From Pondi to Bondi: frying Sydneysiders hit the beach
Thousands of people have flocked to beaches as heatwave conditions persevere in Sydney and parts of NSW and Queensland.
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Tragic road toll sparks plea for action, data sharing
Australia has recorded its deadliest month on roads in almost seven years despite a goal to halve the number of people killed in cars by 2030.
Super concessions take biggest bite from the budget
Cost-of-living relief measures are off the table in the mid-year budget update, as a tax expenditure list shows the type of deductions that cost the most.
At least 21 killed in Mayotte cyclone, Macron to visit
The number of deaths caused by Cyclone Chido in the French overseas territory of Mayotte will not be known for some time, authorities say.
Assad gives account of last hours before leaving Syria
Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad says in a statement attributed to him that he did not plan to leave the country but Russian forces transported him.
Three dead, including gunman, in US school shooting
Three people have been killed in a shooting at a school in Wisconsin, with no motive established and the alleged killer believed to have been a student there.
Inside the mind of India genius: Bumrah’s magic formula
The world's No.1 bowler Jasprit Bumrah is a problem solver with plenty of answers who has opened up about how he carries the dreams of India with pride.
Renshaw’s weird ways make for wonder white-ball rise
Brisbane Heat's Matt Renshaw embraced his 'weird' side to take a great leap forward in his quest for Australian honours in white-ball cricket as the BBL looms.
Seibold inks two-year deal to oversee Manly transition
Manly have extended Anthony Seibold's contract until 2027, leaving him to oversee the transition of the club into the post Daly Cherry-Evans era.
Changing channels as former Nine chief takes ABC reins
The man who oversaw the merger of two major news companies before leaving Nine under a cloud has been appointed as the next managing director of the ABC.
Wet week for rain-hit state with tropical low looming
A tropical low is a chance of forming off rain-hit Queensland but the Bureau of Meteorology says it is unlikely to develop into the season's first cyclone.
Australia run through India between rain delays
Australia have run through India's top order to leave them 4-51 at the end of a wet day three at the Gabba, after the hosts posted 445 batting first.
Wild Thing 100 eyes a different prize in Sydney-Hobart
Written off by one and all last year, Sydney to Hobart supermaxi Wild Thing 100 now has her eyes on the prize - but it's not the one you'd expect.
S Korea court begins review of president’s impeachment
South Korean law enforcement authorities want impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree.
Nation’s youngest murderer could walk free yet again
Australia's youngest convicted murderer, who killed a toddler he kidnapped, has been handed another jail term for approaching a mother and her child.
Broncos NRL star slammed for drug, unlicensed driving
A magistrate has blasted NRL star Ezra Mam for driving on a cocktail of drugs including cocaine, saying he is lucky no one was killed in a head-on collision.
Guha apologises over Bumrah ‘primate’ reference
Fox Sports commentator and former England bowler Isa Guha has apologised after referring to Jasprit Bumrah as India's "move valuable primate".
The women who could soon influence your mortgage
Two new faces will serve on the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-setting board, with the government defying calls from the coalition for continuity.
Treasurer bows out, leaves state debt pile behind
Outgoing Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has been hailed for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic despite leaving the state facing "enormous debt".
Banned Olympian Craig survives Kookaburras hockey cull
New Kookaburras coach Mark Hager has cut some veterans from their disappointing Paris Olympics campaign but banned star Tom Craig has kept his place.
Stars allrounder Cartwright cleared of bad neck damage
Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright has been released from hospital and cleared of a serious neck injury, after suffering whiplash in the BBL opener.
Scams lawsuit sends a message to Australia’s banks
The corporate cop has put the nation's banks on notice after filing a civil case against HSBC Australia over its alleged failure to stop $23 million in scams.
China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact
Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust".
City star McNamara set for A-League Women return
Melbourne City are set to welcome back highly-rated attacker Holly McNamara from injury for their A-League Women clash with Canberra United.
PNG entry reflects NRL expansion mindset at its best
The entry of a PNG NRL side in 2028 will take rugby league to a new frontier in another sign of how the game thrives on bold and visionary expansion decisions.
‘Senseless, evil’: families reflect on fatal shootings
The families of two police officers ambushed at a rural property have tearfully remembered the second anniversary of the shootings that killed six people.
Papua New Guinea public to determine new NRL team name
The NRL is already home to Panthers, Broncos, Sharks and Warriors, but it will be up to the Papua New Guinean public to determine the nickname of the next team.
Bumrah bowls as skipper Rohit offers hint of opening
India's strike weapon Jasprit Bumrah got through 30 minutes of bowling unscathed in Brisbane, while Rohit Sharma showed signs he could open the batting.
CFMEU crackdown: police may sort out site ‘thuggery’
Allegations of intimidation and bullying within the CFMEU are being investigated but a state government wants the police to be able to step in on work sites.
Drop test: tech giant to ditch single-use plastic packs
More Christmas gifts purchased online will arrive in recyclable packaging this year after a two-year research project into making envelopes green.
Warning over ‘organised crime gimmick’ drug on streets
Australian police have seized more "pink cocaine" than ever before in 2024 as they warn users about taking the potentially fatal substance.