Insurers told not to muddy the water on flooding claims
A federal minister and the insurance industry assure Queensland policyholders genuine claims for flooding will not be held up by a national scheme's rules.
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Tourism takes a hit from Cairns flooding
Although tourism attractions in Cairns have started re-opening, holiday cancellations for December and January have hit the region hard.
Heat deny Renegades, Fraser-McGurk first BBL win
English allrounder Paul Walter starred with bat and ball as the Brisbane Heat overcame Jake Fraser-McGurk's stunning knock to beat the Melbourne Renegades.
Three-time champ Casey Prather back in NBL with Bullets
Brisbane have turned to three-time NBL title-winning forward Casey Prather as an injury replacement for DJ Mitchell, who will miss the rest of the season.
Torres, Mariners master the wet to expose Roar defence
Angel Torres scored twice as defending champions Central Coast exposed Brisbane's defence in a 3-0 A-League Men's victory on a wet night at Suncorp Stadium.
Khawaja reprimanded by ICC for wearing black armband
Usman Khawaja has been given a reprimand by international cricket chiefs over his decision to wear a black armband in the first Test against Pakistan in Perth.
Israel broadens Gaza assault ahead of UN aid vote
Israel's military has ordered residents of Al-Bureij to move immediately as Gazan health authorities say 20,057 Palestinians have been killed since October 7.
Heat matchwinner ‘Tall Paul’ Walter loving BBL life
Paul Walter has quickly become a fan-favourite in Australia after playing an important role for the unbeaten Brisbane Heat in his first three BBL appearances.
Depleted Brisbane pledge not to go into their shells
It's not in Brisbane Roar coach Ross Aloisi's nature to batten down the hatches despite the A-League club missing five regular starters to injury.
PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea
Anthony Albanese says the US administration respects the call not to send a Royal Australian Navy ship to the Red Sea to protect commercial shipping lanes.
Flood funding to get far north Qld back up and running
A funding package has been announced by the prime minister on a visit to Queensland's flood-ravaged far north amid concern for residents and the tourism sector.
Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid
A Sudanese refugee is no longer forced to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet nor abide by a daily curfew after taking his case to the High Court.
Police urged to apologise for handling of hate crimes
At a time when discrimination and violence against LGBTQI people was rife, many victims were unable to turn to police for help, a government inquiry has found.
Higgins left ‘bread crumb’ lies to keep job, court told
After being found naked in a minister's office, Brittany Higgins left a false trail to avoid a career-limiting moment and retain her job, a judge has heard.
Sydney to stick by Gomes during ALM goal drought
Big off-season recruit Fabio Gomes has struggled for goals, but Sydney boss Ufuk Talay says he will keep putting his faith in the Brazilian striker.
Ireland link has Schmidt as Wallabies coach contender
David Nucifora and Peter Horne taking on key RA roles after helping Ireland to world No.1 has raised the prospect of Joe Schmidt coaching the Wallabies.
Third home lost in bushfire, residents return to ruins
A fast-moving blaze has destroyed three homes in Perth's eastern hills with WA's fire commissioner describing conditions as above catastrophic.
Gunman kills 15 in rampage in Czech Republic
A student has shot his father and opened fire in a university building in Prague, killing 15 people and injuring 25 in the Czech Republic's worst mass shooting.
Uninsured won’t be left behind in flood clean-up
People hit by flooding in far north Queensland who could not afford insurance will still be looked after, the federal government says.
Sydney FC eyeing fourth consecutive ALW premiership
As if three consecutive A-League Women premierships were not enough to feed their hunger, Matildas star Cortnee Vine says Sydney FC are aiming for number four.
Hundreds of calls for help as storms blanket NSW
The NSW State Emergency Service has responded to hundreds of calls for assistance in the past 24-hours, with residents told to prepare for a wet Christmas.
Socceroo Luongo retires ahead of Asian Cup
Socceroos midfielder Massimo Luongo has retired less than a month out from the Asian Cup, while squads will be expanded from 23 to 26 players.
Tinnie Army hailed as heroes after flooding rescues
Amazing stories of rescues are emerging after a Tinnie Army was mobilised during devastating flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Biggest spending politicians revealed in expenses data
The release of parliamentary expenses data shows the amount Anthony Albanese charged taxpayers for travel, in addition to the biggest spenders.
Ukraine says it defeated Russian drone attack on Kyiv
Russia's fifth air strike on Kyiv this month has been thwarted by Ukraine's air defence system with no injuries or damage reported.
Gaza ceasefire talks as Hamas, Israel assert demands
"Very serious" negotiations are taking place on a second Gaza ceasefire, the US says, but Hamas and Israel's conditions make the chances of a deal uncertain.
New leader vows integrity overhaul after shares scandal
The Northern Territory's new leader will review conflict of interest rules after Natasha Fyles quit the top job following a string of controversies.
Town overcomes setbacks to welcome flood evacuees
Cooktown was one of the worst hit by record rainfall caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper but locals still welcomed evacuees from a flood-hit Aboriginal community.
Cape York braces for flooding as Jasper could intensify
Ex-tropical cyclone Jasper is still having an impact on far north Queensland eight days after hitting the coast and could intensify again on Christmas Day.
Lehrmann a ‘fundamentally dishonest’ man, Ten says
Broadcaster Ten has accused Bruce Lehrmann of making bizarre and absurd lies around his alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, which the network says did occur.
No half-measures for new Bulldog Hutchison
After years of being a utility, new Canterbury playmaker Drew Hutchison wants 2024 to be the season he makes his name as an NRL halfback.