Home farewell secured, Healy happy to pull up stumps
After admitting to losing some of her competitive drive in recent months, Alyssa Healy says the timing is perfect for her to bow out in front of home crowds.
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Venezuela’s claim of 116 freed disputed by opposition
Venezuelan opposition parties say far fewer political prisoners have been released than the official tally suggests.
Woman found dead, man arrested 600km away
A man will face court after the body of a missing woman, believed to be the man's carer, was discovered on a rural property.
Trump weighs response to Iran protest crackdown
Donald Trump is weighing a military response against the Iranian government as it continues a lethal crackdown on protests.
Israel-backed group kills senior Hamas officer in Gaza
A Palestinian militant group has claimed responsibility for the killing of a senior Hamas police officer in Gaza.
Labor figures jostle for plum post as Rudd marks exit
As Kevin Rudd prepares to finish his time as ambassador to the US, the government is likely to pick another Labor figure to replace him.
Cameron Smith offered 20-day window for PGA Tour return
The PGA Tour has given Australian LIV Golf star Cameron Smith a chance to follow Brooks Koepka back to their ranks.
‘You can do it all’: Opal’s pregnancy call ahead of Cup
Opal Marianna Tolo isn't making comeback plans post-childbirth, despite admitting she could "technically" make a return in time to play in the World Cup.
Labor mulls early parliament sitting after Bondi attack
Politicians will be back in Canberra sooner than planned to pass key security reforms after the nation's worst mass shooting in decades.
Parramatta sign replacement for Zac Lomax
NRL side Parramatta have signed a highly-rated outside back following the sudden exit of NSW representative Zac Lomax.
No fault: Liberals deny tensions as tennis ace departs
An ex-tennis ace and rising Liberal star has blamed infighting for his decision to quit politics, but the party leader insists those issues are in the past.
Aussie shares edge up with oil in focus after Venezuela
Raw materials and energy stocks are supporting the local bourse, but most other sectors are in the red as the shaky start to the new year continues.
Aussie medal prospects mount ahead of Winter Olympics
January 6 marks one month to go to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, with recent performances by Australians raising hopes of a record medal haul.
Massive cattle deaths feared from Queensland flooding
Australia's biggest listed cattle group is trying to assess livestock deaths at three pastoral stations in northwest Queensland that were hit by flooding.
Woman accused of shooting and siege role granted bail
Police equipped with an armoured vehicle and assault rifles arrested a woman and her two co-accused after a man was allegedly shot at during an home invasion.
Teenager Jones takes top-50 scalp as Aussie women shine
Emerson Jones, still just 17, joined fellow Gold Coasters Kimberly Birrell and Olivia Gadecki as a winner in Brisbane, taking a top-50 scalp in style.
Summer heat and heavy rain to impact drowning risks
Australians have been warned to stay vigilant as the summer heat drives thousands of swimmers back into the nation's waterways.
World Cup weapon: Socceroos star’s stunning double save
As the jostling for spots in Australia's World Cup team and squad continues, Mat Ryan has provided fresh evidence as to why he is the nation's best goalkeeper.
Olympic stadium design unveiled for Brisbane Games
The design for Brisbane's new $3.8 billion Olympic stadium has been unveiled, sparking renewed protests from activists seeking to halt the development.
Key play highlights Daniels’ upside ahead of NBA draft
Melbourne United young gun Dash Daniels is starting to exhibit the huge upside that has him rated as a first-round NBA draft prospect.
Warne would’ve ‘went off his brain’ about spin: Clarke
Michael Clarke fears Australian wickets are doing little to promote future generations of spinners, predicting Shane Warne would have been furious about it.
Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump
Deep uncertainty surrounds the future of oil-rich Venezuela as its president Nicolas Maduro faces a US trial after being captured in a military operation.
Ukraine says Russian strike on Kyiv kills civilians
Ukraine has recorded the first civilian deaths of 2026 in the ongoing war with Russia after strikes around the capital Kyiv.
Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents
More than 120,000 Australian children will have access to early childhood education under a change guaranteeing subsidised care three days a week.
Travis heads towards another ton in Test counterpunch
Travis Head is in sight of his third century of the Ashes, going to stumps on 91no and with Australia 2-166 in reply to England's first-innings 384.
Sydney upset Bendigo to keep finals hopes flickering
Unique Thompson has starred for the Sydney Flames as they claimed an unlikely victory against the ladder leading Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL.
Popyrin falls as Aussie men battle in Brisbane
Alexei Popyrin joined countrymen James Duckworth and Dane Sweeny as a first-round loser on a tough day for local men at the Brisbane International.
Gauff goes from cold to hot as US make quarter-finals
The US are on track to defend their United Cup crown after locking in a quarter-final berth on a topsy-turvy day for Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff.
Ten people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady
A Paris court has found 10 people guilty for the cyber harassment of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, over false claims she was born a man.
Sixers pip Heat in low-scoring BBL thriller
Sydney Sixers pair Joel Davies and Hayden Kerr conjured a rescue mission in a three-wicket win over Brisbane Heat that almost turned into a disaster.
Ukraine allies aim to solidify ceasefire security pacts
Dozens of world leaders join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris to firm up security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.