Blinken arrives in Ukraine in show of support for Kyiv
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK counterpart David Lammy have arrived in Kyiv to find out directly what Ukraine's goals are in its war with Russia.
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Arnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has some thinking to do after a 0-0 draw with Indonesia compounded a horror start to the latest round of World Cup qualifying.
King Charles, Queen plan six-day Australia visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla will spend time in Sydney and Canberra as part of a six-day visit to Australia in October.
‘Two precious souls’: tributes grow for slain boys
A mother of two boys found dead in the Blue Mountains remains under police guard, as the community mourns the loss by laying tributes at the family home.
Three decade sentence for bus driver’s ‘ultimate sin’
Brett Button has been jailed for 32 years after expressing sorrow and shame for causing a bus crash that left 10 dead and 25 injured in the NSW Hunter Valley.
Children promised a say on social media age ban plans
Some young people will get around an age limit on social media but a ban is still needed to protect children, the prime minister says.
Foreign student cap will lower living standards: unis
A higher education heavyweight says the major parties are undermining Australia's future prosperity for short term political gains by capping foreign students.
‘Trump-style’ Latham defamed MP with explicit tweet
A tweet by controversial politician Mark Latham suggesting a political rival engages in "disgusting" sex acts has been deemed defamatory by the Federal Court.
The charge star crime-fighting actor didn’t see coming
Actor Simon Baker has avoided a conviction after appearing in a country town court over a drink-driving charge, complicated by a global tech outage.
Top cop slams ‘hypocrite’ activists after violent rally
Dozens of police and protesters have been injured in violent scenes outside a weapons convention in Melbourne with missiles thrown and rubber bullets fired.
Israel close to completing Gaza missions: minister
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says the country's forces will turn their focus to Hezbollah and the border with Lebanon.
Doubles duo earn Australia opening Davis Cup Finals win
Max Purcell and Matt Ebden have delivered a doubles win to earn Australia victory over France in their crucial opening Davis Cup Finals group stage match.
Fit again, Knights’ Gamble ‘wanted to chop hand off’
Fit-again Newcastle five-eighth Tyson Gamble has revealed the agonising pain he suffered after surgery on a broken hand.
Union pours fuel on sexism claims within fire service
Queensland's fire service is being scrutinised over allegations of sexism and bullying within the ranks.
NRL say referee Gee’s demotion based on form
Adam Gee has gone from 2023 grand final referee to not being used in 2024's first four finals games, a decision the NRL say is based on form.
River floods Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead
Asia's strongest typhoon on 2024 has killed at least 179 people in Vietnam and forced thousands to flee their homes as a swollen river floods the capital.
Scotland warns of risks in saving Commonwealth Games
Scotland's government is warning of risks in stepping in to rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games and questions if it can deliver the event on time.
Privacy law calls as Meta admits farming Aussie photos
Experts are calling for changes to privacy laws after Meta revealed Australian photos from Facebook and Instagram were being used to train AI tools.
Proud PM: Paralympians eye more gold after homecoming
Australia's Paralympic team have been lauded at a homecoming event, with a teenage gold medallist among those already dreaming of big things at Brisbane 2032.
Dunkley’s deja vu as Lions trace Dogs’ 16 AFL template
Josh Dunkley sees plenty of similarities between this Brisbane Lions team and his 2016 Western Bulldogs, who made history to win the AFL flag from seventh.
Brother Jayden inspiring Blayke Brailey’s NRL streak
Blayke Brailey credits his brother and rival hooker Jayden for inspiring him en route to the longest active streak of NRL games.
Hawks brush Hodge’s ‘old-school’ criticism of Ginnivan
Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan raised eyebrows with a social media post, attracting criticism from Luke Hodge, but Hawks coach Sam Mitchell isn't concerned.
Lawson leaps from WA ‘ressies’ to AFL big time at Cats
A year ago, Lawson Humphries was playing in the WAFL reserves and now he's about to play for Geelong in an AFL preliminary final.
‘Be careful’: The player feedback Payten needed to hear
Todd Payten has revealed how an honest message from senior players helped change his demeanour and turned North Queensland's NRL season around.
Global support for baby’s family after coffee attack
The mother of a baby boy badly burnt by a stranger with boiling coffee says they have received "thousands" of messages of support from around the world.
Xerri aims to forge his own next chapter in NRL finals
Canterbury's Bronson Xerri has detailed how he hopes to one day not be known as the man who served a ban for steroid use, ahead of his return to the NRL finals.
How Bellamy made Howarth become a Jack of Storm trades
Melbourne centre and schoolboy prodigy Jack Howarth says Craig Bellamy was right to make him learn the "Storm way" before playing him regularly in the NRL.
Kookaburra Craig cops hefty ban after Olympics arrest
Australian hockey player Tom Craig has been banned from playing for the Kookaburras for at least six months after his arrest in Paris during the Olympics.
Grant wants to follow the lead of Storm great Smith
Ahead of their qualifying final against Cronulla, Melbourne skipper Harry Grant says he's inspired by retired club legend Cameron Smith.
Fears skate extinction will damage Tasmania’s image
Tasmanian businesses have formed a new group to campaign for the salvation of an ancient fish, fearing its demise could cost them dearly.
Cleary in, as Roosters vow to “welcome” him back
Penrith have declared star No.7 Nathan Cleary a certain starter for their home qualifying final with the Sydney Roosters.