New mum Osaka tested in victory on tour return
Naomi Osaka was made to work for her first WTA win in 15 months, the new mother beating Germany's Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6 (11-9) in Brisbane's first round.
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Massive quake jolts Japan, triggering tsunami warnings
Japan has issued several tsunami alerts after a series of strong earthquakes - including one of magnitude 7.6 - shook western areas.
Brisbane rain washes out Heat-Sixers BBL clash
Constant rain has forced the abandonment of the unbeaten Brisbane Heat's BBL clash against the Sydney Sixers at the Gabba.
Fighting rages in Gaza as Israel eyes new phase of war
There is little sign the conflict in Gaza is at an end as Israel continues to hammer the Strip with air strikes.
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Home values up in 2023 but affordability rears its head
A surprisingly strong year for the Australian housing market has ended on a weaker note, with performance varied across different regions and cities.
Cahn to be fifth Roar ALM coach since February
Brisbane Roar have hired Ben Cahn as the club's new head coach - the club's fifth in 21 A-League Men's games - in response to their historic City drubbing.
Top seed Rune overcomes Purcell in rainy Brisbane
Danish top seed Holger Rune has been made to work hard to reach the Brisbane International second round, needing three sets to see off home hope Max Purcell.
Race against time as Japan quake damage hinders rescues
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least a dozen lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year
The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in two states as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year and many people are still without power.
South Korea’s opposition leader stabbed in the neck
An unknown attacker has stabbed South Korea's opposition leader in the neck as he was visiting the site of a proposed airport in port city Busan.
Sakkari begins Greece’s United Cup charge with a bang
Greece are off to a winning start in the United Cup with Maria Sakkari in cruise control en route to a 6-0 6-1 win over Chile's Daniela Seguel.
Warner issues plea for return of stolen 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.
North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year
Hot conditions will continue to roast parts of northern Australia into the new year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of New Year’s attacks
Ukrainian and Russian officials have accused each other of attacks that have killed and injured people early on the first day of the new year.
South Korean opposition chief stabbed during city visit
An unknown attacker has stabbed South Korea's opposition leader in the neck as he was visiting the site of a proposed airport in port city Busan.
Olympic and grand slam glory driving evergreen Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says the lure of snaring another Olympic medal for Serbia is among the things driving him for a big 2024 campaign.
Warner retires from ODIs, won’t rule out 2025 comeback
Australian opening batter David Warner has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket only days before the start of his final Test match.
Australian killed fighting for Israel, reports say
Australian-Israeli man Lior Sivan has been killed in southern Gaza while serving in the Israeli Defence Force as a tank commander, the ABC has reported.
Australian cycling mourns death of Olympian Hoskins
The cycling community is reeling from the death of Olympian Melissa Hoskins with her husband and fellow former star Rohan Dennis facing charges.
World celebrates New Year as wars cast shadow over 2024
New Year celebrations around the world offer a hopeful start to 2024 even as the world's ongoing conflicts raise security concerns and mute festivities.
At least six dead after huge earthquake rocks Japan
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least six lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
Clean up begins as nation stirs after New Year’s party
The New Year has dawned with hangovers from 2023 as cities and towns deal with the aftermath of huge parties around the country.
Flood rescuers busy as storms and downpours swell dams
Crews have attended dozens of flood rescue incidents as heavy rain continues in southeast Queensland and northern NSW.
New Year’s Eve party over, now what’s in store for 2024
New Year's festivities over, another year of uncertainty has dawned with hangovers from 2023 but some predictions for 2024 suggest better times ahead.
At least five dead after strong earthquake rocks Japan
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least five lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
Houthi ships sunk as US repels attack on cargo vessel
Three Houthi ships have been sunk and ten militants killed by US forces repelling an attack on a container vessel in the Red Sea.
At least six dead after strong earthquake rocks Japan
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least six lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
Almost 100,000 ordered to leave area after Japan quake
One person has reportedly died after a building collapsed following an earthquake in Japan, with about 97,000 people urged to leave coastal areas.
More heavy rain forecast as rivers and flood risks rise
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast more heavy rain in southeast Queensland and northern NSW amid warnings of swollen waterways and flash floods.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe announces surprise abdication
Queen Margrethe's surprise abdication will leave Denmark's throne to her eldest son Prince Frederick who is married to an Australian, Princess Mary.
No suspicious circumstances in child’s hot car death
Detectives say there were no suspicious circumstances involved in the death of a two-year-old girl found unconscious in a hot car in central Queensland.