Nine dead as Somali troops end hotel siege
Eight civilians and one soldier have died during a siege at a Somali hotel which ended after troops overpowered al Shabaab militants.
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Nationals opposition not voice ‘deathblow’
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says he doesn't believe the Nationals opposing an Indigenous voice to parliament will kill off the proposal.
Zelenskiy warns of another brutal week
Russia won't stop its strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure until it runs out of missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, as he warns of new attacks.
Aussies primed for World Cup soccer ‘war’
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold expects their World Cup clash against Tunisia to be a footballing war.
New Delhi arrest over 2018 Qld death
Queensland police are confident of a smooth extradition process after a man was arrested in India over the suspected murder of Toyah Cordingley in 2018.
Queensland court rejects coal over climate
A Queensland thermal coal mine should be refused because it will contribute to climate change, damaging the environment and impact human rights, a court says.
Repair funds after ‘gruelling’ NSW floods
Flood-stricken communities in regional NSW will receive cash to repair thousands of kilometres of roads destroyed in historic flooding, the premier says.
Cricket’s new golden girls clash in WBBL
Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath have evolved into Australian cricket's next golden girls, and loom as crucial factors in the WBBL final.
Renegades sign NZ star Guptill for BBL
New Zealand white-ball legend Martin Guptill has signed with the Melbourne Renegades in a major coup for the franchise and the Big Bash League.
Addo-Carr races back into NSW Origin frame
Josh Addo-Carr is a step closer to a NSW State of Origin recall with Brad Fittler saying the winger's World Cup shows he is playing better than when overlooked.
Pensioner concessions to free up housing
New laws encouraging pensioners and welfare recipients to downsize their homes and free up stock for younger families have been passed by parliament.
Suspect DNA method used for years in Qld
Problems with mould led to a change in the DNA gathering process at Queensland crime scenes, but no one verified its effectiveness, an inquiry has been told.
Bird, Siddle fire for Tasmania in Shield
Tasmania's decision to bowl first in their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria has paid dividends on day one as they head towards a first-innings lead.
DV inquiry impacts Qld police recruitment
The Queensland government admits reporting sexism, racism and misogyny in the police force has impacted the ongoing recruitment drive.
WA win leaves NSW bottom of Shield ladder
Undefeated Western Australia have beaten NSW by 133 runs at the SCG to extend their lead at the top of the Sheffield Shield table and leave their hosts bottom.
Connors-Crummer combo fire Roar in ALW
Brisbane Roar winger Shea Connors has started the A-League Women season in top form after a successful stint with APIA Leichhardt in the NPL NSW competition.
Tours collide, crowds welcome Smith home
LIV Tour star Cameron Smith, European tour standout Ryan Fox and PGA Tour veteran Adam Scott enjoyed a huge gallery of support at Royal Queensland.
Ratten reunites with Clarkson at Kangaroos
Six weeks after he was sacked by St Kilda, Brett Ratten has joined Alastair Clarkson at North Melbourne as a part-time assistant coach.
Victoria Labor’s election promises mystery
Labor has declared it will fund billions of dollars worth of campaign promises without new taxes but there are questions over when some projects will get cash.
Anwar Ibrahim sworn in as Malaysian PM
Anwar Ibrahim has been sworn in as Malaysia's prime minister, ending days of uncertainty over a hung parliament and capping a three-decade political journey.
Qld double murderer Cherry in parole bid
The Queensland parole board will consider a bid by murderer Rodney Michael Cherry, who was jailed in 2002 for killing his wife Annette and stepdaughter Kira.
Nuclear power possible in Australia: forum
A number of coalition MPs have attended a parliamentary forum on nuclear power, in a bid to generate community discussion on the issue.
Qld man set unit alight to ‘alert police’
Daniel Terrence Brooks set his Brisbane apartment alight in a bid to get the police's attention after becoming convinced that people were trying to kill him.
Detective ‘did his best’ on shooting case
A senior retired police officer has been questioned about gaps in the evidence he collected around the death of aquaculturist Jeffrey Lawrence Brooks in 1996.
More China lockdowns amid virus record
China has reported its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic began nearly three years ago.
Scott finds clubs, early form at Aust PGA
Adam Scott's only trouble was finding his clubs in time for a 6am tee off at the Australian PGA Championship, the Masters winner shooting a smooth 66.
Strikers down Heat to book WBBL GF berth
Brisbane Heat wicketkeeper Georgia Redmayne has suffered a bizarre injury during her team's six-wicket loss to the Adelaide Strikers in the WBBL Challenger.
World Cup pressure isn’t real: Degenek
Socceroos defender Milos Degenek says the pressure to win their looming World Cup game against Tunisia isn't real pressure.
Scrivener, Lyras undaunted by PGA lead
Jason Scrivener and John Lyras snuck into a share of the lead after day one of the Australian PGA Championship and believe they can stay there.
Stubborn Lutkins to play 50th in AFLW GF
Brisbane defender Kate Lutkins says great support and her stubbornness helped her recovery from a torn ACL at the start of 2022 to make the AFLW grand final.
Baker Boy wins album of the year at ARIAs
Indigenous Australian rapper Baker Boy has won album of the year at the 2022 ARIA Awards for his critically acclaimed Gela.