‘Pilot’s worse nightmare’: plane aborts take-off
Pilots on a plane that aborted take-off would have been acting on the side of safety, an aviation expert says, as workers returning to work face travel chaos.
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Aussie teen tennis star Jones notches breakthrough win
Australia's much-hyped 16-year-old tennis player Emerson Jones is staying grounded after claiming the biggest win of her career at the Adelaide International.
Woman struck with axe handle before death: police
A man has been accused of using an an axe handle to strike his partner who died in hospital a day after the alleged assault.
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Rough road ahead despite record-breaking new car sales
Aussie motorists bought a record number of new vehicles during the year but experts warn the path ahead is rocky as momentum is already slowing.
Selection squeeze for quicks in spinning Sri Lanka
Josh Hazlewood is tracking well to overcome a calf injury and be available for Sri Lanka, meaning another selection squeeze could loom for Australia's quicks.
Tech fears overpower hiring woes as top business worry
Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and other technology issues are keeping business leaders up at night, with labour shortages now a lower-priority concern.
Grisly discovery at popular tourist destination
A skull found in a national park popular with tourists has police baffled, with no evidence of a recent death or foul play in the area.
Canadian PM expected to announce resignation as leader
Justin Trudeau reportedly plans to quit as Canada's prime minister within days as his Liberal Party faces a heavy election loss to the Conservatives.
Test crowds beat Bradman-era records to be best ever
Australia's 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph has become the first series in history to crack an average attendance mark of 40,000 per day in this country.
Man accused of raping airline crew member denied bail
A Fijian man accused of sexually assaulting a Virgin Australia crew member on New Year's Day could make a bid for freedom when he next faces court.
The Brutalist, Emilia Perez triumph at Golden Globes
The Brutalist and Emilia Perez have won top honours at the Golden Globes, while Australia stars missed out in Hollywood's star-studded start to awards season.
‘It’s bulls***’: Crowe denies wanting out of Souths
Hollywood actor Russell Crowe has denied he is interested in selling his share of NRL club South Sydney, despite media reports to the contrary.
New Orleans attacker recorded video with smart glasses
US officials believe the former US Army soldier responsible for the deadly truck attack in New Orleans was inspired by the Islamic State militant group.
Dan Christian, 41, comes out of retirement in BBL
Almost two years after retiring from professional cricket, Twenty20 specialist Dan Christian has come to the rescue of the injury-hit Sydney Thunder.
Hamas and Israel wrangle over talks amid Gaza strikes
A renewed push is under way to reach a ceasefire in the 15-month war between Israel and Hamas, and return Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza.
Winter storm won’t delay Trump election certification
The wild winter weather lashing the US will not hamper the certification of Donald Trump's election as president, the House speaker has promised.
Heavy going as Huni set to box through elbow injury
Australian heavyweight Justis Huni will defend his IBO Global title on Wednesday night on the Gold Coast after bravely brushing aside bone chips in his elbow.
Syria to hike public sector pay by 400 per cent
Syria's caretaker government is set to hike public sector wages by 400 per cent in a bid to boost efficiency and accountability.
PM hits the road to an election with multi-state blitz
The election year has begun with the prime minister making his first major promise as he embarks on a whirlwind cross-country crusade.
Heavens open, bringing relief from heat and fires
Wet and cooler conditions across much of southeastern Australia have provided relief from the heat and a bushfire burning for three weeks.
Search resumes for missing bushwalker amid heat, fire
The search for a bushwalker missing for 11 days resumes after specialist crews have joined the efforts amid soaring temperatures and nearby fires.
Swiatek plays down Australian Open fitness fears
World No.2 Iga Swiatek insists she''ll be fine for the Australian Open despite battling injuries during Poland's United Cup campaign in Sydney.
New model Nyika warned about ‘poking bear’ Opetaia
A 'new and improved' David Nyika insists he can take the IBF world cruiserweight title from Jai Opetaia, but Opetaia's camp says his chirping is wearing thin.
Kyiv security guarantees depend on US: Zelenskiy
Ukrainians are counting on US President-elect Donald Trump to force Russia to end its war after he takes office, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Woman found dead after house destroyed by fire
Police are investigating after a 71-year-old woman was found dead inside a house that caught fire.
Opelka injury hands Brisbane crown to Lehecka
Czech Jiri Lehecka has won the Brisbane International after feelgood story Reilly Opelka retired with a back complaint when trailing 4-1 in the final.
In-form Gauff, Fritz lead Team USA to United Cup glory
Big guns Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have swept Team USA to a 2-0 victory over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.
Ruthless Sabalenka’s AO tune-up nets Brisbane crown
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will gun for a third-straight Australian Open title with a new trophy under her belt after winning the Brisbane International.
South Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon’s arrest
South Korean protesters have braved the cold to demand impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol's ouster as authorities prepare to renew their efforts to detain him.
Capitals trump Geelong, Lynx extend WNBL winning streak
A star performance from Nyadiew Puoch has helped the Canberra Capitals cruise to an 89-69 WNBL win over Geelong United, while Perth defeated Adelaide.
Opetaia has radar on Nyika in ‘huge’ IBF title fight
Jai Opetaia has lofty long-term goals in boxing but says they mean nothing unless he defends his IBF world cruiserweight title against David Nyika.