One dead as torrential rain follows wildfires in Greece
A man is dead and hundreds of houses and roads have been flooded in the Greek port city of Volos following Storm Daniel.
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Kim Jong-un, Putin to discuss weapons sales: report
In a rare trip abroad, North Korea's Kim Jong-un will travel from Pyongyang to Vladivostok, where he will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Federal probe into disputed $1.5b processing hub
A proposed manufacturing facility on Darwin Harbour that has divided the community will go under the microscope at a federal senate inquiry.
PM to unveil Asia blueprint ahead of key global summits
The prime minister is preparing to launch a major economic plan on the first stop of his week-long trip to Asia for key meetings and international summits.
Wails, sobs heard in Tyrrell foster parent recordings
The alleged child victim of William Tyrrell's former foster parents has been heard crying and begging in covert recordings played in court.
Malaysia lifts live export ban after lumpy skin scare
A shipment of live cattle will depart the Northern Territory for Malaysia this week after the nation removed an importation ban.
Brisbane playmaker Reynolds in sights of Storm
Returning from a calf injury for Brisbane's qualifying final, playmaker Adam Reynolds can expect some heavy Storm traffic in the form of Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
Early flight for Qantas boss as political row deepens
The exit of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce two months earlier than planned has not stopped a political pursuit of the government over aviation policy.
Gig workers could be delivered billions in unpaid wages
Gig and labour hire workers could receive billions of dollars in unpaid wages as part of the government's latest raft of workplace reforms.
Reynolds input has wiser Walsh primed to end Storm hex
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has "no fear" of meeting Melbourne in the finals and credits captain Adam Reynolds for helping him rise to expectations on the field.
Man jailed after woman carried into city park, raped
One of two men who carried an intoxicated woman into a Brisbane park and took turns raping her has been jailed for eight years.
Star Knights Ponga, Hastings named for Raiders showdown
Newcastle have picked injured duo Kalyn Ponga and Jackson Hastings for Sunday's home final against Canberra, but both still need to prove their fitness.
Biggest coal plant given lifeline to ‘keep lights on’
The NSW government will enter talks with Origin to extend the life of the Eraring coal power station, after a review found the state may face energy shortages.
Suing surgeon failed but is not a monster, lawyer says
The news outlets sued by Munjed Al Muderis reported in the public interest what happened when his surgeries failed, their lawyer says.
Selection headache looms for finals-bound Sharks
Cronulla's injury crisis has morphed into a selection headache ahead of their elimination final, with Connor Tracey and Will Kennedy both chances to be fit.
Volcano charges dropped against NZ White Island owners
The owners of White Island will no longer face charges against them as individuals for failings leading up to the deadly volcano eruption in 2019.
Blues’ Voss should be AFL’s coach of the year: McRae
Michael Voss deserves to be named the AFL's coach of the year after leading Carlton back into the finals, Collingwood's Craig McRae says.
Dad charged after allegedly trying to drown his child
A man is set to appear in court on assault and attempt-to-kill charges after allegedly trying to drown his own child at a beach in Western Australia.
Neglect of autistic teens ‘should never have happened’
An inquiry report on autistic teens found living in squalor has prompted an apology and pledge to consider changes after what "should never have happened".
Borrowers get a break from Lowe blows as rates hold
Interest rates have been left untouched in September in welcome news for borrowers already feeling the pain of higher monthly repayments.
Saints declare defenders Howard, Battle fit for final
St Kilda defenders Dougal Howard and Josh Battle have been declared fit for the Saints' elimination final against GWS at the MCG.
Reward as remains identified in cold case breakthrough
Police have identified the remains of a man believed murdered in central Queensland and have posted a reward as his son makes a plea for public help.
Invaders top threat to Australia’s native treasures
A landmark international report has detailed the extraordinary toll invasive species are taking on ecosystem health worldwide, and Australia is no exception.
Typhoon Haikui downgraded to storm after China landfall
Typhoon Haikui was last reported to be moving over southern Guangdong province, and forecasters expect it to continue to weaken.
NZ Labour crashes to new poll low as election nears
Labour has slumped to 24 per cent and the right-wing ACT party has soared to 18 per cent in a new poll, six weeks out from the New Zealand election.
‘Rambling’ GP fails in bid to regain medical licence
A former Queensland doctor prescribed the maximum dose of opiate withdrawal drugs to a patient who died later the same day as his appointment.
Goorjian won’t be victim of Boomers’ World Cup review
Basketball Australia will review the Boomers' second-round World Cup exit but coach Brian Goorjian will continue as coach for next year's Olympics.
No regrets as retiring Rich rates Lions’ flag chances
Retiring Daniel Rich has reflected on the mid-season call to step down from Brisbane's AFL side, a move that likely means he won't play at the top level again.
Tripping hazard thylacine sculptures shift to new home
A council in Tasmania says thylacine sculptures removed from a mall because they posed a trip hazard will be set up in a new location next week.
Storm keen to keep electric Fa’alogo long term
Fullback Sua Fa'alogo enjoyed a sparkling debut against the Broncos and Melbourne say they have no intention of losing a player they have on contract to 2025.
Dragons look to end NRL campaign with upset Knights win
St George Illawarra believe they can mark interim coach Ryan Carr's final game in charge by toppling red-hot Newcastle.