New cinema venues open as Aussie ticket sales boom
Cinemas are opening in new locations in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney as a box office boom defies cost of living concerns.
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More than 60 hostages missing due to airstrikes: Hamas
The militant group Hamas says more than 60 of the people it took hostage in its October attack are missing because of Israel's airstrikes on Gaza.
More Australians arrive back home from Gaza
Australians who fled Gaza last week have begun arriving home, as the government continues pressing for the release of 67 citizens still trapped in the war zone.
Ash Gentle wins emotional 10th Noosa Triathlon title
Ashleigh Gentle's incredible hold on the Noosa Triathlon has strengthened with a ninth-straight and 10th overall title.
Maher’s Gold Trip warning ahead of Vauban Cup showdown
Gold Trip has to defy almost 50 years of history to defend his Melbourne Cup title, but trainer Ciaron Maher is confident he can beat Irish favourite Vauban.
Qld to ban sale of knives and fake guns to under 18s
Laws banning the sale of fake weapons, knives and other bladed items to juveniles are being introduced in Queensland, in a bid to crackdown on youth crime.
Israel opens new window for getting out of Gaza
The Israeli army has declared a four hour window in which civilians will have a chance to leave the Gaza strip, for their safety.
Three killed in firefighting crash were ‘dearly loved’
Three people who were part of an aerial firefighting crew died when their plane crashed while conducting fire surveillance in northwest Queensland.
Saints miss top eight despite Blues triumph
Despite triumphing by 20-points over Carlton, St Kilda continue the chase for their first-ever AFLW finals series, having lost their top-eight spot to Sydney.
Alan Williams stars as Phoenix beat Taipans in NBL
South East Melbourne big man Alan Williams was instrumental in a 13-point defeat of Cairns Taipans
Pitch, errors frustrate Rudan as WSW draw 2-2 with Jets
The Western Sydney Wanderers have fought back to claim a point in a 2-2 draw with the Newcastle Jets.
PNG Kumuls blitz Fiji to win Pacific Bowl final
Papua New Guinea ambushed Fiji in Port Moresby to win the Pacific Bowl final 32-12 after racing to a 26-0 lead at halftime.
Wakim century puts Tasmania on top of Victoria
An unbeaten 148 from Tasmanian No.3 Charlie Wakim set up a total of 4-282 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria.
Australian shooters hit target with nine Paris spots
Laetisha Scanlon has held her nerve to win the women's trap at the Oceania Championships, but two fellow Olympic shooters lost at the Paris qualifier.
Three dead, multiple injuries after fatal crash at pub
A car has crashed into the beer garden of a pub in Victoria, killing three people and injuring a number of others.
Hot starts for Fire, Boomers and Lynx in WNBL round one
The WNBL season is underway and the Melbourne Boomers are leading the pack with two wins in the opening round.
Competitor dies after swim incident at Noosa triathlon
A man in his 50s has died after being pulled from the water unresponsive during the 40th Noosa Triathlon on Sunday.
Demons far from invincible in wide-open AFLW flag race
Reigning premiers Melbourne are beatable and first-time finalists Sydney are daring to dream of possibilities during the AFLW finals series.
Week one of the AFLW finals confirmed
Week one of the AFLW finals will feature first-timers Sydney and Essendon away to Gold Coast and Geelong, along with a pair of blockbuster qualifying finals.
Amateur Campbell makes history with Queensland PGA win
Victorian Phoenix Campbell is the first amateur to win the Queensland PGA championship since the event started in 1926.
China, Australia on right path, Xi tells Albanese
Australia's Prime MInister Anthony Albanese and China's leader Xi Jinping have hailed the improved relations between the two countries as positive and healthy.
‘Absolute tragedy’: five dead in beer garden car crash
Hundreds of mourning community members have attended a vigil for five people killed after a car crashed into the beer garden of a regional Victorian pub.
Albanese, Labor take Newspoll hit after voice defeat
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval rating has suffered a sharp fall in the latest Newspoll as the opposition targets Labor's handling of cost of living.
Staffing boost returns humans to Centrelink services
Thousands more frontline workers are being hired to improve Centrelink and Medicare services, in line with recommendations from the robodebt royal commission.
One in four tired, burnt out nurses planning to quit
A nursing shortage gripping the country will only worsen, with one in four in primary health care planning to leave within five years.
Pressure on Israel over safety of Palestinian civilians
Officials from several countries say they are trying to resume the ability of people to cross the Rafah border point between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
Ukraine pushes US for more aid, invites Trump to visit
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked the United States for more support as officials acknowledged troops were killed during a front-line ceremony.
Pressure mounts on Australia to call for Gaza ceasefire
The Greens have echoed calls from Palestinian and human rights groups for a complete ceasefire in Gaza after staging a protest in the federal parliament.
Child stealing accused was ‘taking toddler to police’
A woman who has been charged after stealing a car with an 18-month-old in the back seat says she was taking the child to the police station.
Westpac posts $7b profit, launches $1.5b share buyback
Westpac has posted a 26 per cent rise in net profit of $7.2 billion for 2022/23 and released a climate report which will affect lending to farmers.
Children who lived through fires fear the summer ahead
Rural children's charity Royal Far West says there is a spike in anxiety among children who lived through Black Summer, prompting calls for better care.