Reynolds keen to partner Hunt in halves as D-Day looms
Brisbane will soon know if Ben Hunt will rejoin the club in 2025 and skipper Adam Reynolds is relishing how he might improve the club.
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Blackout risks downgraded amid heatwave warnings
People in eastern Australia in danger of experiencing electricity outages have been given a small reprieve as the operator scrambles to ensure lights stay on.
Luke Parker wants to bring belief to Kangaroos
North Melbourne recruit Luke Parker wants to bring belief and leadership to the Kangaroos after leaving Sydney for the AFL cellar-dwellers.
Housing policies at lock-up stage with Greens support
Labor has had a breakthrough on its stalled housing agenda after securing Greens support for a federal shared-equity scheme and build-to-rent policies.
Aussie shares notch another record with more on cards
The ASX200 rose 0.3 per cent to close above 8,400 for the first time while setting an intraday record of 8,462.1.
‘Greedy’ smuggler reveals why coke import turned deadly
A superyacht tour operator who described himself as the "linchpin" of a fatal 84kg cocaine importation explained to police how the operation went so wrong.
‘Emergency measures’ needed to suppress fire ant sting
A race is on to stop the potential nationwide spread of devastating fire ants as fears increase ahead of summer.
Aussie cycling defector Richardson avoids two-year ban
Australian cycling defector Matthew Richardson won't face a two-year ban after leaving for Great Britain, with AusCycling saying it's not legally enforceable.
Cummins ‘hurting’ after Australia’s crushing Test loss
Australia have slumped to a record 295-run smashing to India in Perth, going 1-0 down in the best-of-five battle for the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Hard-right populist shocks Romanian presidential vote
A little-known, far-right NATO critic has taken a surprise lead in Romania's presidential election and is set to face a centrist opposition leader in a run-off.
Harris makes runs as Victoria fight back against Bulls
Victoria opener Marcus Harris wants his Test spot back, and his unbeaten 50 in the second innings against Queensland is another step in the right direction.
Israel expected to approve ceasefire with Hezbollah
Lebanese sources say a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah is near and expected to be announced by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron.
‘Whatever it takes’: child removal floated to tackle DV
Child protection practices will be examined by a government in response to a landmark inquiry into the domestic violence deaths of four women.
Door opens for first-home buyers to unlock ownership
Headway has finally been made on federal housing policy reform with laws set to pass parliament to allow home buyers to buy with a smaller deposit.
‘Knee-jerk reaction’ social media ban set to pass
A proposal to ban children from social media is expected to become law despite experts and politicians arguing it may not make the internet safer for kids.
Drive with care: Uber launches service for extra help
A rideshare service trialled in the United States will be launched in Australia, letting caregivers book rides for the people they help.
Historic day as MPs sworn into fresh parliament
It was a bittersweet day for Labor MPs sitting on the opposite side of the chamber as the Liberal National Party takes power for the first time in nine years.
‘Surprise’ budget windfalls drying up, economists warn
Australia's budget fortunes are shifting, with Deloitte Access Economics predicting a deeper deficit than predicted in the May budget.
Sky’s the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel
Australia has the potential to lead the world in sustainable aviation fuel but a report warns that other countries are making progress faster.
Sixteen missing as tourist yacht sinks off Egypt
Egyptian officials say at least 16 people are missing while 28 others have been rescued after a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea.
Wallabies’ relief as Suaalii cleared of fractured arm
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's tour may not be over as first feared after a more positive update on the arm injury he suffered in the Wallabies' defeat to Scotland.
Russian drones, missiles hit Kyiv and Kharkiv
Ukrainian officials say about 30 people have been injured in Russian missile attacks on Kharkiv and Odesa.
New routes to secure internet for Australia, Pacific
New cables will entrench Australia's role as a state-of-the-art connection point for large volumes of data in a global digital ecosystem, project partners say.
East coast swelters through hottest day in years
Australians are sweating through a major heatwave, while the energy regulator scrambles to keep the lights on.
US judge dismisses federal Trump 2020 election case
The latest legal move represents a remarkable shift from the special prosecutor who obtained indictments against Donald Trump in two separate cases.
Bates accepted career may be over before her best WBBL
Sydney Thunder spinner Sam Bates started the WBBL believing it would likely be her last, before a career-best season earned her a new two-year contract.
John Longmire set to step down as Sydney Swans coach
Senior coach John Longmire is quitting AFL club Sydney after 14 seasons at the helm.
John Longmire unsure whether he will coach again
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire has handed the reins to long-time assistant Dean Cox, deciding to step down after his 14th season in charge of the AFL club.
Baby dies amid unprecedented whooping cough outbreak
A newborn baby is dead and infections are surging as health authorities scramble to contain a worsening national whooping cough epidemic.
Lions’ Farrell sure pal Schmidt has Wallabies on track
Nobody knows how Joe Schmidt operates better than Andy Farrell, the Ireland and Lions coach who's ready to pit his wits against his old boss for the first time.
Teen accused of gran’s murder to face committal hearing
Prosecutors say they are ready to test their evidence in court against a teenage boy accused of stabbing a grandmother to death and stealing her car.