From axings to the elite: Australia’s player rankings
A look at how Australia's players fared in their 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph over India.
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‘Can’t be that soft’: India’s final swipe at Aussies
In a series punctuated by tensions between the sides, India have thrown one last swipe at Australia following a confrontation on day one of the SCG Test.
Plan for illegal vape sale profits to go up in smoke
A state government is investigating ways to financially target those selling vapes and illicit tobacco in an effort to disrupt the underground criminal market.
Search for man taken by shark ends without finding body
Authorities have concluded the search for a surfer who was seen taken by a shark but have not located his body.
Nursing support for all, no matter the cancer type
Cancer patients will find it easier to get specialised support after the government committed millions during one of the nation's biggest fundraising events.
Kings sign Lamonte Turner in push for NBL finals
As the business season of the NBL season approaches, the Sydney Kings have bolstered their roster with an American point guard.
Arson? Forty Winks mattress store goes up in smoke
An early morning blaze at a mattress store has been brought under control as police and arson detectives begin investigating the suspicious fire.
Cummins’ men lay their legacy with era-defining triumph
Australia have regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in 10 years, with a six-run win over India in Sydney the team's most defining of this era.
Firefighters battle fresh blazes amid total fire bans
Total fire bans are in place amid extreme danger from heatwave conditions as firefighters work to control freshly sparked bushfires.
Australian conservator joins Antarctic odyssey
A young Australian conservator is about to head off on an Antarctic expedition, restoring artefacts and retracing the steps of legendary explorers.
Countdown to election day as aftershocks rattle Vanuatu
Still reeling from aftershocks, campaigning has begun for a very challenging election in Vanuatu after many polling booths were hit in December's deadly quake.
‘Bury me in the pines’: harrowing serial killing claims
A judge is considering his verdict after a marathon trial in South Australia's first alleged serial killing case in more than 20 years.
Postecoglou after Spurs loss: ‘Angriest I’ve ever been’
Ange Postecoglou has been left "the angriest I've ever been" after a controversial hand-ball ruling ignited luckless Spurs' latest Premier League defeat.
Sex and the city: Indigenous play ready to wow festival
After a successful Melbourne season, the play Jacky - which portrays the reality of city life for Indigenous people - is heading to the Sydney Festival.
Russian attack hurts three in Sumy region: Ukraine
Ukraine's military has accused Russian forces of shelling a residential building in the Sumy region, leaving two children and an adult injured.
Man City roar back but it’s a gloomy EPL day for Ange
Erling Haaland and Manchester City could be turning the corner after a big win over West Ham but Ange Postecoglou suffered another defeat with Spurs.
Opelka dreams while Sabalenka fires in Brisbane
Jiri Lehecka will face fit-again Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International men's final while world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka aims for the women's crown.
Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024
Australian parents-to-be are sticking with tried and true names, with Oliver, Noah, Isla and Charlotte topping the baby name charts again.
Deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza as ceasefire talks begin
Mediators have started new ceasefire talks in Qatar as medics say two strikes on Gaza City have killed at least 17 Palestinians.
Kings down Brisbane as the Bullets’ shooting misfires
Former league MVPs Jaylen Adams and Xavier Cooks have starred as the Sydney Kings finished strongly to defeat the Brisbane Bullets by five points.
Late Canberra comeback denies Roar top spot of ALW
Two goals in the last ten minutes by Canberra United have stunned Brisbane Roar in the ALW, while Adelaide and Wellington also picked up wins.
Lehecka, Opelka make Brisbane final after Dimitrov woe
Injury has ended Grigor Dimitrov's Brisbane International defence, the Bulgarian retiring in his semi with Jiri Lehecka, who'll play Reilly Opelka in the final.
Beef cheeks and country fights: Nyika’s moment arrives
Noel Thornberry welcomed David Nyika into his Gatton stable almost three years ago and has ensured he'd be ready when the inevitable title shot arrived.
Sabalenka persists with Plan B as AO tilt gathers steam
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka withstood Mirra Andreeva's stern challenge to book a Brisbane International final berth against qualifier Polina Kudermetova.
Man charged with sexual assault of crew member in Fiji
A man has reportedly been charged with rape and sexual assault after an airline crew member was allegedly attacked on New Year's Eve in Fiji.
Bumrah in doubt for remainder of Test with back issue
India's best player Jasprit Bumrah left the Sydney Cricket Ground behind an ambulance escort during the second day of the final Test.
New Orleans killer had suspected bomb materials at home
Authorities searching the home of New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar in Houston have found materials believed to have been used to make explosive devices.
Boland heroics and turbo-charged Pant set up SCG finale
Australia are on the verge of reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but will face a tricky fourth-innings chase after a manic day two at the SCG.
‘Sticky’ heatwave has firefighters on high alert
Much of southern Australia is sweltering through a three-day "sticky" heatwave with increasing fire danger risks amid blazes in popular holiday spots.
Bancroft, Sams leaving hospital after horror BBL clash
Cameron Bancroft's Sydney Thunder BBL season is over with a broken shoulder and nose, while Daniel Sams will miss at least four games following their collision.
‘Wakeup call’: soldier in Trump Hotel blast left note
US investigators say a soldier who died in a Tesla Cybertruck explosion at the Trump hotel in Las Vegas was not targeting the president-elect or Elon Musk.