Jones, Duckworth nab Australian Open wildcards
Teenage sensation Emerson Jones and veteran James Duckworth have been awarded wildcards into next month's Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
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IGA supplier losing tobacco sales to black market
IGA supplier Metcash has delivered a $142.2 million first-half net profit, up 0.3 per cent from a year ago, and reported tobacco sales dropped by 35 per cent.
Closure for bus-crash students as truck driver jailed
A truck driver's mouth dropped open and his eyes bulged when sentenced to more than a decade behind bars for crashing his faulty vehicle into a school bus.
‘Deplorable’: cops smash alleged satanic pedophile ring
Police have arrested four men who were allegedly part of an international satanic child sex abuse material ring operating out of suburban homes.
Woman, 76, was ‘screaming’ after alleged aged care rape
A 76-year-old aged-care resident was seen distressed and half-naked in a hallway after being allegedly raped by a masked drug user who broke into her room.
Rival’s ironic approach that’s earned Opetaia’s respect
While most rivals have gone to great lengths to avoid him, Jai Opetaia's next target has done the opposite, rejecting a $160,000 offer not to fight the Aussie.
What won’t sway Socceroos boss in Cup selection race
The World Cup finals draw is near and the race for Socceroos selection is heating up, with only a handful of locks in the squad.
European stocks fall, Japan rate hike bets boost yen
A drop in defence stocks have led European markets lower, while comments from the Bank of Japan governor have lifted the yen and bond yields.
Ex-NBA player joins Bullets as Adams’ replacement
The Brisbane Bullets have found their replacement for former NBL MVP Jaylen Adams, who left the club early in his deal.
Lions keep focus narrow as AFL pre-season starts
Brisbane captain Harris Andrews said the last thing on his mind as he started pre-season training on Monday was the motivation of trying for a three-peat.
Arrests top 150 as three-day climate action makes waves
A long weekend climate "protestival" has disrupted coal shipping and landed scores of activists under arrest but smaller protests continue.
New Cat Buckley still dreams of top AFL coaching job
The dream of being an AFL head coach again still burns for former Collingwood mentor Nathan Buckley, and drove his call to accept an assistant role at Geelong.
‘Ridiculous’ drone flying lashed as fire destroys home
Firefighters battling a series of out-of-control bushfires have also had to contend with unauthorised drones as detectives investigate possible arson links.
Teens waiting for guidance on imminent social media ban
YouTube, Reddit, Kick and X are yet to reveal compliance measures with Australia's social media ban, with kids expected to experience withdrawal symptoms.
Why Labuschagne won’t give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny
As the previous Australian batter to find his place in the Test side under scrutiny, Marnus Labuschagne knows how Usman Khawaja is feeling.
Jumping castle tragedy operator chases legal money
Rosemary Gamble, who was found not guilty of criminal breaches over the death of six children in a jumping castle tragedy, is chasing the state for legal costs.
‘A bit disappointing’: new Crow on Lions trade impasse
Callum Ah Chee says being forced into the pre-season draft to move from Brisbane to Adelaide wasn't ideal after a trade stalemate between the AFL clubs.
‘It was horrible’: elderly woman describes alleged rape
A 76-year-old aged-care resident seen distressed and half-naked after being allegedly raped told her son she feared her assailant was going to kill her.
Concussion forces Manly’s Croker into early retirement
Manly hooker Lachlan Croker has been forced into retirement by concussion, with the 28-year-old set to begin a coaching career at the club.
HK arrests more suspects in fire probe as deaths rise
The netting on apartment buildings that caught fire in a horrific inferno in Hong Kong wasn't up to code, authorities say, as the death toll rises to 151.
Brave boy who lost mum, leg attends chopper crash probe
One of the youngest survivors of a fatal helicopter mid-air collision outside a theme park has attended an inquest into the crash for the first time.
Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault
A standalone probe into systemic sexual assault and harassment within the Australian Defence Force will examine how offences are investigated and punished.
Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs
The Australian medicines regulator has issued a mental health safety warning for a drug widely used for weight loss.
Fibre to the rescue: Aussies urged to take net upgrades
More than one million households have been disconnected by weather events this year and the NBN warns more will disproportionately affect copper connections.
UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case
British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to prison in absentia by a Bangladesh court along with her aunt, ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, for corruption.
Flood recovery efforts under way in Asia as deaths rise
Rescuers continue to search for survivors and aid operations is advancing as Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia recover from devastating floods and landslides.
Skates on to ensure secure exit of major coal plant
The risk of power blackouts remain if necessary security infrastructure can't be sped up to come online in time for a major coal generator to shutter.
League great blames injuries for failure to comply
NRL and Queensland great Trevor Gillmeister has avoided a conviction after a sporting injury allegedly impeded him when told to "get on the ground" by police.
Bulldogs’ top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos
North Melbourne's domination of the AFLW is set to be given another boost, with a No.1 draft pick confirming she wants to head to North.
‘Unique’: WNBL unveils ninth team’s name and logo
The Tasmania Jewels will become the ninth WNBL side, with the brand paying homage to a tiny creature and the state's landscape.
Pope urges faith leaders to unite for peace in Lebanon
Pope Leo is near the end of his first overseas trip as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he has championed the advancement of religious unity.