Qld man hit by tree branch dies in Tas
A 70-year-old Queensland man travelling in Tasmania has died after suffering serious injuries when a tree branch fell on him.
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Queensland man, 68, dies in police custody
A man has died in custody in Queensland after being found unresponsive in the police car taking him to the Brisbane City Watchhouse.
Injured Kyrgios pulls out of United Cup
Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the United Cup teams event a day before he was due to play, citing need to overcome injury ahead of the Australian Open.
Ruud feud with Kyrgios thaws after chat
Norway's world No.3 Casper Ruud has had some explosive confrontations with 'fun' opponent Nick Kyrgios but says their relationship has thawed.
Topor-Stanley banned for one ALM match
Western United veteran Nikolai Topor-Stanley has received a one-match suspension for his challenge on Victory's Chris Ikonomidis that resulted in a red card.
Swiatek hoping to meet, thank Barty
Iga Swiatek has earned her ranking as the world's best female tennis player but wants to tell Ash Barty of the role the retired champion played in her rise.
Slain police officer a ‘brave, kind man’
Queensland police officer Matthew Arnold, killed in the line of duty, has been remembered as a hero during a memorial service in Brisbane.
‘Heaven gained an angel’ in slain officer
Constable Rachel McCrow has been remembered as a officer with a strong sense of justice who deeply cared about those she served.
‘Right thing’ not reporting abuse: Houston
Hillsong founder Brian Houston told churchgoers of "a serious moral accusation" against his father without revealing he molested a child, a court has heard.
Sydney teacher’s alleged murderer remanded
A man's murder charge has been mentioned in court as his alleged victim - 31-year-old teacher Dannielle Finlay-Jones - is remembered as a "beautiful person".
Final funds to election winners and losers
The elections watchdog has paid back nearly $76 million to eligible political parties and candidates at the 2022 federal election.
Gabba pitch ‘most difficult in Aus’: Smith
Steve Smith is hoping for more batter-friendly conditions at the MCG after Australia's Test against South Africa at the Gabba lasted just two days.
Bail for mall stabbing murder accused
Seyram Djentuh has been granted bail after being accused of stabbing Lauie Tagaloa to death at a Brisbane railway station in July.
Darcy enjoys fun ruck battle with Jackson
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy says the athleticism of new recruit Luke Jackson is pushing him to become a better player.
Fed-NSW deal firms up future renewables
The Albanese government has committed almost $8 billion in a deal to unlock renewable energy zones and connect Snowy hydro-electricity to the east coast grid.
Australia and China agree to further talks
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi for official talks in Beijing marking 50 years of Sino-Australian diplomatic relations.
Dark clouds forecast for economic growth
A forward-looking indicator has recorded another month of negative growth, casting a shadow over Australia's economic prospects in 2023.
Proteas won’t be spooked by pitch: Zondo
South Africa were rolled twice in two days on a lively pitch at the Gabba but No.5 Khaya Zondo says the Proteas can make amends in Melbourne.
Kangaroos reclaim top spot in RL rankings
The Kangaroos have moved back up to first spot in the IRL world rankings for the first time since 2019.
Renegades overcome Neser BBL hat-trick
West Indian import Andre Russell's power hitting has helped the unbeaten Melbourne Renegades beat the Brisbane Heat despite Michael Neser's stunning hat-trick.
Phoenix roll past Bullets in NBL
The red-hot South East Melbourne Phoenix make it five wins from their last six games after crushing Brisbane Bullets.
Putin promises Russian army all it needs
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised his army unlimited resources to continue its "special military operation" in Ukraine.
Russia to increase army by nearly a third
The Russian army will be beefed-up with hundreds of thousands more soldiers in the new year.
BBL hat-trick didn’t register with Neser
Brisbane Heat paceman Michael Neser has claimed a hat-trick on his way to BBL career-best figures of 4-32 against the Melbourne Renegades.
China meeting signals steps to stability
Experts say the meeting between Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Chinese counterpart signals the return of ongoing stability to the diplomatic relationship.
Queensland police shooter was a wanted man
Wieambilla shooter Nathaniel Train was a wanted man when he, his brother and sister-in-law shot dead two Queensland police constables and a neighbour last week.
Rabbitohs relish a season free from doubt
After making it to a NRL preliminary final in a season with so many unknown quantities, South Sydney are ready to take the plunge into greatness in 2023.
Trump paid no tax in 2020 records show
Tax figures released by a US congressional panel reveal that in his last year of presidency, Donald Trump paid no income tax and reported a loss.
Zelenskiy in US, seeking major aid
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has touched down on US soil for the first time in 300 days to discuss strengthening his country's position against Russia.
Probe identifies spinach contaminant
A weed believed to be responsible for causing almost 200 Australians to become sick has been identified as thornapple.
Netanyahu says has deal to form government
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says he has secured an agreement to form a new coalition government.