Long-term homelessness grows amid housing cost crunch
Calls are mounting for more funding for homelessness services as data shows the number of people without a home long-term jumped.
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Crews guard richest collection of rock art from blazes
Emergency crews are fighting to contain out-of-control bushfires from scorching a rich concentration of Indigenous rock art as hotter weather looms.
Reinforcements sent after more rain, flash flooding
Heavy rain has again lashed a region on cyclone watch, prompting authorities to send reinforcements amid fears of "life-threatening" flash flooding.
Sean O’Sullivan won’t become Dolphins’ forgotten man
Sean O'Sullivan has not given up on his quest to be a long-term Dolphins playmaker, but time is running out for the journeyman.
Call for funding boost after shocking blood cancer rise
A shocking rise in blood cancer cases has prompted calls for more prevention and early detection research, with the disease killing 16 Australians every day.
Security beefed up after temple named on bomb plot list
The discovery of an explosive-laden caravan with a list of possible Jewish targets has put communities further on edge amid rampant anti-Semitic attacks.
Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian refineries
An oil refinery in Russia's southern Volgograd region caught fire overnight after a Ukrainian drone attack.
JackJumpers’ title defence in tatters as Hawks roll on
Star Illawarra big man Sam Froling has scored 18 points to go with seven rebounds to lead his side to a crushing win over Tasmania.
Resurgent Patterson scores century for Australia A
Comeback kid Kurtis Patterson continues to put national selectors on notice after hitting a superb, unbeaten century for Australia A.
Alleged threat as battered off-duty cop lay unconscious
The youngest of three men accused of brutally bashing a pair of off-duty police officers allegedly returned to the scene to deliver a chilling final warning.
Khawaja hits 200 before Aussie bowlers strike in Galle
After Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis starred with the bat, Australia's bowlers found early wickets on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Laybutt in centre stage for Cowboys after Holmes exit
The Cowboys will have a new-look centre pairing in 2025, and talented Zac Laybutt's return from a ruptured ACL is just what they need to start the season.
Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner
Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.
Four in the mix as Dolphins captaincy battle heats up
The Dolphins will name a new captain for 2025 and while Tom Gilbert is a hot favourite, all the candidates in the four-man leadership group are in the mix.
Aussie university joins $230m future materials project
Sourcing and processing materials needed to transition to renewable energy is the focus of an international research project, with Australians at its heart.
Timeline set for Schmidt to finalise Wallabies future
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says a decision on Joe Schmidt's future as Wallabies coach should be finalised in the next fortnight.
Aussie golf star’s ‘perfect storm’, fix for slow play
Cam Davis has explained how he managed to hit a rival's ball and why the costly mistake hasn't shaken his belief that more PGA titles are within reach.
Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide
Eighteen bodies have been recovered after a mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a US Army helicopter near Washington, CBS News says, citing police.
Star injured as King shines in Australia’s dominant day
Australia have made a near-perfect start in their bid to whitewash the women's Ashes, dominating England on day one of the pink-ball Test at the MCG.
Sydney set to host 2027 Rugby World Cup final
Sydney has scored hosting rights for the 2027 Rugby World Cup final as Melbourne was unveiled as a tournament host.
‘Justice’ after man jailed for killing wife at resort
A daughter has welcomed the jail term for her mother's killer, saying he had taken a loving and caring woman from their lives in "horrific" circumstances.
Ryles turns to Moses in post-Gutherson Eels era
New Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has chosen Mitch Moses to replace the departed Clint Gutherson as Eels captain.
Port forward has fresh perspective after knee injury
Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper says missing nearly all of last season because of a knee injury has given him a fresh perspective on his AFL career.
Aussie shares hit record high as rate-cut hopes grow
The ASX200 has hit a new high in intraday trading and finished just under its all-time closing record amid optimism the RBA will cut rates at its next meeting.
Richmond star to be sentenced over border assault
Richmond defender Noah Balta has admitted an assault after a man was sent to hospital with a head injury just before the end of the year.
Sky Blues to bolster ALM defence, Costa could return
Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay says the club are on the verge of securing a much-needed defender, while an underdone Douglas Costa could feature against Adelaide.
Footy legend denies drunken assault, intimidation
NRL and rugby great Wendell Sailor has denied drunkenly assaulting two people and refusing to leave a city-centre bar during a late-night incident.
AFL legend’s son jailed over ‘troubling’ $140,000 fraud
The son of an AFL great will spend nine months behind bars for fraudulently stealing $140,000 from a family-owned golf business to fund his gambling addiction.
Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response
The discovery of a caravan packed with explosives has renewed a parliamentary push for tougher action against those convicted of terrorist offences.
Accused grandma rapist walks from court after bail bid
A man accused of raping an elderly woman has been released on bail after a magistrate found he did not pose an unacceptable risk to the community.
Review to put derailed 2032 Games plans back on track
A multi-billion-dollar transport problem will be tackled by an Olympic infrastructure review as cost blowouts threaten to derail major 2032 rail projects.