Girl dies, students hurt in school bus rollover horror
The use of seatbelts will form part of a probe into a tragic bus crash that killed a young student and injured scores of others, including the elderly driver.
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Beloved skipper killed, four rescued after boat capsize
A boat skipper has died and four people have been rescued after a charter boat capsized after hitting a dangerous sandbar, prompting a rescue effort.
Could a pre-finals bye round halt the NRL’s rest-athon?
Amid concerns over the number of NRL stars being rested in crucial late-season games, the idea of a pre-finals bye week has been floated.
‘Terrifying’: TV pilot ‘tried to thwart’ crash probe
Reality TV star Matt Wright tried to thwart investigations into a fatal chopper crash to avoid the "terrifying" prospect of serious charges, a jury has heard.
Workers, union line up for share of $90m Qantas fine
A judge is deciding who should get payouts from a $90 million Qantas fine after the airline was ordered to pay the record penalty for illegally sacking staff.
Tino issues warning, gives Titans hope on his future
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says the appointment of Josh Hannay as new Gold Coast coach could keep him at the Titans while calling for more accountability at the club.
‘Haven’t played enough’: Manly star ready for pay cut
Manly star Tom Trbojevic insists he has a good relationship with coach Anthony Seibold, and is ready to take a pay cut to stay at the NRL club.
Take nothing for granted: hurt of 2023 GF fuels Broncos
Memories of the 2023 grand final heartbreak linger for Brisbane as they eye another run at the NRL title.
PNG CEO leaves for Penrith before key appointments made
The NRL's Papua New Guinea franchise is already on the lookout for a new CEO, after Andrew Hill opted to leave the club and join the Panthers Group.
Australia risks losing green iron race after head start
Australia may be left stranded on the blocks in the race to lead the globe in green iron projects, with its main rivals coming from some unexpected nations.
‘Take the burden’: ex-AFL player reveals he is bisexual
Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly identify as bisexual, has spoken about the fear of having his sexuality discovered while he was playing.
‘Goat farmer’ rose to become toast of contemporary art
William Robinson, famous painter of landscapes and whimsical self-portraits, has been remembered as a modest man of faith, family and the Australian wilderness.
Dolphins target ‘Magnificent Seven’ for finals push
The Dolphins finals hopes are still alive as they target joining a rare group of NRL clubs that had a 0-4 start to the season before reaching the play-offs.
Ex-Wallaby Petaia in French rugby move after NFL exit
Former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia has confirmed his next move just weeks after his NFL life with the Los Angeles Chargers was cut short.
Suns thrash Bombers to lock in historic finals berth
Gold Coast have notched their biggest-ever AFL win, thumping Essendon to secure the club's first finals campaign since their 2011 admission.
Australia, Canada and Philippines join drills off shoal
Australia, Canada and the Philippines say they have completed naval drills east of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
US school shooting kills three, probed as hate crime
US authorities say a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that left two children dead and 17 wounded is being investigated as an act of domestic terrorism.
Wounded Bombers brace after ‘unprecedented’ season
Essendon coach Brad Scott has flagged bulk list changes after the Bombers' season ended with more injuries and a historic Gold Coast loss.
‘Always improvement’: coach reflects on Brown comments
Former West Coast player Mitch Brown is being lauded for revealing his bisexuality in what is being described as a landmark moment for the AFL.
Dangerous terrain hampers search for accused cop killer
Accused police killer Dezi Freeman has been urged to surrender as inclement weather hinders the search for the fugitive in difficult bushland terrain.
‘I love Australian people’: Iran ambassador speaks out
Iran's expelled ambassador has declared his love for Australia in his first public comments since he was given the boot by the federal government.
Inflation ‘quirks’ unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board
Hopes of a rate cut have slipped after a shock surge in inflation, but it's not off the cards yet with more data to come before the next Reserve Bank meeting.
Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower’s ordeal
Calls to protect whistleblowers are growing after a judge declined to impose convictions or penalties against a former tax office debt collector.
Freo coach happy to Reid rave reviews about young star
Fremantle young gun Murphy Reid has enjoyed a stunning debut season but faces stiff competition for the AFL Rising Star award from Dan Curtin and Levi Ashcroft.
Diamond bound: Olyslagers leaps to glory in Zurich
Nicola Olyslagers has won the Diamond League high jump title with a record-breaking display that's sent a message to all her world championship rivals.
Russian overnight attack on Kyiv kills 10, injures 38
Ukraine's president says an overnight missile and drone attack that killed ten people shows Russia's answer to diplomacy aimed at ending the war.
More killed across Gaza as Israel prepares to take city
Intensified bombardment of suburbs has been reported by residents while more Palestinians have been killed as Israel's military prepares to take Gaza City.
Politicians accused of inflaming fears over crime rates
Two in three Australians are anxious about crime but experts say these fears are being exploited by politicians pursuing populist law and order agendas.
‘Extraordinary sell’: Meninga to give Tino a Bear hug
Mal Meninga confirms he will go all-in to sign Tino Fa'asuamaleaui for 2027 as the Gold Coast captain insists he is no hurry to commit to the Titans.
Officials ‘working hard’ on ending Russia-Ukraine war
"That's a work in progress," Donald Trump's special envoy says of potential security guarantees for a possible settlement to the Russia-Ukraine war.
One in five young jobseekers are fudging AI skills
The pressure to understand and use artificial intelligence tools is getting to gen Z and millennial workers, with many admitting to exaggerating their talents.