Twenty killed in suicide bombing at Damascus church
The death toll from a suicide bombing inside a Damascus church has risen to 20.
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Aussie ace Minjee Lee wins Women’s PGA Championship
Minjee Lee has secured her place in Australian golf immortality with a third career major triumph at the $18 million Women's PGA Championship in Texas.
Kookaburra season in England has left one Aussie rapt
Aussie quick Liam Guthrie's got the chance to use the Kookaburra ball for the first time this season -- and ended up with six wickets.
‘Pretty amazing’: how Minjee Lee entered golf folklore
Minjee Lee has eyes on her 'ultimate goal' after winning the $18m Women's PGA Championship, surpassing the great Greg Norman with a third major title triumph.
Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed
The cost and complexity of installing a solar battery is keeping some Australians from taking the plunge despite incentives, a study has revealed.
AC/DC fans in High Voltage frenzy ahead of Aussie tour
AC/DC are coming home to tour for the first time in a decade, with Aussie fans eager to see the legends after waiting a long time to rock and roll again.
Fracking company hits out at ‘failed’ legal challenge
A bid to stop a key fracking project has been dismissed as another "failed" attempt to deny economic and social benefits to a long-overlooked community.
Lawton facing ban for tackle that injured Rooster
Karl Lawton has been handed a grade-three charge over the contact that injured Sydney Roosters second-rower Siua Wong, despite not being penalised on field.
Healy’s path to World Cup set, will play into summer
Australia captain Alyssa Healy says recent injury woes have made her realise her hunger for cricket remains, confirming she will play beyond the ODI World Cup.
‘Wasn’t ideal’: Lomax opens up on Origin goalkicking
NSW flyer Zac Lomax has addressed his goal-kicking performance from the Blues' tight loss in the second State of Origin match.
‘It feeds us’: Broncos’ surge to fifth fired by critics
Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs has revealed why he signed a new three-year extension last week as the fifth-placed side prepares to host the Warriors.
Russian attacks on Kyiv kill seven, injure dozens
Ukraine says the "Russian style" of targeting civilians has not changed, after an overnight attack killed seven and injured dozens more.
‘Spectacular fall from grace’: elder jailed for abuse
A former Senior Victorian of the Year award-winner has mouthed "I'm alright" to his supporters in court as he was jailed for child sex abuse.
Thunder cap off best season with NBA crown
Oklahoma City, led by a double-double from the league and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 7 against Indiana, are the NBA champions.
‘Backbone of health’: new plan for rural maternity care
Health groups have backed a rural maternity plan after public inquiries revealed some women are travelling hours to have babies as local birth units shut down.
Latest technology for police amid crime crackdown
A state government will maintain its crime crackdown in a milestone budget, with police to get the latest technology including tasers and body worn cameras.
Call for laws to stop harm to consumers, firms online
Australian consumers and businesses are being harmed by the behaviour of tech giants in ways that cannot be addressed with current laws, a report has found.
Port recruit on comeback trail to solve forward woes
Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes hopes the answer to the Power's scoring problems will partly be solved by the return of a key player.
‘Don’t you dare’: driver warned before police shooting
A coroner has heard second-by-second details of a dramatic and deadly confrontation between a police officer and a driver.
Bad news for Saints, All-Australian Dog sidelined
St Kilda have confirmed Max King will not play this season, while teammate Mattaes Phillipou and Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Treloar are sidelined.
Influencer accused of harming baby faces ‘complex’ case
Police have yet to confirm whether a social media influencer's DNA was found on a pill in a hospital where she allegedly poisoned her baby to gain online fame.
Trbojevic centre move a short-term form fix
Tom Trbojevic will be given a roving commission at centre for Manly, but the move from fullback may only be temporary, according to CEO Tony Mestrov.
Rugby Australia warned: Release your Wallabies, or else
The British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia amid concern their tour matches may be against opponents missing several star Wallabies.
Regional students to capture the sun in science program
Regional students will be challenged to experiment with renewable energy science kits in a bid to encourage them to consider roles in the energy transition.
Vixens make it five straight wins in Super Netball
The Melbourne Vixens have leapfrogged Sunshine Coast Lightning into third position on the Super Netball ladder after beating them by three.
Crusaders are Super Rugby champions yet again
The Crusaders have won the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs, stretching their incredible play-off record at home to 32 successive victories.
Konstas looks to open up with his best in Testing times
Recalled Test opener Sam Konstas wants to make the most of his return, admitting his emotions got the better of him on Boxing Day.
Knights score late to sink Dolphins as Bostock injured
Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga had a blinder to inspire a 26-20 win over the Dolphins, with Knights forward Brodie Jones scoring the match-winner at the death.
Four-try Johnston closes on record but Storm pip Souths
Veteran winger Alex Johnston moved a big step closer to rugby league history in a pulsating extra-time clash between South Sydney and Melbourne.
At least killed as hot air balloon crashes in Brazil
A hot air balloon has caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters say.
Belarus opposition leader, 13 others freed from jail
Fourteen dissidents including Belarus opposition leader Syarhei Tsikhanouski have been released from prison, media reports and relatives say.