Wild weather slams tennis, as fans brace for more rain
A sudden downpour wreaked havoc on the roads and caused chaos at the Australian Open, as storms lashed eastern Australia with more wild weather still to come.
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Search resumes for man in rain-swollen dam
Emergency services have begun searching for a man missing in a dam after jumping off a wall into the water and failing to resurface.
Zelenskiy ready to exchange North Korean soldiers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia.
Bulk billing dips with GP care more complex and costly
Patients who rely on Medicare have fewer options as more clinics stop taking new bulk-billed patients, according to a study prompting calls for more funding.
Israeli, Hamas delegations receive ‘draft peace deal’
Qatar has given Israel and Hamas a final draft of a Gaza truce deal after a midnight talks "breakthrough", an official says.
Twelve days’ reproductive health leave could save $26b
A new report reveals the staggering impact of reproductive health problems on productivity, feeding calls for extra leave entitlements.
Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms
With just a few months before Australians hit the polls, the major parties have their work cut out for them as they scramble to perfect their public images.
LA races to contain fires before extreme winds return
The death toll from wildfires in the Los Angeles area has reached 24, while more than 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.
No Ruud awakening as Norwegian enters Open second round
World No.6 Casper Ruud and Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori have won through to the second round of the Australian Open in five-set thrillers.
Noi stars as Kings run down Cairns in NBL thriller
Kouat Noi has scored 27 points and Cameron Oliver posted a double-double as Sydney came from behind to secure a vital four-point win over Cairns.
Turbo Durbo wins hometown national cycling title
Perth local Luke Durbridge has won his second Australian road cycling championship, with teammate Luke Plapp sacrificing his shot at a fourth-straight win.
Lynx, Spirit win as race for WNBL top spot heats up
The Perth Lynx have overcome a late scare to beat Geelong, but Bendigo remain on top of the table following their victory over Sydney.
State you crime squad to swoop on youth crime areas
A youth crime task force is set to be bolstered by the addition of 41 officers a month after a state passed tougher laws.
Penny Wong ‘honoured’ to attend Trump’s inauguration
Penny Wong will attend Donald Trump's inauguration, becoming the first foreign minister in recent memory to receive an invitation for the ceremony.
Saville among Aussies on Open scrap-heap after day one
Daria Saville was left to despair missed opportunities in her first-round loss to Anna Blinkova, with no Australians celebrating victory on day one of the Open.
Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue
Heavy rainfall continues to blanket parts of the east coast as rain-soaked communities prepare for more severe thunderstorms.
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Australia’s bullet-proof jobs market put to the test
Even with restrictive interest rate settings and inflation battering the economy, Australia's labour market has proved surprisingly resilient.
Sizzling Smith sets Olympics as his T20 target
Seven months after being left out of Australia's squad for the T20 World Cup, in-form Steve Smith says he wants to play in the 2028 Olympics in the format.
Cairns Taipans NBL guard Jackson Makoi arrested
Cairns Taipans guard Jackson Makoi has been arrested and is assisting police with their investigation, the NBL club said in a statement.
Healy back in runs as Australia win Ashes opener
Australia have claimed a four-wicket win to open the multi-format Ashes, with Alyssa Healy and Ashleigh Gardner starring in the victory over England.
Hunt for vandals over ‘disgusting’ synagogue attack
Jewish leaders have condemned the "hateful criminals" behind another vandalism attack on a synagogue, as counterterrorism police take over the investigation.
‘Perfect’ Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark
Australian-born Danish Queen Mary has notched a flawless run in the first year since her husband Frederik ascended the throne, royal watchers say.
Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier
Wild, weird and unexpected gadgets have been shown in Las Vegas as part of an annual tech fest, with AI powering some household devices for the first time.
Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland
Denmark has reportedly told US President-elect Donald Trump's team that it is willing to discuss boosting security in Greenland without an American takeover.
High-ranking Israeli official sent to ceasefire talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending Mossad's director to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress in talks on the war in Gaza
Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from rebels
Sudanese officials say the military and its allies have taken back the strategic city of Wad Medani more than a year after the Rapid Support Forces seized it.
Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally
Peter Dutton has talked up his working-class origins at a campaign rally as he seeks to connect with voters ahead of the federal election.
Parents shell out billions as back-to-school costs rise
Technology is a major factor in rising back-to-school costs as Australian teachers notice an increase in students without the essentials.
Hamstring might hobble Strikers’ in-form opener Lynn
In-form Adelaide Strikers opener Chris Lynn might be out for the rest of the BBL with a hamstring injury, in what would be a major blow to their finals hopes.
UK, China restart economic talks after six-year hiatus
China and Britain have restarted economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain's Treasury chief to Beijing.
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation
A group of Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China.