Fresh winds to hit already battered southeast Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting another burst of strong winds to hit parts of southeast Australia, where wild weather has damaged homes and cut power.
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Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames UK govt and industry
Years of failures by government and industry made London's Grenfell Tower a "death trap" where 72 people were killed, a damning report on the 2017 tragedy says.
Meta’s latest news ban an error but maybe not next time
Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.
Russian air attack kills seven in Ukraine’s Lviv: mayor
Three children are among those killed in a Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Lviv, a day after the war's deadliest attack of 2024.
Belief the key as Socceroos aim for perfect start
The Socceroos' third and potentially final phase of World Cup qualifying begins on Thursday night when they host Bahrain on the Gold Coast.
Mum’s pain over ‘depraved’ torture, manslaughter of son
A man has been jailed for 14 years over the "depraved and concerted" manslaughter of a friend of his partner.
Cycling silver as Lauren Parker smashes 44-year record
Lauren Parker is Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic medallist adding a cycling silver to her triathlon gold.
‘Really sad’: Raygun breaks silence after Olympics saga
Aussie Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn says she has needed support after the international fallout from her controversial performance in Paris.
Caparello positive test rocks Nyika homecoming fight
Blake Caparello is disputing a positive drug test that's seen him scratched as David Nyika's opponent in their Auckland main event next Saturday.
Head fires Australia to record but Fraser-McGurk fails
Travis Head has blasted a 25-ball 80 firing Australia to a powerplay world record score, beginning their UK white-ball tour in stunning style against Scotland.
Socceroos hungry to punch their World Cup ticket
The Socceroos' latest phase of World Cup qualifying begins on Thursday night when they host Bahrain on the Gold Coast.
‘Kill switch’ considered to tackle high-risk AI
Artificial intelligence has been met with both concern and hype but government guidelines could help regulate its use in high-risk situations.
Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis
The number of Australian renters is set to grow as available homes dwindle and prices soar, prompting calls for the government to come together on solutions.
Geelong trounce Port Adelaide in AFL qualifying final
Geelong have thrashed a lacklustre Port Adelaide by 84 points in the first AFL qualifying final to book a preliminary final berth.
Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA
The economy might be slowing but the Reserve Bank chief wants inflation to moderate further before opening the door to interest rate cuts.
Groves win stage as Aussies hold three Vuelta jerseys
Kaden Groves' stage win capped a notable day for Australian riders in La Vuelta a Espana with the main three jerseys all retained by the nation's riders.
Boy, 14, charged after four dead in US school shooting
Four people have been killed in a shooting at a high school in the US state of Georgia, with a 14-year-old boy - to be tried as an adult - charged with murder.
Zelenskiy orders reshuffle to give Ukraine ‘new energy’
Six ministers have resigned as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine's army is accomplishing its tasks in an incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
World hold on: Leary powers to Paralympic gold with WR
Alexa Leary's remarkable comeback story has its latest chapter after she claimed a 100m freestyle with a world record time at the Paralympics.
Wounded de Minaur in Davis Cup doubt after US Open exit
Alex de Minaur says he never considered forfeiting as he struggled with a hip injury flare up in his US Open quarter-final defeat by Jack Draper.
US ‘racing to present new Gaza ceasefire proposal’
A new proposal aims to work out the major sticking points behind an impasse in talks mediated by the US, Qatar and Egypt seeking a truce in the Gaza conflict.
Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump
Microphones will be muted when candidates aren't speaking in next week's US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Slowing growth impacts women’s financial equality
It remains two steps forward and one step back for women's financial equality with experts saying gender norms are fuelling the gap.
Nawaqanitawase to debut, Smith and Whitehead clear air
Mark Nawaqanitawase will debut in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters less than two months after playing in the Olympics, with the winger set to face South Sydney.
Other side of Mitchell shines through in Hawks’ rise
Sam Mitchell was combative and uncompromising as a player, but his emotional intelligence has stood out as a young coach by lifting Hawthorn into the finals.
Red meat, nuclear power off the climate response menu
Australia must cut emissions more quickly and fairly, environmental and social advocates say, while investors welcome clarity from an official climate review.
Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants
Victoria's premier has referred John Setka to police after the former CFMEU boss gained access to a second government construction site.
‘I did it my way’: Bill Shorten to retire from politics
Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from politics after almost 17 years in the halls of Parliament.
Brisbane more focused on themselves rather than Carlton
The Lions' finals rookies have been reminded not to overplay their hand in an AFL elimination final with Carlton at the Gabba.
Mitchell says he’s fit as Souths NRL stoush drags on
Latrell Mitchell has taken to social media to ask for answers from the NRL, as South Sydney sought legal advice in their bid to wipe his NRL ban in 2024.
Police officers accused of watchhouse prisoner assault
Two police officers have been suspended and charged after the alleged assault of a prisoner at a far north Queensland watch house earlier this year.