How Warner’s captaincy transformed Sydney Thunder
In his first season as captain, David Warner has helped transform Sydney Thunder from woeful wooden spooners to BBL finals force.
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‘Real possibility’: the bushfire risk to Aussie cities
The world faces a blurring of the lines between traditional fire seasons, throwing up major problems in fighting blazes that increasingly threaten major cities.
From reflection to resistance: how mob will mark Jan 26
January 26 brings mixed emotions for many Indigenous people, with some reflecting or mourning, gathering for protests or spending time on Country.
With rain in forecast, LA hopeful of firefight progress
With Santa Ana winds dropping and rain forecast, weary Californian firefighters are hoping to advance in their quest to quench the state's remaining wildfires.
Racquet change gives Madison the Keys to Open glory
A new racquet and a new mindset have propelled American Madison Keys into a maiden Australian Open final at the age of 29.
Trump considers scrapping FEMA, pledges disaster help
After touring disaster-hit North Carolina and Los Angeles, Donald Trump says he's considering getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
‘Serious investment’ needed for Indigenous rangers
Indigenous ranger programs need serious investment from government to continue the important work of protecting Country, advocates say.
Apprentice incentive not enough to meet housing targets
Despite the Albanese government's well-meaning rhetoric, its policies and results reveal a failure to fix housing affordability, a housing expert says.
Australians prepare to shun and celebrate January 26
There are mixed emotions surrounding January 26, with many Australians planning to celebrate as others prepare to shun the national holiday.
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‘Healing’: Troy Cassar-Daley sweeps Golden Guitars
An emotional Troy Cassar-Daley has paid tribute to his family, as he took out five Golden Guitar awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Djokovic to chase more slams – with or without Murray
Former rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will discuss the future of their high-profile partnership after the Serb's sudden Australian Open exit.
Coach Talay: It’s not all ‘doom and gloom’ at Sydney FC
Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay says it's not all doom and gloom at the A-League Men club as they attempt to arrest a three-match winless run.
Sudanese army claims major victory in Khartoum
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has rejected the Sudanese army's claims it has advanced as "propaganda", as the two-year war continues.
S Korea rejects request to extend Yoon’s detention
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yoel will be released later in January after a court rejected the prosecutor's request for an extension.
Haas in doubt for season opener after surgery
Brisbane and Kangaroos star Payne Haas has had surgery after injuring his ankle at training, a setback that has him in doubt for the NRL season opener.
Davis, 36ers make statement in Kings take-down
Kendric Davis produced another top-drawer performance as Adelaide beat Sydney to move into the NBL's top six and push the Kings from second to fourth.
‘We know’: Thunder absorb bail drama to reach BBL final
Sam Billings says the third umpire erred in a crucial moment of the Sydney derby BBL final that the Thunder won by four wickets.
Bullets imports combine to fell Breakers, stay alive
Brisbane's import pair Casey Prather and Keandre Cook have steered the injury-hit Bullets to victory in New Zealand to keep their NBL season alive.
Sharks mull NRL plans for dynamic Hynes, Trindall duo
Faced with an opening round date with Penrith, Cronulla star Nicho Hynes is backing himself to form a dangerous halves partnership with Braydon Trindall.
‘How I feel on a Friday’: Putricia begins final slump
Superfans of a viral and rare botanical sensation continue to wait over an hour to catch a glimpse of the giant foul-smelling flower.
Frustration at ‘ugly, divisive’ Australia Day debate
Australians must be prepared to listen to each other if they want to have a serious conversation about the country's national day, Indigenous leaders say.
PM caves on school funding after ‘tortuous’ talks
An extra $3.5 billion in federal cash will be ponied up by the Albanese government after protracted public school funding negotiations with two hold-out states.
Djokovic unsure if he’s played his last Australian Open
Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic may have played his last Australian Open after quitting his semi-final injured, sending Alexander Zverev into the title match.
GWS coach hails star recruit Stringer’s work ethic
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has hailed Jake Stringer's work ethic as the star recruit attempts to make a mark at his third AFL club.
Coquards wins, Romo looks solid ahead of Willunga
Tour Down Under race leader Javier Romo looks solid ahead of Willunga, after Bryan Coquard won and Jhonatan Narzaez stewed in Victor Harbor.
The ‘existential’ threat facing the corporate watchdog
Corporations and regulators are struggling to adapt to modern business conditions and regular Australians are suffering as a result, says ASIC boss Joe Longo.
Massive brawl before two boys shot in ‘horrific’ attack
Police are investigating youth gang links after two teens were shot following a street brawl involving dozens of young people.
Heatwave sends temps soaring in the Sunshine State
Brisbane continues to swelter but it's inland areas getting hit the hardest as the Sunshine State sweats through heatwave conditions.
Cold-case murder accused remains behind bars
A man accused of killing his partner decades ago initially requested to appear via videolink in a courtroom a short drive from the alleged crime scene.
Kuhnemann cleared for Sri Lanka after thumb injury
Australian offspinner Matthew Kuhnemann will fly to Sri Lanka this weekend after shaking off a thumb injury that had threatened his ability to tour.
‘Opportune’ ads lure quitting interstate psychiatrists
Dissatisfied public hospital psychiatrists who have quit over pay and conditions are being enticed across the border with a job-ad blitz in major newspapers.