Road tests show electric vehicles keep pulling up short
Battery-powered cars have been found using more energy than promised in independent tests, just like their petrol and diesel peers.
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Cyclone-hit coastal town blows away house value gains
The housing market strongly rebounded in 2025 as interest rate cuts, easing inflation and limited supply fired up competition, the latest property data shows.
Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear, Trump says
The White House says US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet with Ukrainian officials in Miami.
HK fire toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest six
Hong Kong police have completed a search for bodies inside all seven of the eight high-rise residential towers as the death toll from a fire rises to 159.
Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have discussed disarming Hamas and demilitarising Gaza.
Unwanted history looms for Archer against Smith
The battle between Jofra Archer and Steve Smith continues at the Gabba, but England's paceman has 0-96 from the 189 balls he has bowled at the Australian.
Tigers confident Bula will stay on long-term extension
Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson is confident Jahream Bula will sign a multi-year deal at the NRL club, with talks moving beyond a one-year option for 2026.
England greats slam ‘amateurish’ resting for PM’s match
England's decision to fly to Queensland early instead of playing a pink-ball match has been slammed following their first Test capitulation in Perth.
‘Can’t keep everyone’: Sharks battle to retain squad
Cronulla have 17 players coming into the final year of their contract and coach Craig Fitzgibbon concedes it will be tough to keep them all in the Shire.
Eagles draftee Lindsay wants to carry on Selwood legacy
First-round draft pick Josh Lindsay wants to carry on the legacy of the late Troy Selwood after the former Lion helped him realise his AFL dream.
Two years without a win, Smith shifts to cruise control
After wincing his way through another winless year, Cameron Smith will attempt to recapture the "cruisy" mindset that originally catapulted him to the top.
Push to ramp-up fire ant battle as new nest found
Fire ants are hampering agriculture, tourism and even kids' sport, with calls for more federal funding to control the spread of one of the world's worst pests.
Aussie pace aces gear up ahead of return for Ashes
Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled with a pink ball in Sydney as the star paceman tries to prove his fitness for the second Ashes Test.
It’s chip and run for Reynolds towards bright future
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds will return to training on December 12 but his plans for 2027 will depend on an assessment of body and mind early next year.
Battling casino group hopeful chips will fall its way
Star Entertainment Group has made progress toward resolving its myriad of issues but executives acknowledge the gaming behemoth isn't out of the woods yet.
‘I’m relevant’: landmark ton awaits title-hungry Scott
Adam Scott is set to notch 100 consecutive major appearances next year but says, at 45, he doesn't feel like the "old pro" even if he looks like it.
‘Selfish’ Lions shelve title talk in three-peat chase
They've won the past two AFL premierships and Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is in no mood for sharing as they aim to repeat club history.
‘Often imperfect’: North prepare for AFLW grand final
AFLW best-and-fairest winner Ash Riddell says North Melbourne's narrow preliminary final win over Melbourne was a good reminder about the Kangaroos' strengths.
How the Gabba Test pitch will perform under lights
Gabba pitch curator Dave Sandurski and Queensland stars Matt Renshaw and Xavier Bartlett outline why the second Test pitch should give bowlers and batters hope.
‘World-first’ deal to give delivery drivers better pay
The nation's biggest food delivery companies have struck a deal with a union to improve the pay and working conditions of the "silent heroes" of the economy.
Massive grand final selection call looms at North
Mia King shapes as the burning selection question as North Melbourne hunt an AFLW flag, with Emma Kearney noting "heartbreak" is inevitable in grand final week.
Lightning strike out coach despite overtime WNBL win
Adelaide have fired another WNBL coach with Kerryn Mitchell departing the club immediately and Georgia Crouch stepping up as the interim coach.
Opetaia jumps at Jack after latest unification twist
Should he retain his own titles, Jai Opetaia will fly to Los Angeles and confront the new WBC champion in an attempt to finally lock in a unification bout.
‘Shouldn’t be allowed’: Matilda’s fixture frustration
Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman has lamented the A-League Women opting not to go on hiatus to observe FIFA's latest international window.
‘No fight, no plan’: NSW slammed for Shield collapse
A former NSW coach and star has taken the Blues to task for an unexpected day-four collapse to hand Tasmania a thumping Sheffield Shield win.
Australia needs a ‘wind farm every month’ to meet goals
Australia needs to build the equivalent of one large wind farm every month to meet its 2030 climate target, an expert warns.
Ground worker blamed herself for horror chopper crash
A young staff member with no prior experience was tasked with looking out for hazards before a fatal mid-air collision outside Sea World, a coroner has heard.
Connolly leads WA resistance in Shield draw with SA
Western Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly has led the resistance with the bat in a drawn Sheffield Shield game against South Australia.
Lightning end dramatic 24 hours with loss to Townsville
A dramatic 24 hours for the Adelaide in which coach Kerryn Mitchell was sensationally sacked has ended on a sour note with a comprehensive loss to Townsville.
Adelaide pip Brisbane Heat in final-ball WBBL thriller
Adelaide have logged a tense last-ball win to leave Brisbane still winless after six games in the WBBL.
Lee sets new Aussie golf mark with fourth Norman medal
Minjee Lee's resurgent season, accentuated by a third major title, has been recognised with a record-extending fourth Greg Normal Medal.