Two thirds of verified Gaza dead women, children: UN
Israel has refuted claims 70 per cent of Gaza's war dead are made up of women and children, accusing Hamas of deliberately causing civilian harm.
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Donald Trump's re-election as president is unlikely to deter Australians heading to the US - and might even boost business travel.
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Social media ban ‘unenforceable’, experts say
Keeping Australian children under 16 off social media will be unenforceable and tech giants should not be tasked with age verification, experts say.
Cricket-mad Wallaby Wilson out to grab ‘rugby’s Ashes’
Harry Wilson watched Australia's cricketers on TV win the Ashes and is now out to lead his Wallabies to a famous victory at Twickenham in rugby's equivalent.
Greece arrests pair suspected of MDMA smuggling to Aust
Police have seized about 56 kg of the psychedelic drug MDMA and nearly 30kg of crystal meth, in one of Greece's biggest busts of the drugs.
Lions, Queensland cricket plea for new Brisbane stadium
Queensland Cricket and AFL club Brisbane hope to speak with the premier after sending a letter asking to back a new stadium ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
No relief as northern Australia swelters under heatwave
Heatwave conditions have hit northern Australia but there is no relief in sight, with high temperatures set to linger in the coming days.
Israel sends rescue planes after attacks on soccer fans
Leaders of Israel and the Netherlands have condemned what they call antisemitic attacks on fans of soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Mercedes goes hard with its classic new soft-top
Dazzling technology and an air of sophistication have combined to turn the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet into an instant classic
Pakistan crush Australia to force deciding ODI
Australia have suffered their worst ODI loss at home by wickets in 32 years after being demolished by Haris Rauf-inspired Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval.
Kangaroos props welcome Lindsay Smith for debut
Australia props Lindsay Collins and Mitch Barnett have backed coach Mal Meninga's decision to hand Lindsay Smith a Kangaroos debut in the Pacific Cup final.
My form wasn’t up to scratch, says Bulls star Brattan
Macarthur Bulls veteran Luke Brattan will have a point to prove when he faces his former Sydney FC teammates in Sunday's A-League Men clash at Allianz Stadium.
Des Hasler settles legal stoush with Sea Eagles
Former Manly Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler has settled a legal dispute with the club after the two parted ways on rocky terms.
Jillaroos, Kiwi Ferns tip other nations to catch up
Jillaroos coach Brad Donald and Kiwi Ferns captain Georgia Hale expect Pacific nations to begin seriously challenging the top two teams in the near future.
Potent Pacific: Katoa and Luai have changed the game
Isaiya Katoa's coming of age at Tonga shows why the side should become a force to be feared, with a clear parallel to Jarome Luai's potent impact at Samoa.
Ankle bracelet, curfew bypass ‘vulnerable to attack’
The immigration minister has swiftly imposed freedom restrictions on former detainees but there are concerns about whether they'll withstand a court challenge.
Prayers answered with divine comedy in Sister Act
A musical version of the hit 1992 Whoopi Goldberg film opens in Melbourne starring Casey Donovan.
Kerr makes immediate impact for Sixers in WBBL win
Amelia Kerr scored an unbeaten 46 and took two wickets in her Sydney Sixers debut as they won a rain-affected WBBL match against the Melbourne Stars.
Probe into Qantas ‘loud bang’ engine fail, runway fire
Passengers heard a loud bang as a Qantas jet suffered engine failure on take-off, sparking a grass fire, emergency landing and hours of chaos at Sydney Airport.
Australia sent in to bat by Pakistan in second ODI
Australia openers Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short will get an early chance to silence critics after Pakistan elected to bowl first in the second ODI.
Legendary efforts in Hunt for squash’s Olympic chance
Geoff Hunt's dominance on the squash court will see him elevated to Australian sporting Legend status, but he's equally proud of his contribution off it.
Dragons nab Gutherson as first signing post-Hunt
Versatile veteran Clint Gutherson has signed a three-year NRL contract with St George Illawarra after departing Parramatta.
Test hope Harris top-scores as Australia A close on win
Marcus Harris was the only Test selection hopeful to bolster his claims in Australia A's first innings against India A at the MCG.
Oceania looks to Australia for new Pacific League
As World Cup qualifying resumes in Oceania, global football's minnows have also invited participation from Australia in a new professional Pacific league.
Airport kiosk glitch fixed but cause remains a mystery
International airports are recovering from serious disruption including delayed flights due to a technical outage across Australia border force systems.
Socceroos want Irankunda to develop at Bayern: Popovic
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has dropped Nestory Irankunda but says that is to help the teenager to "grow and settle" at German club Bayern Munich.
ANZ profit falls as mortgage wars hit big four banks
The ANZ bank has joined the rest of the big four in recording a fall in annual profit, as a result of ongoing mortgage competition and high inflation.
Deadly cough spreading like wildfire amid record cases
Australians are falling behind on whooping cough vaccinations as the nation faces its worst outbreak of the deadly bacterial disease.
Far-right extremist vows to continue doing Nazi salute
A self-proclaimed "Hitler soldier" has been granted bail as he appeals a one-month jail sentence for performing the Nazi salute outside a court.
Tributes for ‘much-loved’ gran killed in horror crash
A grandmother is being honoured for her love and generosity after dying in a crash involving a car allegedly stolen by a teenager at gun point.