Fires kill at least 51 in Chile, toll likely to rise
Authorities are concerned the death toll from forest fires raging across Chile will rise.
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Abbott stars as Australia claim series win over Windies
Australian bowling allrounder Sean Abbott was at his best as the hosts claimed an 83-run win and series victory in their ODI against West Indies in Sydney.
Queensland to ban rent bidding as $160m in relief flows
Some long-awaited relief is on the way for renters in Queensland, with the state government vowing to ban rent bidding and create a portable bond scheme.
Fires kill at least 46 in Chile, toll likely to rise
Authorities are concerned the death toll from forest fires raging across Chile will rise.
Demilitarisation a key to Palestine statehood: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has suggested demilitarisation is a sticking point to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
Tax talk front and centre as opposition mulls support
The first week of parliament is set to be dominated by tax talk as Labor prepares to introduce its new package and the opposition work to form a stance.
Second man charged with murder of missing Colombian
A Brisbane man has been arrested at Melbourne Airport and charged with the murder of a Colombian man who went missing from Victoria more than four months ago.
Personal targeting of Socceroos went too far: Souttar
Several Socceroos were showered with personal abuse at the Asian Cup, with centre-back Harry Souttar saying the targeted criticism crossed a line.
Passport wait puts Rohingya bodybuilding dreams on hold
The lack of a passport is preventing a champion bodybuilder from representing his Rohingya people on the world stage in the prestigious Mr Olympia competition.
Fury v Usyk world-title fight rescheduled for Riyadh
Tyson Fury's world heavyweight showdown with Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk has been rescheduled after it was postponed over an eye injury for the British fighter.
Russia says 28 killed in Ukrainian attack on bakery
A Ukrainian air strike on a bakery in Russia-controlled Lysychansk -allegedly involving United States rockets - has killed 28 people, Moscow says.
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Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty
A huge difference between the most and least efficient cars has been shown in a study of more than 650 models with some guzzling almost $4000 in fuel each year.
Four males sought after elderly woman stabbed to death
Four males have become people of interest in the murder of an elderly woman at a shopping centre car park near Brisbane.
US launches deadly retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria
Dozens of people have been killed in Iraq and Syria after the White House launched air strikes in retaliation for the killing of three US troops.
Relief in sight as ex-Kirrily moves, recovery persists
The remnants of ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily are expected to subside but not before more severe weather, while rain-sodden areas continue flood recovery.
Cortnee Vine sizzles in Sydney’s ALW win against Perth
Matildas star Cortnee Vine has scored twice in Sydney's 3-1 ALW win against Perth, while Melbourne Victory left it late to beat the Brisbane Roar.
Rebels’ ‘statement’ Super trial victory ends tough week
The Melbourne Rebels have beaten the NSW Waratahs in an impressive preseason trial effort just days after the club was placed into voluntary administration.
Hawks go fourth in NBL with victory over Bullets
The Illawarra Hawks have come from behind to beat the Brisbane Bullets 89-76 on Saturday to move up to fourth position in the NBL standings.
Force to be reckoned with after Ballymore boilover
A rallying Western Force have notched a confidence-boosting pre-season win over the Reds in Brisbane, while the Rebels also impressed in beating the Waratahs.
Australia take silver in madison at track cycling
Georgia Baker's excellent final sprint gave Australia silver in the madison, but Matthew Richardson's keirin final at the Track Nations Cup was an anti-climax.
McDermott’s brilliant ton steers Qld out of trouble
Queensland's Ben McDermott has smashed an unbeaten 146 against Tasmania at the Gabba, steering the Bulls out of trouble at 3-24 in the Sheffield Shield.
Ponga and Walsh could play together in Origin: Slater
Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh appear set for a battle to play fullback for Queensland in Origin this year but Billy Slater is open to finding a role for both men.
Travis Head released from Australia’s white-ball squads
World Cup hero Travis Head will not play again until the tour of New Zealand after being released from Australia's white-ball squads.
PM honours late MP on Dunkley by-election hustings
The prime minister has hit the hustings ahead of a by-election triggered by the death of Peta Murphy, opening a medical imaging suite in the Labor MP's name.
Tasmanian AFL club to unveil nickname, jumper in March
The wait is almost over to learn what name the new Tasmanian AFL club will go by, with that and the 19th team's jumper to be revealed in March.
Developer discounts to help address housing supply woes
Apartment block developers will not have to pay $350 million in state government charges if they build medium density homes that help fix housing supply issues.
Hundreds of animals disembark ship amid export limbo
While some animals are back on dry land, thousands of cattle remain in limbo on an export ship forced to return to WA because of conflict in the Middle East.
Young boy bitten in latest dingo attack on island
A dingo has bitten a boy on a Queensland island in the fourth such attack in as many weeks, with the young victim taken by boat to hospital on the mainland.
Fury ripple effect could lure Opetaia-Briedis duel home
Jai Opetaia's blockbuster world-title rematch with Mairis Briedis could be fought in Australia after Tyson Fury's injury blew up plans for their Saudi duel.
Knights coach Jeffries off to good start: Southwell
Halfback Jesse Southwell says new coach Ben Jeffries can keep the good times rolling at Newcastle, as the Knights target a third consecutive NRLW title.
Quick Bartlett to be rested after ODI debut to remember
Not even in Xavier Bartlett's wildest dreams did he think he would be playing for Australia this summer, let alone be creating ODI history.