Myanmar junta releases jailed Australian
Australian economist Sean Turnell has reportedly been released from prison by the Myanmar military under an amnesty covering 6000 prisoners.
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Turnell arrives in Bangkok from Myanmar
Australian economist Sean Turnell has been released from prison by the Myanmar military under an amnesty covering 6000 prisoners.
Smith helps Aussies to comfortable ODI win
Australia have started their three-match ODI series against England with a commanding six-wicket win, despite a brilliant century from Dawid Malan.
Republicans to win US House majority
Republicans have won control of the US House, projections show, returning the party to power and giving them leverage to blunt President Joe Biden's agenda.
Jobs lure workers from cities to regions
Demand for workers is attracting people from Australia's cities to its regions, but housing shortages threaten to stifle the country's growth potential.
Flood buy-backs could be expanded: Watt
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt says a scheme buying homes from owners in flood-prone NSW and Queensland might be rolled out elsewhere.
A World Cup of dreams: Aussie coach Arnold
Coach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos are at the World Cup to win, not just merely make up the numbers.
Guy referred to IBAC as Vic election looms
Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has proclaimed his innocence after being referred to the anti-corruption watchdog over an alleged political donor deal.
Wallabies pledge to play for coach Rennie
The Wallabies want to restore pride after their shock loss to Italy and also play for their coach Dave Rennie, whose position is under growing pressure.
Qld to keep controversial youth crime laws
Queensland lawyers are concerned children are being locked up for crimes they didn't commit or for low-level offences under the state's youth crime crackdown.
‘Love obsessed’ daughter jailed for murder
A Sydney woman whose misguided romantic obsession for a greedy, violent man led them to murder her mother has been jailed until at least 2036.
Bevan sees Green in role as great finisher
Cameron Green has all the potential to be Australia's next great finisher in one-day cricket, according to the man who long owned the role Michael Bevan.
Annual wages growth reaches 3.1 pct
Wages are tracking upwards, growing by 3.1 per cent in the year to September, but still failing to keep up with the rising cost of living.
Trump launches 2024 US presidential run
Former United States president Donald Trump has announced he will run for president again in 2024, getting the jump on his rivals.
Sebastian’s ex-manager jailed for fraud
Guy Sebastian's ex-manager Titus Day will spend up to four years in jail and has been ordered to repay over $624,000 fraudulently embezzled from the pop star.
Ruthless Tigers rejoice as NRL swap sealed
The Jackson Hastings and David Klemmer swap deal between Newcastle and Wests Tigers is complete, with the joint-venture making no apologies for ruthlessness.
NSW nurses to walk off job again
Nurses will again walk off the job in NSW amid a push in parliament to fix what some say are dangerous nurse-to-patient ratios.
‘Tainted’ child abuse jury discharged
A fractured jury room and allegations of bullying have seen jurors discharged without delivering verdicts in swim coach Paul Frost's child sex abuse trial.
Clive Palmer loses Supreme Court fight
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has lost the latest round in his legal fight against the corporate watchdog and regulator.
Qld top cop can fix service, premier says
Queensland's premier hasn't finished reading a report into the police response to domestic violence, but says the state's top officer has her support.
Bid to save rare Aussie skink from traders
Australia has gone into bat for an endangered skink that's illegally trafficked as an exotic pet, perversely because it's so rare.
Biden doubts missile fired from Russia
United States President Joe Biden says the missile that killed two people near the Ukrainian border in Poland might not have been fired from Russia.
John Howard leads tributes to Peter Reith
Former defence minister Peter Reith has been remembered as a fierce political advocate and family man who was disliked by his opponents.
ALW offers audition for World Cup hopefuls
The stars of the A-League Women can stake their claim for a place at next year's Women's World Cup as the extended new domestic season gets underway.
Aust crypto exchange suspends withdrawals
Brisbane-based crypto exchange Digital Surge has suspended withdrawals until further notice, citing fallout from the collapse of FTX.
City star Wilkinson to miss ALW start
Melbourne City striker Hannah Wilkinson is sidelined with a quad injury, while Brisbane Roar gun Katrina Gorry is taking a break at the start of the ALW season.
Global support for gay NBL star Humphries
Melbourne United starting centre Isaac Humphries has announced he's gay and hopes more professional sportsmen will follow suit.
Kangaroos seek to silence Samoa’s Suaalii
Australia have admired Joseph Suaalii's showings for Samoa from afar, but have promised to shut him down in this weekend's Rugby League World Cup final.
Jury to ponder Qld pilot fraud case
The trial of a north Queensland pilot who allegedly flew members of Katter's Australia Party without an air operator's certificate has heard final arguments.
Boyle doubts grow, Socceroos summon Tilio
As the Socceroos sweat on forward Martin Boyle's fitness ahead of the World Cup, Melbourne City youngster Marco Tilio has flown to Doha as a standby player.
Captain Cummins buoyant about England ODIs
Pat Cummins has talked up Australia's three-match ODI series against England, starting four days after the T20 World Cup, as a challenge they are relishing.