Not going anywhere: Young a Docker until 2033
Rising midfield star Hayden Young has become the longest-contracted player in the AFL, signing a six-year extension to stay at Fremantle.
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Travis heads to Melbourne all ‘fine’ after quad scare
Travis Head has played down any concerns over a tight quad after he appeared to be in some discomfort during Australia's second innings at the Gabba.
Southern hemisphere’s biggest rodeo set to ride again
One of Australia's most famous rodeos has received a lifeline after entering voluntary administration, with a state government confident it will ride again.
Russia detains Uzbek suspect over murder of top general
Russia's Investigative Committee has detained a Uzbek citizen after a top general was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter.
Warm season’s greetings for most Christmas revellers
Australians can expect to be of good cheer as the official forecast for Christmas Day expects settled warm and dry conditions for most of the country.
Cummins defends Australia top-order despite failures
Australia's top-three batters continued their lean run in the third Test against India, but Pat Cummins says stats don't tell the full story of their worth.
No methanol or illicits detected in cocktail, Fiji says
Forensic testing of cocktail ingredients at a Fijian resort where seven people fell ill with suspected poisoning has found no evidence of methanol.
Teen Rocky Flintoff included in Lions tour of Australia
Rocky Flintoff, the son of England Lions coach Andrew Flintoff, has been included in the squad for January's tour of Australia.
Lions to confirm re-signing of premiership coach Fagan
The Brisbane Lions have re-signed premiership coach Chris Fagan until the end of 2027, with the club to imminently confirm it.
Heat begin BBL title defence with easy win over Stars
Missing a stack of their best players, BBL champions Brisbane Heat have still demolished the Melbourne Stars by eight wickets at the MCG.
Gaza truce efforts intensify, Israeli strike kills 20
Israeli authorities have called on residents of al-Bureij camp in the centre of the Gaza Strip to leave, saying militants had fired rockets from the area.
Families prepare aid after cyclone rips through Mayotte
Authorities in the French overseas territory of Mayotte have confirmed 31 deaths from Cyclone Chido amid fears of thousands of fatalities.
Cummins, Starc give thumbs up to play all five Tests
Pat Cummins expects he and Mitchell Starc will be fit to play through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while expecting more back-up overs from Mitch Marsh.
Konstas feels he’s on the up as selectors mull squad
Sam Konstas believes he has already improved as a batter through this summer, as calls grow for the 19-year-old to make a Test debut against India.
‘Drugs are illegal’: premier’s warning over test trial
Drug takers are being warned they could still be arrested despite a state government waving through a pill-testing trial at music festivals over the summer.
More Aussies heading home after deadly Vanuatu quake
Two more RAAF planes are set to bring home Australians stranded in Vanuatu following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake, as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
Australia denounces Russia ahead of Kyiv embassy return
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has updated his Australian counterpart on Russia's invasion and asked for more aid to ensure a decisive victory.
Productivity slump worsens Australia’s deficit dilemma
Australia needs to get productivity growth back on track to pay for structural spending increases and avoid endless deficits, economists warn.
France to host Syria summit, cautious on sanctions end
French Foreign Minister Jan-Noel Barrot says the new rulers of Syria will be judged "by their actions and over time" ahead of a summit on Syria in France.
Rohit admits to poor form, sounds ominous warning
India captain Rohit Sharma concedes he has batted poorly in recent Tests but explained why a good score is just around the corner against Australia.
US repatriates Bali bombers to Malaysia from Guantanamo
The Pentagon has transferred two Malaysian detainees who participated deadly 2002 Bali bombings from Guantanamo Bay military prison to their home country.
Australia’s first WODI against NZ abandoned
Torrential rain in Wellington has washed out the first women's One Day International clash between Australia and New Zealand.
Unis split on visa go-slow to curb foreign students
International student visas for tertiary education will be prioritised for a limited number of applicants before being hit with a go-slow to tame migration.
Racism rife at universities as many fear speaking out
Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, racism against foreign students and Indigenous people feeling diminished are under the Human Rights Commission's spotlight.
Molly Ticehurst’s alleged killer faces new sex charges
The man accused of the domestic violence murder of Molly Ticehurst will be mentally assessed as he faces new charges, a court has been told.
Premiership coach Fagan signs Lions contract extension
Brisbane Lions premiership coach Chris Fagan has signed a contract extension through to the end of the 2027 AFL season.
Boy survives being sucked into drain as floodwaters hit
Police have warned people to stay away from floodwaters after a teenager survived being sucked into a drain, emerging a few streets away with cuts and bruises.
AGL weighs appeal of ‘significant’ $25m court penalty
An energy retailer is deciding whether to appeal a record court-imposed penalty in a case brought by the regulator for overcharging customers on welfare.
Aussie dollar, shares take a hit as US rate hopes fade
A surprise fall in the Australian dollar to around 62 US cents could put a dent in travellers' pockets over Christmas after US markets got the wobbles.
Booze and bad attitudes a recipe for holiday violence
Drinking cultures and alcohol regulations are in the sights of anti-violence campaigners amid data showing domestic violence spikes during the festive season.
Brutal murderer jailed for killing wife in axe attack
Wife-killer Dinush Kurera will spend at least 30 years behind bars for murdering his estranged spouse Nelomie Perera in front of their children.