Benji rebuke helps Tiger Fainu go from fat to fit
Latu Fainu has lifted the lid on the telling-off he received from coach Benji Marshall for turning up to Wests Tigers unfit and out of shape.
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Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl
A curvy, curly wind turbine will be put to the test in Australia as researchers and a local start-up look for ways to add more to metropolitan areas.
Family’s anguish over double sex attacks on grandmother
A grandson rocked by brutal sex attacks on his beloved grandmother has made an emotional plea for information about the assaults that haunt his family.
States defend ‘no body no parole’ from killer’s appeal
A man jailed for murdering two women, one of whom was never found, claimed in the High Court that having his parole blocked unlawfully altered his sentence.
Australian No.1 Kim Birrell bows out at Melbourne Park
German qualifying lucky loser Eva Lys has left Australian No.1 Kim Birrell in tears after ousting her in the opening round at Melbourne Park.
Surgeon faces court over alleged confidentiality breach
An anti-corruption body has accused a neurosurgeon of disclosing that it required a person to appear at one of its hearings.
South Korean president a no-show for impeachment trial
The impeachment trial of South Korea's president over declaring martial law has been adjourned after the nation's leader failed to attend its opening session.
Rocky Flintoff out for 19 in first knock on Lions tour
Rocky Flintoff stroked three boundaries, but it was swing specialist Sam Cook who impressed most on day one of England Lions' tour of Australia.
More insurance pain possible following LA fires
Insurance premiums are already rising in Australia and destructive fires in the United States may help keep costs high.
Queer group slams ‘slap on the wrist’ over Nazi salute
A queer activist collective has criticised the sentence of an "ignorant" man who performed a Nazi salute and disrupted a transgender support march.
US prosecutor says Trump ‘would have been convicted’
A report by the departing US Special Counsel Jack Smith says Donald Trump would have been found guilty, if his indictments against him had proceeded.
‘Grave concerns’ for Aussie captured by Russian forces
An Australian prisoner of war is suspected to have been killed by Russian forces in Ukraine, with the government scrambling to confirm his death.
Hurt piles pain on Taipans in crucial Phoenix win
South East Melbourne import Matt Hurt and former Cairns guard Nathan Sobey have combined to swat aside the bottom-placed Taipans by 11 points.
De Minaur races into round two with straight-sets win
Australian top gun Alex de Minaur has shown he's on pace for a run deep into the Open with a straight-sets win over Botic van de Zandschulp in round one.
Hamas ‘accepts’ Gaza ceasefire conditions:officials
Qatar says Israel and Hamas are at the "closest point" yet to agreeing on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages
Injury-affected Popyrin crashes out of Open
An injury-affected Alexei Popyrin has crashed out of the Australian Open in the first round, slumping to defeat at the hands of Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
Aussie Chelsea striker Sam Kerr faces court in London
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has appeared in a London court to set a date for her police officer harassment trial.
Call for Russia to face ‘full force’ if Aussie killed
Australia should downgrade diplomatic relations with Russia if the killing of prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins is verified, the nation's Ukrainian community says.
King does Warne proud as Wareham prepares for T20s
Australia's Alana King has been the player of the women's Ashes so far, but the star spinner is still unlikely to keep her spot for the T20 part of the series.
Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle
Retiring Labor minister Bill Shorten will leave politics earlier than expected, giving his party the opportunity for a refresh before the federal election.
Major study sheds light on depression’s genetic links
Tens of thousands of Australians helped contribute to the world's largest study into depression genetics, generating hope for more tailored treatments.
Australia has ‘well and truly passed’ rental boom peak
Affordability pressures and rising vacancy rates are keeping a lid on rental growth after years of surging prices.
Injured Kokkinakis and Draper set for Open showdown
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Great Britain's 15th seed Jack Draper have had three tight tussles, with their rivalry resuming in round two of the Australian Open.
Russia to retaliate after Ukraine’s West-armed attack
Russia says it will retaliate after a "Western-curated" attack on Russian cities became the largest of Ukraine's attacks to date.
LA firefighters hold the line amid extreme conditions
Crews have kept Los Angeles' deadly fires growing for a second day, while the city remains on edge before desert winds reach their forecast peak.
Gaza ceasefire appears close as talks in ‘final steps’
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is nearer than ever, negotiators say, after more than a year of start-stop talks over the besieged enclave.
Reformer Regenvanu setting sights on Vanuatu’s top job
The fun and colour of Vanuatu's campaign trail is over, leaving this week's vote and then coalition negotiations to form the next government in Port Vila.
Relief no one died in landslip, alert over storm risk
Crews at the site of a landslide at a popular holiday spot remain onwith storms forecast, as the owners of a collapsed house expressed relief no one was killed.
Experts put money on early rate cut as spending slides
A decline in spending on household goods has bolstered hopes of an RBA rate cut, which would help boost dour consumer sentiment.
Ceasefire spurs hope but war’s social division lingers
Australia's Palestinian and Jewish communities have expressed hope at what a ceasefire in Gaza could mean but aren't optimistic about the spread of hate.
Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia
Multiple states and territories are sweltering through a summer heatwave, while some of the eastern states can expect a wet weekend.