Opetaia faces prospect of Turkey title defence
Australia's pound-for-pound king Jai Opetaia could be forced to defend his IBF cruiserweight title in Istanbul.
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Grim toll of aid workers killed in global hotspots
An Australian woman is one of the record number of aid workers who have died while serving others in the world's worst conflict zones.
Mother denies lying to protect pilot son in fatal crash
The family of a helicopter pilot badly injured in a crash have denied accusations they concocted claims against reality TV star Matt Wright to deflect blame.
It stings: the big regret for Port’s departing coach
As he approaches his last game in 13 seasons as Port Adelaide coach, Ken Hinkley says he's staggered he lasted so long.
‘Boundless love’: tributes after dad, son killed
A father and son who died while they were on their way to buy ice cream after allegedly being struck by a ute have been fondly remembered with floral tributes.
Penrith ponder Yeo’s comeback, Mitchell still out
Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Marcelo Montoya are among the key players rated a chance to return from injury for this weekend's NRL games.
Australia to probe $1b Chinese company deal with Nauru
The Albanese government has confirmed it is seeking confirmation whether Nauru's deal with a Chinese corporation has breached a security treaty with Australia.
More teeth for uni watchdog as fears rise for 1500 jobs
Fears of job cuts at six universities have triggered concerns about oversight of the institutions, their financial viability and wages of vice-chancellors.
Power star to miss Hinkley farewell after ban upheld
Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines has failed in his bid to overturn his three-match ban for a high bump that left Carlton's Cooper Lord concussed.
Israel studying Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza including a 60-day truce and release of some hostages, and Israel is considering its response.
Spain battles record fires even after end of heatwave
Temperatures have fallen in Spain but crews continue to fight several major wildfires during one of its most destructive fire seasons in recent decades.
Focus turns to security guarantees after Ukraine summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has hailed White House talks as a "major step forward", but the path to a lasting peace with Russia remains uncertain.
US may provide air support to back a Ukraine peace deal
Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine this month as the world waits to see if peace talks between Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Vladimir Putin will eventuate.
Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Qatari negotiators say Hamas have approved a 60-day truce deal that includes "a pathway to a comprehensive agreement to end the war" in the Gaza Strip.
Coach weighs in as AFL grants Crows’ wish over slur ban
A rival coach says Adelaide star Izak Rankine shouldn't be demonised as he awaits a looming ban from the AFL for making a homophobic slur.
The wrong fit: children with autism moved off NDIS
A plan to divert children with autism and development delays from the NDIS is crucial to ensure the scheme remains sustainable, the disability minister says.
Red tape on chopping block in bid to build homes faster
Slashing regulations so houses can be built quicker has won universal approval at a government-led economic roundtable, but the finer details are up for debate.
Lehrmann called ‘national joke’ on return to lion’s den
Already ridiculed over a failed lawsuit, Australia's "national joke" Bruce Lehrmann is challenging findings he likely raped colleague Brittany Higgins
Aussie workers sceptical of AI coming for their jobs
A slim majority of workers believe the government can be trusted to regulate artificial intelligence and most think it will augment rather than replace jobs.
Call to screw the cap on $11 billion diesel subsidy
More mining giants may clean up their operations if the government capped generous credits on diesel fuel and incentivised green projects, a report finds.
Time is now for Walker brothers to coach in NRL
Ipswich Jets chairman Steve Johnson has given Ben and Shane Walker the ultimate accolades as coaches as he explains why they must get an opportunity in the NRL.
Access all areas for Headliners at outback music bash
All roads are leading to Mundi Mundi as some 15,000 people of all ages and abilities converge in the outback to enjoy three days of live music under the stars.
Bessent says US tariff revenues to rise ‘substantially’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says tariff revenue will be used to cut debt as new import duties hit 407 products including wind turbines and bulldozers.
Bronco Ben walks like an Egyptian into NRL dream
Brisbane mature-age rookie prop Ben Talty is proving to be a wrecking ball off the bench, while importing Egyptian oils for his exotic fragrance brand.
Albanese shrugs off swipe from angry Israeli leader
The prime minister says he will still engage with Benjamin Netanyahu diplomatically, despite the Israeli leader calling him 'weak'.
Tomic turns back clock, US Open main draw in reach
A resurgent Bernard Tomic is two wins away from his first US Open main draw appearance since 2017, but there are injury concerns for another Australian.
Flood warnings in place amid heavy rainfall forecasts
Residents across one state are being warned to prepare for flooding as a weather system bears down from the coast to inland suburbs.
Love for both: Finefeuiaki has Tonga and Samoa in heart
Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is set to make his Tonga debut but his family background means Samoa also tugs at his heartstrings.
Hurricane Erin forecast to churn up dangerous swells
Hurricane Erin is barrelling towards the US east coast, with its damaging tropical-force winds predicted to bring large swells and life-threatening rips.
Major parties on same page on peacekeepers in Ukraine
The opposition under Sussan Ley appears to have changed tack on the possibility of Australia sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, if peace talks are successful.
‘It sucks’: Garrick’s pain during Manly’s costly loss
Reuben Garrick will not play again this season after a mid-game shoulder injury that left the outside back powerless to prevent Manly's loss to Wests Tigers.