Russia to retaliate after Ukraine’s West-armed attack
Russia says it will retaliate after a "Western-curated" attack on Russian cities became the largest of Ukraine's attacks to date.
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Injured Kokkinakis and Draper set for Open showdown
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Great Britain's 15th seed Jack Draper have had three tight tussles, with their rivalry resuming in round two of the Australian Open.
Australia has ‘well and truly passed’ rental boom peak
Affordability pressures and rising vacancy rates are keeping a lid on rental growth after years of surging prices.
Major study sheds light on depression’s genetic links
Tens of thousands of Australians helped contribute to the world's largest study into depression genetics, generating hope for more tailored treatments.
King does Warne proud as Wareham prepares for T20s
Australia's Alana King has been the player of the women's Ashes so far, but the star spinner is still unlikely to keep her spot for the T20 part of the series.
Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle
Retiring Labor minister Bill Shorten will leave politics earlier than expected, giving his party the opportunity for a refresh before the federal election.
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Call for Russia to face ‘full force’ if Aussie killed
Australia should downgrade diplomatic relations with Russia if the killing of prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins is verified, the nation's Ukrainian community says.
Aussie Chelsea striker Sam Kerr faces court in London
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has appeared in a London court to set a date for her police officer harassment trial.
Injury-affected Popyrin crashes out of Open
An injury-affected Alexei Popyrin has crashed out of the Australian Open in the first round, slumping to defeat at the hands of Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
De Minaur races into round two with straight-sets win
Australian top gun Alex de Minaur has shown he's on pace for a run deep into the Open with a straight-sets win over Botic van de Zandschulp in round one.
Hamas ‘accepts’ Gaza ceasefire conditions:officials
Qatar says Israel and Hamas are at the "closest point" yet to agreeing on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages
Hurt piles pain on Taipans in crucial Phoenix win
South East Melbourne import Matt Hurt and former Cairns guard Nathan Sobey have combined to swat aside the bottom-placed Taipans by 11 points.
‘Grave concerns’ for Aussie captured by Russian forces
An Australian prisoner of war is suspected to have been killed by Russian forces in Ukraine, with the government scrambling to confirm his death.
Queer group slams ‘slap on the wrist’ over Nazi salute
A queer activist collective has criticised the sentence of an "ignorant" man who performed a Nazi salute and disrupted a transgender support march.
US prosecutor says Trump ‘would have been convicted’
A report by the departing US Special Counsel Jack Smith says Donald Trump would have been found guilty, if his indictments against him had proceeded.
More insurance pain possible following LA fires
Insurance premiums are already rising in Australia and destructive fires in the United States may help keep costs high.
Rocky Flintoff out for 19 in first knock on Lions tour
Rocky Flintoff stroked three boundaries, but it was swing specialist Sam Cook who impressed most on day one of England Lions' tour of Australia.
South Korean president a no-show for impeachment trial
The impeachment trial of South Korea's president over declaring martial law has been adjourned after the nation's leader failed to attend its opening session.
Surgeon faces court over alleged confidentiality breach
An anti-corruption body has accused a neurosurgeon of disclosing that it required a person to appear at one of its hearings.
Australian No.1 Kim Birrell bows out at Melbourne Park
German qualifying lucky loser Eva Lys has left Australian No.1 Kim Birrell in tears after ousting her in the opening round at Melbourne Park.
States defend ‘no body no parole’ from killer’s appeal
A man jailed for murdering two women, one of whom was never found, claimed in the High Court that having his parole blocked unlawfully altered his sentence.
Family’s anguish over double sex attacks on grandmother
A grandson rocked by brutal sex attacks on his beloved grandmother has made an emotional plea for information about the assaults that haunt his family.
Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl
A curvy, curly wind turbine will be put to the test in Australia as researchers and a local start-up look for ways to add more to metropolitan areas.
Benji rebuke helps Tiger Fainu go from fat to fit
Latu Fainu has lifted the lid on the telling-off he received from coach Benji Marshall for turning up to Wests Tigers unfit and out of shape.
Consumers feel finances slide but hold hope for future
Easing inflation is increasing the likelihood of a near-term rate cut, which would provide a welcome boost to consumer sentiment in 2025.
Australia security aims tangled in Vanuatu election
Vanuatu's varied parties and political leaders have different views on foreign policy and whether to ratify a stalled Australian security pact.
‘Who knows’: warning before $2m home slid down cliff
A clifftop home destroyed by a landslide that hospitalised a man was the site of another slip less than two weeks earlier, which left council workers on alert.
Tragedy as councillor’s son drowns in swollen dam
A mother and local councillor has lost her son, with his body was recovered by authorities at a local dam following heavy rainfall.
Sam Konstas will keep sticking to his guns in Sri Lanka
Sam Konstas has not yet heard from selectors about their top-order plans for the tour of Sri Lanka but will remain his confident self if given another chance.
King ‘bloody stoked’ with Australia’s unlikely ODI win
Australia have grabbed a crucial early lead in the women's Ashes after defending a paltry 180 in the second ODI against England at the Junction Oval.
Phoenix suffer Walton Jnr blow, Bullets wait on damage
Phoenix import Derrick Walton Jnr will miss the rest of the regular season with a fresh hamstring injury suffered on an eventful night in Traralgon.