Warner, Hussey proud of Khawaja’s humanitarian stance
Australian cricket great Mike Hussey has expressed his pride for Usman Khawaja with how the opener is speaking about his personal beliefs.
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Aussies finish rain-interrupted Boxing Day on 3-187
Australia have gone to stumps at 3-187 following a stop-start Boxing Day Test at the MCG against Pakistan.
Syd-Hob’s Scallywag retires, Comanche leads into night
SHK Scallywag retired from the Sydney to Hobart just hours after the start of the iconic race, leaving the three other supermaxis to push for line honours.
Russian warship in Crimea ‘damaged’ in Ukrainian attack
A landing ship was damaged in Ukraine's attack on a Crimean port and one person was killed, according to Russian authorities.
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Electric car show returning to Australia, twice as big
Double the number of electric vehicle makers will be racing into Sydney in 2024 after demand for the low-emission rides tripled.
Cultural burns help to protect country from bushfires
With bushfires raging across some parts of the nation, Aboriginal land management techniques are showing how to reduce the severity of the damage.
30 skydives: How champion skipper prepared for Syd-Hob
While others were readying their boats, Andoo Comanche skipper John Winning Jr spent some lead-up to the Sydney to Hobart repeatedly jumping out of a plane.
Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country
Australians have splurged at unprecedented sales on Boxing Day spurred on by a cost-of-living crisis this year.
Cummins forecasts Boland Test recall in near future
Scott Boland has failed to force his way into the Australian bowling line-up for the second Test against Pakistan but might not have to wait long for a recall.
Two dead, four missing as storms lash southeast Qld
A young girl is one of two people found dead while four others are reported missing following severe storms in southeast Queensland.
Rainfall records likely as storms batter the east coast
Boxing Day thunderstorms are expected to continue battering the east coast after some regions likely endured their wettest Christmas on record.
Israeli PM vows no let-up in war against Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war in Gaza is far from over as Palestinian officials reported an Israeli air strike in Maghazi killed 70.
King urges compassion, care for the environment
The King has praised the "selfless army" of volunteers serving others, describing them as the "essential backbone of our society," in his Christmas address.
Maersk preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages
Maersk vessels will soon resume sailing through the Red Sea, the shipping company says, following the establishment of an international naval operation there.
Russia moves Navalny to a prison in the Arctic
Alexei Navalny has been moved to a penal colony in an Arctic region of northern Russia, the jailed opposition leader's spokeswoman says.
Gutsy Phoenix defy the odds to beat JackJumpers
The South East Melbourne Phoenix had it all stacked against them but delivered a Christmas Day performance full of heart to beat the Tasmania JackJumpers 85-77.
Raiders recruit Troy Dargan dies in motorcycle crash
Canberra recruit Troy Dargan has passed away in a motorcycle accident while on holiday in the Cook Islands, his management have confirmed.
Cummins offers support for Khawaja’s banned dove symbol
Usman Khawaja won't be allowed to display a dove symbol during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan as Australia look to take an unbeatable series lead.
Boxing Day miracle as Wild Thing set for Sydney-Hobart
Only weeks ago, Wild Thing 100's rivals were unsure she'd make it to the Sydney to Hobart start, now the upgraded supermaxi is ready to challenge for honours.
Body of teenage boy found after tubing accident
Police have recovered the body of a 14-year-old boy from a Queensland river following a tragic boating accident on Christmas Eve.
Healy rejects talk of Australia’s dynasty ending
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has moved to quickly shut down any suggestion that her side's era of dominance is ending after a Test loss in India.
Russia, Ukraine report six civilians killed in attacks
Russia's military says it has shot down four Ukrainian army aircraft in 24 hours as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declares "evil will be defeated".
‘A simple life’: the reincarnation of rural churches
Rural churches are getting second lives as music studios, luxury homes and cosy BnBs after the COVID-19 pandemic, which left many in search of a quiet life.
Hit Bluey stage show returns to heeler family hometown
Bluey has taken Australian culture to the world, and the stage show has even played at Madison Square Garden. But how are the Aussie accents so good?
Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Christmas Eve attack
Air strikes in central Gaza have killed at least 78 people, Palestinian officials say, as Pope Francis laments war in the land of the birth of Jesus.
Church leaders call for hope and love at Christmas
Australians have been urged to look at Christmas as a time for hope in the midst of natural disasters, international conflicts and economic challenges.
Critics have to eat their words: Glory coach Stajcic
Rumours of Perth's A-League Men demise have been greatly exaggerated, insists Glory coach Alen Stajcic after his side's 3-2 comeback win over Macarthur.
PM on lunch duty as Australia takes Christmas breather
The prime minister has served lunch to the homeless as Australians celebrated Christmas their own way, while wet weather put a dampener on festivities for some.
Severe thunderstorms possible for entire NSW coast
Severe thunderstorms are possible along the entire NSW coast with emergency services responding to hundreds of calls for help after downpours.
Queenslanders brace for hailstones, rain and flooding
Severe thunderstorm warnings remain in place for parts of Queensland, as the recovery continues from ex-cyclone Jasper in the far north.
Curran’s BBL ban stands after failed appeal
Sydney Sixers' star import Tom Curran has failed in his appeal against a four-game Big Bash League suspension for umpire intimidation.