Jackson-Cartwright to face tribunal over ref push
New Zealand Breakers guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright will need to explain himself to the NBL tribunal after pushing a match official over.
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Test retirement date on hold for opener Khawaja
Australia opener Usman Khawaja knows the end of his Test career is coming soon, but adds he does not know when it might happen.
Storms may pose new fire threat after states scorched
After scorching heat hit eastern Australia, severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued which may bring another fire threat - lightning.
Cartwright feared worst after suffering neck pain
Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright feared he could be paralysed or face months in a neck brace after falling awkwardly in the BBL season opener.
Tragedy strikes twice in Sydney-Hobart as sailors die
Crews desperately tried to save the lives of two sailors who died in separate incidents in the Sydney to Hobart in challenging weather conditions, police say.
Uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs
Syria's new rulers are scrambling to impose order as security forces checked IDs and searched cars in Homs, a day after protests erupted in gunfire.
Deaths rock Sydney to Hobart, LawConnect leads fleet
Supermaxi LawConnect is in pole position to claim line honours in a Sydney to Hobart yacht race marred by the deaths of two competitors in rough weather.
Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine’s Donetsk
A Ukrainian town in Donetsk on the front lines of the war has been hit with Russian drones, which struck a multi-storey apartment building, killing two people.
Libs Battin down the hatches as leader outlines vision
Brad Battin has vowed to tackle the cost of living, crime, budget repair and regional roads after ousting John Pesutto as Victoria's Liberal party leader.
Dramatic run-out swings momentum in Australia’s favour
A chaotic run-out has sparked a dramatic Indian collapse late on day two of the Boxing Day Test, leaving the tourists 5-164 and still trailing Australia by 310.
Bushfire rages but cool change a chance to check damage
The threat of bushfires will linger in Victoria's already-scorched Grampians region even after hot and windy conditions move north.
Israel loosened rules at start of Gaza war: NYT
Israel changed its rules of engagement at the start of the Gaza war to allow commanders more flexibility to order attacks on targets despite civilian risks.
Azerbaijan plane downed by Russian air defences: report
There is mounting speculation an Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day was downed by a Russian air defence system.
Fins stop Russia-linked vessel over cable damage hunch
Finnish authorities have detained a Russia-linked ship as they investigate whether it damaged a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cables.
Cambodian opposition leader sentenced to two years jail
A Cambodian court has convicted an opposition party leader of inciting social disorder and sentenced him to two years in prison.
Johnson’s 4-20 not enough for Heat against Scorchers
Nick Hobson's late fireworks and two amazing run-outs have helped lift the Perth Scorchers to victory over the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.
Houthis fire missile at Israel after Yemen airport hit
Houthi rebels have retaliated to Israel's airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa International Airport, described by the UN as alarming.
United do enough for Boxing Day NBL win
Melbourne United are back on the NBL winners' list but it wasn't pretty in the eventual 10-point road win on Boxing Day over the Cairns Taipans.
Two fighting for life after suspicious house blaze
Three residents are in hospital, with two of them in a critical condition, after a house fire authorities suspect was deliberately lit.
Wild seas to follow Syd-Hob retirements, Comanche leads
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race is underway with one of the most prominent boats retiring only hours after the starting gun.
NBL investigates Breakers guard over referee push
The NBL review panel will look into a heated clash in the Breakers and Jackjumpers match which resulted in a match offical tumbling to the floor.
Prayers and tears 20 years after the Boxing Day tsunami
Mourners have visited mass graves and held ceremonies in Indonesia, Thailand and beyond to mark two decades since a massive tsunami killed 230,000 people.
‘Most perfect son’ feared dead after swept off rocks
Tributes are flowing in for 15-year-old Luca Bennett as rescue crews scale back a search for the teenager after he was swept off rocks at a popular beach.
Biden condemns Russian Christmas Day attacks in Ukraine
Ukrainians have been hit by blackouts and left without heating after Russia's Christmas Day strike on the country's power infrastructure.
Clashes between Syria’s new regime and Assad loyalists
Clashes between the Islamists who overthrew the Assad government in Syria and supporters of the former president have killed 14 insurgents and wounded others.
Victoria could be a key election battleground: Newspoll
Victoria could be a big player in deciding the next federal election result, according to a new Newspoll analysis.
Chatbot therapy: can generative AI treat loneliness?
Researchers are creating artificially intelligent companions to help people get through challenges but that does not necessarily cut humans out of the picture.
Master Lock Comanche won’t focus on elusive double win
The yacht that claims Sydney to Hobart line honours rarely wins on handicap, but there's a chance that could happen in the 2024 running of the great race.
Retailers buoyed as shoppers swarm Boxing Day sales
Aussies are expected to splurge on homewares and beauty products, with bargain hunters set to spend more than $1.3 billion on Boxing Day sales.
End of the world: tsunami seared into survivors’ minds
December 26 marks 20 years since a monster earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered a tsunami that killed 230,000 people including 26 Australians.
Wind change fans unpredictable fires as towns evacuated
Dozens of communities have been urged to leave or take shelter as an out-of-control bushfire was fuelled further by gusty winds on a day of extreme conditions.