Tributes pour in for World Cup great Pele
Footballers past and present, alongside world leaders, have led tributes across the globe to Brazil great Pele following his death at the age of 82.
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Aussies spend record amount at Christmas
Christmas and Boxing Day sales have hit record amounts and growth with Australians rewarding themselves after a tough year.
Renshaw, Agar called to Aussie Test squad
Matthew Renshaw and bowling allrounder Ashton Agar will replace injured stars Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green in Australia's 14-man Test squad.
Majestic Pele was beautiful game’s King
Pele won a record three World Cups in his peerless soccer career and was regarded unaminously as one of his sport's all-time greatest players
Qld police probe toddler’s sudden death
Queensland police have launched an investigation into the cause of the sudden death of a two-year-old girl at Mackay in the state's north.
Bronco Robati charged with sexual assault
Brisbane Broncos forward TC Robati has stood himself down from all club activities and will face court next month after an alleged incident in a bar.
US, Italy win first United Cup tennis ties
The United Stateshave taken an unassailable 3-1 lead over the Czech Republic in the United Cup after Tomas Machac was forced to retire against Frances Tiafoe.
Proteas’ batting ‘thin’ says No.4 Bavuma
Experienced South Africa No.4 Temba Bavuma says the Proteas need to boost their batting stocks after being blown away by Australia in Brisbane and Melbourne.
Fears mount over any China virus variants
Australian health authorities are being urged to keep a close eye on possible new COVID-19 variants coming out of China as cases spike.
Qld urged to bring in New Year’s legally
The government has told Queenslanders to enjoy the more than 130 licensed fireworks displays planned for New Year's Eve rather than risk injuries or fines.
Eureka moment ignites Roar’s Rankin in ALW
Brisbane Roar's Jamilla Rankin is one of the best centre-backs in the ALW and being mentored by a Matildas great helped her stunning rise to national honours.
Aust stocks finish 2022 down 5.45 per cent
The ASX200 index lost 5.45 per cent this year, although Australian investors can perhaps take heart that overseas losses were far worse.
Wawrinka posts plucky win at United Cup
Switzerland, the US, France and Italy have all recorded wins at the United Cup mixed teams tournament.
Gades to bat first against Sixers in BBL
The Melbourne Renegades will bat first against the Sydney Sixers at Geelong's GMHBA Stadium, where the hosts are looking to bounce back.
Queensland University hit by cyber attack
Queensland University of Technology has been hit by a cyber attack and IT systems have been shut down as a precaution.
Glory ALM rebuild taking shape: Zadkovich
Perth Glory sit on last on the A-League Men ladder but coach Ruben Zadkovich feels like he has some important pieces in place for future success.
Kubler stuns but Australia falls to GB
Great Britain has defeated Australia 3-2 in their first tie at the United Cup but Jason Kubler's come-from-behind win gave the hosts something to cheer about.
Arts minister rules out big fixes
Arts Minister Tony Burke has spruiked his government's cultural policy, saying it will end the culture wars but won't address funding for key institutions.
Prijovic goal earns United draw with Roar
Western United have fought back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 A-League Men draw with Brisbane Roar via Aleksandar Prijovic's excellent diving header.
Pele tributes held at A-League matches
The A-Leagues are celebrating the life and career of Pele with a moment of applause before each men's and women's game.
Xi, Putin reiterate closeness on call
A call between China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin has reiterated the ideological affinity between Beijing and Moscow.
Trump’s tax returns released
Days before control of the US House of Representatives passes to the Republicans, the Democrats have released former President Donald Trump's tax returns.
Nadal aims to end his mixed 2022 on a high
Rafael Nadal won two slams then endured numerous injuries in 2022, but he is back fit and aiming to make an impact at the first United Cup mixed-teams event.
Roar eyeing January Austin ALM replacement
Brisbane Roar are in talks with strikers who could replace Charlie Austin as they look to get busy in the upcoming January transfer window.
Cities abuzz as NYE returns to normal
Free of mask mandates and other COVID rules, locals and visitors in most parts of Australia are letting their hair down to farewell 2022 and welcome 2023.
Flood evacuees return, others await peak
Residents in an outback town will spend New Year's Eve worried about flooding as Top End communities return home a week after a rare inundation.
Holiday brings change in Thunder fortunes
Wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Gilkes has helped spearhead the Sydney Thunder's post-Christmas BBL revival after a horror start to the season.
Average incomes not enough to buy a home
Unless you live in Perth, middle income earners fall well short of the borrowing power needed to buy a standard house.
Russia attacks Ukraine from north to south
Russia has continued its barrage of shelling along the length of the Ukrainian frontline.
We’ll never forget him: Brazil mourns Pele
A mournful Brazil is preparing to bury its legendary soccer champion Pele whose death continues to be marked around the world.
Horn inspires Aussie boxing’s next wave
Some of Australian boxing's most respected figures agree the origins of the latest golden era can be traced to Jeff Horn's heroics five years ago.