Ethical standards to probe cause of e-scooter death
An ethical standards unit will probe police involvement in a fatal e-scooter crash, following reports the rider was fleeing officers in Townsville.
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Israeli tanks cut off hospitals in new storming of Gaza
Israel has intensified its bombardment of Khan Younis in Gaza as the Palestinian death toll is reported to have passed 25,000.
Europe must pursue path to Palestinian state: Borrell
EU diplomat Josep Borrell says Europe must press ahead with efforts to create a roadmap leading to a Palestinian state, despite Israel's opposition.
Cricket star Maxwell investigated by CA after incident
Australian star Glenn Maxwell is being investigated by Cricket Australia after he ended up in hospital following a night out in Adelaide.
Brown’s ‘freak’ innings sends Heat into BBL decider
Josh Brown's record-setting BBL century has steamrolled the Brisbane Heat past the Adelaide Strikers and into the tournament decider against the Sydney Sixers.
Australia U19s race to quick win over Namibia
Chasing a sub-100 target Australia's U19s have beaten Namibia by four wickets with more than 30 overs to spare in the U19 World Cup in South Africa.
Socceroos ready to embrace Asian Cup opportunity
The Socceroos can claim top spot in their Asian Cup group with a win or draw against Uzbekistan and put themselves in best position for the knockout phase.
Beale jury shown alleged grope before sexual assault
The jury judging if Kurtley Beale groped and sexually assaulted a woman has seen CCTV from the night as his lawyer argues a "quite different version of events".
Weekly rent prices soar to new record for Aussies
Australians are being smashed in a cost of living crisis with record weekly rent prices, as homelessness services experience soaring demand.
Public schools to remain underfunded: education union
The Australian Education Union says the federal government must do more to ensure public schools are fully funded to provide every opportunity to Australians.
Sixers set sights on O’Keefe shutting down Brown in BBL
Steve O'Keefe is the spinner to stop Brisbane Heat blaster Josh Brown from stealing the show at the Big Bash League final, the Sydney Sixers believe.
Indian PM Modi leads consecration of temple in Ayodhya
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the consecration of a Hindu temple in the city of Ayodhya to be marked as another Diwali.
Israel says 24 troops killed in day of Gaza fighting
Israel says 24 soldiers have died in Gaza in 24 hours - with 21 of them killed in a single explosion - as its forces push deep into western Khan Younis.
Labor on vote-buying spree promising tax cuts for all
Anthony Albanese is promising middle Australia will be the focus of cost-of-living support, as speculation mounts about changes to stage three tax cuts.
Cyclone countdown begins with major flooding predicted
Cyclone Kirrily is set to cross the Queensland coast as early as Thursday night, causing widespread flooding that is expected to impact the state for days.
US, British forces carry out new strikes in Yemen
US and British forces have carried out a fresh round of strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen following the rebels' attacks against Red Sea shipping.
Further sanctions against Middle East terror groups
Australia has imposed fresh sanctions against three groups and 12 people with links to proscribed terror groups Hamas, Hizbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Russian Medibank hacker first to be hit with sanctions
The Australian government has imposed cyber sanctions for the first time, naming Russian Aleksandr Ermakov as the man responsible for the Medibank data breach.
Sixers go from glamours to grifters in hunt of BBL win
The Sydney Sixers are ready to use their status as the best defenders of middling totals in the BBL final at the SCG.
Johnson and Reynolds injured, but no round one concern
Shaun Johnson and Adam Reynolds have both been hurt at NRL training, but the Warriors and Brisbane both say their respective players will be fine for round one.
Salaries on the rise, outstripping inflation
New data shows advertised salaries are rising faster than inflation, as the government comes under pressure to ditch stage three tax cuts.
McDermott, Wright again to captain Queensland Reds
The Queensland Reds are sticking with their leadership set-up, with Tate McDermott and Liam Wright to captain the side again in 2024.
Israeli PM says ‘there is no real proposal by Hamas’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is taking an unspecified initiative in the absence of an offer by Hamas to free its hostages.
‘Devastated’ De Minaur will keep fighting to improve
Alex de Minaur is adamant that, despite being "devastated" by his Australian Open exit, he's a different player these days and can rebound strongly.
Women trying to flee DV held back by income management
Indigenous, legal and community advocates have told a Senate inquiry that compulsory income management doesn't work and can have dire unintended consequences.
Furious RLPA wants Volkman the line-in-sand moment
Clint Newton has demanded the Ronald Volkman saga becomes a line-in-the-sand moment for contracting, with the Rugby League Players Association CEO furious.
DP World warns of more port strikes due to bargaining
Executives for DP World say new multi-employer bargaining laws would lead to further port strikes across Australia as its own pay dispute continues.
Charming and cruel, crooked cop Rogerson tainted to end
Charismatic and cold-blooded is how notoriously corrupt detective Roger Rogerson has been remembered following his death while incarcerated for murder.
Judge warns of ‘harsh’ jail terms for illegal gun sales
A man who sold illegal drugs and guns was told mandatory minimum sentencing laws made it inevitable that he would spend a significant amount of time in prison.
Boost paid leave to help kids thrive, say famous dads
Hamish Blake, Red Wiggle Simon Pryce and Amar Singh are among famous dads united behind a plan to allow fathers to be more active in their kids' lives.
‘Surgical’ Schmidt right man for Wallabies gig: Kiss
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss says former colleague and new Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt is an ideal candidate for the role.