Bring on the new year, Aussies set to welcome 2024
Across Australia, revellers are ready to farewell 2023 and welcome 2024 with plenty of New Year's Eve events, shows and fireworks.
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Novak Djokovic fires in his United Cup opener
Novak Djokovic has made a hot start to the summer, defeating China's Zhang Zhizhen 6-3 6-2 in their United Cup clash in Perth.
Australia beat India by three runs to seal ODI series
India were left to rue poor catching and a lower-order stumble as Australia edged home in a thriller in Mumbai.
Wasted opportunity as frozen eggs languish in storage
The vast majority of eggs frozen by prospective mothers go unused, causing headaches for IVF clinics and preventing potentially groundbreaking research.
Key players will try to deliver the goods for NRL clubs
A new year of NRL awaits, with each club relying heavily on experienced stars or rising youngsters to step up in key areas in 2024.
Warning system could save farmers millions of dollars
Crop contamination from herbicides can cost growers millions of dollars in damage - but a warning system is helping to avoid it.
Crucial week looms in fight for BBL’s top spots
Sydney Sixers face Brisbane twice in the space of three days to start 2024, with the back-to-back fixtures set to go a long way to deciding the BBL's top two.
New year changes to bring vape ban, boosted payments
A raft of major policy changes are scheduled to start as the sun sets on 2023, including cost of living relief measures in some states.
Bancroft believes specialist openers best for Test role
Test contender Cameron Bancroft believes the experience of being a specialist opener would be precious for candidates in the battle to replace David Warner.
Patient, open-minded Osaka all ears in tennis return
Naomi Osaka used to wear headphones around the courts to avoid chatting to her rivals, but that's changed now she's back as an "open-minded, patient" mother.
Heavy rains forecast to dampen start to new year
The first day of 2024 is forecast to bring heavy rain and giant hail for parts of Australia, with communities warned about the possibility of flash flooding.
Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year
A heatwave is gripping parts of northern Australia with temperatures 8C to 12C above average forecast in some areas as the nation welcomes 2024.
Don’t hold me to it, says Nadal on retirement plans
Rafael Nadal contemplated retirement during his injury absence but, now that he's back the Spanish great is keeping his options open.
Browne escapes NBL suspension for Baynes gut punch
South East Melbourne Phoenix guard Gary Browne has escaped an NBL suspension after he was ejected for punching Brisbane centre Aron Baynes in the stomach.
Two dead after train derails in horror truck crash
Two train drivers have died after their locomotive collided with a truck at a level crossing near the South Australia-NSW border.
‘Realistic reality’: North Korea warns of possible war
"Because of reckless moves by the enemies to invade us, it is a fait accompli that a war can break out at any time on the Korean peninsula," Kim Jong-un says.
Child dies after being found unconscious in hot car
A two-year-old girl has died after being found unconscious in a hot car on a rural property in Central Queensland.
David Warner retires from ODI cricket
Australian opening batter David Warner has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket only days before the start of his final Test match.
Heavy rains, flood threat dampen start to new year
The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in Queensland and NSW as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year.
Aust cycling mourns after Melissa Dennis hit and killed
The cycling community is reeling from the death of Olympian Melissa Dennis as her husband and fellow former star Rohan Dennis reportedly faces charges.
Russia pounds Kharkiv with missiles and drones: Ukraine
Kyiv says Russia has launched air strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv hours after what Moscow called an "indiscriminate" attack on the city of Belgorod.
New Year’s Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q
The last day of 2023 has brought heavy rain and hail for parts of Australia with flash flooding around Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast.
Popyrin outlasts O’Connell in all-Aussie thriller
Alexei Popyrin defied Chris O'Connell's best in a three-hour Brisbane International thriller after Arina Rodionova had a winning return to the top level.
Former pro cyclist Melissa Hoskins killed in car crash
Former Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins has died after being hit by a car in Adelaide's inner north.
Ages revealed of children in river drowning tragedy
Police have released more details about two young children who died after they were found in a Perth river on New Year's Eve.
New year, more severe heat for northern Australia
Heatwave conditions will continue to roast parts of northern Australia into the new year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C.
Israeli jets drub Gaza, Netanyahu indicates longer war
Central Gaza residents say the Israeli bombardment has intensified as the death toll in the enclave rises and Israel's Prime Minister indicates a longer war.
Third seed Shelton gone in Brisbane upset
Ben Shelton has been knocked out in a first-round Brisbane International upset by Russian Roman Safiullin as rain halted play on outside courts.
Snakes fire on NYE to beat Melbourne United again
The Cairns Taipans continue to save their NBL best for the league-leading Melbourne United, this time with a strong 95-78 home win on New Year's Eve.
Iraq invasion and carbon crusade in 2003 cabinet papers
High-level discussions about Australia's decision to enter the Iraq War and a deadly virus that swept the world have been revealed in cabinet papers from 2003.
Rain threatens to halt Brisbane Heat’s BBL charge
Constant rain has delayed the bat flip in Brisbane ahead of the BBL clash between the unbeaten Heat and the Sydney Sixers.