Zverev below best form in United Cup loss
Former world No.2 Alexander Zverev has been beaten by Czech Jiri Lehecka at the United Cup in Sydney on his return following ankle surgery.
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TV news anchor Barbara Walters dies at 93
Barbara Walters, a TV news pioneer in the United States and the creator of The View, has died at the age of 93, ABC News says.
TV news trailblazer Barbara Walters dies
Barbara Walters, a TV news pioneer in the United States and the creator of The View, has died at the age of 93.
Suns’ Andrew charged with drink-driving
Gold Coast's Mac Andrew has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after failing a blood alcohol test in the early hours of New Year's Eve.
Slick Sydney FC crush Brisbane Roar in ALW
Sydney FC have won their fifth A-League Women game in a row with a 4-1 success over Brisbane Roar, three weeks after beating them 4-0.
Polish star Swiatek on song at United Cup
Poland's world No.1 Iga Swiatek has started the new season in style, powering through her opening match at the United Cup against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva.
Thunder post huge BBL total to beat Hobart
The Sydney Thunder have staved off swashbuckling Hobart Hurricanes captain Matthew Wade and defended their 228-run total in their Big Bash League clash.
Qld man tried to kill partner, police say
A 23-year-old Queensland man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his partner multiple times and then attacking a man in a home.
Wildcats too strong for Hawks in NBL clash
The Perth Wildcats have chalked up their highest score of the season to knock off the Illawarra Hawks 107-97 in the NBL.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95
The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the age of 95.
Uncertain response to former Pope’s death
Former Vatican press officer Joanne Bergamin thinks tradition might be discarded in order to pay larger tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Mariners give Kuol winning ALM farewell
Socceroo Jason Cummins has scored twice as his Central Coast teammate Garang Kuol farewelled the A League Men's side with a 2-1 home win over Melbourne Victory.
Disturbance at WA youth detention centre
Detainees at the troubled Banksia Hill youth detention centre in Western Australia have lit a fire and climbed onto roof tops on New Year's Eve.
Kyiv rocked by deadly NYE missile strikes
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russians must be in league with the devil after the latest missile strikes on residential Kyiv on New Year's Eve.
Australia welcomes 2023 with a bang
Australians partied well into the night during the first New Year's Eve celebrations without COVID-19 restrictions in three years.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to lie in state
Pope Francis has remembered his predecessor as a noble, gentle person, as Catholics worldwide mourn the loss of the former Pope Benedict XVI.
NKorea starts 2023 by firing missile
North Korea has kicked off 2023 by firing a ballistic missile into the sea in the early hours of the morning.
NKorea rings in 2023 with missile blast
North Korea has entered 2023 with another weapons test after an unprecedented number of missile firings last year.
Kvitova seals United Cup tie for Czechs
Petra Kvitova has beaten Germany's Laura Siegemund in straight sets to clinch a first United Cup group-stage win for the Czech Republic in Sydney.
Eight hurt in five-car Gold Coast crash
Three people were left seriously injured after a pile-up on the Gold Coast Highway allegedly triggered by a driver who is still on the run.
Chinese travellers to face COVID tests
Travellers from China will need to undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19 before boarding a flight to Australia, the health minister has announced.
Man dies after fall from bull at Qld rodeo
A man in his 20s has died after suffering serious chest injuries when he was thrown from a bull at a rodeo event in southern Queensland.
Christmas Day to mark start of heat wave
A low-intensity heat wave will begin forming across the southern half of Australia from Christmas Day which is promising warmer weather for celebrations.
Xmas miracle as premmie twins go home
Aashay and Aalyia Goel barely survived birth. Aashay was born at just under 800 grams and Aalyia at just under 700.
Qld maternity units understaffed, AMA says
The Australian Medical Association is calling on Queensland Health to fix chronic workforce shortages in regional hospitals.
Israeli striker makes swift Glory exit
Perth Glory coach Ruben Zadkovich says the club will hit the market during the January transfer window following the swift exit of Israeli striker Ben Azubel.
Swans mourn passing of legend Barry Round
The AFL community is mourning the death of icon Barry Round at the age of 72.
Warner has another crack at CA over appeal
Test opener David Warner has doubled down in his criticism of Cricket Australia and the process around an appealed leadership ban.
Police search bushland after watch alert
Police have launched a search and rescue operation in Queensland after a crash impact alert was sent from an Apple watch in dense bushland near Townsville.
Nortje fired up for Boxing Day pace
South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje and his fellow quicks are encouraged by what they saw in the second innings of the Gabba Test loss to Australia.
Victory desperate to reward loyal ALM fans
Melbourne Victory supporters will be barred from attending the Boxing Day match against Western United as punishment for a violent pitch invasion.