Thousands flee, Sudan’s battle for Wad Madani heats up
Thousands of Sudanese are fleeing the city of Wad Madani, which many of them sort refuge in when fleeing Khartoum, as a new front of the war opens up.
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‘Immoral’: crackdown vowed on inflated NDIS prices
Dodgy NDIS providers have been put on notice about inflated prices likened to "a wedding tax", with a new taskforce to crackdown on the practice.
Israel’s military chief takes blame for hostage deaths
The three Israeli hostages were declared to be "terrorists" when they were shot dead by their countrymen during intense fighting in Gaza.
Rationale behind RBA’s December rates call on show
The minutes from the December interest rate meeting will outline the Reserve Bank's thinking on inflation as households gear up for the festive season.
Superstar Osaka’s Brisbane boost ‘best news for tennis’
Serena Williams' ex-coach has welcomed the return of Naomi Osaka, calling the former world No.1's Brisbane International presence a huge boost for the sport.
Firebirds bent on Super Netball success after pay row
The Firebirds have wasted no time in their rebuild, re-signing a quintet of players just days after Super Netball's long-running pay dispute came to an end.
Lyon snares Test scalp 500 as Australia crush Pakistan
Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in their three-match series against Pakistan after cruising to a 360-run win in the first Test.
Taipans hold off Bullets in tense Queensland NBL derby
Brisbane veteran Nathan Sobey almost dragged the Bullets over the line after they had trailed rivals Cairns by as much as 22 points during their NBL clash.
City snatch late equaliser in dramatic Mariners clash
Alessandro Lopane has scored a dramatic late equaliser for Melbourne City in a 3-3 draw with Central Coast, after the Mariners' Angel Torres scored a hat-trick.
Australian spinner Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
N Korea fires ballistic missile, S Korea and Japan say
South Korea's military says it has detected that North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.
No respite as Queensland faces widespread flash floods
Premier Steven Miles is seeking help from navy rescue boat crews as the fallout from ex-tropical cyclone Jasper continues with heavy rain in north Queensland.
N Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, condemns US
South Korea's military says it has detected that North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.
Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial continues against Ten
Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrman's defamation trial against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson continues almost a month after beginning to hear evidence.
Qld Premier Miles’ new-look frontbench to be sworn in
Days after Steven Miles took over as Queensland's 40th premier, a new-look cabinet will be sworn in as Labor begins life without Annastacia Palaszczuk.
Health sector falling behind in leadership imbalance
While traditionally male-dominated sectors such as engineering lead efforts to address gender inequality, healthcare providers are failing to promote women.
Child among group stranded on hospital roof amid floods
A group of people including a seven-year-old have been stranded on a remote hospital roof after widespread flooding caused by ex-tropical cyclone Jasper.
‘Lost the fight’: Higgins disclosed alleged rape to MP
A Queensland MP has told a court that Brittany Higgins' claim of being raped by a fellow Liberal staffer was "not something that you forget".
Israel opens aid crossing to Gaza, steps up bombardment
Israel has opened the Kerem Shalom border crossing for aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, authorities say.
Fire extend WNBL streak, painful end to Caps’ drought
Sami Whitcomb helped stretch Townsville Fire's WNBL winning streak to seven games as Jade Melbourne sparked the UC Capitals in a drought-breaking victory.
Giant bushfire prompts evacuation centre set-up
An out-of-control bushfire burning near Narrabri in northwest NSW has quickly grown in size as residents are told to get their properties ready.
AFP pledge ‘zero tolerance’ in festive season blitz
Australian Federal Police will roll out high visibility patrols at the nations airports as part of a festive season operation to clamp down on bad behaviour.
Lyon can join Warne past 700 Test wickets: Pat Cummins
In a ringing endorsement of his long-time teammate, Pat Cummins believes Nathan Lyon could join Shane Warne in reaching 700 Test wickets.
PM, Dutton record slight Christmas increase in Newspoll
Support for Labor has bounced back and they have pulled ahead of the coalition again but net approval remains in the red for both leaders, a new poll shows.
Jets break home hoodoo in ALW triumph over Western Utd
Newcastle farewelled Matildas star Emily van Egmond with a 4-2 victory over Western United while Brisbane, Western Sydney, Perth and Sydney settled for draws.
Cramping Nathan Lyon charges past 500 Test scalps
Nathan Lyon says he was feeling plenty of anxiety during his Test return, and he's proud to have joined Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in taking 500 wickets.
Crocodile spotted swimming in Queensland floodwaters
A 2.8 metre saltwater crocodile has been found swimming in floodwaters in a north Queensland town after a creek burst its banks.
Zelenskiy describes goals for work on EU accession
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine is preparing a negotiating framework for Ukraine to join the European Union.
Melbourne-bound Matildas have eyes on Olympic medal
A first Olympic medal is on the radar for the Matildas, who will face Uzbekistan in Melbourne on February 28 to decide which nation qualifies for Paris.
N Korea fires second ballistic missile, condemns US
South Korean and Japan officials say North Korea has fired what appears to be a long-range ballistic missile, its second aggression in less than 12 hours.