Frustrating wait continues for evacuated residents
People evacuated from a flood-hit far north Queensland community don't look like returning any time soon due to a damaged pump at a waste treatment plant.
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Age no obstacle to Eels’ NRL premiership pursuit: Moses
Mitchell Moses says Parramatta can challenge for a premiership despite the fact their senior players are approaching the twilight of their careers.
Trio accused of ‘violent’ pro-Gaza protest granted bail
Protesters have allegedly forced their way into two defence contractors' buildings in the belief they were supplying Israeli forces in Gaza.
Inland towns bake in near 50C heatwave temps
A cool change is not expected to sweep across Australia for days as temperatures climbed to the high 40s in vast areas of the nation.
Plane carrying Rio Tinto workers crashes in Canada
A plane carrying Rio Tinto workers has crashed while heading to a diamond mine in Canada's remote Northwest Territories, leaving an unconfirmed number dead.
Green, McDonald catch COVID-19 as Head tests negative
Cameron Green and coach Andrew McDonald have contracted COVID-19 ahead of the second Test against West Indies, while Travis Head has received the all-clear.
Qualifier Yastremska’s heartfelt Open nod to Ukraine
Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska has ended the run of Czech teenager Linda Noskova to become the first qualifier to make the Australian Open semi-finals since 1978.
Maori warn New Zealand PM Luxon off Treaty changes
Maori leaders have described the New Zealand government as "the enemy" during annual celebrations at Ratana.
Blood, bruising, vomit: Moloney’s brutal title toll
Jason Moloney's world-title rivals will face a "hell of a night", the Australian promises, as he reveals the physical toll of his first WBO defence.
Brown’s BBL century catapults him towards overseas deal
Josh Brown's BBL century has attracted the attention of global franchises, with the Brisbane opener offered his first chance to play in overseas leagues.
Ex-TV star O’Keefe avoids jail for ‘degrading’ DV crime
Former presenter Andrew O'Keefe has been ordered into community supervision for domestic violence-related offences and fined for drug possession.
Woolworths CEO defends Australia Day merchandise choice
Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci has backed the supermarket's choice not to stock Australia Day merchandise as staff report more and more abuse.
Cops charged over bar brawl with now-cleared NRL star
NRL player Tom Starling is seeking compensation over a brawl in which he was repeatedly punched by police officers, two of whom are now facing assault charges.
‘Absolutely independent’: Kim Williams named ABC chair
The prime minister has named former News Limited chief Kim Williams as the new chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, replacing Ita Buttrose.
Eight-time champion Gilmore to take year-long WSL break
Australia's eight-time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore is taking a break from the championship tour in 2024 but says she plans to return in 2025.
Russian missile strikes on Ukraine cities kill 18
Russian missiles have hit three Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, killing at least 18 people and destroying apartment buildings and energy infrastructure.
Plan for one-month Gaza truce makes progress
Intense negotiations are working towards swapping Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners during a proposed month-long ceasefire in Gaza, sources say.
Tragic summer on track as drowning deaths surge
An increase in summer drownings has prompted a warning from lifesavers ahead of the long weekend, with a campaign calling on men to take water safety seriously.
Inspiring Australians gather as they vie for top honour
Dozens of finalists for the 2024 Australian of the Year have arrived in Canberra ahead of the awards ceremony.
Beale’s sexual assault accuser set to give evidence
Kurtley Beale has pleaded not guilty before a jury that is expected to hear from the woman he is accused of groping and sexually assaulting at a Sydney pub.
House prices smash records, wiping out downturn losses
Australia's housing sector has recouped all losses from the 2022 downturn to end 2023 smashing median price records across all capital cities.
More than 10,000 spared GP visit under new trials
A series of trials operating across the nation has allowed 10,000 women to get a new supply of the pill or receive treatment for uncomplicated infections.
Plastic makes up the majority of Aussie marine litter
Plastic made up 79 per cent of the rubbish collected from Australia's urban rivers, bays and beaches over the past three years, conservationists say.
Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms
A tropical cyclone is finally set to form before intensifying as it heads toward the north Queensland coast, with strong winds and heavy rain forecast.
Middle income earners primed for extra tax relief
The prime minister says middle income earners are at the centre of an income tax overhaul that he will flesh out in a speech on Thursday.
Sixers out to prove champion team beats team of champs
Sydney Sixers players were snubbed from the BBL's team of the tournament, but the depth in their squad makes them favourites for the final against Brisbane.
Robbie snubbed as Oppenheimer pips Barbie in Oscar noms
Oppenheimer has dominated the Oscar nominations with 13 nods while Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig and Leonardo DiCaprio were among the notable omissions.
Trump cruises to victory in NH primary election
Nikki Haley has vowed to fight on despite rival Donald Trump sailing to victory in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary.
Gauff wins ugly to scrape into Australian Open semis
US Open champion Coco Gauff has edged to within two wins of back-to-back grand slam crowns with an epic Australian Open quarter-final defeat of Marta Kostyuk.
Socceroos slip to Uzbekistan draw, top Asian Cup group
The Socceroos have slipped to a flat 1-1 Asian Cup draw with Uzbekistan but have still topped group B ahead of the round of 16 in Qatar.
Stamatelopoulos strikes twice as Newcastle thump Roar
Newcastle have won their first A-League Men game in four outings after beating Brisbane Roar 3-1 at McDonald Jones Stadium on Tuesday night.