Heat BBL deal music to ears of singing allrounder Wood
Professional singer and guitar player Jack Wood is ready to make the most of his return to the BBL with the Brisbane Heat after a three-year exile.
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ASX skyrockets as economy shows sign of weakness
The ASX200 made its biggest daily gain in more than a year as lower-than-expected GDP growth signals the RBA's rate rises are having their intended effect.
Security issues hindering Qld energy companies: report
An Auditor-General's report has found Queensland energy providers are still lagging behind in implementing appropriate security processes.
Health chief admits patient’s death ‘preventable’
Queensland Health has admitted "significant failings" led to the "preventable" death of a patient at a Gold Coast hospital last year.
Co-star’s widow suing Matt Wright’s chopper company
The widow of Outback Wrangler star Chris Wilson is suing his co-star Matt Wright's helicopter company and the aviation safety regulator.
Scott claims season-ending Cathedral Invitational title
Adam Scott will go into 2024 full of confidence after winning the two-round Cathedral Invitational in Victoria to end a near four-year winless drought.
Wozniacki, Birrell among Australian Open wildcards
Former women's champion and world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki is among seven wildcard recipients for the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Sudanese warring parties dig in as Jeddah talks falter
The Sudanese army has intensified air strikes in Khartoum as its rival, the paramilitary RSF, holds most of the capital and advances in the west.
Zelenskiy assures Ukrainians of victory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told the public that "no matter how difficult it is," the country will defeat Russian forces.
Higgins ‘very broken’ after alleged parliamentary rape
A close confidant of Brittany Higgins has told a court she was sobbing in his arms days after being allegedly raped by Bruce Lehrmann on a minister's couch.
Kurt Capewell joins Warriors after Broncos release
Second-rower Kurt Capewell has joined the Warriors on a three-year deal after Brisbane granted the Queensland representative an immediate release.
Rosehill owner bets big on $5b housing, metro plan
Turning a historic Sydney racetrack into homes for 55,000 people became a compelling opportunity once a $500 million metro station was put on the table.
Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact
Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new security agreement that will allow for greater police co-operation and discussions if either is attacked.
‘Unbalanced’ disability system needs rapid change
Once considered world-leading, the effectiveness of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been questioned as its cost continues to surge.
Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing
A parliamentary inquiry has called for continued funding for social housing in a comprehensive report on Australia's rental crisis.
Morgan leads 11 Aussies in bid to enjoy LIV riches
Eleven Australian golfers will be among a global field in Abu Dhabi seeking one of the three lucrative places in the LIV Golf League in 2024.
Israeli forces battle Hamas in southern Gaza
Israeli troops have fought fierce battles with Hamas in the south of the Gaza Strip after reaching the heart of the city of Khan Younis.
Stop posturing and aim high, UN climate chief tells COP
United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell says the countries of the world need to agree on a way to end the "fossil fuel era as we know it".
Cummins, Smith sound Test alarm over franchise clashes
Australian players have admitted concern over the future of Test cricket, with South Africa prioritising franchise cricket over a looming national team tour.
UK PM faces revolt after unveiling new Rwanda plans
Britain's prime minister is under pressure after the immigration minister quits saying draft law to fix the Rwanda plan won't work.
Tropical cyclone forces bureau radar upgrade rethink
A looming tropical cyclone has prompted the Bureau of Meteorology to re-think their weather radar upgrade plans in north Queensland.
Fifth former detainee arrested as extradition looms
Police have arrested another person who allegedly committed fresh offences after being released from immigration detention.
Wallaby Nawaqanitawase defects to NRL’s Roosters
Mark Nawaqanitawase could still play for the Wallabies next year, despite signing a two-year NRL deal from 2025 with the Sydney Roosters
Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal
Frontline workers will soon be given extra protections after Labor struck a deal with the Senate cross bench to pass several industrial relations reforms.
Renshaw hones mind craft in Test recall bid
Matt Renshaw has opened up on the key changes in his mental approach to cricket ahead of playing for the Prime Minister's XI as he targets a Test recall.
WA’s Here Comes the Sun festival rises in the east
The organisers of West Australian music festival Here Comes the Sun are expanding the event to the east coast.
Bullets poised after NBL power rankings shake-up
Two close wins have put Brisbane back in the NBL mix but coach Justin Schueller knows a true test of their credentials is still to come.
Corruption ‘beyond dispute’ at time of Croatian Six
NSW police had a culture of fabricating evidence at the time a group of men were convicted over an alleged terror plot, an inquiry has heard.
Shareholders slug Bank of Queensland with first strike
Bank of Queensland is the latest Australian company to suffer a first strike to its remuneration report after a year of falling profits and regulatory strife.
PNG to recruit Australia police in security deal
Papua New Guinea's minister of state Justin Tkatchenko says Australian police officers 'can help us out considerably' under a new security deal.
Boxing-fit Wallace targets Dolphins deal post-Bennett
Off-contract prop Jarrod Wallace will make the most of having Wayne Bennett as his coach for one more season but is looking to extend his stay at the Dolphins.