Driver charged after fatal crash with coal train
Months after a fatal collision between a four-wheel drive and a coal train in north Queensland, a 40-year-old man has been charged by police.
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Aussie Bevan French wins top Super League award
Former Parramatta Eels star Bevan French is the Super League's Man of Steel for 2023.
Aussies ‘ready to go’ for crunch South Africa clash
Australia captain Pat Cummins has declared his side 'ready to go' in their second World Cup match against South Africa in Lucknow.
Diamonds move pay dispute to back of mind, focus on NZ
Pay negotiations have broken down between Super Netball players and Netball Australia, but the Diamonds insist they're focused on playing New Zealand.
NSW service diverts more than 1000 a month from EDs
Nurses and paramedics from across Australia are being sought to help expand a fledgling NSW service that's proven vital in reducing the strain on hospitals.
Socceroos ready to face world’s best in Bellingham
Jackson Irvine believes England have soccer's leading striker and best player in their team - but he has faith in the Socceroos' ability to tame them.
Investor group calls for action over Whitehaven bonuses
Bell Rock Capital Management is calling on investors to vote down bonuses for Whitehaven management, after accusing its executives of destroying share prices.
Israel forms war cabinet, prepares Gaza ground assault
Israel has formed a war cabinet from both sides of parliament as it retaliates against the deadly Hamas incursion and prepares for a possible ground assault.
UN on fact-finding mission to probe abuses in Sudan
The UN Human Rights Council are to investigate allegations of abuses in Sudan since war broke out in April.
At least four dead, 80 hurt as train derails in India
At least four people are dead and dozens injured after a train derailed in the Indian state of Bihar.
Maguire poised to take over as NSW Origin coach
Michael Maguire is in line to take over as NSW State of Origin coach, after being offered a one-year deal to replace Brad Fittler.
Windies’ Matthews returns in rain-affected second ODI
Australia have won the toss and put West Indies in to bat in the second women's ODI, which has been reduced to 29 overs per side because of rain in Melbourne.
A-League Women aims to capitalise on Matildas momentum
With memories still fresh from the Matildas' World Cup run, the time is right for the A-League Women to maintain momentum and take the league to another level.
Dutton’s protest deportation call an ‘attack on rights’
The federal opposition leader has been accused of attacking the right to protest after he called for anti-Semitic protesters to have their visas cancelled.
Taylor Adams camp prompted Sydney switch
The biggest bombshell of the AFL trade period so far was generated by Taylor Adams as he sought a move to a club where he could spend more time in the midfield.
Tesla fined more than $155,000 for button battery risks
Australia's most popular electric car brand has paid a record penalty for failing to meet button battery standards in some of its products.
Modelling behind flood warning failure, inquiry hears
The Victorian State Emergency Service boss has conceded poor modelling contributed to the lack of warning about major flooding along the Maribyrnong River.
Big drug bust as meth found under toilet rolls
Four foreigners have been arrested after police uncovered 662 kilograms of methamphetamine in a shipment of toilet rolls sent from Malaysia to Melbourne.
Artificial intelligence to be trialled in Qld schools
Students in Queensland schools will trial new technology to help reduce teacher workloads, with education programs run by artificial intelligence algorithms.
Coach Jones takes blame for Skelton, Tupou injuries
Injured skipper Will Skelton has defended coach Eddie Jones, who says it was his fault two Wallabies were injured before the World Cup clash with Fiji.
Watchdog hits back at Forestry Corp over glider search
Forestry authorities say they met all necessary requirements when they held daytime searches for an endangered nocturnal glider before logging a NSW forest.
Man found dead after Queensland unit gutted by fire
Police say the death of a man in a fire that gutted a unit in the Queensland suburb of Bundaberg East is not being treated as suspicious.
Teen dead, five injured after P-plater slams into tree
A teen has died and five others are injured after a ute with P-plates left the road and slammed into a tree shortly after midnight.
Rabbitohs legend Nathan Merritt on life support
South Sydney legend Nathan Merritt, who scored 146 tries for his beloved Rabbitohs, is in hospital on life support after being found unresponsive.
Smith open to batting lower if Head recovers
Steve Smith is prepared to make way at first drop if Travis Head recovers from injury during the World Cup, which begins for Australia against India on Sunday.
Top AFL draft prospect Reid happy to head west
Victorian Harley Reid is expected to go No.1 in the AFL draft and is adamant he would be happy to go to West Coast if required.
‘Tragic circumstances’: plane crash probe begins
An investigation is under way into a light plane crash that killed an experienced pilot and three children near Canberra.
Stay away: major emergency warning for Queensland fire
People who have left the vicinity of an out-of-control bushfire in Queensland's Fraser Coast region have been warned to stay away as conditions remain unsafe.
Matthews masterclass no surprise to Australia: McGrath
The imperious form of West Indies' Hayley Matthews during the white-ball series against Australia has come as no surprise to the hosts, Tahlia McGrath says.
Israel ‘at war’ as Hamas gunmen launch surprise attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "in a war and we will win it" after Hamas gunmen entered the country in an unprecedented attack.
Crows beat Dees in thriller to go outright top in AFLW
Adelaide have claimed outright top spot in the AFLW after beating reigning premiers Melbourne by 10 points in one of the games of the season.