Donbas cities battle at ‘fearsome climax’
The fight for twin cities in Ukraine's Luhansk region is entering a "fearsome climax", a Ukraine presidential advisor says.
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Aid trickles in to Afghan quake zone
Poor communications and roads are making it hard to get aid to residents of an Afghan province where a 6.1 magnitude quake struck, killing at least 1000 people.
Power price pain to stay over short term
It will take time to implement the government's plan to transition to renewables and shore up the energy grid, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.
Dominant Dees climb back to AFL summit
Steven May has returned from a club-imposed suspension to help Melbourne snap a three-match AFL losing streak with a dominant 64-point win over Brisbane.
General says more needed to combat suicide
General Angus Campbell has told a royal commission that he wasn't briefed on suicide and suicidality in the ADF when he rose to the nation's top defence job.
Jumping Jeremiah ready to make Origin mark
Jeremiah Nanai is jumping at the chance to contribute to a Queensland State of Origin series win after avoiding serious injury and acclimatising in Sydney.
Have COVID plan before positive test: CMO
Australia's chief medical officer has urged Australians at risk of severe disease from COVID-19 to have a treatment plan in case they test positive.
Queensland-developed vaccine gives hope for mums and babies
Expectant mothers and transplant candidates are among those expected to benefit following a vaccine breakthrough at a Queensland medical research institute.
O’Callaghan leads Aussie 4×200 silver rush
Mollie O'Callaghan has picked up her third medal of the world championships in the 4x200m freestyle and looks good to strike her second gold next in Budapest.
Kyrgios plays it safe on Wimbledon fitness
Nick Kyrgios, who's confident of being at Wimbledon after pulling out of his warm-up in Mallorca, has slammed the ATP over its plans for off-court coaching.
Asia, Middle East, Europe virus cases rise
The World Health Organisation says the number of global coronavirus-linked deaths has dropped by 16 per cent in the past week.
Apology and pardons in WA baby death case
The West Australian government has apologised to a woman who was arrested by police after being attacked by her former partner who later killed her baby boy.
Stars align for NSW in Women’s Origin
Gun prop Millie Boyle is one of five Dally M medallists in the NSW Women's State of Origin side that will play at GIO Stadium on Friday night.
Gay Qld man denies raping female friend
A 28-year-old man who had been in a long-term gay relationship has pleaded not guilty to raping a female friend in her inner city Brisbane apartment.
Martin revels in Maroons’ ‘grub’ claims
Liam Martin has been crowned as Queensland's most hated New South Welshman but the Penrith backrower is at ease with the Maroons' claims he is a "grub".
Martin to test Munster’s Origin mettle
Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster knows his patience will be tested by Blues enforcer Liam Martin, who he expects will target him physically.
Push for Aust-Pacific ‘web of friendship’
The head of the Lowy Institute has called for Australia to meaningfully re-engage with the Pacific, saying the country's focus on the region has dropped.
Minor setback to freshen up Lions’ Zorko
Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko is certain he will return from a hamstring injury immediately after missing Thursday night's AFL heavyweight clash with Melbourne.
Albanese visit would ‘delight’ Ukraine
Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says a visit from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to his country would send a strong message of solidarity.
Man jailed after woman held hostage
A man has been jailed for six years after a three month crime spree in Queensland culminated with him holding a woman hostage at knifepoint for seven hours.
NSW must ditch nice guys Origin act: Paulo
Junior Paulo concedes NSW will have to get nasty in the battle for supremacy at the ruck in Origin II.
Scarred Opetaia’s boxing moment arrives
Five years to the day since Jeff Horn shocked Manny Pacquiao, Jai Opetaia will get his chance for a world title fight upset on the Gold Coast.
Barilaro temporarily blocked from NYC job
NSW parliament has blocked former deputy premier John Barilaro from taking up a $500,000 a year taxpayer-funded job in New York City until an inquiry is held.
Weightman set to miss Dogs’ key AFL clash
After fighting through an elbow injury against GWS, Cody Weightman is likely to miss the Western Bulldogs' crucial AFL clash with Hawthorn.
NBA-ready Daniels eyes top-10 Draft pick
Teenage guard Dyson Daniels is positioned to become the latest Australian basketball talent to attract big interest at the NBA Draft this week.
Plastics purge tops shoppers’ wishlist
Shoppers rate reducing the use of plastics as the top action businesses can take on sustainability and climate change to win trust, loyalty and dollars.
New campaign to target booster uptake
The federal government will roll out a fresh $11 million advertising blitz in an effort to increase Australia's COVID-19 booster rate.
Lions wary of Demons on rare MCG trip
Jimmy Tunstill will debut for top-of-the-ladder Brisbane in a rare trip to the MCG, where they expect a stuttering Melbourne to get back to their AFL best.
Hobart solstice swimmers take nippy dip
More than 2000 people have stripped naked for a sunrise dip in Hobart, marking the winter solstice and end of the Dark Mofo festival.
Kiwis Test team a Warriors-free zone
New Zealand have named their line-up for Saturday's rugby league Test against Tonga, including an exciting halves combination of Dylan Brown and Jahrome Hughes.
How Kiwis debutant Leota was almost a Blue
Moses Leota almost became NSW's version of Ronaldo Mulitalo last year when he was considered for State of Origin only to be ruled out by an eligibility check.