Heavy rain batters northern Queensland
North Queensland's coast between Cardwell and Carmila is on alert for flash flooding as a monsoon trough deepens across the region.
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Freezing toads works but beware ‘zombies’
Australians have long hunted cane toads in inventive and not always kind ways. But there's a way to kill humanely and ward off the so-called zombie syndrome.
Man dies in two car crash
A 73-year-old man has died after his SUV collided head on with a 4WD in Queensland.
Cash splash for Queensland hydrogen
The federal government has earmarked $70 million for a hydrogen hub in Townsville, in a boost for the green energy industry in Queensland.
PNG aid is in the national interest: PM
Anthony Albanese says providing aid to Papua New Guinea is in the national interest as the opposition says it's disappointing a security deal wasn't signed.
NRL’s Trbojevic flies for ‘rewiring’ in US
Tom Trbojevic has flown to the US to visit reconditioning guru Bill Knowles, who he hopes can bring similar success to that achieved with Latrell Mitchell.
Tomljanovic out of Open, unsure on return
A devastated Ajla Tomljanovic concedes she doesn't know when she'll return from the knee injury that dashed her hopes of contending for the Australian Open.
Roar ALW goalie beats cancer and inspires
Brisbane Roar's Hensley Hancuff has overcome ovarian cancer and is hoping to inspire others with her A-League Women journey.
McGrath thrives as Australian vice-captain
Tahlia McGrath credits a leadership program with former Australian women's cricket skipper Belinda Clark for her rise to the vice-captaincy.
Lack of matches no issue for Kyrgios
Australia's great hope Nick Kyrgios isn't bothered by his lack of game time heading into the Open, saying he feels fresh and ready for his home slam.
Strikers roll Heat for 154 in Big Bash
Marnus Labuschagne has threatened to go big for the Brisbane Heat before the Strikers' attack seized complete control of their BBL clash at Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide title shoots Bencic into top 10
Swiss talent Belinda Bencic will temper the hype after a dominant title win in Adelaide and return to the world's top 10 primed her for an Australian Open tilt.
Zawada gives Nix 1-0 ALM win over Roar
Polish import Oskar Zawada is in a rich vein of form for Wellington in the A-League Men and his 65th-minute header has sunk Brisbane in Redcliffe.
Controversy mars crucial United NBL win
Melbourne United remain in the NBL playoffs hunt following a controversial 101-91 win over the Brisbane Bullets.
Lucky loser Kwon claims historic ATP title
Soonwoo Kwon has become the first South Korean to win multiple ATP titles, beating Roberto Bautista Agut in a memorable Adelaide International 2 final.
Ewan scores morale-boosting cycling win
Australian sprint ace Caleb Ewan and New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston have won the Tour Down Under Classic street races in Adelaide.
Cardinal Pell farewelled at the Vatican
Australian cardinal George Pell has been farewelled at St Peter's Basilica by the same pope whose papacy he described as a "disaster".
Six rumpus in Renegades’ BBL derby win
The Melbourne Renegades have won a tense BBL derby despite two Melbourne Stars batters being awarded six runs for shots that hit the Marvel Stadium roof.
Wildcats smash Sixers in open-air game
The Wildcats have revelled in the conditions to sweep past Adelaide in the first open-air game to be played at Perth's RAC Arena.
Stosur to retire after AO doubles events
This year's Australian Open women's and mixed doubles events will be Sam Stosur's last, the 38-year-old set to retire after 21 appearances at her home slam.
China reports huge rise in COVID-19 deaths
China has reported a massive jump in COVID-related deaths since its strict anti-virus regime was abandoned last month.
Toby Price leads going into Dakar finale
Toby Price is in line to win his third Dakar Rally but the Australian has only a 12-second lead to protect as the great race prepares for a thrilling finale.
Pell in final journey home to Australia
The body of Cardinal George Pell is being brought home to Australia ahead of his interment in the crypt at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney this week.
Lynn’s Big Bash future in limbo
Chris Lynn wound back the clock this summer in spectacular style, but a second BBL season with the Adelaide Strikers is far from guaranteed.
Russian strike on apartment block kills 21
At least 21 people have died and dozens more are missing after a Russian missile hit an apartment block in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
How to become a commercial drone pilot
Thousands of Australians are taking up new opportunities to work with drones in sectors such as data collection, agriculture, mapping and even entertainment.
The problem with electric car road trips
The holiday season revealed a new speed bump for electric car drivers – long queues to recharge. But the record demand could help to pinpoint hot spots.
Three rescued from floodwater in north Qld
Three women are being treated in hospital after they were found clinging to a tree in floodwater in north Queensland.
Balanced Collins cooking on AO return
Beaten in the Australian Open final by local hope Ash Barty last year, Danielle Collins hasn't returned with a heightened sense of expectation.
Gauff leads band of Iga’s Open challengers
American teenage prodigy and grand slam finalist Coco Gauff is among the leading challengers to Australian Open women's favourite Iga Swiatek.
Kyrgios has ability to win Open: Rosewall
With the 2022 Australian Open coin minted in his honour, four-time champion Ken Rosewall says Nick Kyrgios can rise to the occasion to take the title this year.