Two killed on either side of Ukraine-Russia border
Ukrainian and Russian authorities have reported two deaths from attacks on both sides of the border.
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‘An inch, and we were gone’: bridge disaster remembered
As Hobart marks the 50th anniversary of the Tasman Bridge collapse, its most famous survivor and a historian recount the night the deadly disaster unfolded.
Tiny Tassie town dreams big with SimCity plans
Tasmania's Fingal is proposing a world-first "town twinning" partnership with the digital game SimCity, with hopes it can revitalise the 400-strong community.
Trump faces sentencing over porn star hush money case
Donald Trump has lost a bid to use his US presidential election victory to dismiss his conviction on criminal charges involving hush money paid to a porn star.
‘Taking people with you’: leader agrees change is hard
After the Northern Territory's CLP government completed its first 100 days on December 2, leader Lia Finocchiaro has admitted change is sometimes hard.
Suspected human bones found in popular national park
A crime scene has been established in a national park after a member of the public discovered what police believe could be a set of human bones.
‘Wakeup call’: soldier in Trump Hotel blast left note
US investigators say a soldier who died in a Tesla Cybertruck explosion at the Trump hotel in Las Vegas was not targeting the president-elect or Elon Musk.
Bancroft, Sams leaving hospital after horror BBL clash
Cameron Bancroft's Sydney Thunder BBL season is over with a broken shoulder and nose, while Daniel Sams will miss at least four games following their collision.
‘Sticky’ heatwave has firefighters on high alert
Much of southern Australia is sweltering through a three-day "sticky" heatwave with increasing fire danger risks amid blazes in popular holiday spots.
Boland heroics and turbo-charged Pant set up SCG finale
Australia are on the verge of reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but will face a tricky fourth-innings chase after a manic day two at the SCG.
New Orleans killer had suspected bomb materials at home
Authorities searching the home of New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar in Houston have found materials believed to have been used to make explosive devices.
Bumrah in doubt for remainder of Test with back issue
India's best player Jasprit Bumrah left the Sydney Cricket Ground behind an ambulance escort during the second day of the final Test.
Sabalenka persists with Plan B as AO tilt gathers steam
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka withstood Mirra Andreeva's stern challenge to book a Brisbane International final berth against qualifier Polina Kudermetova.
Man charged with sexual assault of crew member in Fiji
A man has reportedly been charged with rape and sexual assault after an airline crew member was allegedly attacked on New Year's Eve in Fiji.
Beef cheeks and country fights: Nyika’s moment arrives
Noel Thornberry welcomed David Nyika into his Gatton stable almost three years ago and has ensured he'd be ready when the inevitable title shot arrived.
Lehecka, Opelka make Brisbane final after Dimitrov woe
Injury has ended Grigor Dimitrov's Brisbane International defence, the Bulgarian retiring in his semi with Jiri Lehecka, who'll play Reilly Opelka in the final.
Late Canberra comeback denies Roar top spot of ALW
Two goals in the last ten minutes by Canberra United have stunned Brisbane Roar in the ALW, while Adelaide and Wellington also picked up wins.
Kings down Brisbane as the Bullets’ shooting misfires
Former league MVPs Jaylen Adams and Xavier Cooks have starred as the Sydney Kings finished strongly to defeat the Brisbane Bullets by five points.
Deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza as ceasefire talks begin
Mediators have started new ceasefire talks in Qatar as medics say two strikes on Gaza City have killed at least 17 Palestinians.
Opelka dreams while Sabalenka fires in Brisbane
Jiri Lehecka will face fit-again Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International men's final while world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka aims for the women's crown.
Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024
Australian parents-to-be are sticking with tried and true names, with Oliver, Noah, Isla and Charlotte topping the baby name charts again.
Man City roar back but it’s a gloomy EPL day for Ange
Erling Haaland and Manchester City could be turning the corner after a big win over West Ham but Ange Postecoglou suffered another defeat with Spurs.
Russian attack hurts three in Sumy region: Ukraine
Ukraine's military has accused Russian forces of shelling a residential building in the Sumy region, leaving two children and an adult injured.
Sex and the city: Indigenous play ready to wow festival
After a successful Melbourne season, the play Jacky - which portrays the reality of city life for Indigenous people - is heading to the Sydney Festival.
Postecoglou after Spurs loss: ‘Angriest I’ve ever been’
Ange Postecoglou has been left "the angriest I've ever been" after a controversial hand-ball ruling ignited luckless Spurs' latest Premier League defeat.
‘Bury me in the pines’: harrowing serial killing claims
A judge is considering his verdict after a marathon trial in South Australia's first alleged serial killing case in more than 20 years.
Countdown to election day as aftershocks rattle Vanuatu
Still reeling from aftershocks, campaigning has begun for a very challenging election in Vanuatu after many polling booths were hit in December's deadly quake.
Australian conservator joins Antarctic odyssey
A young Australian conservator is about to head off on an Antarctic expedition, restoring artefacts and retracing the steps of legendary explorers.
Firefighters battle fresh blazes amid total fire bans
Total fire bans are in place amid extreme danger from heatwave conditions as firefighters work to control freshly sparked bushfires.
Cummins’ men lay their legacy with era-defining triumph
Australia have regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in 10 years, with a six-run win over India in Sydney the team's most defining of this era.
Arson? Forty Winks mattress store goes up in smoke
An early morning blaze at a mattress store has been brought under control as police and arson detectives begin investigating the suspicious fire.