Alcaraz in sights, star trio in Brisbane Int return
Ben Shelton, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will play the Brisbane International, while organisers remain hopeful of landing a big fish in Carlos Alcaraz.
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‘Body in esky’ killer wins appeal over missing bones
One of the men convicted over the 'body in esky' killing can apply for parole after an appeal court found he could not comply with no body, no parole law.
$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas ‘guessing’
Former ACCC chairman Rod Sims says Australia is not accurately tracking greenhouse gas emissions and needs new technology to meet international standards.
Coachless Davis eyeing more magic at The Australian
Former champion Cam Davis has returned to the scene of his 2017 Australian Open triumph, confident of repeating the success even while playing without a coach.
Hefty fines for dodgy builders as ‘loophole’ closes
Builders who don't take out insurance on behalf of paid-up customers will face new offences under a legislative crackdown by the Victorian government.
Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires
Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.
Elderly woman dies after rape in aged care home
A 90-year-old woman who was critically injured when she was attacked and raped in her nursing home has died.
Injured Kerr to miss Matildas friendlies against Canada
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has been sidelined with a foot injury, ruling her out of Australia's two friendlies against Canada.
Trio charged with kidnapping after man forced into car
Three people have been accused of threatening a man with weapons and forcing him into car before demanding money after they were arrested for kidnapping.
Retail sales dip as shoppers hold off for Black Friday
Consumers hit the pause button on spending in the lead up to the Black Friday sales period, official retail trade data suggests.
Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties
Dog owners are being urged to secure their pet pooches amid a rise in attacks on posties as we head into the busy Christmas delivery period.
Humphrey’s hard yards pay off in race for Suns midfield
Gold Coast Suns rising star Bailey Humphrey has smashed his own personal run records after fixing a flaw in the off-season as he targets more midfield minutes.
Scorchers’ Sciver-Brunt England player of year – again
All-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt has won the Women's Cricket Award in England for a second year in a row.
Russian forces advancing on Ukraine town from all sides
Ukrainian units have withdrawn from an area in the eastern Donetsk region as Russian forces advanced near the shattered industrial city of Avdiivka.
Cultural stigma holds workplaces back as pay gap falls
An increase in the number of women in leadership roles has helped reduce the gender pay gap but cultural change is needed to eliminate it entirely, data shows.
Last state opens door to dignified death laws
A sombre celebration will be held by voluntary assisted dying campaigners as NSW becomes the last state to enact the powers for terminally ill people.
Double jeopardy bill tops Queensland parliament sitting
Bills that broaden the scope for double jeopardy and allow DNA samples to be retained longer form part of a busy final week of Queensland parliament.
‘This country failed them’: calls for detention inquiry
Refugees, politicians and asylum seeker advocates are urging the Albanese government to establish a royal commission into immigration detention.
‘Annoyed’ Thunder aiming to knock off Heat in Perth
The Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder will lock horns at the WACA Ground with the winner to face the Perth Scorchers in a WBBL preliminary final.
Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote
A majority of Australians think First Nations people should get a say on issues affecting them, raising questions about Labor's model for the voice.
Goorjian to visit NBA Boomers to ramp up Paris campaign
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian will spend most of December in the United States to ensure Australian players in the NBA understand his Paris 2024 Olympics plans.
Tigers superstar Conti storms to AFLW best and fairest
Richmond superstar Monique Conti has won the AFLW best-and-fairest award after finishing seven votes ahead of her closest rivals for league's highest honour.
North’s Emma Kearney extends AFLW All-Australian streak
North Melbourne AFLW captain Emma Kearney has earned a record eighth All-Australian berth, while Zarlie Goldsworthy won the Rising Star award.
Woman to face trial accused of plot to kill ex-husband
The woman at the centre of an alleged murder plot that left her ex-partner a tetraplegic and her lover with a gunshot wound has been denied bail.
Baker sets sights on filling void left in Broncos pack
Former Sydney Roosters prop Fletcher Baker has joined a Brisbane side that has lost two key forwards as the carrot of playing in Las Vegas looms.
Injured Lions forward Davidson to push for AFLW decider
Brisbane forward Dakota Davidson will train later this week in an attempt to prove she has overcome her knee injury and is right to go for the AFLW grand final.
‘Scapegoating’ of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks
The reasons David McBride leaked information revealing alleged war crimes have been questioned, but a secret document has shone a light on his decision.
Financial hardship creeping into higher income brackets
More Australians are struggling to meet financial obligations such as paying for food and basic goods, mortgage repayments, or funding an emergency.
Hardwick defends four Suns tyros amid draft drama
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says current rules that allowed the Suns first dibs in the draft on four local academy stars are for the good of the AFL
No jury for religious group charged over death of girl
Fourteen members of a religious group have been charged over the death of eight-year-old girl who allegedly had her diabetes medication withheld.
Man in court for dangerous driving causing death of son
A man has been committed to stand trial on a charge of dangerous driving in relation to a single-vehicle crash in which his 11-year-old son died.