Confirmation: 2024 will be the hottest year on record
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No one can replace Daniher: Lions recruit Day
There's a Joe Daniher-sized hole in the Brisbane Lions line-up, but recruit Sam Day isn't out to be a carbon copy of the star AFL premiership forward.
Soldo in seamless return to Port after trade request
Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades says there's no grudges held against ruckman Ivan Soldo who has returned to club since asking for a trade to Victoria.
Woolies rushes to deck the shelves with Christmas stock
Woolworths is counting the cost of a 17-day strike that took millions of dollars from their bottom line and left shelves empty in the lead-up to Christmas.
China locked out of Nauru security in Australian pact
Australia needs to agree to Nauru entering a security or banking agreement with a third country after signing a treaty to prop up the Pacific nation's budget.
Travel ban imposed on South Korea’s embattled president
South Korea's defence ministry says President Yoon Suk-yeol is still commander in chief despite the justice ministry banning him from travelling overseas.
Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Tonga's parliament must elect a new prime minister following the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni after three years in the job.
Rafter refuses to write off Kyrgios’s Aussie Open hopes
Former world No.1 Pat Rafter says he has no idea what to expect from Nick Kyrgios ahead of the mercurial talent's Australian Open comeback next month.
May claims he’s still in dark on Roosters exit call
Terrell May has accused the Sydney Roosters of timing his exit so he could not move to a top team, with the Wests Tigers recruit frustrated at his old club.
PNG to turn pipeline NRL dream into bona fide reality
Papua New Guinea NRL officials will be able to begin plans for a club name and colours once NRL expansion is confirmed, along with a location for their village.
Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend wants city trial
A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend wants his trial to be held in Melbourne, away from the regional city of Ballarat where the alleged murder occurred.
New normal: knife laws inconvenient, but here to stay
In a move likened to roadside breath testing, police will randomly target areas where violence has previously occurred and wand people for weapons in new laws.
‘Mayhem’: Woman injured after tourism hot spot blasts
An electrical fault may have caused a number of underground explosions on the Gold Coast which injured a young woman after she fell into a manhole.
Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced he is appointing one of his defence lawyers in the New York hush money case as counsellor to the president
Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire
Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.
Power couple: green energy, gas giant bet on renewables
A renewable energy company with global backers will be launched to take on top tier rivals, despite a looming political threat to clean energy investment.
‘Adored’ Holly Bowles farewelled in colourful service
Holly Bowles' friends and loved ones have farewelled the 19-year-old, weeks after she died along with her best friend from methanol poisoning in Laos.
‘Evil’ synagogue fire declared likely terrorism
The firebombing of a synagogue was likely an 'evil' and politically motivated terror attack, authorities say, as police search for three suspects.
No panic in India camp despite Test loss: Sharma
India's captain Rohit Sharma says he's not overly worried by a heavy loss to Australia in the second Test in Adelaide.
Boland could be unlucky again despite Adelaide spell
Paceman Scott Boland's return to the Australian Test team is set to be short lived, with Josh Hazlewood expected to be fit for the third Test against India.
Israel denies strike on Gaza hospital
Israel has denied firing about 100 tank shells and bombs at the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, despite doctors saying a hospital has been hit.
Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire
Both Ukraine and Russia have cited conditions that must be met if incoming US President Donald Trump's ceasefire is to be agreed.
New era for post-Assad Syria as the world watches
Syria is waking to its first day of freedom from the authoritarian rule of Bashar al-Assad as Russia grants asylum to the ousted president and his family.
Phoenix upset Roar, Western pile pain on Sydney in ALW
Wellington have upset Brisbane in the A-League Women, while Western United piled more pain on Sydney FC and Adelaide beat Newcastle.
Cotton’s superb form continues as Perth beat Sixers
Bryce Cotton has produced another dazzling individual performance as the Perth Wildcats defeated the Adelaide 36ers.
Swepson stars as Bulls pip Victoria in Shield thriller
Queensland have notched their first win of the Sheffield Shield season following match-winning bowling displays from Mitch Swepson and Mark Steketee.
Gutsy Bullets snap Melb United NBL hoodoo
The Brisbane Bullets have lived up to their name with a brilliant shooting performance that sealed their upset defeat of NBL heavyweights Melbourne United.
India’s Siraj accuses Head of abuse and lying
India paceman Mohammed Siraj has accused Travis Head of lying but the Australian isn't going to let it ruin a second Test triumph.
Rebels in Syria declare Bashar al-Assad’s regime over
Syria's authoritarian President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule has ended after he fled the country as insurgents entered the capital Damascus.
Damning data revealed on eve of tough new crime laws
Police data revealing the extent of youth crime has been released on the eve of tough new laws being brought before a major state parliament.
Matildas revelation Freier embracing rapid rise
Sharn Freier was nearby at a concert during Australia's dramatic penalty shootout win over France in 2023 but has emerged as a real prospect for the future.