India festival stampede death toll rises to at least 30
Police and rescuers are being praised for their swift actions after a stampede at a Hindu festival in northern India, as the death toll continues to rise.
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Israel pauses exchange after ‘chaotic’ handover
Israel has paused plans to release 110 Palestinian prisoners after chaotic scenes as three Israeli and five Thai hostages were handed over to the Red Cross.
US central bank holds interest rates steady
The US central bank has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged after cutting it three times in a row last year.
Aussie girls set for T20 World Cup semi despite defeat
Australia's teenage women's side will face South Africa in the T20 Under-19 World Cup semi-final despite a reality check in a shock loss to Sri Lanka.
Trump prepares Guantanamo for 30,000 illegal immigrants
The detention facility at Guantanamo Bay will be prepared for an influx of up to 30,000 immigrants living illegally in the US, Donald Trump has announced.
‘Year of the unit’: cost squeeze drives homebuyer shift
Rising unaffordability and changing lifestyles are driving an unusual turnaround in real estate dynamics as unit prices grow faster than houses in some areas.
AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen
Machine-learning technology could become the next weapon against bushfires with researchers developing a prototype delivering more accurate predictions.
Underworld ‘Punisher’ mourned in golden send-off
Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim has been laid to rest in a golden casket after being gunned down, with detectives pleading for co-operation from his associates.
Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs
Emissions fell to record lows in the three months to December as renewables notched a record share and coal's contribution dipped below half for the first time.
Last big bank holdout against February rate cut folds
With the stars aligned for a February interest rate cut, borrowers are now concerned with how many cuts the Reserve Bank will hand down.
Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms
A rain-hit region is on cyclone watch with multiple tropical lows looming in northern Australia after heavy showers sparked flooding and water rescues.
Time of the essence for Perth NRL side: Dolphins CEO
The Perth NRL side slated for 2027 can learn plenty from the Dolphins, one of their biggest supporters, as the clock ticks on their entry to the big time.
Bomb caravan’s owner was accused of anti-Semitic attack
A caravan found with high-powered explosives inside has been linked to a woman who was already charged over an anti-Semitic incident.
Crews race to prepare as blazes rage ahead of hot spell
Fires continue to burn out of control on the western flank of a national park, with people urged to leave or monitor conditions while crews work on containment.
M23 rebels advance southward towards Bukavu in DR Congo
Members of the M23 militia are reportedly advancing south in the Democratic Republic of Congo towards Bukavu after seizing control of Goma.
Anti-Jewish plot foiled as caravan of explosives found
A huge multi-agency operation is probing a potential terror act after a caravan full of explosives was found alongside a note with addresses of Jewish people.
Dolphins CEO opens up about Dylan Brown links
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader has explained his club's position on the future of Parramatta's Dylan Brown and Morgan Knowles of St Helens.
Humphries lauds value of NBL’s Pride Round
Adelaide 36ers centre Isaac Humphries believes the annual NBL Pride Round is a huge step forward for the LGBTQ+ community.
Top clothing chains to close, shedding hundreds of jobs
More than 250 outlets of two leading retail chains will close, costing nearly 1000 jobs, after receivers failed to find a buyer for the stores.
Cyclone threat looms for rain-battered region
A region recovering from heavy rain is bracing for another deluge after enduring flooding that closed a major road, with two potential cyclones on the horizon.
Gun numbers grow in decades since Port Arthur massacre
Gun ownership has risen significantly over three decades since the Port Arthur massacre with the average holder possessing more than four, a study shows.
Trump ‘scraps extension of protections for Venezuelans’
The Trump administration has reportedly revoked an extension of deportation protections for Venezuelans that former US president Joe Biden had granted.
Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia
Australia is calling for the just treatment and release of Oscar Jenkins who Russia confirmed is being held as a prisoner of war after fighting for Ukraine.
Latrell Mitchell gets NRL green light to play round one
Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr will be able to use the All Stars match towards their suspensions with Mitchell set to play for South Sydney in round one.
‘Target the best’: Cat keen to welcome another big name
Geelong forward Gryan Miers is urging his club to continue their pursuit of the AFL's best talents as Gold Coast star Matt Rowell weighs up his future.
NBL chief tips huge Finals series as race heats up
Seven teams remain in the NBL Finals hunt with two rounds of the regular season left to play, as league officials predict an epic title battle.
Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences
Former Tasmanian MP Adam Brooks has been spared a conviction on personal tax offences, while a company he directed was fined $5000 for failing to file returns.
DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert
The lowering of the cost of artificial intelligence, as demonstrated by DeepSeek, could see Australia play more of a role in the industry, an expert says.
Back-to-school chaos comes with mental load for parents
Parents welcoming the start of the school year are also set to be bombarded with more than 1200 tasks related to home, school and extra-curricular activities.
‘Ready to go’ but skipper Healy may miss Test spot
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has declared herself fit for the women's Ashes Test but could still be overruled from playing by selectors.
Khawaja, Smith score tons as Aussies bully Sri Lanka
Australian veterans Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith have caused Sri Lanka all sorts of problems on the first day of the Test series opener in Galle.