Drawn 2023 Ashes driving Australia’s women this summer
Australia have vowed to be a more "fearless" team in this summer's Ashes, after Alyssa Healy's side drew the last series in England in 2023.
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Swastikas sprayed on synagogue in ‘monstrous’ attack
An anti-Semitic graffiti attack on a synagogue has been branded a monstrous and appalling act and sparked fresh calls for tougher laws.
Shooters used lights and siren in gangland execution
Flashing lights and a siren were used by shooters to stop a slain organised crime figure before he was sprayed with bullets.
Dictator’s daughter agrees to booze ban on flights
The glamorous daughter of ex-Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Sr has agreed not to drink alcohol on planes following an alleged drunken incident.
Man shot twice, tasered by police in ‘dynamic’ incident
Police have shot a man twice and followed up with a taser after he lunged at them during a call out to a suburban inner-city address.
Kyrgios confident injury ‘manageable’ as Open nears
Nick Kyrgios has taken his practice sessions up a level at Melbourne Park as he seeks to overcome an abdominal injury to play in the Australian Open.
Smith on ‘little chat’ behind Connolly Test call-up
Stand-in Australian Test skipper Steve Smith has revealed he pushed selectors to include bolter Cooper Connolly on their tour of Sri Lanka.
Off-season marathon steels May to be Tigers’ ironman
New recruit Terrell May has vowed to become the Wests Tigers' ironman after slugging his way through an off-season marathon.
Foran set for Titans switch to Benji-style utility role
Gold Coast are mulling an early-season switch for veteran Kieran Foran to a No.14 role he has played for New Zealand as he comes back from ankle surgery.
Stand-in skipper Smith won’t complicate it for Konstas
Steve Smith is keen to help Australia's next generation of batters flourish in all conditions, but says ultimately they'll teach themselves.
Sky Blues stars out to prove class in ALM title chase
Sydney FC striker Joe Lolley is calling on his teammates to prove their talent on the pitch and launch their side into A-League Men finals contention.
Nervous 9999s: Smith opens up on milestone miss
Steve Smith admits he thought "too much" of passing the 10,000 Test runs milestone against India before falling one run short.
McNamara boost as City, Roar face off at top of ALW
Melbourne City's hopes of widening the gap at the top of the A-League Women have been helped by news of Holly McNamara's improving fitness.
No magical save for Star as govt focuses on workers
As the shares of embattled casino operator Star Entertainment fall to an all-time low, a state government has ruled out giving it a financial lifeline.
Sabalenka soaks up pressure for a shot at Open history
Big-hitting Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka says she enjoys having a target on her back as the world No.1 guns for her third successive Australian Open crown.
Sinner’s doping distraction ahead of Open title defence
Jannik Sinner's doping saga continues to cast a dark shadow over the world No.1 as he prepares to defend his Australian Open title in Melbourne.
Court won’t halt Trump sentencing in hush money case
US President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels.
PM finishes three-state blitz with key message
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have launched a soft test of their pitches to voters ahead of the federal election after a week of unofficial campaigning.
Aussie shares drop for second day but gain for week
The ASX200 fell on Friday but finished the week 0.5 per cent higher, recovering from a slight fall during the previous five days of trading.
Odour inquiry doesn’t clear the air for some residents
After years of enduring fetid odours in their backyard, residents of a Queensland city fear a new inquiry into health effects will only deliver a "half job".
American has the keys to tennis success in Australia
Unseeded American Madison Keys has reached the Adelaide International final as her remarkable string of success in Australia continues.
Mazda goes hardcore with new range of soft-roaders
Mazda appears to have taken a sledgehammer to crush a grape with its expanded SUV range, but nobody will be complaining once they drive machines like the CX-70.
Yoon’s security chief quits, warns against ‘bloodshed’
The arrest of ex-leader Yoon Suk-yeol mustn't be violent, South Korea's presidential security boss has urged as he resigned over a stand-off with investigators.
Murder, torture charges over alleged fatal assault
A man will face court charged with murder, grievous bodily harm, torture and kidnapping after a "planned" attack that left a 52-year-old dead.
United score two late goals to stun Victory in derby
Western United have pulled off a second remarkable come-from-behind win in seven days, stunning Melbourne Victory with two late goals to prevail 4-3.
Gaza war death toll could be 40 per cent higher: study
A multinational report has shown the death toll in Gaza may have been significantly underestimated.
Trump spared jail, fines over hush money, rules judge
Donald Trump's hush money sentencing marks the culmination of the first-ever criminal case brought against a US president, past or present.
Bushwalker’s tale of survival a ‘miracle’, rescuer says
The rescue of bushwalker Hadi Nazari in the Australian Alps after an almost two-week search has been described as a "miracle" by one of the men who found him.
Tourists splash cash in Australia’s holiday hotspots
Parking nightmares and long lines at coffee shops are common in Australia's beachside towns during peak season - a period local businesses rely on.
Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in for third term
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro hopes his new term will be "a period of peace, of prosperity, of equality and the new democracy".
LA firefighters make progress as winds ease, 11 dead
LA firefighters are reporting progress arresting the Palisades Fire on the western edge of the city and the Eaton Fire in the foothills east of the metropolis.