‘Time for renewal’: Queensland premier Palaszczuk quits
Annastacia Palaszczuk is being hailed as a "Labor hero" after calling it a day as Queensland premier, as her deputy throws his hat in the ring for the top job.
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Drug traffickers risk lives and freedom in pivot to sea
Drug cartels are increasingly using the oceans to import drugs into Australia, leading to more calls for help when smugglers run into trouble on the water.
United’s milestone man Goulding shoots Bullets down
Melbourne United have extended their buffer atop the NBL ladder after veteran Chris Goulding propelled them to a 35-point win over the Brisbane Bullets.
Residents warned of Cyclone Jasper’s destructive power
Tropical Cyclone Jasper is heading for far north Queensland and is predicted to unleash widespread destruction with the loss of power, water and the internet.
Love hurts: Aussie Paro notches brutal stoppage win
Australian Liam Paro has moved to 24-0 and back in the conversation for a world title shot after stopping American Montana Love with a pair of knockdowns.
McDonald forecasts predictable Test side for Perth
Australia coach Andrew McDonald says their side for the first Test against Pakistan will most likely look the same as it has before.
Lynx bounce back from big WNBL loss, Madgen hits 250
Perth Lynx suffered their worst defeat since 2020 but managed to bounce back, while veteran Tess Madgen brought up a milestone in round six of the WNBL season.
Four-naroli: Bruno leads Victory to 4-3 win over WSW
Bruno Fornaroli has sent a timely reminder to Socceroos boss Graham Arnold after scoring all four goals in Melbourne Victory's 4-3 win over Western Sydney.
Gades-Scorchers BBL game abandoned due to pitch
The Melbourne Renegades-Perth Scorchers BBL clash in Geelong was abandoned with fewer than seven overs bowled because of safety concerns over the pitch.
Creek, Phoenix rise to end tough week by beating Kings
Mitch Creek has put in a captain's knock for the South East Melbourne Phoenix, who bounced back from a rocky week to upset the Sydney Kings.
Milivojevic delivers Canberra’s first win, Vine scores
Vesna Milivojevic has led Canberra United to a 5-1 A-League Women win over Brisbane, while Cortnee Vine scored the winner for Sydney FC against Newcastle.
Brisbane roll Reds in Adelaide, roar into ALM top four
Brisbane Roar coach Ross Aloisi was full of praise for his players after they dominated Adelaide United during the second half of their 2-0 A-League Men win.
COP28 clashes over fossil fuels after OPEC pushback
A letter from OPEC urging agains a deal at COP28 that would outlaw fossil fuels entirely has been blasted as "out of whack" and indicating a "whiff of panic".
Battles in Khan Younis, US blocks Gaza ceasefire call
As Israel continues its bombardment of Khan Younis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he appreciates the US's veto of the UN's attempted ceasefire order.
Bird wants to be centre of attention for Dragons
After years of struggling to nail down a role, Jack Bird believes he can rediscover his best form for St George Illawarra as a centre.
Cameron Percy leads Australian charge in PGA qualifying
Australian players have won four of the five fully exempt 2024 PGA Tour Champions cards on offer in qualifying at Scottsdale, Arizona.
Alleged animal cruelty could prompt abattoir suspension
The federal government could suspend the export licence of a major Tasmanian meat processor amid allegations of animal cruelty.
Nick Kyrgios officially out of Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios is out of the Australian Open for a second consecutive year after failing to overcome a lingering wrist injury.
Ukraine says Russian missiles kill one, troops press on
A civilian has been killed and eight wounded after Russian warplanes fired long-range missiles at targets in Ukraine, officials there say.
Cool change sweeps across Sydney after sweltering day
A cool southerly buster is sweeping up the NSW coast after a day of sweltering temperatures in the mid-40s led to packed-out beaches and waterways.
Freak Canberra storm ends Pakistan Test build-up early
Pakistan's tour match against the Prime Minister's XI is over after overnight rain pounded the Manuka Oval pitch ahead of the fourth and final day.
Albanese flags immigration system overhaul
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flagged plans to return immigration to a more sustainable level following a "once-in-a-generation" review.
New captain Healy ready to lead Australia into new era
Star wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy is looking forward to continued success after being named Australia captain following the shock retirement of Meg Lanning.
Roar coach Aloisi will do ‘special’ Adelaide no favours
Brisbane coach Ross Aloisi captained Adelaide United to the inaugural ALM premiership and has outlined his mindset on his return as Roar boss on Sunday.
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Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade
Just one in four new cars sold in Australia will be electric by 2030, according to new forecasts that experts say should inspire urgent change.
Rudan wants resurgent Wanderers to build home fortress
Marko Rudan knows his Western Sydney Wanderers side can only maintain their hot home form if they get the right backing from the stands.
COP28 mulls end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC
At least 80 countries are demanding a COP28 deal that calls for an eventual end to fossil fuel use as OPEC members push back.
Israel ramps up strikes as US blocks ceasefire demand
Israel has pounded the length of Gaza in a deadly new phase of the war as the US vetoes a United Nations Security Council demand for a humanitarian ceasefire.
PM will be hoping there’s time to reset going into 2024
After a difficult end to the parliamentary year, Anthony Albanese will be hoping the summer break will give his government time to refresh going into 2024.
NSW swelters but cool change beckons
Extreme weather is likely to continue for large parts of Australia with people urged to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day.
Cyclone Jasper swings towards Australia
Tropical Cyclone Jasper has started to swing towards Australia and is set to weaken before intensifying again as it approaches the Queensland coast.