Ryles takes blank-canvas approach to Eels summer
Jason Ryles says he is undecided on his captain, fullback, hooker or where Zac Lomax will play headed into his first season in charge of Parramatta.
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Aussie farmers and businesses look for trade certainty
World leaders are working to shore up economic ties and push for open global trade against the prospect of a disruptive Trump presidency due to flagged tariffs.
Billions to be spent on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Even Santa Claus couldn't stay away from Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, with Australians expected to splurge a record $6.7 billion.
‘Daunting and exciting’: AFLW rivals steeled for prelim
Facing off against rivals Adelaide in a preliminary final, Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich is keeping a lid on their charge towards a third AFLW premiership.
Bumrah stuns Australia in chaotic start to Perth Test
Australia are in danger of crashing to their lowest Test total at home since 1984 after India left them reeling at 7-67 in Perth.
Coles holds 17 sites with no DAs, denies land-banking
Grocery giant Coles has held one site for 16 years without building a supermarket, but the firm has rejected allegations of anti-competitive land-banking.
Review clears billionaire tech founder of misconduct
Wisetech Global says a review has found that all of Richard White's personal workplace relationships were disclosed and there's no evidence of bullying.
How Kearney’s return has boosted Roos’ bid for glory
North Melbourne are feeling stronger than ever with the return of star defender Emma Kearney for their preliminary final against a plucky Port Adelaide side.
Indigenous man repeatedly tasered, sedated before death
Police's decision to repeatedly taser an Indigenous man during an arrest was appropriate, a coroner has ruled.
Unrelenting rain forces scheduling chaos for Aussie PGA
There is a prospect of no play on day two of the Australian PGA Championship after constant rain forced organisers to suspend action in Brisbane.
Warning Australians’ data at risk in social media ban
Global tech giant Meta and X owner Elon Musk warn the federal government's push to ban people younger than 16 from social media will affect all Australians.
PNG trailblazer wants Pacific Cup to launch AFL careers
Hewago Paul Oea made history in the AFL, now Papua New Guinea's trailblazer wants to help more youngsters make the leap from Pacific Cup to the elite level.
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Australia legally obliged to act on Israel war warrants
Australia can't choose what world court rulings it will adhere to, an expert says, after arrest warrants were issued for Israel's PM and ex-defence minister.
Mayor asked to be stood down with full pay
Embattled Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson asked the state government to be stood down while still receiving his $225,000 salary.
Lolesio thriving as the Wallabies’ vital No.10 cog
Noah Lolesio is being trusted by Joe Schmidt to run the Wallabies show, and is starting to look the part after beginning at 10 in seven of the last eight Tests.
Attack on vehicles carrying Pakistani Shi’ites kills 42
Gunmen have opened fire on vehicles carrying Shi'ite Muslims in Pakistan's northwest, killing more than 40 people and wounding 20 others.
‘At peace’: teenager’s family confirms methanol death
Holly Bowles has become the sixth person and second Australian to die after a suspected methanol poisoning event in Laos, her family has confirmed.
Gaetz withdraws from US A-G race amid sex allegations
Embattled former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney-general following opposition from senators.
Biden slams ‘outrageous’ ICC Netanyahu arrest warrant
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a move slammed as "outrageous" by Joe Biden.
Consumer group sees red over ‘greenwashing’ claims
Appliances should receive a repair rating to help consumers navigate vague claims and invest in genuinely sustainable products, a consumer group says.
Australia bank on ‘scary’ middle order to do the job
Makeshift opener Nathan McSweeney will make his Test debut in Perth as Australia attempt to win back the Border-Gavaskar trophy from India.
Rain suspends play ahead of PGA Champs second round
Overnight rain has forced organisers to suspend play at the Australian PGA Championships ahead of the second round.
Climate protest flotilla descends on biggest coal port
A sea of kayaks has entered the water at the Port of Newcastle as climate activists protested over ongoing approvals for fossil fuel projects.
Slain woman’s mother urges ‘solidarity’ to end violence
Thousands of people, including family members of Melbourne teenager Isla Bell, have descended on major cities to protest against gendered violence.
Coral spawning program hailed a great success for reef
Scientists have used an Australian-made coral restoration technique called Coral IVF to boost the outcome of the Great Barrier Reef's annual coral spawning.
Deportation bill ‘constitutionally unsound’: inquiry
A senate inquiry has been told more than 80,000 non-citizens could be removed from Australia under a Labor goverment bill.
Missile strike a warning to ‘reckless’ West: Russia
Moscow will respond to the West's "reckless" decisions in support of Ukraine, the Kremlin says, after Russia deployed a new hypersonic ballistic missile.
Kokkinakis, doubles duo earn Davis Cup triumph over US
Wins for Thanasi Kokkinakis and the doubles duo of Matt Ebden and Jordan Thompson have powered Australia past USA into the Davis Cup semi-finals.
Russia used long-range missile in attack, Ukraine says
Russia has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile at a Ukrainian city, Kyiv says, the first time Moscow has used such a missile in the war.
Embattled mayor suspended on full pay for 12 months
A mayor accused of misleading voters about his army service while campaigning in Australia's biggest military city has been suspended.
Trial witness opts to testify to avoid murder charge
A witness in the murder trial of a suburban mum says he agreed to testify in his friend's trial so his own murder charge could be dropped.