Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers
The Sixers suffered a 4-5 collapse before skipper Moises Henriques saved the day, lifting them to a rare win over the Scorchers in Perth with a 20-ball 47.
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Battling Tomljanovic pulls off stunning Open comeback
Ajla Tomljanovic has made a stirring comeback against Croatia's Petra Martic to seal progression to the Australian Open second round.
Sudan says it suspends contact with mediation group
Sudan's foreign ministry says dealings with the IGAD regional group are suspended after it invited the leader of a paramilitary force to a meeting.
Rivals Tomljanovic, Ostapenko to face off at Open
Ajla Tomljanovic respects Jelena Ostapenko as a "tennis player" ahead of the pair's eagerly-anticipated match at the Australian Open.
‘Life-threatening’ flood warning as rain soaks country
Thunderstorms across Australia's eastern seaboard including Sydney's outskirts may bring flash flooding as some rural residents remain isolated by floodwater.
Wong sounds alarm over civilian deaths and ‘just’ peace
Penny Wong has shared Australia's concerns about the "dire" humanitarian situation in Gaza and the rising number of Palestinians being killed.
Terror accused released despite bail breach charges
A man accused of helping a foreign fighter join a terrorist group in Syria has argued his alleged bail breaches are minor and disputed.
Tattoo clue for mystery man in decades-old cold case
Police hope a new computer image will end a global search to identify an unidentified man struck and killed by a train in Sydney more than four decades ago.
Cummins to captain “on the fly” against unknown Windies
Australia's captain Pat Cummins admits he knows little of many West Indian opponents entering the first Test in Adelaide.
US hits Houthi anti-ship missiles in Yemen: officials
US officials say the country's military has carried out another strike in Yemen targeting Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles.
Qatar, France broker deal for aid, medication to Gaza
Qatar and France say aid for Gaza will head for before being taken across the Rafah border crossing, after a deal was brokered with Islamist group Hamas.
China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support
The Chinese ambassador is seeking to meet with Australian officials to raise objections to statements of support for Taiwan's democratic election.
Yezidi refugees have a field day picking up hockey
A regional Queensland town, home to the largest Yezidi community in Australia, is getting young refugees into hockey to lay roots and heal from their traumas.
First vaccine approved for infectious respiratory virus
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has for the first time approved a vaccine against the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus.
Deckhands ‘swam croc-infested waters to escape’ skipper
Police say deckhands jumped into crocodile and shark infested water to escape a fisherman who allegedly abused young staff for years in far north Queensland.
Education expenses and fees leave parents floundering
Parents are concerned their children may have to go without essential school supplies as expenses skyrocket ahead of the 2024 school year.
Planes crashed mid-air after unplanned manoeuvre
A plane nose dived into Port Phillip Bay, killing the two men aboard, after it hit another aircraft trying to do an inverted manoeuvre.
Ukraine statehood at risk if war continues: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says it is "impossible" to take away from Russia the military gains it has made in Ukraine.
Mexico withdraws bid to host 2036 Olympic Games
As the Paris 2024 Olympics moves ever closer, Mexico has announced it has pulled out of the race to host the 2036 Games.
Socceroos up for high-stakes Syria reunion at Asian Cup
The Socceroos will take on Syria in the second game of their Asian Cup campaign as they attempt to seal progression to the round of 16.
Bespoke accommodation for 12-year-old accused murderer
Bespoke accommodation with perimeter fencing is being fixed up to house a 12-year-old girl accused of stabbing a woman to death inside a former Melbourne hotel.
‘Disinformation takeover’ a source of worry as AI grows
Voluntary regulations for AI are on the cards as concerns mount about the emerging technology's impact on jobs, copyright and disinformation.
Smith fails but Aussies hold winning hand over Windies
After bowling the West Indies out for 188, Australia are 2-59 at stumps on day one of the first Test in Adelaide.
‘Trust and transparency’ critical for growing AI sector
The federal government is considering mandatory safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence in high-risk settings.
Dingo euthanised after attacks on K’gari
A dingo has been euthanised after attacking a man and two children on Queensland's K'gari island.
Indigenous groups and gas giants promised clearer rules
A failed legal bid to stop the construction of an underwater gas pipeline has sparked a promise for clearer rules around consultations with traditional owners.
Trump cements frontrunner status with record Iowa win
Former US president Donald Trump has posted a record win in the Republican presidential contest in Iowa as Florida governor Ron DeSantis ended a distant second.
Woman dumped dismembered partner in bin, court told
Sheree Glastonbury broke down in court as a prosecutor described her murdering her partner, dismembering his body and dumping his torso in a wheelie bin.
Broncos can cope without grand-final trio, says Jensen
Brisbane have lost three key forwards from the 2023 grand-final side, but prop Corey Jensen says the void will be filled by veterans and tyros in 2024.
‘Missed opportunities’ in Aboriginal death in custody
The death of an Indigenous father in custody in the Northern Territory may have been avoided if he had received better healthcare.
Watchdog might buy into claims on supermarket specials
Allegations of false or misleading "was/now" specials advertised by supermarkets are being considered by the consumer watchdog.