Measles clusters pose outbreak risk in grand final trek
As Brisbane Lions fans flock to the MCG, epidemiologists sound the alarm after multiple clusters of measles cases across Queensland.
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France’s Sarkozy jailed for five years in Gaddafi case
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of a key charge in his trial for alleged illegal campaign financing by Libya.
Drones over Danish airports ‘meant to spread fear’
Drone flyovers that shut down Danish airports were a "systematic" hybrid attack, but authorities don't know who was behind the latest incursions.
‘Exceptional’ Munster, Dearden clinch Maroons awards
Queensland captain Cameron Munster's emotional heroics in the State of Origin decider clinched him a favourite gong as star half Tom Dearden was also rewarded.
Doyle sparks ‘significant’ United blitz in NBL thumping
American import Milton Doyle has fired as Melbourne United blew away local rivals South East Melbourne in the final quarter of their NBL derby.
Israel deepens Gaza City assault as Netanyahu visits US
Israeli forces are pushing further into Gaza City in their bid to eliminate Hamas as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads off to address the UN.
NRL ace pulls out of Ashes duel in blow for England
Roosters ace Victor Radley has now pulled out of England's bid to win the rugby league Ashes following his recent ban by the Sydney club.
Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas
The Palestinian president has told world leaders that his people "reject" the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
Danish airport reopens after further drone activity
Denmark has informed its NATO allies that drone incursions that shut two of its airports are linked to unspecified "state actors", according to Latvia.
Kids risk life of crime if interventions lack funding
Policing is not the way out of a state's youth crime crisis, a youth advocacy group says, after data showed repeat offenders were arrested 7000 times.
Gaza, subs top of PM’s agenda after touching down in UK
Fresh from attending the United Nations General Assembly, Anthony Albanese will receive a rockstar reception from progressive world leaders in the UK.
Livewire Lohmann finds roar as leader of Lions’ cubs
Darcy Wilmot, who has played 82 consecutive games since debuting in the 2023 AFL finals series, is pumped that Kai Lohmann's got his strut back.
Wild island league helps Sharks’ little guy Iro aim big
Getting knocked around by men as a teenager in the Cook Islands, lightweight Cronulla centre KL Iro loves the challenge of cutting his opponents down to size.
Multimillion-dollar UN bid worth the cost: minister
Australia has "overwhelming support" for a seat on the United Nations Security Council as a senior minister dismisses criticism of the potential cost of a bid.
Feline good: Lions and Cats fans turn out to AFL parade
Diehard fans have turned out to show their support to their footy heroes ahead of the AFL grand final, with many confident their teams can get it done.
Age not a barrier for AFL grand-final veterans
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield and Brisbane's Dayne Zorko are in their mid-30s but are among the key players in Saturday's AFL grand final.
One in three homes in line for sunny value boost
Home buyers have seen the light and are now prepared to pay a little more for solar systems in the expectation of lower bills over time.
Brisbane Broncos must fill Carrigan void or perish
Brisbane's forward pack have been put on notice to do their jobs and a bit more against Penrith in the preliminary final to cover the absence of Pat Carrigan.
Trump declares plan to transfer TikTok to US investors
President Donald Trump has OK'd a plan to sell TikTok's US operations to American investors following China's approval, with a company price tag of $21 billion.
Interesting that experts dismiss us: Sharks’ Penitani
Captain Tiana Penitani is unperturbed by critics dismissing Cronulla's NRLW premiership chances ahead of the semi-final against the Sydney Roosters.
The ‘larrikin’ leading an era of Brisbane Lions success
He might give off "dad" vibes, but Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews leads with a perfect mix of humour and seriousness.
Big bank is cutting 200 teller, personal banking roles
Westpac is cutting 200 customer-facing roles in its network but says it will try to keep as many workers as possible through retraining and redeployment.
Cordial or car crash: PM to face meeting Trump test
Australia's relationship with the US will likely remain strong even if a meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump descends into chaos, one expert says.
Melbourne eye NBL rivals with star shooter still out
Chris Goulding will miss a third straight game as Melbourne United seek to blunt South East Melbourne's red-hot scorers in their NBL grudge match.
Nikora feared leg injury could cruel finals during ban
Briton Nikora missed the end of the regular season through suspension at Cronulla, but it was a serious leg cork that he feared might ruin his finals series.
Storm ‘won’t take a backward step’ in Sharks showdown
Addin Fonua-Blake and Stefano Utoikamanu will lead the charge for their respective packs as the Sharks and Storm resume hostilities in Friday's prelim final.
Opals coach without WNBA gig after shock Liberty move
Opals coach Sandy Brondello has been let go by the New York Liberty after the WNBA team opted not to renew the Australian's contract.
Typhoon Ragasa aims at China after lashing Taiwan, HK
The most powerful cyclone of 2025 has crashed into the south China coast after battering Hong Kong and killing 17 people in Taiwan.
‘Not supposed to be here’: Lion’s next shift mentality
Bruce Reville worked jobs at an abattoir and driving forklifts at Bunnings before getting his AFL opportunity at Brisbane, where he's now a cult hero.
Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Bledisloe opener
Andrew Kellaway is the latest Wallabies player to be ruled out with a calf injury, paving the way for Max Jorgensen to make his Bledisloe Cup debut at fullback.
Optus chief blames human error for triple-zero disaster
A major Optus outage that left Australians without access to emergency services has been blamed on human error as its embattled CEO fights to keep his position.