Struggling Sydney seek regroup on the road
Sydney FC will welcome back reinforcements when they travel to Perth to face the in-form Glory in the first of three straight A-League Men's games on the road.
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Floods to wreak further havoc on economy
Natural disasters caused billions in damage to the Australian economy in 2022 and the bill is expected to rise from further floods.
Next mining boom to lift up disadvantaged
Australia's rich critical mineral and clean energy resources could be harnessed to drive economic prosperity as seen in the mid-2010s mining boom.
Russia claims control of Ukraine’s Soledar
Russia says it has taken control of Soledar as Ukraine denies it has lost the bloody battle that's devastated the eastern salt-mining town.
AMA urges action on elective surgery
The Australian Medical Association is urging governments to provide extra funding to address a huge backlog of patients waiting for elective surgery.
MP calls for Perrottet’s head over costume
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's admission he wore a Nazi costume at his 21st birthday party has prompted a leading cross-bencher to call for his resignation.
PNG offers Albanese climate change lesson
A senior Papua New Guinea politician has welcomed attention on climate change as Anthony Albanese wrapped up a two-day tour of Australia's northern neighbour.
WSW bid to engineer more ALW upsets
Western Sydney Wanderers manager Kat Smith hopes her side's drought-breaking win can be the spark to their A-League Women campaign.
Recreational cannabis not on cards in Qld
The Queensland government says it has no near-term plans to consider legalising or decriminalising the recreational use of cannabis by individuals.
North Qld braces for flood as rain sets in
Large parts of northern Queensland are on flood watch as intense monsoon rainfall sets in over the north coast and central interior.
Bullets’ recruit to address NBL woes
Struggling NBL outfit Brisbane have added former NBA staffer Stu Lash as an advisor to work with the club's ownership and coaches.
Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’s daughter, dies
Lisa Marie Presley - the only child of rock'n'roll legend Elvis Presley - has died at age 54 after being hospitalised with cardiac arrest.
More electric buses to hit Aussie roads
Another 17 electric buses are expected to hit Queensland roads this year in the latest commitment to zero-emissions public transport.
Calls to return Davis Cup ‘to the people’
John Millman has led calls for a Davis Cup rethink after a 25-year deal to finance and revamp the storied event was ended after less than five years by the ITF.
Virus cases in post-Christmas decline
The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 went into steep decline in the weeks following Christmas after peaking just before the holiday break.
‘We belong’: Giddey’s OKC warning for NBA
Josh Giddey has declared his side can match it with any NBA team after scoring 20 points as Oklahoma City beat Philadelphia 133-114.
Chinese star’s ALW return boosts Canberra
Canberra United will host Newcastle Jets in an ALW clash that both sides must win to keep in touch with the top four.
Badosa, Kudermetova withdraw at Adelaide
Paula Badosa and Veronika Kudermetova have withdrawn from their semi-final matches at the Adelaide International 2, handing walkover wins to their opponents.
Popovic laments ‘heavy’ invasion sanctions
Bottom-placed Melbourne Victory hope to move on from a drama-filled month as they search for a drought-breaking A-League Men win against Adelaide United.
Roar address Danzaki’s Motherwell links
Brisbane Roar midfielder Jack Hingert will play his 250th A-League Men game against Wellington Phoenix and hopes teammate Riku Danzaki stays on at the club.
Injured Weston out of netball quad series
Melbourne Vixens star defender Jo Weston will miss Australia's netball quad series in South Africa after suffering a calf injury.
Best week in months for Australian shares
The Australian share market has posted its best weekly performance since early November, rising on Friday after further signs inflation has peaked in the US.
Reds reveal mindset to beat NZ Super teams
Queensland Reds forward Connor Vest says New Zealand-based Super Rugby teams will hold no fears for the squad this year despite last season's dire results.
Wellington stars in GG’s XI win v Pakistan
Amanda-Jade Wellington has overcome the pain of being dropped from Australia's T20 World Cup squad to shine in the Governor General's XI win over Pakistan.
Ponga cops calf injury in NRL pre-season
Kalyn Ponga has suffered a calf injury at Newcastle training, disrupting his NRL pre-season.
Room for eight in flagship Hyundai
Korean car maker Hyundai has dipped its toe into loftier company - and a new price bracket - with an upgrade of its big, premium SUV, the Palisade.
Bautista Agut ends Kokkinakis Adelaide run
Roberto Bautista Agut saved 11 of 12 break points on his way to a semi-final victory over local hope and defending champion Thanasi Kokkinakis in Adelaide.
Taipans edge gutsy Hawks at home in NBL
Cairns have been pushed all the way by an undermanned Illawarra Hawks outfit before scoring an 89-84 win, their fifth NBL victory in a row.
Toby Price battles into Dakar Rally lead
Australian motorcyclist Toby Price has taken the lead of the Dakar Rally going into the final weekend of the desert marathon.
WHO urges shorter COVID-19 isolation time
The World Health Organisation has recommended that people without COVID-19 symptoms be allowed to end their period of isolation after five days.
Russian missiles hit Kyiv, Ukraine says
Air raid sirens have sounded and blasts have been heard in Kyiv as Russian missile attacks hit critical infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital, officials say.