Flooding threatening NSW as rain subsides
NSW remains on high alert after a weekend drenching as floodwaters threaten lives and people are forced to evacuate with yet more rain expected midweek.
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NT medicos scared off before Walker death
An inquest into an Indigenous teen's shooting death was told nurses should have considered the risk to community members before they fled over safety fears.
Fluoridated water safe for children: study
Fluoridated water is safe, according to a Queensland study that found no difference in development and function between kids who drank it and those that didn't.
Russia strikes cities across Ukraine
Russian cruise missiles have torn into busy intersections, parks and tourist sites in the centre of downtown Kyiv, Ukraine.
Miners look to strike green gold out west
A gold mine in Western Australia plans to go carbon neutral by using green hydrogen to power crushing equipment, haulage trucks and generators.
Ronaldo scores landmark 700th club goal
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his 700th goal in club football, playing for Manchester United in a Premier League match at Everton.
‘Complete mess’ on major defence projects
Defence Minister Richard Marles has promised more oversight after identifying billions of dollars in budget blowouts and major delays in military projects.
Horne-Francis to Power in AFL mega-deal
The top three picks in this year's draft, as well as the player selected at No.1 last year, have all changed hands in a four-club AFL trade deal.
Second murder charge over Bris shooting
A 26-year-old man is the second person to be charged with murder as investigations continue into the shooting death of a 38-year-old man in suburban Brisbane.
PM insists ‘no change’ on income tax cuts
Senior ministers insist they're sticking to their election promise of keeping significant income tax cuts as the Greens warn the policy will restrict spending.
Brittany Higgins ‘unavailable’ for trial
Brittany Higgins was due to face further cross-examination but the jury was told she was unavailable to give evidence.
Brisbane cops appear on assault charges
Two Queensland police officers charged with assaulting a man in their custody in Brisbane two months ago have appeared briefly in court.
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Carbon credits key to industrial emissions
The federal government is playing "policy whack-a-mole" as it prepares to roll out energy and climate tools, including new credits for big emitters.
Blast destroys part of key Crimea bridge
A truck bomb has caused a fire and the collapse of a section of a bridge linking Crimea with Russia, killing three people.
Rights activists awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a Belarus rights activist and human rights organisations from Russia and Ukraine.
Walton Jr. stars as Kings beat Bullets
A fourth-quarter masterclass from Derrick Walton Jr. has spurred the Sydney Kings to a 100-90 win over the Brisbane Bullets at Qudos Bank Arena.
Reshuffled City delight in opening ALM win
Melbourne City have earned some revenge from their A-League Men grand final loss to Western United, beating their crosstown rivals 2-1 at AAMI Park.
Warner: David fits Aussie ‘brand’ for Cup
Tim David is taking a similar cricketing pathway to that of David Warner - but the veteran opener says the young tyro has other strings to his bow.
Six rescues as major flooding lashes NSW
Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue throughout the night in NSW as authorities warn of flood and landslide risks.
Moon wants grit and steel from Roar in ALM
Brisbane coach Warren Moon and captain Tom Aldred say extra experience in defence is integral to the Roar's quest to move up the A-League Men ladder.
Putin marks 70th as Ukraine pressures rise
Celebrations have been low-key for Vladimir Putin's 70th birthday as the Russian leader faces setbacks in his invasion of Ukraine and unprecedented dissent.
Sick environment puts population in focus
Some say there's a relatively quick fix for Australia's ailing environment - a mature debate that leads to intelligent policies to shrink, not grow, Australia.
Transforming Australia’s urban rivers
Polluted and neglected, the rivers that run through Australia's biggest cities are being transformed from barren drains to crucial wildlife habitats.
Brittany Higgins defends her side of story
Brittany Higgins has been questioned as the first witness in the trial of the man she accuses of raping her inside a ministerial office in Parliament House.
Third person arrested over fatal shooting
Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting in southwest Brisbane, with a third person arrested and two male suspects still on the run.
Qld open Shield season with thumping win
After superb displays from Jimmy Peirson, James Bazley and Gurinder Sandhu, Queensland have beaten Tasmania by an innings and 172 runs in the Sheffield Shield.
Dunkley camp slams Dogs’ AFL trade stance
The Western Bulldogs are standing firm on their trade demands for out-of-contract midfielder Josh Dunkley, who is determined to play with Brisbane next season.
Suns beat Swans, extend AFLW finals surge
Gold Coast continue to challenge for a second AFLW finals appearance after crushing Sydney by 34 points in wet and wild conditions on Saturday.
Waters on Bathurst pole, shootout canned
Cam Waters will start from pole in the Bathurst 1000 after torrential rain forced the cancellation of the top 10 shootout for the first time.
Rowbottom drives Suns to AFLW win in wet
No.1 draft pick Charlie Rowbottom has led Gold Coast to an AFLW win over Sydney after a midfield battle against the Swans No.1 pick Montana Ham.
Wade credits England for Aussie turnaround
Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has become a superb batter at No.7 and says a Twenty20 thrashing from England in 2021 was a 'lightbulb moment' for Australia.