Rookie Murphy could partner Lyon in India
Victorian Todd Murphy is the fresh face for Australia's Test tour of India, with Peter Handscomb also recalled into the 18-man squad.
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NRL star’s mum remains behind bars
Uiatu "Joan" Taufua, mother of NRL star Payne Haas, will remain in custody charged with three counts of manslaughter after a horrific head-on crash.
Qld teacher allegedly abused boys overseas
A Brisbane high school teacher has been charged with sexually abusing teenage boys in Brisbane and on overseas trips in Africa and New Zealand.
‘Difficult day’ following Pell’s death: PM
Cardinal George Pell has been hailed by a former prime minister as a "saint for our times", while Anthony Albanese has passed on the nation's condolences.
Slater fuels Scott’s Masters pipe dream
Determined to be a contender at the 10th anniversary of his Masters victory, Adam Scott has taken plenty from an encounter with evergreen surfer Kelly Slater.
Annual inflation bounces back
Housing and transport costs fed into Australia's higher inflation score for November after a softer October result.
Berejiklian ICAC report due after election
The NSW corruption watchdog says it will deliver its report into former premier Gladys Berejiklian after the state election.
Fire-hit gliders dig cool new tree homes
Greater gliders that lost their forest homes to bushfires have moved into new hi-tech digs that are not too hot, not too cold but just right.
Carbon border tariff on the table
The government is considering a tariff on polluting imports so that Australian firms covered by environmental regulations can remain competitive.
Hopes fade for Mossman Gorge swimmer
Hopes of finding a woman missing from a Far North Queensland swimming spot have faded as the search shifts into a recovery operation.
Women’s IPL a ‘life changer’: Jonassen
Australian allrounder Jess Jonassen wants to play in the inaugural Women's IPL in India and says the game is set to forever change for females across the globe.
‘Win-win’ chance for China trade sanctions
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won't rule out dropping action over China's $20 billion trade sanctions if a deal between the two countries can be reached.
Djokovic fitness scare ahead of Open tilt
In worrying signs ahead of his Australian Open tilt, Novak Djokovic has needed treatment on his left hamstring throughout a practice match with Daniil Medvedev.
Boy stable after Qld helicopter crash
A Sydney boy is in a critical but stable condition one day after he was due to have a major operation on broken bones after a helicopter crash in Queensland.
BBL on Jan 26 needs consultation: Doggett
Sydney Thunder quick Brendan Doggett is encouraging the BBL to keep consulting the Indigenous community if they're looking to play finals games on January 26.
PNG has ‘appetite’ for new defence deal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will head to Papua New Guinea on Thursday, with counterpart James Marape showing he's ready for serious reform.
Man jailed for abducting social media date
A Queensland man assaulted and held another man captive in order to steal his watch, phone, bank details and car after meeting him for physical intimacy.
Scorchers cruise past Heat to top BBL
Perth have cruised to an eight-wicket win over the battling Brisbane Heat, Josh Inglis and Aaron Hardie powering the chase with an unbroken 132-run stand.
Temporary bridge to re-link key WA highway
The ADF might use a temporary combat bridge to span a flooded river to reopen the only sealed road through Western Australia's Kimberley region.
Driving electric car can save $800 a year
Nine out of 10 drivers would save money by switching to an electric vehicle, according to US university research, but some motorists could miss out.
Kings destroy Bullets in NBL
Xavier Cooks starred again as the Kings smashed Brisbane, finishing just shy of their all-time biggest win.
Ukraine denies battle for Soledar is lost
Russian mercenaries say they have captured the mining town of Soledar as the Ukraine says it is holding out and Moscow has not claimed victory.
Price in tight battle for Dakar Rally win
Toby Price is down to third in the motorbike standings at the Dakar Rally but the Aussie's only 2min 10sec off the lead in his tight battle for a third title.
Pell in ‘sparkling form’ before death
Cardinal George Pell died in Rome aged 81, less than a week after attending the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI.
Kyrgios gets enticing Australian Open draw
Leading home hope Nick Kyrgios will launch his Australian Open campaign against lowly-ranked Russian Roman Safiullin while Alex de Minaur has drawn a qualifier.
Australia and PNG to strengthen security
Australia and Papua New Guinea are one step closer to strengthening their relationship as the countries take the next step in committing to a new security deal.
Peril as warming alters planet water cycle
Changes to the planet's water cycle wrought by global warming increase the risk of bushfire, drought and other disasters, a new Australian-led report says.
Naomi Osaka reveals that she’s pregnant
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has revealed in a social media post that she's pregnant with her first child.
Brutal losses drive Kookas’ World Cup tilt
Australia will chase a fourth hockey World Cup title in India from Friday, fuelled by shoot-out losses at the previous tournament in 2018 and the Olympics.
Body found in SA Murray floodwaters
Police divers have recovered the body of a South Australian man who went missing in Murray River floodwaters, the second death since the surge in water levels.
NRL players warned off signing contracts
The Rugby League Players Association has urged NRL stars to reconsider agreeing to new contracts as the stalemate surrounding a new CBA continues.