Cricket rallies around Damien Martyn amid induced coma
The cricket community is rallying around Damien Martyn after the Test great was hospitalised with a serious illness.
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One dead, 30 hurt in Machu Picchu tourist train crash
Two trains taking tourists to and from Peru's famed archaeological site of Machu Picchu have crashed, killing one person and injuring about 30 passengers.
Minns won’t lobby PM for national royal commission
The NSW premier will stay in his lane as calls continue to mount on the prime minister for a national royal commission into the Bondi terror attack.
Fresh faces, return to SAfrica: Aussies’ 2026 forecast
As the curtain comes down on a successful 2025, the Australian cricket team is turning its attention to the 2026 calendar year.
Socceroos striker suffers injury in Hibs’ home win
Martin Boyle, whose hopes of playing in the 2022 World Cup were scuttled by a knee setback, has suffered an injury while playing for Scottish club Hibernian.
Ill-fated cruise ship refloated off Papua New Guinea
Safety agencies are assessing if a cruise ship that ran aground off PNG is seaworthy after it was refloated and its 80 passengers flown back to Australia.
Aussie NBA star to miss ‘at least a few weeks’
Leading Australian NBA player Josh Giddey is expected to miss a spate of games with the hamstring injury he suffered in the Chicago Bulls' last game.
Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back
Chinese warships are moving away from Taiwan but the island's emergency maritime response centre remains on alert after Beijing's huge show of force.
Teen whiz Andreeva ready to resume Sabalenka rivalry
World No.9 Mirra Andreeva has her sights set on more classic showdowns with Aryna Sabalenka as the 18-year-old eyes a grand slam breakthrough.
Young Matildas star injured as Mariners beat Roar
Matildas forward Grace Kuilamu is in danger of missing the AFC Under-20 Women's Asian Cup after injuring her knee in Brisbane's 3-2 loss to Central Coast.
Defending NBL champs pip JackJumpers for crucial win
The Illawarra Hawks have avoided a catastrophic loss after Bryce Hamilton's game-tying shot for Tasmania was released a fraction-of-a-second late to count.
Coach gets red card as Roar beat Mariners at the death
Justin Vidic scored a goal in the 92nd minute to lift Brisbane Roar to a spiteful 2-1 win over Central Coast in Gosford.
Sobey stars as Phoenix run down wasteful Taipans
Nathan Sobey starred as South East Melbourne ran down Cairns on New Year's Eve to win their first Ignite Cup fixture this season.
Star injured as Bendigo claim grand final rematch win
The Townsville Fire will sweat on the fitness of defensive star Lauren Cox after going down to the ladder-leading Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL.
Children hurt as Russian drones blast Ukraine’s Odesa
Russian drones have attacked apartment buildings and the power grid in Odesa, Ukraine, injuring six people, including children.
Milestone man Chris Lynn stars as Strikers hammer Heat
Chris Lynn became the first BBL batter to reach 4000 runs as the Adelaide Strikers won their first New Year's Eve clash in seven seasons, belting the Heat.
Lessons from another time in secret cabinet documents
Freshly released documents from John Howard's cabinet shine a light on critical decisions from industrial relations to counter-terrorism.
Admin failures blamed for woman’s unlawful detention
Documents show the Howard government accepted a scathing report that highlighted failures in immigration after a citizen was unlawfully detained for 10 months.
Roar seek legal advice over Moon’s post-match comments
Brisbane Roar have refuted Mariners coach Warren Moon's claim that police were called to a halftime tunnel incident, saying his words were "irresponsible".
Zelenskiy won’t sign ‘weak’ deal that would prolong war
In a New Year address Volodymyr Zelenskiy says exhausted Ukrainians will not give up in the war with Russia, and vowed to only sign a "strong" peace agreement.
‘I need revenge’: Sabalenka targets Kyrgios rematch
Aryna Sabalenka' does not want her "Battle of the Sexes" clash with Nick Kyrgios to be the last and insists exhibitions have a vital role to play in tennis.
World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks, icy plunges
People all over the world are saying farewell to 2025 and ringing in the new year with traditions old and new.
Matriarchy in motion: dancers bring Country to stage
An all-female dance clan is taking its love song to Country, culture and matriarchy to one of Australia's most iconic stages.
Ash Barty’s message to Aussie tennis stars this summer
Retired champion Ash Barty wants Australia's tennis stars to embrace the spotlight this month, when Alex de Minaur spearheads hopes of a local major winner.
Five million documents related to Epstein under review
Lawyers for the Trump administration are working "around the clock" to go through millions of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein before the next release.
Millions party safely as vigilant police deter trouble
Respectful revellers have welcomed the new year at largely trouble-free celebrations across the nation, as a highly visible police presence deterred violence.
US strikes more alleged drug boats, killing eight
Eight people have been killed in the latest strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, the US military says.
National Guard to leave Chicago, LA, Portland: Trump
National Guard forces will be removed from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland because crime in those cities has "greatly reduced", Donald Trump says.
Rescue missions after tragedy strikes on New Year’s Day
Authorities are searching for a missing swimmer near where a woman died after being swept out to sea in hazardous beach conditions.
Daniels delivers as Hawks end NBA year on happy note
Dyson Daniels has helped his Atlanta Hawks end a seven-game NBA losing streak, earning praise from his coach after they trumped the Timberwolves 126-102.
‘Perspective’ keeps spirited star’s career thriving
Bendigo's Abbey Wehrung has earned the praise of one of the league's top stars, while new Sydney Flames coach Renae Garlepp admits her side must start winning.