Exotic ant gets flick after three years
An exotic ant that threatens Australian agriculture has been eradicated from the Port of Brisbane by biosecurity authorities, three years after it was detected.
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Summit deal sparks Indigenous land call
Indigenous land management should be at the centre of protecting the environment following a major COP15 agreement, advocates say.
Bombers apologise to former CEO Thorburn
Essendon have apologised to former NAB boss Andrew Thorburn after he lasted just one day as Bombers chief executive due to his church role.
‘Bazball’ Ashes challenge excites Aussies
Australia say they won't be spooked by England's 'Bazball' in next year's Ashes and need to stay true to their own style of play.
Killer’s drug run led to police dog death
Convicted murderer Alan Lace has been jailed again for an attempt to evade a traffic stop while holding 1.3 kilograms of drugs that led to a police dog's death.
A-Leagues clubs await Victory sanctions
A-Leagues clubs are awaiting the outcome of Football Australia's sanctions on Melbourne Victory, including how their own crowds could be affected.
ACL tear confirmed for Roar’s Hecher
Brisbane Roar forward Mariel Hecher's A-League Women season is over with confirmation she tore her anterior cruciate ligament against Western Sydney Wanderers.
Mix of drugs to blame for man’s death
A mixture of prescription medication has been identified as suppressing the central nervous system of a man who died after a troubled life.
Kingmakers crown new Fijian PM
Sitiveni Rabuka will become Fiji's new prime minister after securing a tripartite coalition, ending Frank Bainimarama's almost 16-year reign.
Victory ALM pitch invaders given life bans
Football Australia has slapped two A-League pitch invaders with life bans, including the man alleged to have hit Melbourne City's Tom Glover with a bucket.
Lyon king of quest to be best: Vettori
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Daniel Vettori has explained why Nathan Lyon is dangerous wherever he plays and what sets him apart as a master of his craft.
Gabba Test pitch rated as ‘below average’
The Gabba pitch has been rated as "below average" following the first Test between Australia and South Africa ending in just two days.
Wildcats make it four NBL wins in a row
Perth Wildcats defeated Cairns Taipans for the tenth time in a row to remain in the thick of the NBL playoff race.
Slain police pair farewelled, decorated
Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, who were both shot dead in the line of duty, have been posthumously awarded Queensland Police Valour Medals.
Rudd role takes US ties to ‘next level’
Former US ambassador Joe Hockey has welcomed Kevin Rudd's appointment to the position, saying it will elevate American and Australian ties.
FA flag more bans, Victory await sanctions
The number of pitch-invading Melbourne Victory fans given life bans by Football Australia is set to hit double figures, as the club braces for heavy sanctions.
Gardner and Harris put India to sword
Australia have won the fifth T20 international against India by 54 runs thanks to a thumping 129-run fifth-wicket partnership by Ash Gardner and Grace Harris.
Zelenskiy visits troops on war’s 300th day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited the frontline city of Bakhmut, hailing the "superhuman" troops there battling Russian forces.
Wong arrives in China ahead of talks
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday on the 50th anniversary of Australia-China relations.
Men charged over Sydney stairwell death
Two men have been charged with murdering a 25-year-old Chinese man who was found dead in the stairwell of a Sydney hotel earlier this month.
Warner’s batting ‘irreplaceable’: Bailey
David Warner is fighting to save his Test career, but the Australian hierarchy believe the out-of-form veteran's opening style is irreplaceable.
Barty backs Tomljanovic for AO title tilt
The nation's new women's No.1 Ajla Tomljanovic is in the form of her life and can challenge for Australian Open glory, reigning champion Ash Barty says.
Fresh blood for Opera Aust with UK recruit
UK opera and theatre director Jo Davies has been appointed as the Artistic Director of Opera Australia, following the resignation of Lyndon Terracini.
Kevin Rudd is Australia’s ambassador to US
Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd will head to Washington DC next year to take on the role as Australia's newest ambassador to the United States.
Turtle hatchlings joy after NSW disasters
The discovery of hatchlings belonging to an endangered NSW turtle species has elated ecologists after a succession of natural disasters hit their only habitat.
Palaszczuk’s tribute to victims of Wieambilla shooting
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has spoken to community members and police having "a really rough time" after two officers and a local were shot dead.
Rafter backing United Cup in Brisbane
Pat Rafter says the coming United Cup in Brisbane is a step in the right direction for tennis and tips world No.1 Iga Swiatek to be a huge drawcard.
Young Dragons must lift their game: Woods
Veteran NRL forward Aaron Woods says St George Illawarra young guns such as Tyrell Sloan and Jayden Sullivan must show consistency next season.
Plibersek fights Great Barrier Reef in-danger listing at summit
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has lauded Australia's progress from environmental "laggard to leader" as nations agree on a nature protection framework.
Annexed parts of Ukraine difficult: Putin
Vladimir Putin has ordered the strengthening of Russia's borders and made moves to keep greater control of society as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Power pole network to charge electric cars
Electric vehicle owners will be able to recharge in more places after a major electricity firm pledged to install chargers on power poles around the country.