Murder accused bashed man ‘while he slept’, court told
A jury heard anger, resentment and spite led an aspiring rapper to use a piece of gym equipment to smash another man's skull while he slept in an armchair.
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Five penalty runs help Sixers pip Heat in WBBL drama
Sydney Sixers' WBBL finals hopes still flicker after beating Brisbane with one ball to spare, while Adelaide Strikers beat Sydney Thunder by three runs.
Qld opposition leader vows to revamp public service
Queensland's opposition leader has outlined his plan to revamp the public service sector as he builds toward the 2024 state election.
Truck stowaway ends up in wrong state after 400km drive
A man who stowed away under a truck in a bid to secretly hitch a ride to Coffs Harbour, ended up in Queensland almost 400km away.
Gilbert excited for Flegler’s Dolphins arrival
Dolphins lock Tom Gilbert has taken a vital step in his recovery from shoulder surgery as he anticipates forging a fiery forward partnership with Tom Flegler.
Aussie firm joins quest to build ultimate green machine
Polestar's bid to create the world's first completely climate neutral vehicle will get a boost from an Australian green battery company.
Cats ‘just getting started’ ahead of AFLW finals clash
Bolstered by an upset win over Melbourne, young midfielder Zali Friswell believes Geelong can defeat anyone in the premiership race and that includes Brisbane.
Tigers keep Staines for next two NRL seasons
The Wests Tigers have solved a roster puzzle, allowing them to keep Charlie Staines at the NRL club for two more seasons.
Min Woo Lee, Smith back ace-friendly pin for party hole
Leading players have encouraged Australian PGA Championship organisers to promote the prospect of an ace on their party hole with a favourable pin placement.
Aust strengthens India ties with screen industry deal
Amid defence and security talks with India, Australia has also signed off on a film production deal.
Call for national testing standard after Qld lab bungle
Queensland's attorney-general has backed the concept of a national standard for forensic testing after years of bungles at a state-run laboratory.
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Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend
Fortescue Metals Group has received a "first strike" on executive pay as the iron ore miner unveiled plans to splash $1.1 billion on green hydrogen.
Whitehead to showcase kite foil thrills at Olympics
Townsville's Breiana Whitehead is the first sailor named on Team Australia for Paris 2024, set to debut in the new Olympic class of kite foil.
Cam Smith’s Olympic motivation to defy ranking slide
Cameron Smith has a rare opportunity to earn the world ranking points he needs for Olympic qualification at the PGA Championship and Australian Open.
‘I have to kill my kids’ father to survive’: Setka’s ex
Union heavyweight John Setka's estranged wife said, in video played to court, she wanted to get a firearm because she had to kill him "to survive".
Oates signs new deal, vows to win back Broncos spot
Corey Oates had a forgettable 2023 but after inking a one-year extension the veteran winger says he will prove his worth to Brisbane and win his position back.
Warner skips T20s, boosting Smith’s chances to open
David Warner has withdrawn from Australia's Twenty20 series against India, which is already shaping as an ugly reminder of cricket's cluttered calendar.
Latham tweet unleashed ‘torrent’ of abuse on gay MP
Political firebrand Mark Latham will go to trial over a tweet posted in response to fellow MP Alex Greenwich calling him a "disgusting human being".
Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows
A study challenging Australians to give up the use of one of their cars for a month unearthed surprising results, with many reporting less stress.
Scales drama hits weigh-in for Tszyu-Biggs title fight
Challenger Nikita Tszyu and champion Dylan Biggs have both made weight for their Australian super-welterweight bout, but not before a drama over the scales.
Man charged with ‘horrendous’ attack on elderly woman
A man has been charged over the sexual assault of a 90-year-old woman after allegedly breaking into an aged-care facility on the NSW Central Coast.
Crows find beauty in ugly win over North ahead of final
Adelaide forward Jess Waterhouse says a recent narrow escape over North Melbourne is giving the Crows confidence for their AFLW preliminary final rematch.
Driver’s ‘stupid decisions’ ruined five families
Families have told of their pain as Tyrell Edwards awaits sentencing for crashing a speeding ute, killing five teenagers from the same high school.
Hospital upgrades after granddad dies waiting for bed
Ipswich hospital west of Brisbane will get more beds after a grandfather died following a three-hour wait in an ambulance to be admitted.
About 101: SA top cop’s painful tribute to ‘cheeky’ son
South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has penned a heartbreaking portrait of his 'force of nature' son Charlie, who died after being hit by a car.
Doctor arrested at blockade targeting Forestry Corp
Protesters are blocking access to the headquarters of the NSW Forestry Corporation over high-level concerns about its conduct in native forests.
RBA hones in on domestic demand in inflation fight
The Reserve Bank fired off an interest rate hike last month to take out insurance against lingering inflation risks, minutes from a board meeting confirm.
Hamas chief says close to truce agreement with Israel
After days of talk of an imminent deal, a Hamas chief says the Palestinian militant group and Israel are near an agreement to release hostages held in Gaza.
Ukraine sacks cyber defence officials amid graft probe
Ukraine's government says it has sacked two senior cyber defence officials as prosecutors investigate alleged embezzlement in the department.
Optus CEO exit a ‘sacrifice for reputation gods’
Australia's corruption watchdog doesn't think Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin's exit serves any purpose other than a quick reputational boost.
Subdued 2024 for property as rate pain hits home
A mixed year is expected for Australian property markets, with SQM Research expecting strong growth in Brisbane and Perth but weaker performance elsewhere.