Netanyahu vows to demolish Hamas, as Gazans urged south
Palestinians are being urged not to leave Gaza by Hamas, despite Israel being on the verge of unleashing a massive ground offensive.
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Teenager drowns while swimming at rock pool
Police divers have found the body of an 18-year-old man who died while swimming at rock pools on the Gold Coast.
Man dies after being hit by car he is washing
Police say a man has died after the car he was washing rolled forward and struck him before hitting a fence in central Queensland.
Wigan want shot at Panthers for world-title glory
Wigan have regained their status as the best rugby league side in Europe, and now they're after Penrith's scalp in the World Club Challenge.
More evacuation flights for stranded Aussies in Israel
More repatriation flights for Australians stranded in Israel have been secured as people are being warned the security situation could prevent future efforts.
Fugitive Jean Nassif gives up fight for builder licence
Fugitive Jean Nassif has withdrawn his bid to work as an Australian construction industry boss months after police accused him of a $150 million fraud.
Better protection for Australians’ online crypto assets
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a proposal for legislation to better protect Australians using digital currencies.
NSW needs to ‘catch up’ on mental health services
NSW has fallen behind other states on mental health care and will take a significant funding boost to meet the needs of patients, a parliamentary inquiry heard.
Palestinian envoy seeks help to broker Israel restraint
A Palestinian envoy is seeking help to urge restraint from Israel to prevent the death of innocent civilians in Gaza as Australia tries to get its citizens out.
Gaza crossing to open as Israeli troops prepare assault
A massive stockpile of much-needed aid for Gaza that has been held up in Egypt may be able to reach the enclave with a key border crossing tipped to reopen.
Gold Coast launch bold bid to host 2026 Com Games
The Gold Coast has launched a bold bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, just three months after Victoria stunned organisers by pulling out.
Raptors crush NBL outfit Cairns 134-93 in Toronto
The Cairns Taipans have been blown off the court in the first and last quarters on the way to a 41-point loss to NBA outfit Toronto Raptors.
First female chief justice farewelled as ‘leader’
The High Court of Australia has recognised the achievements of its first female chief justice, Susan Kiefel, ahead of her retirement.
Australia stands by Israel in wake of Hamas attack
Anthony Albanese has led tributes in parliament to victims of the Hamas attacks against Israel, saying Australians were shocked by the incident.
Australia lose toss, bowl first against Sri Lanka at WC
Australia have lost the toss and will bowl first in their crucial World Cup clash against Sri Lanka in Lucknow.
Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand
New Zealand prime minister-in-waiting Chris Luxon says he will wait until election results are final on November 3 before confirming his coalition government.
Australia need 210 after fightback against Sri Lanka
Australia's World Cup dream appeared on a knife's edge early in the clash with Sri Lanka before Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins and David Warner inspired a fightback.
Perry holds no grudges over opening-game WBBL ban
Sydney Sixers captain Ellyse Perry has been sidelined from the WBBL season-opener against Melbourne Stars for over-rates penalties from the last campaign.
Ella, Beachley official Legends in Sport Hall of Fame
Seven-time world champion surfer Layne Beachley and former Wallabies captain Mark Ella have been elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Zampa, Inglis resurrect Australia with Sri Lanka WC win
Australia have revived their World Cup campaign with a five-wicket defeat of Sri Lanka in which Adam Zampa shone with the ball and Josh Inglis with the bat.
Body with stab wounds found in beach car park
A man's body with stab wounds has been found in a car parked at a NSW Central Coast beach, while another man is in custody being treated for lacerations.
X, formerly Twitter, fined and may face slavery charges
Australia's eSafety Commissioner says some of the biggest tech companies are not living up to their responsibilities to tackle child sexual exploitation.
Rugby switch still an option for Eel Waqa Blake
Off-contract Parramatta NRL centre Waqa Blake could still make the move to rugby union, with a return home to Perth with the Western Force remaining an option.
Dockers duo Schultz, Henry secure AFL trades
Fremantle have improved their AFL draft hands for this year and next in exchange for losing Lachie Schultz to Collingwood and Liam Henry to St Kilda.
Indigenous areas heavily backed voice, data shows
Figures have revealed ordinary polling booths with the highest proportion of Indigenous people voted largely in favour of the voice to parliament.
Accused boss killer’s life ‘out of control’, court told
A concreter has claimed he acted in self-defence when he stabbed his boss who had dropped around to his house to deliver a pay cheque.
Rolfe’s bias accusations against coroner ‘groundless’
Zachary Rolfe's lawyers say a coroner did not "distance herself" from conversations about "spearing"t he former cop as punishment for Kumanjayi Walker's death.
Russia to try northeast breakthrough: Ukraine general
A Ukrainian general says Russian forces are aiming to break through defences in the country's northeast.
Referendum defeat no obstacle to state-based bodies
State governments will continue down the path of enshrining their own Indigenous voice and treaty processes despite the emphatic defeat of the voice referendum.
Renegades ready to make use of super-human Matthews
Hayley Matthews' blistering form for West Indies has the Melbourne Renegades believing their top order can provide the perfect support for her in the WBBL.
Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels ‘terrorism’, says PM
Belgian police say two people are dead in central Brussels after several shots were fired in the country's capital.