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Fears for Australian soldier captured in Ukraine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is concerning news that an Australian citizen is reportedly being held hostage by pro-Russian forces in Ukraine.
Trump threat to retake control of Panama Canal rebuffed
Panama's president has hit out at Donald's Trump's suggestion the US could take control of the Panama Canal, saying his nation's independence is non-negotiable.
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Work bans dropped after premier knocks back free fares
A long-running stand-off between a transport union and state Labor government over pay appears a long way from resolution as a peace deal is rejected.
Roar deal for Zadkovich in balance after ALM defeat
Brisbane Roar coach Ruben Zadkovich remains defiant as his tenure comes under more scrutiny following an ALM record-equalling loss to Perth Glory.
Ready to burn: travellers urged to reconsider travel
Millions of residents and travellers across the country are being warned to be on high alert as the risk of Christmas-week infernos intensifies.
Summer of Sutherland continues as Australia beat NZ
Annabel Sutherland has this time starred with the ball to help Australia beat New Zealand by 75 runs, after Ashleigh Gardner top scored with the bat.
Disaster team back home after marathon Vanuatu mission
A Queensland-based team of 66 including paramedics, engineers and firefighters has spent almost a week helping locals following Vanuatu's deadly earthquake.
Nyika’s plan to ‘mow down’ Opetaia in IBF title fight
David Nyika is relishing the underdog tag as he prepares to fight Jai Opetaia for the world IBF cruiserweight title with just three weeks of preparation.
Russian forces advance, capture two villages in Ukraine
Russian troops are moving through eastern Ukraine at the fastest rate since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease
Showers and storms will continue to linger about Queensland's north coast, but are not expected to cause renewed flooding as a tropical low moves out to sea.
‘John’s cooked’: writing on the wall for Liberal leader
A state Liberal Party could opt for its fourth leader in four years as a backflip by incumbent John Pesutto fails to cool tensions.
Four-year-old boy dies in WA house fire
A heartbroken Western Australian family is mourning the death of a four-year-old boy who died in a house fire just days before Christmas.
Cyclone Chido death toll rises to 94 in Mozambique
The death toll from Cyclone Chido in northern Mozambique has risen to 94, as authorities continue to assess the damage caused by the devastating storm.
Israel orders hospital closure, docs fear for patients
Medics at a northern Gaza hospital are scrambling to rescue patients following an order from Israel to close down the facility.
US is ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan military aid: China
The Chinese government is protesting the latest United States announcements of military sales to Taiwan, warning America that it is "playing with fire".
McSweeney fires Heat to last ball BBL win over Strikers
Nathan McSweeney has bounced back from his Test axing, scoring an unbeaten 78 to inspire Brisbane to a thrilling three-wicket win over Adelaide.
Wanderers consign Phoenix to third-straight ALM loss
Wellington's losing streak has grown to three matches after going down 4-1 to Western Sydney, with former Phoenix player Bozhidar Kraev among the goalscorers.
India pacer says Head ‘struggles against short balls’
India quick Akash Deep believes Travis Head "struggles against short balls" and the tourists have plans to tame the red-hot Australian star.
Flyers stun Bendigo in bad week for WNBL ladder leaders
Bendigo's grip on top spot has been loosened significantly after they suffered upset losses to the Perth Lynx and Southside Flyers in round eight.
‘Shame and guilt’ get fifth brother on board to Hobart
Mini-maxi URM Group will have five brothers on board for the Sydney to Hobart, a feat never achieved in 78 previous editions of the race.
Homicide probe after woman chased and shot by two men
Police are hunting for two men after a woman was found dead from a gunshot wound in a suburban Queensland street.
Pesutto facing chop as MPs call second Deeming meeting
Senior Liberals have turned on Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto, calling a meeting after he backflipped on readmitting expelled MP Moira Deeming.
‘Mouthful’ name could become zaniest on Syd-Hob trophy
Disko Trooper_Contender Sailcloth is one of the wackier names to have graced the Sydney to Hobart but the boat is a chance of winning on handicap in 2024.
Logan Martin soars to third BMX freestyle world crown
Logan Martin came away from his Olympic title defence disappointed. He made amends at the world championships.
Watching for doves in Reserve Bank’s Christmas reveal
A dovish tilt was detected in the Reserve Bank's last post-meeting comments, so traders will hope for more traces of an upcoming rate cut in its board minutes.
Webster wants Test debut after ‘intoxicating’ call-up
Versatile allrounder Beau Webster has described his first experience of being in an Australian Test squad as "intoxicating".
Usyk outpoints Fury to retain world heavyweight crowns
Oleksandr Usyk had all the answers as he again defeated Tyson Fury, remaining the undisputed heavyweight world boxing champion.
Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza as hospital evacuated
The Israeli military says it has targeted Hamas militants hiding in a school in Gaza as it orders the evacuation of Kamal Adwan Hospital.
Blazes force evacuations amid rising risk of Xmas fires
Firefighters are working around the clock to prepare for sweltering Boxing Day conditions as warnings for several major blazes are downgraded.
Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal
Donald Trump has threatened the US could retake control of the Panama Canal if it continues to be charged 'ridiculous' fees to use the vital shipping route.