Temporary bridge to re-link key WA highway
The ADF might use a temporary combat bridge to span a flooded river to reopen the only sealed road through Western Australia's Kimberley region.
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Driving electric car can save $800 a year
Nine out of 10 drivers would save money by switching to an electric vehicle, according to US university research, but some motorists could miss out.
Kings destroy Bullets in NBL
Xavier Cooks starred again as the Kings smashed Brisbane, finishing just shy of their all-time biggest win.
Ukraine denies battle for Soledar is lost
Russian mercenaries say they have captured the mining town of Soledar as the Ukraine says it is holding out and Moscow has not claimed victory.
Price in tight battle for Dakar Rally win
Toby Price is down to third in the motorbike standings at the Dakar Rally but the Aussie's only 2min 10sec off the lead in his tight battle for a third title.
Pell in ‘sparkling form’ before death
Cardinal George Pell died in Rome aged 81, less than a week after attending the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI.
Kyrgios gets enticing Australian Open draw
Leading home hope Nick Kyrgios will launch his Australian Open campaign against lowly-ranked Russian Roman Safiullin while Alex de Minaur has drawn a qualifier.
Australia and PNG to strengthen security
Australia and Papua New Guinea are one step closer to strengthening their relationship as the countries take the next step in committing to a new security deal.
Peril as warming alters planet water cycle
Changes to the planet's water cycle wrought by global warming increase the risk of bushfire, drought and other disasters, a new Australian-led report says.
Naomi Osaka reveals that she’s pregnant
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has revealed in a social media post that she's pregnant with her first child.
Brutal losses drive Kookas’ World Cup tilt
Australia will chase a fourth hockey World Cup title in India from Friday, fuelled by shoot-out losses at the previous tournament in 2018 and the Olympics.
Body found in SA Murray floodwaters
Police divers have recovered the body of a South Australian man who went missing in Murray River floodwaters, the second death since the surge in water levels.
NRL players warned off signing contracts
The Rugby League Players Association has urged NRL stars to reconsider agreeing to new contracts as the stalemate surrounding a new CBA continues.
Andrew suspended for alleged drunk-driving
Gold Coast have hit Mac Andrew with a two-game suspension after Queensland Police charged him with driving under the influence of alcohol late last month.
Kerley to headline Maurie Plant Meet
Superstar US sprinter Fred Kerley will be a star attraction at next month's Maurie Plant Meet in Victoria.
Pilot says US extradition bid ‘political’
A former US military pilot facing extradition to the US has said he will fight what he calls a "political" bid that has singled him out.
Understated Nadal raring for Open defence
Rafael Nadal is confident he'll have enough preparation to have a strong crack at his Australian Open title defence, as Novak Djokovic's return looms.
Labor plans major social housing overhaul
Labor's planned restructuring of the NSW social housing system is an exercise in bureaucracy instead of building more homes, Premier Dominic Perrottet says.
Millman, Kubler notch wins in Adelaide
John Millman saved match points to beat Albert Ramos-Vinolas at the Adelaide International 2, while fellow Australian Jason Kubler also had a round-one win.
Man jailed for torturing woman in hotel
Queensland man Trent Wayne Lawson has been jailed for keeping a woman captive in a Brisbane hotel room, and assaulting and torturing her for hours.
Victory fined $550,000 over crowd violence
Melbourne Victory have been handed a suspended points deduction and $550,000 worth of fines following last month's crowd violence in the A-League Men derby.
Kudermetova outlasts Azarenka in Adelaide
Russia's Veronika Kudermetova has come from a set down to beat two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka in the first round in Adelaide.
Qld cop charged over drink-driving crash
A Queensland police officer has been charged after crashing into another car while drink-driving on duty.
Big emitters get help to manage emissions
New compensation will go to big emitters under a revamped scheme designed to support heavy industry to cut pollution more quickly while remaining profitable.
Stability key in Australia’s India bid
Australia will take the batting stability they have long craved into the Test tour of India, with Usman Khawaja saying fielding a settled side will be crucial.
Home destroyed in southern Qld bushfire
A house and several sheds have been destroyed by a bushfire in southern Queensland, which is threatening more homes in three communities.
Alleged NSW murderer caught in Queensland
A suspect in the stabbing death of a man in Sydney's west has been charged with murder after being caught in Queensland and extradited to NSW.
Items found in Queensland swimmer search
A popular natural tourist attraction remains closed as authorities search for a missing swimmer in Far North Queensland.
Woman pulled from Qld resort pool dies
A woman has died after being pulled from the pool at a north Queensland resort and casino, police have confirmed.
Podcast furore a lesson for Cobbo: Oates
Brisbane winger Corey Oates has backed Kevin Walters to be a long-term coach after tyro Selwyn Cobbo criticised the NRL club legend's methods in a podcast.
Boy faces ‘major test’ after chopper crash
Sydney boy Nicholas Tadros is undergoing a major operation seven days after a chopper crash on the Gold Coast that killed four people, including his mother.