Man knocked out by a whale’s tail while in a tinny
Police are urging all boaties to wear life jackets after a man was found unconscious with serious injuries after a whale hit him with its tail.
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Gabba uncertainty clouds Brisbane’s cricket Test future
The Gabba is set to go without a Test match in 2026-27 for the first time in 50 years, as part of a Cricket Australia long-term plan for fixtures.
Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM
Thailand's king has approved Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country's new prime minister.
Not ‘realistic’ Libs didn’t know deadline: commissioner
The NSW Liberals have threatened legal action after the state's electoral commission refused to extend a deadline for local government candidate nominations.
Sharks remain undefeated in NRLW with win over Knights
Cronulla are threatening to snatch Newcastle's mantle as the NRLW's front-runners after beating the Knights by two points at Shark Park.
Adesanya choked in UFC title loss to du Plessis
Israel Adesanya says he's not quitting despite missing out on becoming a three-time middleweight champion at UFC 305 on Sunday.
250 dogs given up amid push to curb ‘puppy farms’
The surrender of more than 250 labradoodles from one of Tasmania's largest breeders has sparked calls to follow other states and crack down on puppy farms.
Dragons edge closer to finals after sinking the Titans
St George Illawarra's NRL finals hopes have taken a great leap forward with a 32-16 win over Gold Coast, virtually ending the Titans' chances in the process.
Indian doctors end one strike over student rape, murder
Medical professionals have shut down India's hospitals in protest over the rape and murder of a young doctor whose death triggered outrage across the nation.
Atkinson field goal all but ends Knights’ finals hopes
Newcastle's finals hopes are all but over after Daniel Atkinson slotted a field goal to seal Cronulla's 19-18 win at Shark Park.
Hawks star Day avoids broken collarbone in big win
Hawthorn have beaten Richmond by 63 points to continue their surge towards AFL finals, but are awaiting updates on star midfielder Will Day's collarbone injury.
Clarkson tries to pour water on AFL trade targets fire
Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson has claimed comments about possible trade targets were more philosophical than specific after he caused a stir in AFL circles.
Queensland golfer breaks through to claim PNG Open
Strong family ties have helped Queensland golfer William Bruyeres break through and claim a two-shot victory at the PNG Open.
Yze uneasy over star Tigers trade talk
Trade speculation is swirling around contracted Richmond duo Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli, much to the frustration of coach Adem Yze.
Magpies alive, Dockers stumble in tight AFL finals race
Collingwood's thrilling win over Brisbane kept the reigning premiers' season alive as Fremantle tumbled out of the AFL's top eight after a loss to GWS.
Now ‘maybe the last’ chance for Gaza ceasefire deal
The latest push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza is probably the best and perhaps the last opportunity for a deal, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
UK diplomat quits over Israel arm sales and war crimes
A British diplomat has resigned from the Foreign Office saying the department "may be complicit in war crimes" for continuing to allow arms sales to Israel.
Live on TV, Gold Logie winner gets a tattoo on his bum
Having won the Gold Logie, Larry Emdur has followed through on a promise to get the initials of his fellow nominees tattooed on his bum, live on television.
Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal
All construction divisions of the CFMEU will face a minimum three-year administration period and up to five with serious penalties for non-compliance.
Call for 90-day detention cap to end asylum ‘cruelty’
Asylum-seeker advocates say a proposal to cap immigration detention at 90 days would be the first step to addressing Australia's 'crisis of detention'.
Higgins won’t appear at Reynolds defamation battle
Brittany Higgins will not give evidence to defend herself in her defamation battle with Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds.
‘See you dead’ threat to NSW cops before Qld shootings
A coroner investigating the shooting deaths of six people in Queensland has heard the killers' deadly threats were forwarded to NSW police hours beforehand.
Hitting the wrong note: musicians say AI will take jobs
Thousands of musicians say they will no longer be able to support themselves due to the impact of Artificial Intelligence, according to a major survey.
Push into Russia is to create a buffer zone: Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the daring military incursion into Russia's Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone
Harris implies Trump a ‘coward’ to Pennsylvania crowd
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, have hit the road in Pennsylvania before their party's political convention.
Disaster insurance claims driven by Queensland events
Insurers paid out $2.2 billion in claims related to extreme weather events in 2023/24, in line with the previous year, new figures show.
Servo chain Ampol slashes dividend, fuel volumes fall
Energy company Ampol has slashed its interim dividend on lower fuel volumes, tanking its share price, but signalled a return to normal at its refinery.
Lendlease’s losses deepen after tough year in property
Lendlease has extended its bottom line losses to more than $1 billion after taking a hit in a tough market as charges related to its new strategy took a toll.
BlueScope backs Port Kembla steelworkers amid downturn
A major steelmaker warns of tough conditions as it braces for rising electricity, gas and labour costs amid a stubbornly soft home building market.
Bird expects to stay a Dragon despite go-ahead to talk
St George Illawarra veteran Jack Bird says he expects to see out his contract, despite being granted permission by the NRL club to explore his options.
‘Fair call’: Shark takes blame for field goal penalty
Daniel Atkinson can understand why referee Gerard Sutton controversially denied Cronulla a field goal in the dying minutes against Newcastle.