Aussie science kicks winner on penalties
University of Queensland scientists have developed a model that gives soccer players their best chance of kicking a penalty goal.
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Sharp increase in dog attacks on posties
About 1000 Australia Post workers have been attacked by dogs in just five months, sparking an urgent plea for dog owners to secure their pets.
Kane vows to roar back from Cup heartbreak
Harry Kane says he'll come back mentally stronger for England after his penalty heartbreak at the World Cup.
Fiji enters strict election blackout
Political parties and the media have been forced to erase all campaign content from their sites with Fiji entering a strict blackout ahead of polling day.
Proteas have ‘big decision’ for first Test
South Africa bowling coach Charl Langeveldt says without a genuine all-rounder the side faces a juggling act to play all five key bowlers in the first Test.
Proteas devise ploy to keep Smith in check
South Africa have found ways to contain Steve Smith in the past, and they want to make the batting superstar play early at the ball when he comes to the crease.
Christmas delivery gift for late shoppers
Online shoppers will be able to order gifts just two days before Christmas this year, though not everything will be available at the last moment.
Three dead in rural Queensland ambush
Three people including two police officers are dead after a shooting in rural Queensland.
Retired Barty claims fifth Newcombe Medal
Retired superstar Ash Barty has claimed a record fifth straight Newcombe Medal as Australian tennis's player of 2022 for her magic month in January.
Queensland offers thousands of free TAFE courses
Thousands of Queenslanders will soon be able to complete aged care, health, hospitality, construction, farming and manufacturing courses for free.
Matildas star Yallop in surgery success
Matildas veteran utility Tameka Yallop grew up playing at the team's training base in Brisbane for the 2023 World Cup and can't wait to be part of it.
Proteas have own ‘wild thing’ for Tests
Exciting South Africa tyro speedster Gerald Coetzee wears a bandana, bowls at 150km/h and already has a hat-trick on the tour of Australia ahead of the Tests.
No compo for fossil fuel firms: Greens
As the coalition flags it has an open mind on whether to support the government's energy price relief, the Greens have set out their negotiating position.
Crimes review as report exposes lab lies
An inquiry has recommended thousands of crimes be reviewed and Queensland's embattled forensics lab restructured after it found "grave maladministration".
Australia balance workload in busy summer
Cricket Australia's medical staff say their injured quicks were properly prepared for the Test summer despite a busy schedule and no Sheffield Shield matches.
Fighting rages in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine's military says Russian forces are pounding targets in the eastern and southern parts of the country with missiles, drones and artillery.
New details on Aust’s other giant wombat
There are better matches to modern-day wombats than the car-sized Diprotodon, and a skull found in a Queensland cave reveals more about their lives.
Program ‘lied’ about cavoodle custody spat
A Sydney barrister has said "despicable" reports by A Current Affair lied that she stole Oscar the cavoodle in a custody dispute, damaging her reputation.
Man guilty of murder after Qld house fire
James Morton Mason has been found guilty of murder after his partner died from injuries in a house fire when he set alight a car parked underneath her home.
Proteas pace duo put Aussies on notice
South Africa pacemen Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi loom as dangers for Australia's batters in the Gabba Test match after firing against a Cricket Australia XI.
Matildas based in Brisbane for WC tilt
Football Australia says Matildas players were consulted before deciding to base the team in Brisbane for the duration of next year's Women's World Cup.
Townsville casino charged over junkets
Two north Queensland casinos have been accused of breaching the state's casino regulations, and are facing fines of thousands of dollars.
St Basil’s bosses ordered to give evidence
St Basil's Home for the Aged bosses have lost their challenge against giving evidence about the deaths of 50 residents during a COVID-19 outbreak.
Everyday racism is half the burden: ANU
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience intense psychological distress almost three times more than non-Indigenous people, a new study says.
WNBA star Griner swapped for Russian
President Joe Biden has hailed the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner in a prisoner exchange with Moscow as the US released Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
ASX on pace for worst week since Sept
The local share market was up 0.2 per cent at midday, but three days of losses mean it is on track to close the week down 1.5 per cent.
Winless Phoenix keeping the faith in coach
The Wellington Phoenix are aiming to post their first win of the A-League Women season when they take on Canberra at McKellar Park on Saturday.
Star Queensland fined $100 million but given 12 months to “get house in order”
The Queensland government has fined Star Entertainment a record $100 million and appointed special managers to rehabilitate the ASX-listed casino operator.
COVID case rise slows, peak on horizon
Weekly COVID-19 infections have risen six per cent in the past week as new data shows Australia experienced higher-than-average deaths from January to August.
Healius shake-up: $140m day hospitals sold
A leading Australian healthcare company has shifted focus, selling its consortium of day hospitals and appointing a new CEO.
Warehouses found chock-full of plastics
About 3000 tonnes of soft plastics have been discovered in six Melbourne warehouses after the REDcycle recycling program was halted a month ago.