Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win
Australian political junkies have watched on from afar as Americans cast their votes, with Donald Trump claiming a return to the White House.
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Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback
Donald Trump has recaptured the White House after a divisive US election campaign as he vows to reshape the executive branch and prioritise personal loyalty.
Plane perks critic crash-lands over undeclared upgrades
A Nationals senator spearheading the attack against the prime minister's free flight upgrades has been forced to declare 16 of her own.
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Boon for critical minerals, education in trade pact
Australian pacts with a Gulf state are set to open up investment from its massive sovereign wealth fund and opportunities in critical minerals and education.
Harvey, Drew tons fire Redbacks to Cup win over Vics
South Australia claimed a One-Day Cup bonus point in a nine-wicket pummelling of Victoria with Mackenzie Harvey, Daniel Drew and Spencer Johnson all starring.
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Trucks, trains and dozers drive Fortescue’s ‘real zero’
Iron ore billionaire Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest says he intends to silence the naysayers with profitable patented green technology to save the planet - and mining.
Refs made error late in Kiwis’ last-gasp loss to Tonga
New Zealand coach Stacey Jones has been told the on-field referee made an error late in his side's tight loss to Tonga at the Pacific Championships.
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New vehicle sales slow down as economy applies brakes
New vehicle sales have fallen in Australia for the third month in a row, with sales figures revealing private buyers were most likely to drive on by.
Rugby league revolution: how Woolf ignited Tonga’s rise
Jason Taumalolo has revealed Kristian Woolf to be the most important figure in Tonga's rise, helping inspire a rugby league revolution in the Pacific.
Supply the key to fixing housing, not taxes: Treasury
The focus of the government should be on increasing housing supply rather than cutting tax concessions for property investors, the Treasury chief says.
Patrols increased as dingo attacks man at tourist spot
Rangers have increased patrols and asked visitors to beware after a man was bitten by a dingo, marking the 21st attack of the year at a popular tourist spot.
Wallace busy waiting for Beterbiev’s divisional crown
Brisbane-based Irishman Conor Wallace believes he is well placed to become a boxing world champion in a division currently owned by superstar Artur Beterbiev.
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Australia needs to ‘step up’ critical minerals supply
Australian firms need to sharpen their focus on critical minerals to power the world's green energy transition, an international relations conference has heard.
Haas over the moon boot for Maguire era at Broncos
Payne Haas has made a stunning recovery from foot surgery to return to Brisbane training ahead of schedule to lead a Broncos revival under Michael Maguire.
David Warner says CA ‘squashed’ India A tampering claim
David Warner claims Cricket Australia has questions to answer on the India A ball-tampering saga, accusing authorities of acting fast to "squash" the issue.
Josh Inglis to captain when Test players miss third ODI
Australia's Test players will miss the third one-day international against Pakistan, prompting selectors to promote Josh Inglis to the captaincy.
Jillaroos duty: Davis delays start of coaching career
NRLW hooker Keeley Davis was supposed to be spending this week in her first pre-season as a head coach but a phone call from Brad Donald changed her plans.
AFLW confirms night grand final, end to condensed draw
The AFLW grand final on November 30 will start at 7.45pm, while the league will not have a condensed fixture next season.
Residents told stay away as fire burns out of control
Hundreds of residents who evacuated their Queensland town are being told it's unsafe to return as firefighters battle to contain a bushfire threatening homes.
Minister works to skirt High Court ankle bracelet edict
Strengthened laws are imminent in a bid to keep electronic monitoring and curfew restrictions on former immigration detainees.
McSweeney to open for Australia A, firms for Test debut
In-form South Australia captain Nathan McSweeney has become the red-hot favourite to make his Test debut after being promoted to open for Australia A.
Brimson referred to NRL, manager explains betting post
The Titans have referred AJ Brimson to the NRL Integrity Unit over a social media post on Melbourne Cup day, but his manager Jim Banaghan has an explanation.
Pill testing to go ahead at Schoolies after backflip
The Queensland government remains staunchly against pill testing, but the free and confidential service will go ahead at Schoolies in a matter of weeks.
At least 89 people still missing from floods in Spain
At least 89 people are still missing a week after catastrophic floods hit Spain's eastern Valencia region.
Warner gets closure on Cape Town as Thunder BBL captain
David Warner has admitted he feared his lifetime leadership ban would never be lifted, before finally earning a reprieve and getting closure on sandpaper-gate.
Skelton raring to power Wallabies after World Cup hurt
Former captain Will Skelton is back in Wallabies gold and determined to exorcise the demons of a World Cup campaign that left him "hurt" in France.
Djokovic pass means de Minaur will go to the ATP ball
After a year of hard slog, injury woes and huge breakthroughs, Alex de Minaur has got his just desserts and will play in the ATP Finals.
Israel PM sacks defence minister, igniting protests
Protesters in Israel blocked highways and lit bonfires on roads after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
Warning as Ukraine, N.Korean troops meet in first clash
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned the first skirmish between Ukrainian and North Korean troops signals the start of a dark new chapter for the world.
Lehrmann’s barrister hides identity to avoid ‘trolling’
Bruce Lehrmann will need to wait the better part of a year to appeal his defamation suit loss but the barrister due to represent him won't be revealed.
Truckie offers no leads on missing toddler’s location
A truckie has told a court about the cars he saw when William Tyrrell disappeared, but his evidence doesn't support a police theory about the child's body.