Weather station staff to be evacuated as cyclone looms
Tropical Cyclone Jasper is moving toward the Queensland coast, prompting the Bureau of Meteorology to evacuate staff from a remote weather station.
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Ukraine to make own artillery shells with US firms
A Ukrainian minister says artillery shells will be manufactured in the country in a deal with two US companies.
US criticises Israel over rising civilian toll in Gaza
"It remains imperative that Israel put a premium on civilian protection" in Gaza, America's top diplomat says, as the UN prepares to hear a ceasefire demand.
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White collar staff among first to face AI wave: report
Professions likely to feel the early impact of artificial intelligence have been identified by a report that warns training must adapt to fit the technology.
States swelter in 40C temps as bushfire risk soars
A heatwave across four states has left Australians sweltering and placed firefighters on high alert, as schools closed and thousands of people lost power.
Domestic violence hotline expands to text services
A domestic violence helpline will expand its services to text messaging in a bid to ensure victim-survivors are better able to access support and counselling.
Higgins in ‘tug of war’ between job and rape complaint
Brittany Higgins felt she could not keep her parliamentary job and go to police with an allegation she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann, her counsellor has said.
Cairns hail Kings’ sportsmanship amid shot-clock fiasco
Taipans coach Adam Forde has praised Sydney, who risked their halftime lead in the NBL clash by agreeing to play the second half without a shot-clock.
Sydney Kings edge Taipans in bizarre NBL thriller
The Sydney Kings have defied a fierce Cairns Taipans fightback and the absence of a shot-clock to win one of the wildest games in NBL history.
Munro knock shoots Heat past Stars in BBL opener
Colin Munro's 61-ball 99no has helped the Brisbane Heat to their biggest BBL win by 103 runs in the season opener against Melbourne Stars at the Gabba.
Man dies five days after being buried in sand on island
Five days after falling into a hole and becoming trapped in sand, a 23-year-old man has succumbed to his injuries in a Brisbane hospital.
Rousseau to defend world diving title as Paris looms
Cassiel Rousseau will lead the Australian team at the world diving championships as they aim for several Paris Olympics quota berths.
Man ‘posted online video threat’ after police shootings
A US citizen has been accused of posting a video online threatening violence against police days after a religiously-motivated terrorist attack in Queensland.
Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help
Calls from rural Australians have doubled in the past year to a phone counselling service founded to help tradies, truckies and other blue collar workers.
Firefighting pilot escapes as chopper fills with water
A helicopter pilot helping fight a bushfire tried to kick his way out of his aircraft after crashing into a dam, a preliminary ATSB report has found.
Australia welcomes nuclear subs sale breakthrough
A deal that paves the way for US legislation to pass and enable the sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has been welcomed.
Olakau’atu inks Manly deal through until end of 2031
Manly want to make Haumole Olakau'atu a one-club player after he signed a six-year contract extension with the club.
Rebels’ Tupou seeks fresh start after RWC nightmare
Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou simply wants to stay fit and perform for the Melbourne Rebels after his high-profile Super Rugby Pacific switch from the Reds.
New ALW coach Smith wants to get Western Utd firing
Six games into the season, former Western Sydney mentor Kat Smith has been charged with kickstarting Western United's A-League Women campaign.
Australian Open golf may be lost to NSW despite success
Golf Australia has revealed free-to-air TV numbers were up almost 200 per cent during the compelling final round of the Australian Open in Sydney.
Teen spirit drives Brisbane Roar towards ALM nirvana
Brisbane Roar coach Ross Aloisi has given A-League debuts to teenagers Tom Waddingham, Shae Cahill, Quinn MacNicol and Rylan Brownlie this season.
Reward offered to help solve body in wall murder case
Twelve months after Tanya Lee Glover's body was discovered, Queensland authorities are offering $500,000 for information to solve her suspected murder.
Two men charged with murder over alleged inmate bashing
Two men have been charged with murder over the death of Benn Schinkel after a suspected bashing in a central Queensland prison last year.
Outback Wrangler to face trial over fatal chopper crash
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright will face trial accused of perverting the course of justice in a crash that killed his co-star.
Harris backs record after poor dismissal for PM’s XI
Things are evenly poised after two days of cricket at Manuka Oval, with the Prime Minister's XI 2-149 in reply to Pakistan's first innings of 9-391 declared.
Rudan downplays Japan links as WSW get Marcelo boost
Marko Rudan has been attracting envious glances from overseas clubs but the Western Sydney boss insists he has plenty more to achieve with the Wanderers.
Achilles injury confirmed for North AFLW star Bruton
Scans have confirmed North Melbourne star Jenna Bruton partially ruptured her achilles early in the Kangaroos' AFLW grand-final loss to the Brisbane Lions.
Two punched after coming to aid of woman under attack
A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman outside a shopping centre and hitting two good Samaritans who came to her aid.
AFL concussion report from 1993 central to class action
A major concussion class action against the AFL relies on a medical report from the code in the '90s, as new details of Max Rooke's injuries were revealed.
Seven West boss James Warburton stepping down
Broadcaster Seven Network will have a new boss when James Warburton steps down at the end of the financial year after an eventful period for the company.
Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal
Frontline workers will soon be given extra protections after Labor struck a deal with the Senate cross bench to pass several industrial relations reforms.