Luckless Cowboy Luki set to miss 2025 NRL campaign
North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki is set to miss the entire 2025 NRL season after going down with another long-term injury.
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Pharmaceutical giant sued over ‘ineffective’ cold drugs
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is facing a class action concerning cold and flu medication known to be "ineffective".
Owen’s ton powers Hurricanes to BBL win over Perth
Hobart opener Mitch Owen has blasted his maiden BBL century to power the Hurricanes to a confidence-boosting win over the Perth Scorchers.
Glory defeat Roar to end 18-game ALM winless streak
Perth Glory have beaten Brisbane 1-0 to give coach David Zdrilic his first victory as coach and heap further pressure on Roar boss Ruben Zadkovich.
Sydney slump to last in ALW; Roar thrash Jets 6-1
Sydney FC's losing run has extended to three matches following a 2-0 loss to Wellington, while Laini Freier scored a hat-trick in Brisbane's win in Newcastle.
Victory, City fight out derby draw after Kisnorbo exit
Melbourne Victory have fought out a 1-1 draw with A-League Men rivals Melbourne City in their first match since coach Patrick Kisnorbo quit out of nowhere.
Jadeja wants India’s main batters to relieve pressure
India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja has admitted the team need more from their top order against Australia, if they are to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Flooding cuts off roads, more rainfall on its way
The flood risk remains in parts of north Queensland with storms still possible though relief is in sight as a tropical low moves out to sea.
Ukraine strikes deep into Russia, miles from front line
Ukraine has hit a 1000km deep into Russian territory, a day after their hit on Russia's Kursk region killed six people, including a child.
Activists want banks’ actions to match words on climate
Activists are heartened that Australia's big banks took steps to limit lending to fossil fuel companies this year, but also have questions.
Shaken Vanuatu hit by new quake as Aussies return home
Vanuatu has been hit by another earthquake as Canberra announced more financial assistance and hundreds of Aussies returned home.
Cost of giving diminishes Christmas joy
As families make cutbacks and sacrifices to save the spirit of Christmas, charities warn that many will face a bleak festive season devoid of celebrations.
Aussie cricket could be burned by missing generation
Fewer players born in the mid-1990s have played men's Tests for Australia than at any other time in the 20th century, harming the team's transition period.
Extreme weather scaring off tourists
Threats of floods, storms, bushfires and heatwaves are making summer holidays difficult to plan and navigate for tourists.
Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal
Donald Trump has threatened the US could retake control of the Panama Canal if it continues to be charged 'ridiculous' fees to use the vital shipping route.
Blazes force evacuations amid rising risk of Xmas fires
Firefighters are working around the clock to prepare for sweltering Boxing Day conditions as warnings for several major blazes are downgraded.
Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza as hospital evacuated
The Israeli military says it has targeted Hamas militants hiding in a school in Gaza as it orders the evacuation of Kamal Adwan Hospital.
Usyk outpoints Fury to retain world heavyweight crowns
Oleksandr Usyk had all the answers as he again defeated Tyson Fury, remaining the undisputed heavyweight world boxing champion.
Webster wants Test debut after ‘intoxicating’ call-up
Versatile allrounder Beau Webster has described his first experience of being in an Australian Test squad as "intoxicating".
Watching for doves in Reserve Bank’s Christmas reveal
A dovish tilt was detected in the Reserve Bank's last post-meeting comments, so traders will hope for more traces of an upcoming rate cut in its board minutes.
Logan Martin soars to third BMX freestyle world crown
Logan Martin came away from his Olympic title defence disappointed. He made amends at the world championships.
‘Mouthful’ name could become zaniest on Syd-Hob trophy
Disko Trooper_Contender Sailcloth is one of the wackier names to have graced the Sydney to Hobart but the boat is a chance of winning on handicap in 2024.
Pesutto facing chop as MPs call second Deeming meeting
Senior Liberals have turned on Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto, calling a meeting after he backflipped on readmitting expelled MP Moira Deeming.
Homicide probe after woman chased and shot by two men
Police are hunting for two men after a woman was found dead from a gunshot wound in a suburban Queensland street.
‘Shame and guilt’ get fifth brother on board to Hobart
Mini-maxi URM Group will have five brothers on board for the Sydney to Hobart, a feat never achieved in 78 previous editions of the race.
Flyers stun Bendigo in bad week for WNBL ladder leaders
Bendigo's grip on top spot has been loosened significantly after they suffered upset losses to the Perth Lynx and Southside Flyers in round eight.
India pacer says Head ‘struggles against short balls’
India quick Akash Deep believes Travis Head "struggles against short balls" and the tourists have plans to tame the red-hot Australian star.
Wanderers consign Phoenix to third-straight ALM loss
Wellington's losing streak has grown to three matches after going down 4-1 to Western Sydney, with former Phoenix player Bozhidar Kraev among the goalscorers.
McSweeney fires Heat to last ball BBL win over Strikers
Nathan McSweeney has bounced back from his Test axing, scoring an unbeaten 78 to inspire Brisbane to a thrilling three-wicket win over Adelaide.
US is ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan military aid: China
The Chinese government is protesting the latest United States announcements of military sales to Taiwan, warning America that it is "playing with fire".
Israel orders hospital closure, docs fear for patients
Medics at a northern Gaza hospital are scrambling to rescue patients following an order from Israel to close down the facility.