Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east
High temperatures are forecast for SA, Victoria and NSW over the weekend and experts are warning of the risk of heat-related illness.
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Final man sentenced over Australia’s biggest tax fraud
Tax cheats have been warned they cannot evade the law forever after a final jail sentence was issued over the $105 million Plutus payroll fraud.
Showdown with Usyk shelved after Fury’s sparring cut
Tyson Fury has suffered a cut during sparring, forcing his world heavyweight title unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk on February 17 to be postponed.
US begins strikes in Iraq and Syria over Jordan attack
While US strikes after the attack in Jordan do not target any locations inside Iran, they are likely to increase concern about tensions in the Middle East.
Israel keeps pressure on last two refugee cities
Deadly air strikes have intensified fears among the thousands of displaced Palestinians that Israeli forces will advance on the last refugee cities in Gaza.
Aussie Koloi dives to springboard gold at world titles
Queensland diver Alysha Koloi has won Australia's first gold medal of the world aquatics championships in Doha, winning the one-metre springboard title.
Ukraine suspends defence official amid corruption probe
Ukrainian authorities say they are investigating suspected corruption in the procurement of weapons, with one official suspended.
Roosters’ Sam Walker will bounce back in 2024: Fittler
Sam Walker endured a turbulent 2023 but Sydney Roosters legend Brad Fittler has backed the young half to bounce back in a big way.
Kyle Flanagan can be perfect foil for Ben Hunt: Dragons
Ben Hunt has regularly had to carry the Dragons in recent times, but the arrival of Kyle Flanagan offers hope the No.7 can unleash his natural running game.
Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers
Flood-hit Queensland regions are bracing for another drenching from ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily amid calls for more resilient infrastructure.
Zadkovich embraces Roar ‘curve ball’ after ALM return
Acting Brisbane Roar head coach Ruben Zadkovich was in limbo a fortnight ago but after taking over from the ill Ben Cahn has belief in himself and his players.
Arnold looks forward as Socceroos lament Cup heartbreak
The Socceroos are reeling after letting a 1-0 lead slip and losing to South Korea 2-1 in extra-time to crash out of the Asian Cup in the quarter-finals.
Australia dominate men’s team sprint in track cycling
Australia's cyclists have won the men's team sprint on day one of the Track Nations Cup and also finished on the podium in the two team pursuits.
Roar score late to secure A-League draw with Phoenix
Brave Brisbane overcame an injured-ravaged night to secure a 1-1 draw with Wellington Phoenix under new ALM head coach Ruben Zadkovich.
Sixers beat Kings, extend NBL winning streak to four
Former Sydney Kings Dejan Vasiljevic and Isaac Humphries starred against their old NBL side to keep red-hot Adelaide's winning streak rolling with a 85-78 win.
Meta reveals plans to launch AI services in Australia
The firm behind Facebook has bold ambitions for artificial intelligence, with Mark Zuckerberg announcing plans to create the world's most popular AI services.
Voke leads Dowling by a shot at Vic Open
Teenaged amateur Billy Dowling is only one shot off the halfway lead at the men's Vic Open golf tournament.
Firing a Cannon through the Aussie ute market
Chinese car maker Great Wall Motors is taking aim at the lucrative Aussie ute market with new iterations of its Cannon utility.
Premier admits mistake over homelessness appointment
Appointing a former director-general to undertake a review of Queensland's response to homelessness was "not a good look", an apologetic premier says.
Mosquitoes and mould pose risk in drenched Queensland
Mould and mosquitoes have been identified as greater risks in Queensland amid heavy rain and flooding in the aftermath of two cyclones.
Logging changes put gliders in peril, experts warn
Greater glider ecologists say the endangered species is in deeper trouble after NSW's watchdog for nature changed the rules that apply to logging.
Aust shares surge after big tech beats boost sentiment
The domestic bourse has hit a fresh all-time high after Amazon, Meta, and Apple all exceeded earnings expectations, raising investor risk appetite.
Vunivalu’s ‘gamble’ paying off as winger finds voice
The decision to remain with the Queensland Reds has paid off for winger Suliasi Vunivalu, as he looks forward to his first outing under Les Kiss at Ballymore.
Higgins feared being ‘passenger’ in rape story: fiance
Brittany Higgins' consent was taken away in an alleged Parliament House rape and she needed to feel like she was back in control, her fiance told a journalist.
Ironmen to add next chapter in decade-long surf rivalry
Defending Ironman champion Matt Bevilacqua has stormed to within a point of four-time winner Ali Day entering the double-round finale on the Gold Coast.
‘Everyone deserves to arrive home’: plan for safer rail
Better technology and education are part of a new national strategy to eliminate deaths and injury at Australia's 22,000 level crossings.
Fogarty lays down marker to young Raiders
Jamal Fogarty says he's ready to play a more dominant role in Canberra's youthful spine after being promoted to vice-captain for the upcoming NRLseason.
Seibold puts out welcome mat to get Brooks back to best
Anthony Seibold is confident that, with his love and care, Luke Brooks can fire at Manly after leaving the Wests Tigers over the NRL off-season.
Landholders deserve better consultation on renewables
A review of consultation over renewable energy projects has called for improved complaints handling after finding a "lack of trust" in the community.
Debutant Bartlett dominates in Australia’s big ODI win
World Cup champions Australia have made light work of the West Indies, cantering to an eight-wicket win at the MCG in the first of three ODIs.
Dutton signals support for Labor’s changes to tax cuts
Australians in need of greater assistance are soon expected to get some relief, with signs the coalition is unlikely to oppose reworked tax cuts.