Davies, Cutting riding Thunder’s BBL wave
They might be surf buddies off the pitch but young batter Ollie Davies welcomes his rivalry with Ben Cutting for a place in Sydney Thunder's resurgent BBL side.
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COVID test required of arrivals from China
Travellers from China will need to undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19 before boarding a flight to Australia, the health minister has announced.
Kvitova, Ruud cruise to United Cup wins
Petra Kvitova's victory clinched a United Cup group-stage win for the Czech Republic over Germany, while Casper Ruud provided brief respite for Norway.
NKorea’s Kim wants larger nuclear arsenal
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has vowed to increase production of nuclear warheads "exponentially" and build a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile.
Basement ALW clubs meet in Wellington
At least one of Wellington or Western Sydney will pick up their first points of the A-League Women season when the teams meet at Sky Stadium.
NRL’s Dragons sign Murdoch-Masila
St George Illawarra have signed experienced NRL forward Ben Murdoch-Masila after the Warriors granted him a release last month.
Hat passed around for Qld rodeo rider
A novice bull rider from NSW has died from his injuries in hospital after falling from an animal at a rodeo event in southern Queensland on New Year's Eve.
Eight injured in five-car Gold Coast crash
Three people have been left seriously injured after a pile-up on the Gold Coast Highway allegedly triggered by a driver police say is still on the run.
Australia welcomes 2023 with bumper crowds
Australians partied well into the night during the first New Year's Eve celebrations without COVID-19 restrictions in three years.
New year rings in federal policy changes
Federal policy changes taking effect on January 1 range from increased fines to cheaper medicine under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Qld cabinet didn’t discuss Mabo for months
Queensland cabinet minutes from 1992 paint a picture of a government trying to reform without "spooking the horses" at a time of momentous social change.
Queenslanders now have the right to die
Queenslanders suffering a disease, illness or medical condition that is advanced, progressive and terminal can now ask for medically-assisted death.
Nadal shock loss puts Spain on the brink
Rafael Nadal will be hungry to make amends if Spain's tie against Great Britain goes to a live mixed doubles clash.
UN vote ‘despicable’, says Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is not bound by a "despicable" UN decision to investigate its occupation of the Palestinian territories.
Death of Benedict shades Vatican new year
While tributes to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI continue to flow from world leaders and conservative Catholics, others are highly critical of his pontificate.
Qld road toll surges to worst in 13 years
Queensland has recorded its highest road death toll in 13 years as the number of people killed on Tasmanian roads surges and Victoria's count also rises.
Ukrainian defences blast missiles from sky
Ukraine's air defences have blasted Russian missiles and drones from the sky as Moscow saw in the new year by attacking civilian targets across the country.
Winless Caps fined $1,000
The Boomers' WNBL title defence remains on track, while the Caps' year from hell finished with more bad news.
‘No regrets’ over refugee plan: Vanstone
The Howard government's approach to refugees and asylum seekers in 2002 has been outlined in cabinet papers released by the National Archives of Australia.
Ukraine an excuse to destroy Russia: Putin
In an unusually combative New Year's address, Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of using Ukraine as an excuse for aggression against Russia.
Terror and Tampa in 2002 cabinet papers
Key decisions made by the Howard government in 2002 have been laid bare in cabinet papers released by the National Archives after a 20-year embargo was lifted.
Two killed after tree fell on their car
Two women, aged 20 and 80, died when a tree fell onto their car in the Glass House Mountains south of the Sunshine Coast.
Taipans produce New Year’s Eve miracle
Cairns Taipans have pulled off a record-equalling fourth-quarter comeback to stun the Adelaide 36ers on New Year's Eve.
Stoinis blasts Stars to win over Strikers
Luke Wood held his nerve at the death after Marcus Stoinis's fireworks set up the Stars' upset win over the Strikers.
Aussies consider five bowlers for 3rd Test
Coach Andrew McDonald is open to taking five specialist bowlers into the SCG Test, which would mark a 10-year first for the Australia team.
Children trapped for 55 hours after crash
A five-year-old girl saved her younger brother's life after a crash that killed their parents in country Western Australia.
Girl’s drowning adds to tragic Xmas toll
A young girl and a man in his 40s have died in Australian waterways, bringing the drowning toll to 11 since Christmas Day.
India preparing 2036 Olympics bid
India is ready to bid for the 2036 Summer Olympic Games and will put its plan to the IOC in September.
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities
A massive aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities by Russia has sent people rushing to shelters in what Ukrainian authorities described as "senseless barbarism".
Drowning warning after 11 deaths
Authorities have warned holidaymakers to take extra care over the break after 11 people died in Australian waterways since Christmas Day.
Cool change settles over southeast
A cool change has brought relief from a heatwave in southeastern Australia and while the skies may be cloudy, capital cities are expected to stay mostly dry.