After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact
Penny Wong and Richard Marles have met their US counterparts with both nations labelling the AUKUS deal as "full steam ahead".
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‘Sit back and enjoy’: Barty pumped for summer of tennis
Keeping a keen eye on Australia's generation next, retired tennis great Ash Barty says it's vital for emerging stars to learn as much from losses as wins.
One Nation, Nats tussle as Joyce dodges Hanson queries
One Nation expects a sign-on surge after Barnaby Joyce joined up, although the ex-deputy PM stopped short of condoning his new leader's controversial actions.
Avo go at this: Aussie exports fuel hopes for new year
Australians are expected to eat 5kg of avocados per person in the new year, as bumper harvests and export demand boost optimism across the agricultural sector.
Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US: Zelenskiy
British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia's war.
In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details
Almost half of Victorian renters are being forced to use digital platforms to apply for and maintain their accommodation despite privacy concerns.
PM eulogises corruption-tainted political playmaker
Controversial Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson has been remembered by all corners of Australia's political class after a career defined by ruthlessness.
Crackdown looms on e-bikes, scooters after more deaths
As sales surge before Christmas, states are debating how to regulate the sale and specifications of e-bikes and scooters after a series of fatal incidents.
Thailand and Cambodia fighting spreads along border
Cambodia's Hun Sen has vowed to defend territory against Thailand as renewed fighting along the countries' border tests a fragile ceasefire.
Minister’s public purse spending bonanza under audit
A besieged cabinet minister under fire for slugging taxpayers with the bill to fly her husband to sports events has referred herself for an independent audit.
Warner Bros fight heats up with Paramount hostile bid
Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros, in a battle with rival bidder Netflix to buy the company behind HBO, CNN and a movie studio.
Cover-up claims as triple zero-linked death revealed
Another death linked to triple-zero failures just days after Optus' major outage was not publicly disclosed at the time, sparking accusations of a cover-up.
Woman charged with murder after fatal shooting
Two people have been charged over a fatal shooting south of a major capital, prompting calls for greater police resourcing.
Injured Aussie quick ruled out of Ashes series
Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series in another setback for the injury-plagued paceman.
NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG
With a team set to join the NRL in 2028, Papua New Guinea is walking a delicate tightrope between ties to Australia and economic opportunities abroad.
Nick Kyrgios commits to million-dollar Las Vegas event
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has added Las Vegas to his global exhibition schedule.
Matildas sweat on stalwart’s hamstring scans before Cup
Brisbane Roar and Matildas attacking midfielder Tameka Yallop is hoping to receive good news after suffering a hamstring injury ahead of the Asian Cup.
‘Gutless coward’: ex-nurse sentenced for beach murder
Rajwinder Singh will spend at least 25 years behind bars after receiving a life sentence for fatally stabbing Toyah Cordingley on an isolated beach.
Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja
Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja into the middle order for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald.
UN inspectors again frozen out of Australian prisons
United Nations inspectors have been barred from a crime-troubled territory's prisons and watch houses, raising questions about what authorities have to hide.
Shopping for a new car? Life360 will have your back
Family location-sharing app owner Life360 says a recent $181 million acquisition will bring it closer to its goal of targeting users where they are with ads.
Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt
Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, is reaping the rewards of his first taste of the Australian Open men's tournament and is feeling good ahead of the new season.
Like Verstappen in a bad car: LawConnect’s SydHob hopes
Out to snare a third-straight Sydney-Hobart title, LawConnect skipper Christian Beck sees plenty of parallels with Formula One star Max Verstappen.
Hair traces on brick thwart wife-killer’s new bail bid
A man who claimed to have accidentally killed his wife by reversing over her with a tractor-powered slasher has attacked the evidence used to send him to trial.
Tigers’ next CEO won’t be a stranger to political drama
Wests Tigers are without a chairman and CEO after a week of turmoil, but the joint venture's next man at the helm would have experienced it all before.
New deal keeps Bulldogs behemoth out of Bears’ clutches
Viliame Kikau has signed a new deal that keeping him at Canterbury until at least the end of 2028.
‘No justice’: family of boy killed outside school
A woman whose negligent driving killed a 12-year-old boy as he walked with friends during school pick-up won't serve any time behind bars.
Key AFLW trade period deals to go down to wire
Several major AFLW deals are set to go down to the wire on the final day of trade period, including Sydney's move for Brisbane star Taylor Smith.
England cop hammer blow with quick ruled out of Ashes
England quick Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes, making the tourists' task of recovering from 2-0 down even more difficult.
Webber’s pain could translate to protege Piastri’s joy
Oscar Piastri needs a miracle to win a maiden F1 world championship in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - but his manager knows from experience anything's possible.
Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead
Elvis Smylie had the Australian Open field, including megastar Rory McIlroy, all shook up, with the Queensland young gun claiming a share of the round-one lead.