Niger junta names ministers as West Africa leaders meet
A meeting of West African leaders in Nigeria to discuss a plan of action on Niger could prove a pivotal moment in their stand-off with coup leaders.
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Russian attack on a Ukrainian city kills three people
Ukrainian officials say a Russian rocket attack has killed three people and wounded at least seven others in Zaporizhzhia.
Schools shut, exams off as Sudan war shatters education
Education in Sudan is in crisis as dozens of schools are used as shelters for the displaced, teachers go unpaid and a lack of internet hampers remote learning.
Indian star Shaw smashes 244 in one-day county game
Indian Test player Prithvi Shaw has hammered an extraordinary 244 for Northamptonshire in an English county one-day cup tie.
Trump’s aides set to enter pleas in US documents case
A Mar-a-Lago property manager and former president Donald Trump's valet are due back in court in Florida to face charges over the classified documents case.
Fires kill 36 as ‘apocalypse’ strikes Hawaii paradise
At least 36 people have died in wildfires that have devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui in scenes described as being "like a war zone".
Aussie Parker wins world para-cycling gold on the roads
Lauren Parker has raced to a time trial victory as Australia's para-cyclists hit the roads but the Aussie cycling track team has ended up without a gold medal.
Decorated Geelong wingman Smith to quit at season’s end
Geelong winger Isaac Smith, a four-time premiership winner, will retire from the AFL at the end of the season.
‘Perfect storm’: insolvency surge threatens businesses
The Australian Taxation Office and other creditors pose the biggest threat to cash-strapped businesses facing an insolvency "surge", an organisation says.
Teen admits killing five students in high-speed crash
A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to aggravated dangerous driving after a high-speed crash that killed five students southwest of Sydney.
Households urged to check power bills for cheaper rates
Residential households could save hundreds of dollars a year off their power bills by taking advantage of regulated cheaper plans as electricity prices spike.
‘Why?’: woman found hidden in building wall identified
Human remains found inside the wall of a Brisbane apartment block have been identified as those of Tanya Lee Glover, who was estranged from her family.
Hero captain Cotchin retires as ‘towering’ Richmond man
Triple Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin will bow out of the AFL at the end of the season having confirmed his retirement after 16 years with the club.
Bikies jailed for decades for grocer’s mistaken murder
Two Mongols bikies who murdered Melbourne grocer Paul Virgona in a case of mistaken identity have been jailed nearly four years after the November 2019 crime.
Rugby league’s warring parties reach player peace deal
The players' union and the NRL have resolved their ongoing collective bargaining stoush, ending months of increasingly rancorous dispute.
Nuclear waste dump King hit, Indigenous owners rejoice
Indigenous owners have welcomed the federal government dumping plans for a nuclear waste facility in regional South Australia.
Cheaper medicine policy to start, veto threat remains
Cheaper medicines and 60-day dispensing will go ahead as planned but a second push to veto the policy will come up for a vote just days after it starts.
Haas like Lazarus, will stay at Broncos: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Payne Haas will be a Bronco well into the future and has backed the club to come up with a post-playing career for him too.
Rejuvenated Hynes can take Sharks to new levels
Nicho Hynes is back in form and Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the halfback hasn't scratched the surface of what he can do.
Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck
Supermarket giant Coles has announced the arrival of its first electric delivery truck but stopped short of meeting a pledge by rival Woolworths.
Simon backed for crunch role in shootout if required
If the Matildas have to find a late winner or beat France via penalty shootout, Kyah Simon could be called upon to deliver the match-winning strike.
VicForests illegally spied on anti-logging campaigners
The Victorian Information Commissioner has found VicForests unlawfully spied on several anti-logging campaigners in an attempt to discredit them.
Broncos table one-year extension for Corey Oates
Coach Kevin Walters wants Corey Oates on board next year but the Broncos winger will have to take a pay cut from his 2023 salary to stay at the NRL club.
Matt Parish quits role as Samoa RL coach
Samoa will need a new coach for this year's rugby league Tests against Australia and New Zealand after Matt Parish announced he's stepping down.
Man charged with murder after mother, baby found dead
The bodies of a mother and baby were found in a "confronting scene" at a Queensland home after a man walked into a police station to tell them about the deaths.
Rudd portrait provides open door to the imagination
Kevin Rudd's official portrait captures a former prime minister at home and provides an "I Spy'' of symbolic objects open to the viewer's interpretation.
Aussie winemakers are hoping to raise a glass to China
Australian grape and wine producers are optimistic that hefty tariffs will be scrapped on wine exported to China, after imposts on barley were removed.
ABBA fans say ‘I do, I do, I do’ to Mamma Mia musical
There's no need for ABBA fans to send out an SOS to any dancing queens, because Mamma Mia! The Musical is set to officially open in Brisbane.
Sergeant accused of rape, creating child abuse material
Investigators are seeking to extradite a Victorian police officer from Queensland after he was charged with a further 78 offences.
Matildas’ belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia
Support for the Matildas is sweeping the country as Australia's players continue to believe they can do something special at the Women's World Cup.
Social housing shortage puts the heat on new minister
Queensland's new housing minister has faced intense questioning at state estimate hearings over soaring demand for social housing.