Australian leaders hail Navalny as hero, blame Putin
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has labelled Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny a "courageous force for democracy" after reports of his death.
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Pop superstar makes history with Australian Eras Tour
Taylor Swift debuted a new track from her upcoming album at the first Australian concert of The Eras Tour, in front of her biggest ever audience.
Melbourne heed Cairns lessons ahead of NBL Finals
Ladder leaders Melbourne United slumped to a surprise road loss to Cairns but have the chance to atone ahead of the NBL Finals when they host Illawarra.
First electric vehicle announced for Bathurst 500 race
A powerful electric Porsche has been tapped to take part in this year's Supercars season, including the Bathurst 500, as the safety vehicle.
Navalny’s team confirms his death, searching for body
The cause of death of the Putin critic and opposition leader has not yet been established.
Trump found liable in New York civil fraud case
Former US president Donald Trump has been found liable in his civil fraud case, and has been banned from doing business in New York for three years.
Auction interest shows no signs of slow down
More than 2000 homes will go under the hammer on Saturday, a 13 per cent surge from the same weekend in 2023.
France to send up to $5b in military aid to Ukraine
The aid package follows a similar pledge to Ukraine made by Germany on Friday.
De Minaur avenges Rublev defeat to make Rotterdam semis
Alex de Minaur has exorcised his Australian Open loss by beating Andrey Rublev at the Rotterdam Open and setting up a semi-final on his 25th birthday.
Rybakina sets up Qatar Open final clash with Swiatek
Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina have set up a mouth-watering final clash at the Qatar Open, after they reached the showdown in very different fashions.
Bronze for Shayna Jack while McEvoy scents Doha gold
Shayna Jack has won the 100m freestyle bronze at the world championships while Cameron McEvoy looks on course to power to gold in Doha's 50m free dash.
‘Heartbreaking’ scenes as fire-hit communities rebuild
Residents in Victorian towns face a recovery that could last up to three years as locals return to survey the damage caused by bushfires to their properties.
Almost 13,000 Vic homes still off-grid after storms
Almost 13,000 Victorian homes and businesses remain without power following Tuesday's fierce storms and financial assistance is being offered.
Cyclone downgraded but Top End braces for more rain
Residents in northern Australia are bracing for continued heavy rain triggered by ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln as it drifts west.
Israel bombards Gaza, largest hospital under siege
Areas of southern Israel have been tense since Hamas attacked there on October 7, and the IDF has continued to pound the Gaza strip since.
Ukraine forced to abandon eastern bastion of Avdiivka
Ukraine's withdrawal from the eastern town of Avdiivka comes as Ukraine faces acute shortages of ammunition, with US military aid delayed for months.
The world reacts to Alexei Navalny’s reported death
The Russian opposition leader and Putin critic reportedly died in jail after years of imprisonment, drawing global criticism towards the Kremlin.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dead: prison
Russia's jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, the country's prison service says.
Indigenous grit their way to All-Star win against Maori
The Indigenous All-Stars have relied on their defence to beat their Maori opponents 22-14 in Townsville.
Snakes fire early to upset Melbourne United again
The Cairns Taipans have ended their season on a high with a third consecutive win over NBL ladder leaders and title favourites Melbourne United.
Worries about whether latest Lexus will go the distance
Lexus's new battery electric flagship model impresses in many ways, but falls short in the most important.
Chapman double helps Indigenous women post massive win
The Indigenous women have smashed their Maori opponents 26-4 to win the annual All-Stars clash in Townsville.
Breakers beat Bullets to lock in NBL Finals spot
American import Parker Jackson-Cartwright has steered the New Zealand Breakers into the NBL Finals, starring in a tough 103-87 home win over Brisbane.
Labuschagne fights hard for Bulls on Adelaide minefield
Struggling Test No.3 Marnus Labuschange has top-scored for Queensland as 17 wickets tumbled on a chaotic day of Sheffield Shield action against South Australia.
Retreat elders were ill-equipped for kambo emergency
Elders at a spiritual retreat where a man died after taking illicit substances appeared ill-informed to deal with the warning signs, an inquest has heard.
Logging backflip ‘won’t save gliders from extinction’
Scientists and conservation groups say a backflip by the NSW environmental watchdog will do little to shield greater gliders from the effects of logging.
Reynolds, Carrigan cop breach notices for public scrap
Brawling Brisbane pair Adam Reynolds and Pat Carrigan are set to face NRL punishment following their public scuffle that blew up on social media.
Hyundai breaks ranks to support new car emissions rules
A popular car brand has voiced support for new rules that would cut vehicle emissions, saying Australia only has a short time to catch up to other countries.
Hall of famer Wilson’s flanker fandom for McReight
Former Queensland Reds and Wallabies flanker David Wilson says Fraser McReight's apprenticeship under Michael Hooper will reap rewards at Test level this year.
Asylum seeker boat lands in northern Western Australia
Authorities are investigating after 30 men from Pakistan and Bangladesh arrived in the Kimberley on an asylum seeker boat.
Judge faces ‘inadequate’ laws in stabbing sentence
A man has been jailed for stabbing of a 52-year-old who was sleeping rough, with a Supreme Court judge saying he cannot impose the sentence the case demands.