Seven die as militant’s car bomb accidentally explodes
At least two children and five suspected militants have died after a car bomb accidentally exploded in northwest Pakistan.
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Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline
It is not just governments considering social media bans: a study shows more Australians plan to disconnect and spend less time online.
De Minaur winces with pain of injury and ATP Finals KO
Alex de Minaur's debut ATP Finals has finished with a third straight loss, to Taylor Fritz, and signs of more discomfort from his left-hip ailment.
Socceroos still confident Popovic style can deliver
Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.
Crackdown efforts start on dodgy business practices
Dynamic pricing and subscription service traps are in the sights of the federal government, as consultation starts on efforts to ban them.
Undervalued and lonely: older Australians struggling
A majority of older people are experiencing loneliness and struggling to connect with society, with some even battling to leave their houses.
Court approves travel for ex-Lib leader on drug charges
Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs, who quit parliament after being charged with supplying drugs, has faced court for the first time.
Geopolitics overshadow COP29 talks on climate cash
Tension are rising between developed and developing nations as the world's climate negotiators grapple with a $A2 trillion fundraising target by 2035.
Rugby needs its superstars like Suaalii: Warren Gatland
Welsh coach Warren Gatland believes Australian rugby needed a superstar like Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii - and so does the world game.
Israel hits Beirut suburb as US delivers truce proposal
A building has tumbled amid Israel's stepped-up bombing of Hezbollah-ruled southern Beirut, while the US has delivered a draft truce plan to end the conflict.
PM spruiks trade as Trump talk dominates regional forum
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with world leaders for a major economic summit in Peru with maintaining open trade ties a key topic of discussion.
Tributes for ‘much-loved’ gran killed in horror crash
A grandmother is being honoured for her love and generosity after dying in a crash involving a car allegedly stolen by a teenager at gun point.
Far-right extremist vows to continue doing Nazi salute
A self-proclaimed "Hitler soldier" has been granted bail as he appeals a one-month jail sentence for performing the Nazi salute outside a court.
Deadly cough spreading like wildfire amid record cases
Australians are falling behind on whooping cough vaccinations as the nation faces its worst outbreak of the deadly bacterial disease.
ANZ profit falls as mortgage wars hit big four banks
The ANZ bank has joined the rest of the big four in recording a fall in annual profit, as a result of ongoing mortgage competition and high inflation.
Socceroos want Irankunda to develop at Bayern: Popovic
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has dropped Nestory Irankunda but says that is to help the teenager to "grow and settle" at German club Bayern Munich.
Airport kiosk glitch fixed but cause remains a mystery
International airports are recovering from serious disruption including delayed flights due to a technical outage across Australia border force systems.
Oceania looks to Australia for new Pacific League
As World Cup qualifying resumes in Oceania, global football's minnows have also invited participation from Australia in a new professional Pacific league.
Test hope Harris top-scores as Australia A close on win
Marcus Harris was the only Test selection hopeful to bolster his claims in Australia A's first innings against India A at the MCG.
Dragons nab Gutherson as first signing post-Hunt
Versatile veteran Clint Gutherson has signed a three-year NRL contract with St George Illawarra after departing Parramatta.
Legendary efforts in Hunt for squash’s Olympic chance
Geoff Hunt's dominance on the squash court will see him elevated to Australian sporting Legend status, but he's equally proud of his contribution off it.
Australia sent in to bat by Pakistan in second ODI
Australia openers Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short will get an early chance to silence critics after Pakistan elected to bowl first in the second ODI.
Probe into Qantas ‘loud bang’ engine fail, runway fire
Passengers heard a loud bang as a Qantas jet suffered engine failure on take-off, sparking a grass fire, emergency landing and hours of chaos at Sydney Airport.
Kerr makes immediate impact for Sixers in WBBL win
Amelia Kerr scored an unbeaten 46 and took two wickets in her Sydney Sixers debut as they won a rain-affected WBBL match against the Melbourne Stars.
Prayers answered with divine comedy in Sister Act
A musical version of the hit 1992 Whoopi Goldberg film opens in Melbourne starring Casey Donovan.
Ankle bracelet, curfew bypass ‘vulnerable to attack’
The immigration minister has swiftly imposed freedom restrictions on former detainees but there are concerns about whether they'll withstand a court challenge.
Potent Pacific: Katoa and Luai have changed the game
Isaiya Katoa's coming of age at Tonga shows why the side should become a force to be feared, with a clear parallel to Jarome Luai's potent impact at Samoa.
Jillaroos, Kiwi Ferns tip other nations to catch up
Jillaroos coach Brad Donald and Kiwi Ferns captain Georgia Hale expect Pacific nations to begin seriously challenging the top two teams in the near future.
Des Hasler settles legal stoush with Sea Eagles
Former Manly Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler has settled a legal dispute with the club after the two parted ways on rocky terms.
My form wasn’t up to scratch, says Bulls star Brattan
Macarthur Bulls veteran Luke Brattan will have a point to prove when he faces his former Sydney FC teammates in Sunday's A-League Men clash at Allianz Stadium.
Kangaroos props welcome Lindsay Smith for debut
Australia props Lindsay Collins and Mitch Barnett have backed coach Mal Meninga's decision to hand Lindsay Smith a Kangaroos debut in the Pacific Cup final.