Boxing Day sales take off with bargain airfares
Shoppers are being urged to scrutinise Boxing Day bargain claims, while two major airlines have announced discounted fare sales.
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Pace aces to spearhead Australia’s Boxing Day Test
Australia's bid for an Ashes whitewash will resume at the MCG on Boxing Day without a spinner after they elected not to pick a replacement for Nathan Lyon.
The identical twins sailing in a 14th Syd-Hob together
There's no one Marc Ryckmans would rather sail alongside in the Sydney to Hobart than his identical twin brother Louis.
Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks
A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Clicking and streaming: Australian online habits evolve
Australians are hooking up to faster broadband connections by the thousands and the technology is changing the way they consume entertainment.
‘Feels like yesterday’: Edo relives famous Open triumph
Mark Edmondson is expected to present the trophy to the men's singles champion to mark 50 years since he became the last man to win the Australian Open.
Tight at top as Syd-Hob fleet braces for bumpy night
A handful of boats had already retired as line-honours favourite Master Lock Comanche led the Sydney to Hobart fleet into the first night of racing.
How Lynx coach helped reignite an Olympian’s career
Perth's Anneli Maley's basketball career rebounded when she met coach Ryan Petrik, while Adelaide's Erin Bollmann didn't even expect to make the WNBL.
Records left in the Ashes as bowlers blitz Boxing Day
The MCG pitch has turned into a minefield as a record 20 wickets tumbled on Boxing Day as Australia's pacemen inflicted new pain on beleaguered England.
Aussies see fire and rain as extremes lash the nation
Fires are burning on one side of the country while the threat of floods on the other has led to calls for people to remain vigilant.
US launches strike against Islamic State in Nigeria
The US has launched an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, Donald Trump says.
Motive probed after suspect ID’ed in Hanukkah car fire
Police are keeping an open mind over the motive of a 47-year-old person of interest alleged to be involved in a fire of a car bearing a Hanukkah sign.
Mystery, frustration for last-minute Syd-Hob scratching
The crew of Sydney to Hobart yacht Yendys are baffled as to how one of her two backstays could have snapped only minutes before the starting gun on Boxing Day.
Breakers work overtime for crucial NBL victory
The Breakers beat the JackJumpers in overtime to snap a three-game NBL losing streak and ensure they didn't fall well off the pace of sixth-placed Tasmania.
Tim David pings a hammy as Hurricanes beat Scorchers
Hobart's title defence has suffered a huge blow after star batter Tim David injured his hamstring in his team's four-wicket win over the Scorchers.
Mosque bombing in Syria kills eight, injures 18
At least eight people are dead after an explosion rocked a mosque in central Syria, authorities say.
Palestinian kills two in northern Israel: authorities
A Palestinian attacker has rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel, killing both, police say.
Russia attacks Ukraine before Zelenskiy Trump meeting
Kyiv has been bombarded by Russian missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine's leader meeting with US President Donald Trump to work out a peace plan.
Stokes slams MCG pitch after England end Ashes drought
Even after securing a drought-breaking Ashes win in Australia, England captain Ben Stokes saved some brutal feedback for the state of the MCG pitch.
Neck-and-neck supermaxi battle for Sydney to Hobart
Two supermaxis at the head of the Sydney to Hobart race are locked in a close battle, with several big-name yachts forced to pull the pin in rugged conditions.
Nigeria averts unilateral US action after air strike
President Donald Trump says the US launched a "deadly" strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
Wong ‘desperately sorry’ over Bondi massacre
Penny Wong says the federal government "could have done more" before the Bondi attack, while another minister warns the ALP won't tolerate anti-Semitism.
China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales
China has announced economic sanctions on 20 US defence firms after Washington's announcement of $US11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
Phoenix add experienced import in NBL title hunt
Chasing their first NBL championship, high-flying SEM Phoenix have added experienced guard Ian Clark to their roster for the remainder of the season.
Far north braces for drenching as monsoon season grips
Wild weather is expected to drench parts of northern Australia while bushfires have begun to ease in the west.
NZ star blown away by BBL sensation ‘Super Cooper’
Cooper Connolly is a rising star in world cricket, and it looks like his bowling is set to go to another level this BBL season.
Gardner says Aussies still No.1 despite World Cup exits
Australia are without a women's World Cup trophy in either the ODI or T20 format, but Ashleigh Gardner insists major changes to their cricket are not required.
Myanmar to hold its first election in five years
Myanmar will hold first general election since the 2021 military coup but the vote is widely seen as lacking credibility.
Thailand and Cambodia halt border clash with ceasefire
Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has halted with the signing of a ceasefire agreement after 20 days of fierce exchanges.
Man killed in outback Boxing Day stabbing
One man is dead and a second is in police custody after a Boxing Day stabbing at a remote Aboriginal community in Central Australia.
Mixed fortunes: Aussie NBA stars’ streaks continue
The contrasting fate of Australia's two premier NBA stars rolls on, with Josh Giddey banking a fifth straight win as Dyson Daniels made it five losses in a row.