod Laver Arena between two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has been cancelled.
Strikers regain Carey, bowl first against Hurricanes
Australian Test keeper Alex Carey is a handy inclusion for the Adelaide Strikers as they try to keep their BBL season alive against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Aussie No.1 blasts Tennis Australia for wildcard snub
Australia's top-ranked women's tennis ace has accused the governing body of not liking her after being overlooked for a wildcard into her home grand slam.
EU scientists say 2023 world’s hottest year on record
Scientists from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service say 2023 was the hottest year in global temperature records since 1850.
Captain Healy leads Australia to series win in India
Australia, led with skill and luck by Alyssa Healy, have chased down a target of 148 to defeat India in the third T20 international, clinching a series win.
Cyclone threat looms again for flood-ravaged region
Weeks after record flooding hit the region, another cyclone threat may loom for far north Queensland with a tropical low set to form in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift
Victoria's first nine days of 2024 have broken January records dating back more than 120 years as floodwaters continue to flow, impacting communities.