Man arrested over stabbing death in Qld
Detectives probing the death of a 25-year-old man, who was stabbed in the face, abdomen and neck in north Queensland, have arrested another man.
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NBL’s please explain to players, coach
Nine players and an assistant coach have been cited after two separate on-court scuffles in a highly-charged round of NBL.
Crypto ecosystem to power digital economy
Cryptocurrencies and digital assets will be a big part of Australia's future economy, according to an Ernst & Young report.
Pandemic leaves bosses managing from home
The coronavirus pandemic has seen an increase in the number of people working from home, particularly managers, Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show.
Carl Williams’ prison killer files appeal
The man who was jailed for life in 2011 for killing underworld figure Carl Williams in a Victorian prison has filed an appeal against his murder conviction.
Fox baiting to protect endangered potoroo
Fox baiting will be conducted in northeast Victoria to assist one of the state's most threatened marsupials in their recovery from the Black Summer bushfires.
Aussie scientists hunt killer black holes
Western Australian astronomers have developed a new technique for finding supermassive killer black holes and measuring how much matter they are sucking in.
Asia stocks dip amid Omicron, Fed decision
Investors on edge ahead of a slew of central bank decisions this week are also being rattled by the spread of Omicron, leading Asian stocks and oil prices down.
Record number of guns at airport security
The US Transportation Security Administration says a record number of more than 5700 firearms have been confiscated at airport security checkpoints this year.
Vic woman who killed a baby granted bail
A Victorian woman who pleaded guilty to killing a baby has been granted bail to reappear before court later this month.
Woolworths has one of its worst half-years
Woolworth says its stock flows and operating rhythm were rocked by the Delta coronavirus scare in the first six months of fiscal 2022.
Morrison urges states to keep borders open
The federal government will continue to urge states and territories to keep borders and business open as Australia heads into holiday mode.
Cold case murder-accused admits guilt
Mark Stephen Murphy, who's accused of murdering a 27-year-old man north of Brisbane in 1996, has told a magistrate he is guilty during committal proceedings.
Tasmania mandates jabs for childcare staff
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has announced childcare workers in the state will need to have at least one COVID-19 vaccination by January 8.
Ambidextrous spinner in Aust U-19 WC squad
Ambidextrous spinner Nivethan Radhakrishnan, having already rubbed shoulders with IPL superstars, has been named in Australia's under-19 World Cup squad.
Qld twins with special needs found dead
Queensland child protection investigators are probing the deaths of twin infants in the state's far north.
Iran nuclear deal becoming ’empty shell’
Diplomats from Britain, France and Germany have warned time for a deal is running out as Iran "fast forwards" its nuclear program in the wake of stalled talks.
SA to ease more virus measures in weeks
South Australia expects to ease more local virus restrictions by the end of the year when vaccination rates hit 90 per cent.
Aussies bank on Warner’s ribs for Adelaide
David Warner's ribs have added an extra concern for Australia ahead of the Adelaide Ashes Test, but his teammates are confident he will recover to play.
County club shooting accused denied bail
A man charged over the fatal shooting of a country club owner on the Fraser Coast has been refused bail.
‘Corruption free’ new govt for Bulgaria
A new centrist-socialist coalition with a motto of 'zero tolerance on corruption' has ended a months-long stalemate and been installed to govern Bulgaria.
ASX eases as Woolies, Afterpay disappoint
A big slide in Woolworths shares and the selling of Afterpay stock led the ASX indices slightly lower in early trade.
Ardern’s NZ border rethink rattles many
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made space to wriggle out of her commitment to reopen New Zealand to Australia-based Kiwis from January 17.
NSW Blues camp hit by positive COVID cases
Over 40 players and staff who attended a NSWRL training camp have been sent into isolation due a positive COVID-19 case.
Jan 6 contempt charge for Trump ally
The committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot has voted to recommend contempt proceedings against former president Donald Trump's chief of staff.
Katy Perry call prepped cricket for COVID
Cricket Australia's near two-year battle to keep the sport going through COVID-19 started with a call from Katy Perry's management in February 2020.
NY vax mandate beats religious challenge
A bid from Christian medical staff to allow religious exemption from New York's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers has been rejected by the US Supreme Court
Melbourne council moves to dump slave name
A council in Melbourne's inner north will next year begin finding a new name after learning it was named after a Jamaican slave estate.