Exclusion zone declared around fast-moving Qld bushfire
Authorities have set up an exclusion zone and told residents it's not safe to return home as fire crews battle a fast-moving blaze in southeast Queensland.
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Man dies after waiting for hospital bed in ambulance
Queensland's health minister says a full clinical review is under way after a grandfather allegedly spent hours in an ambulance waiting for a hospital bed.
Rugby Australia chair urged to quit by his own unions
The internal war within Rugby Australia has turned ugly, with chairman Hamish McLennan urged to quit by six of his own member unions.
Ukraine army ‘sets up several bridgeheads’ on Dnipro
Ukraine's army says it has established several bridgeheads on the eastern side of the River Dnipro in the country's south.
Israel renews warning for Gazans to flee southern city
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis as Israel calls for civilians to relocate from the southern Gaza city.
ASX soon to get its first erectile dysfunction company
Brisbane-based LTR Pharma hopes investors will be standing to attention as it launches a $7 million IPO to fund a nasal spray that works quicker than Viagra.
Human rights groups respond to whistleblower’s pleas
Human rights advocates are calling on the attorney-general to intervene and stop a whistleblower who exposed allegations of war crimes from going to jail.
Albanese hails ‘warm’ US-China talks at APEC summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have smoothed over recent tensions.
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Riches or rubbish: firms prepare for EV battery surge
The question of what to do with electric car batteries when they reach the end of their useful lives is being discussed in Australia as a deadline looms.
Heart patients hit the gym to dispel exercise warning
Heart patients who were told to avoid all exercise growing up have hit the gym in a bid to see if ignoring old advice could boost their health.
Police remove exclusion zone around Queensland bushfire
Police have lifted a formal exclusion zone ordered for residents of the fire-impacted township of Kooralbyn in Queensland's Scenic Rim.
Two charged over alleged two-state joyride
NSW police have charged a man and a teenager boy over a destructive joyride from Queensland to the Sydney CBD.
Minjee Lee chasing namesake at LPGA Tour’s season-ender
Australia's Minjee Lee has co-leader American Alison Lee in her sights at the LPGA Tour's lucrative season-ending CME Group Tour Championship in Florida.
Australia condemns ‘unsafe’ run-in with Chinese warship
Acting prime minister Richard Marles has condemned the actions of a Chinese warship after its crew subjected Australian naval divers to harmful sonar pulses.
Labor retains Mulgrave in Victorian by-election
Labor is on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it.
Socceroos to donate to Gaza humanitarian efforts
The Socceroos will face Palestine in a World Cup qualifier and will donate some of their match fees to humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
Defiant RA boss McLennan granted 24-hour reprieve
Hamish McLennan doesn't plan to quit as chair of Rugby Australia despite a demand from six of his own member unions to do so.
Top SA cop’s son dies in hospital after alleged hit-run
The 18-year-old son of South Australia's police commissioner has died following an alleged hit-run during schoolies celebrations.
US, partners condemn growing violence in Sudan’s Darfur
The US, Britain and Norway have called for an end to violence and human rights abuses including attacks on civilians in Sudan's western Darfur region.
APEC leaders divided on Ukraine, Gaza, back WTO reform
APEC members went into the US-hosted summit divided over the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and that is how they left, but they did unite behind reforming the WTO.
Car could hold answers in shooting death investigation
Police have revealed the identity of a man shot dead in central Queensland as they appeal for information about a car seen near where his body was found.
WC final culmination of ‘career-defining’ year: Cummins
A hectic 2023 shapes as career-defining for the Australian cricket team, says Pat Cummins ahead of the World Cup final against India.
McVeigh nails OT winner for JackJumpers against Taipans
Jack McVeigh's long three-pointer in the final seconds of overtime has clinched a 90-87 NBL win for Tasmania over the Taipans in Cairns.
Late wickets keep Queensland in the Shield hunt at MCG
Victoria has a lead of 237 with four wickets in hand ahead of the last day of their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at the MCG.
Thunder, Strikers book WBBL finals spots with big wins
The WBBL's finals series is taking shape after Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers booked their spots alongside Perth Scorchers with big wins on Saturday.
Hatchard stars as Adelaide trounce Sydney in AFLW semi
Adelaide, inspired by record-breaking feats from midfield ace Anne Hatchard, have thrashed Sydney by 67 points in their AFLW semi-final.
Bullets fade again, Perth continue winning ways in NBL
Brisbane were again unable to close out the contest as Perth finished stronger to claim a fifth-straight NBL victory.
Tentative Gaza agreement to free some hostages: report
Israel, the US and Hamas have reached a tentative deal to free some hostages in Gaza and pause fighting, the Washington Post reports.
Swim coach jailed for 32 years over child abuse culture
Swim coach Paul Frost who sexually abused 11 students for more than a decade has been jailed for up to 32 years for normalising horrifying behaviour.
Cookie-cutter designs to underpin NSW housing boom
NSW will turn back the clock and develop a cookie-cutter design book like those used in many beloved suburbs in the latest effort to make housing affordable.
AIS aspiring for gender equity in coaching by 2032
With only three women in high-performance coaching roles across the nation, the AIS is tackling gender equity in the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.