Church minister, 97, arrested in major port blockade
Protesters aged from 15 to 97 have been arrested after a blockade of Newcastle Port continued beyond a 30-hour deadline.
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Hamas releases Israeli, Thai hostages under ceasefire
Hamas has released 13 Israelis and four foreigners in a second round of swaps under a ceasefire deal in Gaza after a delay due to a dispute over aid.
Pope has scan due to flu, lung complications ruled out
Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after hospital tests ruled out lung complications resulting from a case of flu.
Sinner downs Djokovic twice, sets up Aussie final clash
Italy's Jannik Sinner has sensationally beaten Novak Djokovic twice in one evening to set up a Davis Cup final against Australia.
Bruce earns netball’s Liz Ellis Diamond for second time
Defender Courtney Bruce has won netball's Liz Ellis Diamond for a second year but the awards were boycotted by Super netballers due to their pay dispute.
Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic
The law that will change what cars are sold in Australia is facing delays in a development some experts say is hurting buyers' wallets.
CSIRO targets invasive weeds with natural enemies
Natural enemies of two invasive weeds will be released in NSW in an effort to control the unwanted visitors.
Ukraine calls for more air protection for grain exports
Hours after Ukraine was hit with the largest Russian drone attack of the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has demanded more air defences for grain exports.
Rookie Payne on provisional pole for Supercars finale
Penrite Racing rookie Matthew Payne has bounced back on the final day of the Adelaide 500 to secure provisional pole for the 250km Supercars race.
Supercars champion Kostecki on pole for season ender
Newly-crowned Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki will start from pole position in the last race of the season in Adelaide after winning the top-10 shootout.
Jay O’Shea stars for Roar in ALM win over Perth Glory
Jay O'Shea confirmed why he is regarded as Brisbane Roar's best player in the 2-1 ALM win over Perth Glory after he created a goal and scored one of his own.
Dave Sharma takes Marise Payne’s NSW Senate spot
NSW Liberal Party members have selected moderate Dave Sharma to take Marise Payne's Senate seat, pipping favourite Andrew Constance.
Victory beat Central Coast to extend unbeaten ALW run
Melbourne Victory are now four games unbeaten after beating Central Coast 2-1 courtesy of a late winner from McKenzie Weinert.
Maxwell, Zampa back for second T20 against India
Australia will field a three-pronged spin attack of Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa and Tanveer Sanghaas they bid to level the T20 series against India
De Minaur’s Davis Cup mountain against super Sinner
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur will face a youthful nemesis in the shape of Italy's Jannik Sinner in the Davis Cup final in Malaga.
Israel can only be free when Palestine is: Bowen
Australia has welcomed the release of hostages under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, as more rallies take place across the country.
Skye’s the limit as Nicolson calls out champion Serrano
Skye Nicolson wants to fight boxing great Amanda Serrano early next year after retaining her WBC interim featherweight title in a Dublin stoppage.
Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets
Australia is close to meeting its 2030 emissions reduction targets, but the energy minister won't say how much a clean transition will cost taxpayers.
Sharma picked to take ex-foreign minister’s Senate seat
NSW Liberal Party members have selected Dave Sharma to take Marise Payne's Senate seat, pipping favourite Andrew Constance.
Leishman warms up for Aust Open push with 64
Marc Leishman's bogey-free 64 included a long birdie putt on the Australian PGA's final hole to push him into outright third in a handy Australian Open tune-up.
India smash Aussie bowlers for 235 in second T20
India's top three all notched half centuries as Australia's bowling attack was pounded again as the tourists sought to level the T20 series against India.
Hamas release another group of Israeli, Thai hostages
The Israeli military says 13 Israelis and several foreign citizens have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip.
Popyrin will lead Australia’s Davis Cup final charge
Alexei Popyrin will lead Australia's challenge in the Davis Cup final, while Alex de Minaur will face Italy's Jannik Sinner in the second rubber.
Agonising loss for Aussie Popyrin in Davis Cup final
Alexei Popyrin has lost Australia's crucial opening rubber of their Davis Cup final to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi.
George becomes WNBL’s best-ever rebounder, Perth slide
Reigning WNBL MVP Cayla George has broken the record for most rebounds in a WNBL career, bringing up her 3230th board in a loss to Bendigo.
Thunder’s loss to Sixers sets up tough WBBL finals task
The Adelaide Strikers will enter the WBBL play-offs as the form team but fellow finalists the Sydney Thunder suffered a big loss on the eve of the post-season.
Sierra Leone enacts curfew as gunmen attack barracks
Officials say Sierra Leone has declared a curfew after reports gunmen attempted to break into a military armoury in the capital Freetown.
Blaze overcomes Chill to claim Hockey One premiership
The Brisbane Blaze have come from behind to beat the Canberra Chill 4-1 and claim the Hockey One women's grand final at the National Hockey Centre.
Suncorp pitch savaged as Roar beat Glory 2-1 in ALM
Brisbane's Jay O'Shea scored a goal and created one in the 2-1 ALM win over Perth Glory but the Suncorp Stadium surface copped a roasting from both coaches.
Hamas frees new group of hostages including US girl
The Israeli military says 13 Israelis and several foreign citizens have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip.
Matthew Payne in first Supercars win at Adelaide 500
Grove Racing rookie Matthew Payne is a Supercars winner for the first time after out-duelling champion Brodie Kostecki at the Adelaide 500.