Meta shelves US fact checking in major policy reversal
Meta is ending its fact-checking program with third parties in the United States, saying fact checkers have their own biases.
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‘Too late to leave’: Tourist warning as bushfire burns
A warning has gone out to tourists and locals in a popular holiday region that they are in danger and it's too late to leave as a bushfire burns out of control.
Australians warned: Meta to stop muzzling false claims
Australians are likely to see more false content and abuse on their Facebook, Instagram and Threads feeds when Meta ditches fact-checking problematic posts.
Kyrgios will play despite injury fears, says Open chief
Nick Kyrgios is in doubt for the Australian Open after pulling out of a pre-tournament exhibition match against Novak Djokovic with an abdominal strain.
A second wildfire burning out of control in Los Angeles
A fast-moving wildfire has broken out northeast of Los Angeles hours after another blaze tore through the city's Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Gardner leads calls for expanded women’s Ashes
Ashleigh Gardner has called for more Tests to be included in the women's Ashes, with England players also backing a push for three in the multi-format series.
Three men’s seeds give home hopes a 43-year Open first
Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson have given Australia three men's seeds at the Australian Open for the first time since 1982.
Justin Olam still unsure about NRL’s plans for PNG
The NRL unveiled its expansion plans into Papua New Guinea in late 2024, but the Pacific nation's most prominent player Justin Olam still has concerns.
X Corp welcomes Meta’s thumbs-down for fact-checking
Rival social network X has applauded Meta's decision to follow its lead on ditching fact-checking, with its CEO calling the move an endorsement.
‘Not guilty’: teacher’s accused killer fast-tracks case
A man accused of murdering 67-year-old Annette Brennan, whose body was put inside a wheelie bin, has elected to fast-track his case to a higher court.
Luai relishes chance to end Tigers’ years of struggle
Jarome Luai says he's ready for the pressure of leading Wests Tigers off the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Support grows to ditch shark nets along popular beaches
Shark nets are being likened to a "hanky floating in the ocean" and more coastal communities want to ditch the barriers, which can kill other marine life.
Barty wants young star Jones to embrace maiden slam
Retired great Ash Barty says she's hopes teenager Emerson Jones can play without pressure at next week's Australian Open and can enjoy the experience.
Emerging Aussie teen scores back-to-back tennis upsets
Australian 18-year-old Maya Joint has made her first top-level quarter-final after thrashing world No.38 Magda Linette at the Hobart International.
‘Hero’ hiker’s incredible survival after 13-days lost
A missing hiker survived on two muesli bars and wild berries for almost two weeks before he was found in a search involving hundreds of rescuers and volunteers.
Australian shares rally after news of easing inflation
The ASX200 hit a four-week high after a report of cooling inflation raised hopes for Australia's first interest rate cut in four years.
Inglis channels fellow Australian in bid for Open berth
Maddison Inglis says she was inspired by the fight of fellow Australian Kimberly Birrell as they both banked a second victory in Australian Open qualifying.
‘A hitting man’: ex-cop punched and stomped on woman
A former senior constable has admitted assaulting a woman multiple times over two years, causing her bruising, bleeding and on one occasion knocking her out.
Prather steers Bullets closer to NBL finals berth
The Brisbane Bullets are a win outside the NBL top six after Casey Prather stood tall in a nine-point win over the NZ Breakers.
Teenage star Kuilamu nets twice in Brisbane Roar win
Teenager Grace Kuilamu's double has secured Brisbane a 2-0 home win over Melbourne Victory, while Newcastle fought back from two goals down to draw 3-3 at home.
Opetaia KOs Nyika in ‘savage’ homecoming defence
Jai Opetaia has knocked New Zealand challenger David Nyika out in the fourth round of his IBF world cruiserweight title defence on the Gold Coast.
Hollywood Hills burn as LA engulfed by ‘the big one’
A fast-moving blaze has broken out in the Hollywood Hills, threatening Los Angeles' famed showbiz spots as the city battles the worst wildfires in its history.
Lengthy probe begins into triple fatal seaplane crash
Investigators suspect it will take months to comb through and analyse all evidence surrounding the fatal crash of a seaplane near a popular holiday island.
‘You guys are angels’: lost hiker’s tears with rescuers
Relatives of rescued hiker Hadi Nazari say they never lost hope he would return to them after he spent almost two weeks missing in rugged bushland.
Black Friday spurs spending but full figures fall short
Consumer spending is past its weakest point but still subdued, despite a spike in activity from annual promotions in November.
Bank of mum and dad could run dry for retirement
Affordability constraints have many turning to the bank of mum and dad but parents have been urged to consider their finances carefully before lending.
I still want to go back and coach in the NRL: Arthur
Former Eels coach Brad Arthur says he is enjoying working with Leeds in England but long-term wants to be in NRL and feels he will be better equipped to do so.
Ukraine hits Russia oil depot, Russia attack ‘kills 13’
A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed 13 people, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, after a Ukrainian drone strike in Russia.
Israeli troops recover body of a Gaza Strip hostage
The Israeli military says it has recovered another body of a hostage in the Gaza Strip as fighting continues in the Palestinian enclave.
Titan Tino set for final tick from ACL specialists
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will visit ACL recovery specialists next week in Sydney and is hoping for a green light to enable him to return to full training.
Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka
Nathan McSweeney was axed after three Tests, now he is back in Australia's squad with some strong words of endorsement from chief selector George Bailey.