Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting
The official cash rate is expected to remain on hold when the Reserve Bank decides on interest rates for the last time in 2025.
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South African bar shooting leaves 12 dead
Three gunmen have opened fire inside a bar at a South African hostel, killing at least 12 people, including a three-year-old boy.
In-form McSweeney’s lesson from tough Test initiation
Nathan McSweeney's career-best knock has sent a timely reminder to Australian selectors, 12 months after his first Test stint ended.
Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel
Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen has dashed Cameron Smith's Australian Open dream in a thrilling climax at Royal Melbourne.
PM brands social media ban a success before it starts
The rollout of Australia's landmark social media ban will be untidy, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits, but he says it is already a success.
Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead
Michael Neser starred on day four as Australia won the second Ashes Test at the Gabba to take a formidable 2-0 series lead over England.
Gold Coast pull off bombshell trade for AFLW superstar
Gold Coast's bold bid to rise up the AFLW ladder has landed Adelaide superstar Anne Hatchard in one of the biggest moves in the competition's history.
Konstas shines again as NSW crush Queensland in Shield
There were more runs for Sam Konstas as NSW made light work of an undermanned Queensland to claim a 342-run Shield win.
Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes
Japan has lodged a protest over a "regrettable" incident where Chinese fighter jets directed their radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters.
I have no memory: Bryce Cotton blown away by crazy win
Adelaide have overcome a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to post a famous one-point win over the Wildcats in Bryce Cotton's emotional return to Perth.
England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call
Young allrounder Jacob Bethell has enhanced his prospects of an Ashes call up, scoring 71 in the England Lions' clash with Australia A in Brisbane.
Melbourne City, Brisbane Roar climb up ALW ladder
Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar have recorded Sunday victories in the A League Women's competition while Sydney FC and Western Sydney drew.
Aussie connections help Rasmus land Open golf crown
Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen is the toast of Europe after winning the Australian Open but he had local help from his Australian caddy and a tour pro.
Bragging rights secured as Spirit see off Flyers
The Bendigo Spirit have overcome a scare from the Southside Melbourne Flyers to win a sixth successive match, but their coach isn't getting ahead of himself.
Roar striker’s last-gasp ALM match-winner sinks Reds
Brisbane Roar are second on the A-League Men's ladder after Chris Long scored a spectacular last-gasp goal against Adelaide United.
‘Just fight’: Stokes flips Bazball script on head
Ben Stokes says there is no place for weak-minded Bazball players in his dressing room as he laid down the law about what he expects after another loss.
Smith sledges Archer as England paceman wilts at Gabba
Steve Smith had a war of words with Jofra Archer at the end of the second Test which has set the scene for more fire and brimstone in the rest of the Ashes.
Israeli PM says second phase of Gaza Strip plan ‘close’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a meeting with the US president will focus on peace and an end to Hamas' rule in the Gaza Strip.
Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win
Lando Norris, world F1 champion after Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has saluted teammate Oscar Piastri for helping push him to the title.
Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt
Fourteen people have been arrested over a coup bid in Benin, a government spokesperson says after a minister declared the attempt had been foiled.
England’s ‘over-prepared’ claim raises eyebrows
England's coach believes they over-trained leading into the second Ashes Test that ended in a bruising loss to Australia at the Gabba.
Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right
Michael Neser was a controversial inclusion in the Australian XI for the second Test match but proved the key man on day four at the Gabba.
Firefighter dead as hot and dry weather spells danger
A veteran firefighter has been killed protecting homes as hot weather combined with moderate winds threatens to bring another day of elevated fire dangers.
‘Climate obstruction’ alarms raised with museum sponsor
Ties between a state museum and a major gas company are being questioned by a climate communications group as scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorship grows.
‘Breaks my heart’: mum’s anguish as teen inquest ends
The mother of a teen who fatally self-harmed in custody says she understands why her son took his life after a coroner delivered his inquest findings.
Ukrainian leader meets European allies after US talks
European allies are working to ensure any Ukraine ceasefire is backed by solid security guarantees to deter Russia from further aggression.
Australia risks missing net zero without China’s aid
China has emerged as the world's biggest spender on clean energy technology and its lack of investments in Australia could be cause for concern.
Labor digs in on entitlements as minister cops scrutiny
A senior minister has splashed thousands of dollars of taxpayer money on family travel, as the Albanese government stands behind rules allowing the spend.
Departing Richardson urges NRL to protect Tigers fans
Shane Richardson has resigned as Wests Tigers CEO, while backing Benji Marshall as coach and saying he only wanted to work for an independent board.
Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes
Three men jailed for gang raping multiple teenagers during a bucks party weekend have had their convictions quashed on appeal.
Swastika sword seized as men charged over Nazi symbols
Three men will face court charged with the public display of Nazi symbols and possessing extremist material after a federal police investigation.