Gasps as message sent over ‘extreme’ road rage death
A killer driver who dragged another man alongside his moving vehicle before running over him will spend years in jail as a warning to others.
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Driver acquitted of murder over lengthy road-rage chase
A driver acted in self-defence when he ran over a man who had punched and kicked his vehicle during a chase lasting half an hour, a jury has decided.
Labor legend Graham Richardson to receive state funeral
The former Labor senator has been hailed as a Labor legend "formidable character" after his death following a long battle with cancer.
Green to bowl with changed action ahead of Perth Test
Cameron Green is ready for his toughest bowling workload in more than 12 months, revealing the subtle changes he has made to his action after back surgery.
Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns
Social media giants earning billions in revenue will view penalties under Australia's ban for under-16s as "peanuts", a former Facebook executive says.
Tasmania’s Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart
Test hopefuls Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have failed in the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania as Australia squad member Brendan Doggett starred for SA.
WBBL clash washed out after Lanning sizzles for Stars
Melbourne Stars were favourites for a WBBL victory against Adelaide after Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland scored fifties but rain had the final say.
Venue locked for grudge match five years in the making
The venue for Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa's January bout, dubbed "the biggest all-Australian grudge match in more than a decade" has been confirmed.
Fung-wong blows out of the Philippines, eight dead
The death toll from the Philippines' Super Typhoon Fung-wong has risen to eight as the storm barrels towards Taiwan.
Indigenous leaders join COP30 as climate summit opens
As the COP30 summit opens in Brazil, scientists worldwide are demanding climate change not be overshadowed by geopolitical tensions or national politics.
Trump pardons dozens of his allies “put through hell”
Donald Trump has pardoned dozens of allies accused of backing the Republicans' efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Delhi car blast investigated as terrorism
Indian police say the explosion of a car in a busy market and tourist area of the capital Delhi killing eight is being investigated as an act of terror.
Former PM wanted to arrest the man who sacked Whitlam
Two former prime ministers have given a behind-the-scenes look at the machinations leading up to the Whitlam dismissal, 50 years on from the political saga.
‘Paid the heaviest price’: supreme sacrifices honoured
A veteran has recalled the price paid by men and women who served the country as thousands of Australians attended Remembrance Day services across the nation.
Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks
Coalition frontbenchers continue to insist a challenge is not brewing against Sussan Ley as a crucial meeting nears on the party's contentious energy policy.
Consumers feeling merry in time for a Christmas splurge
Australian consumers are the most optimistic they've been since early 2022 despite fading prospects of more interest rate cuts.
Quiet-quitting conservation undermines green goals
Deserted conservation promises are a blind spot for global negotiations on climate and biodiversity, researchers say, and are devilishly hard to track.
Ukraine-UK plot to steal MiG-31 jet foiled, says Russia
Ukraine and British intelligence offered Russian pilots millions of dollars to steal a jet armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile, Moscow says.
No smoking gun to link deposit scheme, home price spike
Lower-end homes outperformed the rest of the market in October, but it's difficult to directly connect it to the government's expanded deposit guarantee scheme.
COP30 talks open with a plea for countries to get along
UN climate negotiations have kicked off on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon, with the top official calling on countries to stop bickering.
Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech
US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to the BBC threatening legal action, as two top BBC executives resigned over 'an error of judgement'.
No rules, no use: Aussie firms may miss AI opportunity
More Australian businesses are investing in artificial intelligence technology but many are still waiting for clear rules about its use.
Gaza ceasefire’s first phase winds down
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.
Munny’s England dreaming … Jarvo, Barmies and all
The inimitable Cameron Munster has wowed England with his brilliance in the Ashes - and would love to do so again one day in the Super League.
Doggett ready to shine in Test cricket: Kasprowicz
Former Australia quick Michael Kasprowicz has outlined his high hopes that Brendan Doggett is ready to make an impact as a Test fast bowler.
‘Trying to kill me’: call played after murder verdict
Some of the last words spoken by a woman violently killed in a domestic argument have been made public after a jury passed verdict against her ex-partner.
Mamdani tells Trump New York is ready to fight
Zohran Mamdani has wasted no time throwing down the gauntlet to US President Donald Trump after being elected mayor of New York.
Petrol low as car buyers flock to hybrid and electric
More buyers of new vehicles are opting to save money on petrol with electric cars and hybrid models proving popular in the latest auto industry snapshot.
Mental health crisis unfolding in ED departments
Australia's public hospitals are under scrutiny as data shows rising mental health presentations are pushing the system to its limits.
Veteran sees similarities in WNBL and Hollywood epic
Bendigo veteran Kelsey Griffin says the WNBL is more than a competition, while Adelaide's Steph Talbot is focused on helping her side return "to their roots".
Stokes blames ‘marauders’ as owners reject pay report
An Australian media mogul has hit out at streaming giants for "stealing" his organisation's business and evaporating shareholder returns.