Superb Socceroos sink Indonesia in major qualifying win
Australia have dismantled Indonesia in a 5-1 World Cup qualifier win that moves Tony Popovic's side closer to next year's tournament.
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Ukraine, Russia to hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia
Talks on a United States proposal for a partial ceasefire in Ukraine are set to resume on Monday in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian and Russian officials confirmed.
Turkey warns against protests over detained mayor
Thousands of people have rallied against the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, but Turkey's government has hit out at "illegal" opposition calls for street protests.
Kirsty Coventry elected as first female Olympics chief
Kirsty Coventry has won the race for sport's biggest job, becoming the first woman and first African to be elected as International Olympic Committee president.
Martin gets upper hand in long-running Munster battle
While Cameron Munster's Melbourne got the win at AAMI Park, his Penrith nemesis Liam Martin had the last laugh in their latest battle on the field.
Relief for flood-weary regions as eroded beaches reopen
Showers are set to ease for a few days in a flood-struck region after days of heavy rain as beaches reopen along a storm-damaged coastline.
Safety over politics: motoring groups call for change
Australia's peak motoring body will encourage its 9.5 million members to challenge federal election candidates on road safety, amid calls for more transparency.
Watchdog unveils plan to end supermarket shrinkflation
The competition watchdog has resisted calls for powers to break up major supermarkets in a report, while calling for more transparency to tackle price-gouging.
Popovic’s Socceroos project begins to take shape
He has had to learn on the go but the Socceroos team Tony Popovic has envisioned is now starting to come together.
Israeli cabinet sacks Shin Bet chief despite protests
Israel's domestic intelligence boss has officially been fired days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vow to dismiss him sparked fierce protests.
Rebels dismiss DR Congo truce calls, capture key town
M23 rebels battling the Democratic Republic of Congo's army have pushed into the strategic town of Walikale, ignoring calls for a ceasefire.
Major parties neck and neck as election draws closer
The latest YouGov poll shows the coalition has clawed back ground to be tied with the government on a two-party preferred basis.
Coles, Woolies guilty of increasing margins: watchdog
Treasurer Jim Chalmers promised a crackdown on major supermarkets following a consumer watchdog report, but warned breaking them up would be counterproductive.
Coventry’s IOC presidency creates hole for Brisbane ’32
Australian Olympic officials laud Kirsty Coventry's historic appointment as IOC president, but it leaves a hole to be filled for Brisbane's 2032 Games.
We left our mate on an island, says star Eagle defender
West Coast will be aiming to bounce back from last week's horror 87-point loss to Gold Coast when they face Brisbane at the Gabba on Sunday.
Hynes key as Sharks bid to beat Vegas travel hangover
Cronulla have had the toughest schedule of any team to start the NRL, but they have been boosted by some good injury news for Nicho Hynes.
‘Fuming’ Khawaja bites at ‘100 per cent wrong’ critics
Usman Khawaja has delivered a passionate explanation for his controversial Shield absence and slammed Queensland Cricket's Joe Dawes for fuelling the fire.
Don’t blame Ilias alone for Dragons loss: Flanagan
Shane Flanagan is no longer frustrated with St George Illawarra's tight loss to South Sydney, nor with Lachlan Ilias's performance at the death.
Rabbitohs fullback spot belongs to Mitchell: Bennett
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett says Latrell Mitchell will be their preferred fullback over an in-form Jye Gray when the NRL star proves his fitness.
Schoolyard sprint that hurtled Gout towards greatness
Gout Gout had his heart set on playing soccer until an impromptu schoolyard sprint race, wearing joggers, changed everything.
Tougher bail regime to harden young crims, critics warn
Tough bail laws will entrench criminal offending and lock away more children, say critics as retailers plead for action following a spike in violent crime.
Champ Opetaia stews after ‘stay busy’ fight revealed
World cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia's next opponent has been revealed, with the undefeated Australian set to face Claudio Squeo in May on the Gold Coast.
‘A good contest’: Dolphins’ Katoa ready for Luai test
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has been backed to shine against his Wests Tigers counterpart Jarome Luai, as Kristian Woolf addressed the ongoing Frank Molo saga.
Some Australia-Bali flights cancelled as volcano erupts
Jetstar has cancelled some its flights between Australia and Indonesia's resort island of Bali because of volcanic ash.
Froling out of NBL decider and into the unknown
Sam Froling will miss the decisive fifth game of the NBL championship series after scans confirmed a long-term achilles tendon issue for the Illawarra big man.
Cross-party nod for probe into ‘rogue’ childcare firms
Shocking claims of rampant child mistreatment in privately operated centres have triggered a government-backed inquiry into the early education sector.
Pill-testing scrapped as deadly opioid emerges
A state government has been criticised for closing its pill-testing clinics after a deadly synthetic drug has been detected for the first time.
Injured stars: Storm learn full cost of bittersweet win
Melbourne have been left to count the costs of their win over Penrith, with Jahrome Hughes, Nick Meaney and Nelson Asofa-Solomona all injured.
Ponga perfection has Hasler hatching Titans plot
The Gold Coast must shut down Kalyn Ponga when Newcastle travel to Robina, with the Knights fullback having more reasons to showcase his magic.
Terror police investigate accused teen’s foreign links
A 17-year-old boy may have communicated with foreigners before allegedly carrying a gun onto a plane at one of Australia's major regional airports.
Koalas ‘closer to extinction’ with new disease outbreak
A potentially devastating disease has been found in one state's last healthy koala population, further endangering the species.