Truckie faces magistrate after fatal train derailment
A truck driver who allegedly caused a crash that killed two train drivers has been released on bail after appearing in a South Australian court.
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Australian serving in Israeli army killed, reports say
Australian-Israeli man Lior Sivan has been killed in southern Gaza while serving in the Israeli Defence Force, the ABC has reported.
Ukraine says five killed by Russian missiles, drones
Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks have killed five people in Kyiv and Kharkiv as Russian authorities reported one death in a Ukrainian strike on Belgorod.
Big Bash First Nations round plays tribute to culture
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will be at the forefront when the Big Bash League's annual First Nations round gets under way.
Ongoing big wet keeps swathes of Australia under water
The first week of 2024 is off to a wild weather start with storms continuing to lash the east coast and a heatwave leaving people in the north sweltering.
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House prices to fall by 3-5pct after flat end to 2023
The Australian housing market ended 2023 on a flat note, despite respectable gains across the year, and are likely to fall going into 2024, experts say.
‘Freewheeling spirit’: family grieves Olympian Hoskins
Former track cyclist Melissa Hoskins' family says they will honour her memory after her husband and fellow Olympian Rohan Dennis was charged over her death.
Fisherman’s lucky escape as crocodile leaps into tinnie
Wildlife officers are on the lookout for a potentially dangerous crocodile after it reportedly leapt onto a small boat while a man was fishing.
‘Low level’ cocaine found in fatal chopper crash pilot
The pilot of one of the helicopters involved in a crash that killed four people on the Gold Coast consumed cocaine in the days before the mid-air collision.
Warner’s urgent plea for return of missing baggy green
Ahead of his final Test match, retiring Australia opener David Warner has called for the return of his baggy green, which disappeared en route from Melbourne.
New Test opener need not be a specialist: Cummins
Australia captain Pat Cummins has said he would have no objection to Australia opting against a specialist opener to replace David Warner.
ADF to help with clean-up as floods keep rescuers busy
Australian Defence Force personnel are set to arrive in storm-ravaged areas of southeast Queensland and northern NSW from Thursday.
Researchers a step closer to finding a diabetes cure
Melbourne researchers from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute have found a way to regenerate insulin production in damaged pancreatic cells.
Litchfield ton lifts Australia to record total vs India
Phoebe Litchfield and Alyssa Healy set the pace before Alana King finished with a bang leaving India requiring a record run chase to avoid a series sweep.
Australia ‘confident’ in Quad despite summit doubt
Health Minister Mark Butler says Australia is confident the next Quad leaders summit will go ahead despite uncertainty on the next meeting date.
Ex-MP, accused fraudster Thomson’s India trip greenlit
A business trip to oversee packing of an edible plant is on the cards for disgraced former Labor MP Craig Thomson ahead of his sentencing and trials for fraud.
I can go deep at Australian Open: Alex de Minaur
Alex de Minaur's crushing straight-sets win over world No.10 Taylor Fritz has fuelled hopes the Sydneysider can produce a deep run at the Australian Open.
Duckworth breaks through after rain delays in Brisbane
Australian James Duckworth has earned a surprise opportunity to reach the Brisbane International last 16 while Jordan Thompson and Jason Kubler also progressed.
Australia bat first in third ODI against India
Megan Schutt will make her return from injury as Australia bid for an ODI series sweep of India.
Russia pounds Ukrainian cities after Putin vows revenge
The Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv have come under heavy fire from Russian missiles after Vladimir Putin vowed revenge for Ukraine's attack on Belgorod.
Israeli court rejects law that limited court oversight
A key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reforms that sparked major protests has been struck out by Israel's Supreme Court.
Djokovic’s Serbia into United Cup quarter-finals
Serbia have secured a United Cup quarter-final against Australia after scraping their way to a 2-1 tie win over the Czech Republic.
Djokovic shakes off wrist scare to defeat Lehecka
Novak Djokovic has beaten Jiri Lehecka to draw Serbia level in their United Cup clash with the Czech Republic with the mixed doubles to decide the tie in Perth.
At least 30 dead in Japan quake, race to find survivors
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has left at least 30 people dead, reports say, destroying buildings and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.
Australia’s Rodionova outlasts Sofia Kenin in Brisbane
Arina Rodionova is through to the round of 16 at the Brisbane International after defeating America's Sofia Kenin.
Iranian warship Alborz enters Red Sea: report
The Iranian warship Alborz has entered the Red Sea at a time of raised tensions on the shipping route, Iranian media reports say.
Swiatek leads Poland into United Cup quarter-finals
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has scored resounding singles and doubles wins to lead Poland into the United Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Team Spain.
Australia through to United Cup quarter-finals
Alex de Minaur destroyed Taylor Fritz before Matt Ebden and Storm Hunter starred in the doubles to guide Australia to victory over the US at the United Cup.
Israel signals troop pullback as US carrier heads home
An Israeli official says the army will draw down forces inside the Gaza Strip and shift to a months-long phase of more localised "mopping up" operations.
Chile level with Greece after Tsitsipas withdrawal
Chile's Nicolas Jarry has pegged Greece back in their United Cup tie after world No.6 Stefanos Tsitsipas was a late withdrawal in the men's singles.
Djokovic shakes off wrist scare to face up to Czechs
Novak Djokovic had to receive intense treatment on his right wrist after hurting it during practice, but he's been cleared to play the Czech Republic.