McIntyre channels Mayweather for IBF world youth title
Queensland boxer Max McIntyre has the bling to go with his bash and ahead of his IBF world super middleweight youth title bout he also has a lofty goal.
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US urges push to get Gaza truce deal over ‘finish line’
US officials are urging Israel and Hamas to agree on a deal for a truce in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages within the next two weeks.
State will fight for harsher sentences in two cases
Tough new youth crime laws would have meant harsher sentences in two cases the state is seeking to appeal.
Suspected arsonist arrested over racecourse stand blaze
A 51-year-old man has been arrested over a series of suspicious fires, including one lit at a heritage-listed racecourse grandstand.
Indonesia eye Kluivert ahead of crunch Socceroos clash
Sharpshooting Dutch great Patrick Kluivert is in line to face the Socceroos as he looks set to take over as manager of the Indonesian national team.
Rivals swept aside as leader reveals fresh Battin order
Key supporters of Brad Battin's move to overthrow John Pesutto as Victorian Liberal leader have been rewarded with shadow cabinet promotions.
Missing hiker search rolls on after his camera is found
An intensive search for a hiker missing in the Australian Alps for almost two weeks is continuing, after more of his personal items and a campfire were found.
Coalition insists nuclear plan won’t blow up economy
The federal opposition has slammed government analysis that suggests its nuclear energy calculations are based on a shrinking economy in five states.
Murder-accused was defending family from woman: lawyer
One of two men accused of shooting dead a young woman was acting in self-defence and the alleged victim had a firearm, a defence solicitor has claimed.
Gilbert takes key step for Dolphins in ACL recovery
The sight of Dolphins star forward Tom Gilbert in his first full-contact, opposed session since rupturing an ACL has buoyed the entire squad to start 2025.
Home building to pick up in 2025, but only modestly
Housing construction is expected to ramp up this year but labour shortages, builder insolvencies and higher global inflation pose headwinds.
High seed de Minaur wary of demons lurking in Open draw
While Alex de Minaur is rapt with being the eighth seed for the Australian Open, the top local hope notes it guarantees nothing with results.
Test players prepare for BBL, but no Head, Lyon, Boland
Cricket Australia has confirmed which of its Test players will suit up in the Big Bash League this summer.
Katoa puts heat on himself to become Dolphins ‘ice man’
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has set the goal of being fitter and more reliable at icing the big moments in the upcoming NRL season.
Grenade seized after alleged home invaders shot at cops
New details have emerged from the case of an alleged home invader later involved in a police pursuit and alleged escape across state lines.
Tomic and Hewitt among early exits at Open qualifying
Bernard Tomic and Cruz Hewitt, the teenage son of Lleyton, have both lost in the first round of Australian Open qualifying but seven other locals advanced.
Supernatural scammers swindle elderly over evil spirits
An elaborate scam where a group of people claim they can rid the elderly of evil spirits has fleeced $200,000 from their victims.
Rain washes out Sixers-Heat BBL game
The BBL contest between the ladder-leading Sydney Sixers and defending champions Brisbane Heat in Coffs Harbour has been abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Red card drama as Western United beat Jets 2-0 in ALW
Kahli Johnson has struck a second-half double to help Western United end a week of soul searching with a 2-0 win over 10-woman Newcastle Jets.
Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza as talks set to resume
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 30 people in central Gaza, while air sirens sounded in Israel and negotiators were to resume stalled ceasefire talks.
Mariners beat Roar in ALM after two late goals
Brisbane Roar set new unwanted records in a 3-1 loss to Central Coast Mariners at home after finishing with 10 men.
Taipans deny Hawks in thriller to end 15-game drought
The Cairns Taipans have snapped their 15-game losing streak with a drama-filled upset of the Illawarra Hawks in Wollongong.
Bancroft, Sams taken to hospital during BBL thriller
Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams had to go to hospital after a sickening collision while Sydney Thunder earned a last-ball BBL win over the Perth Scorchers.
Djokovic felled by fit-again American giant Opelka
Novak Djokovic's quest for a 100th ATP title goes on after the Serb was beaten by towering American Reilly Opelka in a monumental Brisbane upset.
Lauton stunner seals famous Western win over Glory
A stunning goal from Jordan Lauton has helped Western United complete a remarkable stoppage-time fightback and secure a 3-2 win over Perth Glory.
Opelka’s giant shock brings feelgood factor to Brisbane
Big-serving pair Reilly Opelka and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will meet in the Brisbane semi-finals while women's world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is also in action.
Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success
The first festival pill-testing trial in Victoria has been hailed a success after 40 per cent of patrons indicated they would use smaller doses of their drugs.
Day 10: search for hiker intensifies as more help sent
Another 50 rescue specialists have joined the 10-day search for missing hiker Hadi Nazari in Kosciuszko National Park's "bloody tough" terrain.
Two brothers on run after woman gunned down on street
Police have vowed to hunt down two brothers anywhere in Australia after a woman was chased and fatally shot on a suburban street.
Halt surfing amid shark boom, victim’s friend says
Surfing on South Australia's west coast is now too dangerous because of a surge in the population of great white sharks, a friend of a shark attack victim says.
Israeli strikes push up Gaza death toll amid truce push
Israeli delegates have been dispatched to resume talks in Qatar brokered by mediators as Israel's army carried out air strikes across the Gaza Strip.