Melbourne arson suspect arrested in Qld
A man arrested in Queensland's far north over suspected arson attacks in Melbourne is expected to be charged, with police applying for his extradition.
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Kvitova serves AO warning in Adelaide win
Petra Kvitova's serve was on song as she beat fellow Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the opening round of the Adelaide International 2.
Sloane Stephens in early Hobart WTA exit
Qualifier Lauren Davis has blasted past fellow American Sloane Stephens in windy Hobart, putting the brakes on the former US Open champion after a strong 2022.
More charges for shed fire murder accused
A 24-year-old Queensland woman faces additional arson charges after being accused of murdering a man and his young daughter in a shed fire.
Port bottlenecks cost economy $600m a year
Inefficiencies in Australian ports cost the economy $600 million a year and push up prices for consumers, a new report by the Productivity Commission has found.
John Millman earns pre-Open Adelaide tilt
John Millman has beaten compatriot Chris O'Connell in the final round of Adelaide International 2 qualifying but both will feature in the main draw.
Beach walkers help unravel turtle mystery
Regular beach goers are being recruited to help unravel the mysterious nesting habits of sea turtles on busy Gold Coast beaches.
Man jailed for home burglary ‘crime spree’
A Queensland man has been jailed for a crime spree of stealing electronics, credit cards and jewellery from 11 homes across Brisbane's outskirts.
Smelly corpse flower in full bloom in SA
A rare titan arum, also known as a corpse flower, is in full bloom at Adelaide's Bicentennial Conservatory.
Depleted Glory chasing more home upsets
Perth Glory coach Ruben Zadkovich says consecutive four-day turnarounds will pose a major challenge for his bottom-placed A-League Men side.
Cummins hopes doco calms Langer exit fury
Pat Cummins expects the latest series of The Test documentary to provide context around Justin Langer's controversial exit as coach.
Boy still critical after helicopter crash
Sydney boy Nicholas Tadros is still in a critical condition after a helicopter crash which killed his mother and three others in Queensland.
Carbon scheme changes to boost confidence
The federal government has pledged to make changes to improve public confidence in Australia's carbon credit scheme.
More cost-of-living relief on the cards
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will consider cost-of-living relief measures in the May budget as long as they won't break the bank.
Aussie Price down to fourth in Dakar Rally
Australian star Toby Price has moved down to fourth from second in the Dakar Rally motorbike classification but is still well in the hunt for a third crown.
Brazil removes governor over protests
Brazil's new president has accused Brasilia's governor, a former Bolsonaro ally who oversees the local police force, of doing nothing to stop protesters.
Plunging home values break 40-year record
Higher interest rates, household debt and the erosion of savings since the pandemic have been blamed for the steepest plunge in home values since at least 1980.
Harry lashes UK royals in TV interviews
Prince Harry has defended his decision to publish a memoir that lays bare rifts in the royal family, saying it's an attempt to "own my story" after 38 years.
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National housing accord needs renovation
Federal laws are in the works as more Aussies slide into housing stress and homelessness, but critics are urging immediate measures as rents and mortgages rise.
Ukraine repels Russian attacks in east
Russia launched seven missile strikes and dozens of air strikes and rocket launch attacks in the past day, the general staff of Ukraine's armed forces says.
Agar India bound, three quicks an option
Ashton Agar will be one of several spinners Australia take to India, but the tourists may pick three quicks for some matches on the four-Test tour.
Phoenix coach sees red over Creek injury
Simon Mitchell has slammed the no-foul call on Sunday which sent Mitch Creek to hospital.
Voice leaders ‘tired of political games’
Professor Megan Davis insists Australians won't head to the ballot box without knowing what they are voting for on the Indigenous voice to parliament.
Inmate who escaped Qld jail on Xmas found
A 26-year-old inmate at Townsville Correctional Centre's women's low security jail has been taken into custody after going on the run on Christmas Day.
Djokovic wins epic Adelaide title
Novak Djokovic's winning streak in Australia has extended to 34 games after he produced a fighting comeback to beat American Sebastian Korda in Adelaide.
Fritz, Pegula star in USA United Cup win
Wins for Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have earned the USA the inaugural United Cup mixed teams' title in Sydney.
Warner surprised by player of series award
David Warner told teammates of his surprise at being named player of the series in Australia's 2-0 win over South Africa.
South Africa deny Australia in SCG Test
South Africa have held on for a draw on the final day of a rain-marred third Test at the SCG, leaving Australia the 2-0 series winners.
WA recovery begins as floodwaters rise
While severe weather conditions have eased in the Northern Territory, authorities say record-breaking floods continue in WA's Fitzroy River catchment.
Wanderers stun City, end losing run in ALW
Goals either side of halftime helped Western Sydney stun high-flying Melbourne City 2-0 and snap a 364-day A-League Women losing streak.
NBA star Luka Doncic fires again for Mavs
Dallas won for the eighth time in nine games as Slovenian superstar Luke Doncic delivered his ninth triple-double of the NBA season.