Fenech with Jarvis in spirit if not in fighter’s corner
Boxing great Jeff Fenech says he's still hoping Brock Jarvis can cause a boilover against Keith Thurman, despite splitting with the Sydney slugger last month.
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Arrested captain of North Sea crash ship is Russian
A ship that hit a US oil tanker off England had failed several safety checks, and its owner has revealed the captain arrested over the collision is Russian.
Philippines’ Duterte on way to face charges at ICC
Ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte is set to arrive in the Netherlands within hours to face the International Criminal Court over his brutal "war on drugs".
Climate 200-backed candidates edging out incumbents
Momentum is building for Climate 200-backed independents as they claw away at major party margins and have a strong chance of being elected at the federal poll.
Native title ruling paves way for $700m in compensation
The High Court has dismissed a commonwealth appeal over a landmark native title decision, paving the way for millions in compensation for traditional owners.
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PM accused of leaving Jews guessing on bomb terror hoax
The prime minister and opposition leader have traded barbs over when they knew an explosives-laden caravan was a hoax and not an anti-Semitic terror plot.
‘Let me get to my kids’: mum’s plea in storm’s wake
A family has had a lucky escape after a tree fell on their home, narrowly missing children and a pregnant woman in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries
Creating an electrical charge using water could be the secret to delivering safer fuels and boosting batteries following an Australian lab discovery.
Labor edges ahead of coalition in Roy Morgan poll
Support for federal Labor has risen in four states and helped it edge ahead of the coalition, a Roy Morgan poll indicates.
Bombs hamper rescue of hostages on Pakistan train
Militants with explosive vests are sitting among dozens of passengers taken hostage on a train in Pakistan, sources say, complicating rescue efforts.
Murder trial told teen hit with shopping trolley pole
A man accused of murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey told his girlfriend's mother he struck a boy with a pole, a court has heard.
Jury deliberate in ‘body in concrete’ murder trial
A judge has told a jury to remain unbiased over two murder accused after hearing "confronting details" of their alleged victim's body found buried in concrete.
Blues’ Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL
Just two days from the start of their season, Carlton have announced Elijah Hollands is taking personal leave because of personal issues.
Luckless Lion tears ACL again ahead of AFL comeback
Just days out from a potential AFL comeback, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy has had another anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.
Josh Giddey’s NBA season-high soured by ankle injury
Dyson Daniels has led Atlanta to victory while Josh Giddey did the same for Chicago before suffering a potentially serious ankle injury.
Nazi charge dropped, police to pay man’s legal costs
Police have dropped charges against a man arrested during a neo-Nazi march on Australia Day and agreed to pay his legal costs.
‘Not an easy decision’: Cowboys axe Origin star
North Queensland have dumped Maroons forward Jeremiah Nanai after his horror performance against Manly.
UK rapper Young Filly to stand trial for rape, assault
British YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, will fight allegations that he raped and choked a woman in a Perth hotel.
Unbeaten Waratahs claim underdog status for Reds clash
The NSW Waratahs are claiming underdog status despite entering their Super Rugby Pacific derby against the Queensland Reds as the season's only unbeaten team.
Boom or bust: the stark reality of Knights’ $13m gamble
Dylan Brown's $13 million deal with Newcastle has the potential to turn them into legitimate title contenders. It could also cause decade-long problems.
How NRL merry-go-round could give Tigers space for May
The Wests Tigers appear the most likely landing spot for Taylan May, as the final piece in an early-season, multi-club, NRL transfer jigsaw puzzle.
United eye home comforts in NBL championship series
Melbourne United have the chance to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the NBL championship series when they host Illawarra at John Cain Arena.
Why Hazelton spurned NRL rivals to ink new Sharks deal
Towering prop Tom Hazelton has revealed why he declined offers from rival NRL clubs to remain with a Cronulla side boasting high-calibre forwards.
Leading economists call out coalition’s inflation claim
As the economy looks set to be front and centre in the election campaign, one of the coalition's leading inflation claims has been called "a joke" by experts.
Swans’ injury list grows to 14 ahead of Brisbane clash
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox has suffered another early-season setback, ruling out veteran midfielder Taylor Adams from Saturday's grand final rematch.
Only seven countries meeting WHO air quality standards
Australia is one of a handful of countries that met World Health Organization air quality standards last year.
Prado sheds sidekick act with designs on starring role
The Prado has been a trusty wingman for the big LandCruiser for more than 40 years, but that's changed after a stunning redesign - not that everybody is happy.
Manly expect Vegas disappointment to spark Warriors
Manly are wary of the Warriors after the Kiwi side struggled under the bright Las Vegas lights in round one of the NRL season.
Fenech factor adds spice to Jarvis-Thurman showdown
Boxing legend Jeff Fenech has made a conspicuous appearance at the weigh-in for his former charge Brock Jarvis's super-welterweight showdown with Keith Thurman.
Philippines’ Duterte arrested over ‘drug war’ killings
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested for crimes against humanity over his role in overseeing his government's bloody "war on drugs".
Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test
Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.