Maxwell considered retiring hurt in all-time great show
Glenn Maxwell has revealed he discussed retiring hurt from cramp during his incredible unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan, before fighting on to win the game.
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Lions’ only AFLW coach Starcevich extends for two years
Craig Starcevich, one of only two inaugural AFLW coaches still in charge of their teams, has extended with Brisbane for another two years.
New vest saves police officer after bull sees red
Queensland police have hailed the addition of new protective gear in keeping an officer safe after he was charged and trodden on by a bull on the loose.
Gowans proud of high-flying Swans heading into finals
Sydney coach Scott Gowans admits he didn't expect his side to play finals this year, but believes his side can go further in November.
Young doctors feel unsafe, fatigued and fear mistakes
A third of Queensland's young doctors at public hospitals feel unsafe and more than half fear they will make a mistake due to fatigue from working long hours.
Bulldogs recruitment drive continues as quartet sign
Canterbury continue to transform their roster for 2024 with Jake Turpin, Drew Hutchison, Kurt Mann and Poasa Faamausili all joining the club.
Optus services restored after ‘costly’ nine-hour outage
Services to Optus customers have been restored after a nationwide outage left customers and infrastructure in the dark for more than nine hours.
Eddie Jones confirms interest in Japan coaching job
Eddie Jones has finally confirmed his interest in returning as Japan national coach following his ill-fated World Cup stint in charge of the Wallabies.
Fight to replace Wighton starts with new Raider Weekes
Former Manly back Kaeo Weekes says he's gunning to replace departed Canberra legend Jack Wighton in the Raiders' halves for 2024.
Hydrogen-powered ‘flying car’ to be used in emergencies
An Australian company developing a hydrogen-fuelled aircraft capable of flying for up to 1000km has received a $5.4 million boost.
Ukraine troops repel Russian attacks along front line
Ukraine's military says its troops have beaten back Russian attacks on the eastern front line and are preparing for another enemy attempt to capture a key town.
Scott chasing form ahead of Australian summer of golf
Former world No.1 Adam Scott has travelled to Bermuda hoping to unlock the key to winning again ahead of Australia's big summer of golf.
Millions in compensation for hospital audiology failure
Families and children affected by serious failures at a north Queensland hospital's audiology unit have been offered millions in compensation.
More China trips flagged as Australia warned of tempest
Anthony Albanese's trip to China could pave the way for further visits as Australia waits for its biggest trade partner to drop remaining sanctions.
Queensland youth crime reform inquiry now ‘unavoidable’
A victims of youth crime advocacy group says a royal commission into justice reform in Queensland appears inevitable after "decades of poor management".
Man charged over gun threats to police
A man accused of threatening police with a revolver on the Gold Coast has been charged with a string of offences.
Optus reconnects some services after hours-long outage
Services to Optus customers are being restored after a nationwide outage, with the telco taking nine hours to start fixing mobile phone and internet services.
Sudan army, paramilitary RSF commit to facilitating aid
Warring factions in Sudan have committed to facilitating humanitarian aid into the war-ravaged country.
Portuguese PM steps down amid corruption probe
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has resigned after his government was involved in a widespread corruption probe, but he insists his conscience is clear.
Qantas, ACCC head to court over misleading ticket sales
Qantas and the ACCC will present their cases before a Federal Court justice over the airline's decision to sell tickets for already cancelled flights.
Israel says it killed top Hamas weapons manufacturer
Israeli forces have advanced to the heart of Gaza City and are aiming to put Hamas' vast tunnel network in the enclave out of action.
Scientists give testimony in Torres Strait climate case
Scientists have begun giving evidence in a landmark climate case at the Federal Court in Melbourne, where Torres Strait Islanders are challenging the government
Threatened species list grows as bushfire season looms
More than 20 plants and animals have been added to the government's threatened species list as politicians look ahead to another challenging bushfire season.
More pain for borrowers as big banks pass on rate hike
Three of Australia's biggest banks have hiked interest rates in response to the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate increase.
Albanese turns focus to Pacific leaders’ climate talks
Hundreds of leaders, officials and activists are meeting at the Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands, with climate change a focus of the summit.
‘Underlying issues’ in accused fatal crash driver case
The alleged unlicensed driver of a car that crashed in Sydney's southwest, killing two teenage boys, will remain in custody on a string of charges.
Diabetic driver in deadly pub crash ‘needed treatment’
Five people killed when a car rammed into an outdoor beer garden have been remembered by friends and peers as the 66-year-old driver is interviewed by police.
Redbacks chase result after McSweeney ton against Bulls
Former Queensland batsman Nathan McSweeney hit an unbeaten century for South Australia to set up a declaration, before the Bulls reached 1-82 at stumps.
Cherry picker used to retrieve suspected car thief
A suspected car thief has had to be retrieved by a cherry picker after climbing a building to evade officers south of Brisbane, police say.
Maxwell hits miracle 200 as Aussies make World Cup semi
Glenn Maxwell has scored an incredible double hundred to earn Australia a miraculous win against Afghanistan and send them into the World Cup semi-finals.
PM faces climate talks heat from Pacific neighbours
Anthony Albanese heads to the Pacific Islands Forum as concerns mount on the blue continent about climate change and its nuclear-free status.