Ancient Aussie ‘drop crocs’ might have hunted in trees
The oldest crocodile eggshells found in Australia might be from "seriously strange" reptiles that hunted in forests and weren't tied to water.
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Foreign attackers behind blast that killed 12: Pakistan
Pakistani government ministers have accused Afghanistan and India of complicity in an explosion in the capital Islamabad that killed 12 people.
France to help Palestinians draft state constitution
France and the Palestinian Authority will set up a committee to work on a Palestinian constitution for a future state, French President Emmanuel Macron says.
Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids
Children as young as 14 face the possibility of life in prison for committing violent crimes under state laws that have sparked widespread backlash.
Russian forces roll Mad Max-style into Ukraine’s east
Moscow says taking Pokrovsk will give it a platform to drive north towards the two biggest remaining Ukrainian-controlled cities in the Donetsk region.
Kerr celebrates Blues start with Champions League brace
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has scored a Champions League brace to mark her first Chelsea start since December 2023, and she is ready for more.
Russia redress considered as embassy land ruling upheld
A ruling in favour of the Commonwealth acquiring land intended for a Russian embassy on national security grounds has been welcomed by Australia's government.
US airlines cancel 1200 flights as shutdown continues
Flight cancellations and delays have continued despite the US Senate passing a bill to end the longest government shutdown.
Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump’s absence
Protesters have forced their way into COP30 while California Governor Gavin Newsom has hit out at the Trump administration for failing to send representation.
Ex-union boss allegedly threatened admin via emails
Threatening and offensive emails allegedly sent by the former boss of the embattled construction union to its administrator have led to his arrest and charges.
Life sentences under ‘adult time’ laws for youth crims
Victoria has become the second Australian state to move to sentencing children as adults for serious crimes.
Food delivery service set to cease after Menulog off
It once thrived under a "Did Somebody Say" campaign but the celebrity driven catch-cry hasn't saved food delivery service Menulog from closure.
Australia makes mince meat of beef industry at awards
At the end of a tumultuous year for the beef industry, Australian producers have taken out top categories at the World Steak Challenge in London.
Red tape ‘layers’ peeled back to build homes quicker
Drawn-out planning approvals are being sped up with a one-stop shop ticking off major projects, heightening environmentalists' concerns about fossil fuel plans.
Bounce in US travel keeps Flight Centre looking up
Middle East tensions and Trump travel wariness may have hit Flight Centre in the last financial year but signs of profit blue skies ahead are encouraging.
Crows, Port to bookend AFL Gather Round
The AFL has released the fixture for Gather Round, when all 18 clubs play in South Australia.
Scans deliver mixed news for Aussie hamstrung quicks
Josh Hazlewood is upbeat about his injury scare ahead of the Ashes but Australia's pace stocks have taken a hit, with a fellow Test squad member sidelined.
Stokes defends Ashes prep amid ‘jam-packed’ schedule
Amid criticism from Ashes greats about England's preparation, captain Ben Stokes believes his team is ideally placed to face Australia.
Crows ‘back of the pack’ as Dees regroup for finals
Out to claim their first AFLW finals victory in three years, Melbourne coach Mick Stinear believes heavyweights Adelaide are finally showing vulnerabilities.
Cherry-Evans to depart as players union president
Daley Cherry-Evans says the time is right for a new RLPA president, conceding he won't be playing by the time the new Collective Bargaining Agreement kicks in.
‘Part of me is gone’: grief over teen’s murder of gran
Heartbreaking victim impact statements have been heard in court at a teenager's sentencing over a grandmother's fatal stabbing that sparked law reforms.
‘We don’t need set stand down rule’: AFL chief
AFL chief Andrew Dillon has defending the league's handling of a Geelong player's sex assault case while ruling out a no-fault stand down policy.
Furphy’s All-Star addition a slam dunk: Vince Carter
Dunk king Vince Carter wants Australian Johnny Furphy included in this year's All-Star contest, but the Indiana guard needs to get healthy first.
Star Roosters forward set for early NRL return from ban
Victor Radley will return to the NRL field sooner than expected with the Sydney Roosters opting to count representative and pre-season games in his ban.
No bail for man after revenge hit on meth cook’s wife
A man accused of luring an innocent women to be tied up, kidnapped and murdered over her husband's alleged meth theft has lost a court bid for bail.
Green finds form with bat for Western Australia
Allrounder Cameron Green is in position to make a big total after making an unbeaten 49 for Western Australia, but Queensland hold the upper hand.
Prather injured as Bullets blown away by Breakers
Casey Prather limped off with a suspected knee injury as the Bullets were blown away by the Breakers on the Gold Coast in a one-sided Ignite Cup NBL fixture.
Mooney magic scorches Heat in big Perth WBBL win
Beth Mooney stamped her class as one of the world's best players with a magnificent 105 to fire the Perth Scorchers to a 23-run win over Brisbane Heat.
Ukraine troops pull back in southeast, Russia advances
Ukrainian soldiers and commanders say they do not have enough troops to hold defensive positions against Russian forces in the country's southeast.
Liberals promise more coal and gas under climate policy
The Liberals are promising cheaper power prices under a plan to abandon climate change targets that could put Australia in breach of international agreements.
Rate cut hopes evaporate with healthy jobs figures
Shares have plunged and the Aussie dollar has soared after surprisingly robust jobs figures showed the economy is running near capacity.