‘I hate him’: sad final words before acid-bath murder
A jealous, abusive husband has been jailed for murdering his young pregnant wife and trying to dissolve her body in a bath filled with hydrochloric acid.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy urges EU-US unity to stop Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky is pleading for the joint help of the EU and the US to fight Russia amid fears Donald Trump could withdraw support for Ukraine.
Matildas coach recruitment could drag beyond February
Football Australia chief James Johnson says there is no hard deadline on securing the next Matildas coach as the recruiting process drags into 2025.
New deal for Kyle Flanagan at NRL’s Dragons
Kyle Flanagan looks to have finally found a long-term home after inking a new NRL contract at St George Illawarra.
ANZ chief executive forfeits $1.5m bonus after outcry
The CEO of a big-four bank has forfeited a bonus worth $1.5 million after a backlash from shareholders upset about poor behaviour in its trading rooms.
Ken Gourlay to sail Syd-Hob ‘swan song’ with son
Lured out of retirement, Tasmanian sailing legend Ken Gourlay will contest the 628-nautical mile journey from Sydney to Hobart with son Tristan on Blue Moon II.
National first as women dominate state cabinet top jobs
Three women will headline Victoria's new cabinet in a first for Australia after Jaclyn Symes and Sonya Kilkenny were elevated to treasurer and attorney-general.
Rape-charged UK rapper admits reckless driving
Rape-charged British YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has told a court he will plead guilty to reckless driving.
Jail for man over ‘vile and protracted’ home invasion
A man has been jailed for six years after a violent home invasion in which a woman was tortured, with an accomplice allegedly threatening her with a gun.
Victory disappointed by Kisnorbo exit as Diles steps up
Blindsided by Patrick Kisnorbo's sudden exit, Melbourne Victory are confident interim coach Arthur Diles can keep their A-League Men season on track.
‘Unwanted milestone’: family violence sparks crime high
Police are telling families to be alert in the lead-up to Christmas for signs of domestic violence in the wake of a shocking new report.
Ex-husband jailed for 20 years in French mass rape case
A court in France has jailed the ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot for 20 years over her drugging and mass rape and imprisoned dozens of others in a landmark trial.
Mum says she reported pedophile 13 years before arrest
A police ethical investigation team is reviewing claims a mother reported abuse by one of Australia's worst pedophiles more than a decade before his arrest.
Cops accused of ‘victim-blaming’ over baby, dad deaths
Police were wrong to make submissions to an inquest into the deaths of a baby and her "dangerous" dad that could be read as victim-blaming, a coroner says.
Hurricanes collapse to record low as Wade hurts calf
The Hobart Hurricanes have been skittled for their lowest BBL total, crumbling in a six-wicket smashing by the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.
IOC presidency candidates’ manifestos unveiled
The International Olympic Committee has published manifestos of the seven candidates running to be its next president
Pelicot hopes French mass rape trial can change society
A court in France has jailed the ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot for 20 years over her drugging and mass rape in a trial she called a "very difficult ordeal".
Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come
Roads have been closed and rivers are rising in north Queensland, with severe storms prompting warnings for holiday travellers to reconsider festive driving.
More Australians on the way home from quake-hit Vanuatu
Two more defence flights will bring stranded Australians home from quake-hit Vanuatu as rescue efforts continue amid severe damage and looming cyclone threats.
‘Massive divide’: Liberals split on MP’s bid to rejoin
Ousted Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has declared it's "only a matter of time" before she returns to the party room after a vote split her ex-colleagues.
Russia has no preconditions for Ukraine talks: Putin
Russia has no conditions for starting talks with Ukrainian authorities to end the war, President Vladimir Putin says
New darts Premier League planned for Australia in 2025
While Australia's top darts players battle at the World Championships, organisers of the boom sport have announced a new Aussie-based Premier League for 2025.
Release of Bali bombers ‘reopens old wounds and scars’
Paul Vanni lost six of his best mates in the devastating Bali bombing attacks and the repatriation of two people involved to Malaysia has reopened old wounds.
Israel bombards Gaza as ceasefire talks intensify
Mediators have managed to narrow some gaps on previous sticking points in a possible ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, but differences remain.
Macron booed as he visits Mayotte after deadly cyclone
French President Emmanuel Macron has been booed and jeered in Mayotte, as residents begin cleaning up after Cyclone Chido.
No panic for Sydney FC over slow ALW season start
Reigning A-League Women champions Sydney FC may be in the bottom two on the table but they aren't about to push the panic button, says striker Millie Farrow.
Christmas comes early as Bali Nine return to families
Five members of the Bali Nine are adjusting to the spotlight after coming home but are excited to spend Christmas with families for the first time in decades.
World famous NYE fireworks show veers off the rails
The threat of cancelling Sydney's famed New Year's Eve fireworks display due to union-led train disruptions has been dismissed as a scare campaign.
Tigers release Sullivan with a catch, Pezet re-signs
Jayden Sullivan will join South Sydney for the 2025 season but remains contracted at Wests Tigers for the two years beyond that.
Bulls not taking struggling champions Mariners lightly
Central Coast may be wounded after a 4-0 thrashing by Adelaide United, but Macarthur FC won't be underestimating them in their home clash.
Victory can’t waste shot at silverware: Thompson
Club great Archie Thompson has mapped out what Melbourne Victory and players must get right in the aftermath of Patrick Kisnorbo's sudden exit as coach.