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.
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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.
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.
Better protection for Australians’ online crypto assets
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a proposal for legislation to better protect Australians using digital currencies.
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Fugitive Jean Nassif has withdrawn his bid to work as an Australian construction industry boss months after police accused him of a $150 million fraud.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Magpies swoop on Lachie Schultz in AFL trade
Fremantle have gained pick 34 in this year's AFL draft and a future first-round selection from Collingwood in exchange for small forward Lachie Schultz.
X formerly Twitter fined $610,000 over child safety
Australia's eSafety Commissioner says some of the biggest tech companies aren't living up to their responsibilities to tackle child sexual exploitation.
Fowler begins to look the real deal for Man City in WSL
The real Mary Fowler is standing up at Manchester City, with the Matildas star producing a fine display to help her side move top of the Women's Super League.
Qld to continue on treaty path after referendum defeat
The Queensland government will continue working towards a treaty, with reconciliation and justice for Indigenous people after the Voice referendum was defeated.
Soaring temperatures prompt fire warnings
High temperatures across Queensland have prompted an extreme fire warning by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Putin says Russia’s position in Ukraine is improving
President Vladimir Putin has taken to Moscow state television to decry Ukraine's counteroffensive and declare Russia's hold on the country to be improving.
Demons rule out AFL trade for Harrison Petty
Adelaide are keen on luring contracted tall Harrison Petty away from Melbourne, but the Demons are refusing to budge on an AFL trade deal.
Renshaw ton puts Queensland in box seat against Vics
Queensland have moved to 4-297 in reply to Victoria's 253 at stumps on day two of the Sheffield Shield clash in South Mackay.
Eagles hit out at AFLW fixture after crushing loss
Melbourne have kicked seven goals to nil in the second half to crush West Coast by 70 points in stifling heat in Perth.
Koenen stars as Diamonds too strong for Silver Ferns
Australia took a 2-0 lead in the Constellation Cup with a 55-46 win over New Zealand, highlighted by a brilliant display up front by goal shooter Cara Koenen.
Teen arson charges over Woolies store destroyed by fire
A fire has destroyed a Woolworths supermarket and sparked the evacuation of a shopping centre, with two teen boys to be charged with arson.
New rally planned as thousands gather for Palestinians
Thousands joined weekend rallies in support of Palestine as Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for a massacre by Hamas militants.
Post-election coalition talks on ice 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.
Last foreseeable flight out of Israel, Aussies warned
A fourth repatriation flight is being planned to evacuate Australians from Israel, which could be the last for the foreseeable future as the conflict escalates.
Tszyu retains world title with points win over Mendoza
Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu has defended his WBO super-welterweight world title with a unanimous points win over American Brian Mendoza.
Lachlan Lam guides PNG to big win over Cook Islands
Papua New Guinea half Lachlan Lam was at his brilliant best in a 46-10 Pacific Bowl win over Cook Islands in Port Moresby.
Roar stun Victory as Reds, Canberra draw in goalfest
Brisbane Roar have upset Melbourne Victory with a 2-1 away win, while Adelaide United have fought out a dramatic 4-4 draw with Canberra United in ALW action.
Magpies into AFLW’s top-eight with win over Blues
Collingwood have stunned rivals Carlton with a clinical performance at Ikon Park to win their AFLW contest by 17 points.
Gaza braces as Israeli forces prepare ground assault
An expected ground assault by Israeli forces on Gaza is yet to begin amid fears of a widening of the recent conflict sparked by a surprise Hamas onslaught.
Crowds flock to Sydney, Melbourne pro-Palestine rallies
Thousands of protesters have rallied peacefully in Sydney and Melbourne, calling for an end to Israel's blockade on Gaza, amid a heavy police presence.
Goulding fires as United lock down Bullets in NBL
Chris Goulding hit five three-pointers in the first half as Melbourne United locked down the Brisbane Bullets for an 89-78 NBL victory.