Father of suspected Georgia school shooter arrested
The 54-year-old father of the 14-year-old suspected school shooter in Georgia has been arrested, with investigators still probing the motive for the incident.
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Souths weigh up next move as NRL hold over Mitchell ban
South Sydney have refused to declare the Latrell Mitchell saga over as the club considers a response to the NRL's claim the No.1 must serve his ban in 2025.
AFL preliminary final in Geelong? Why not, says Scott
Asked if Geelong should host preliminary finals in Geelong, Cats coach Chris Scott says: "why not?"
‘Love the town’: Birdsville’s only cop to bid farewell
After 10 years as the only cop overseeing a patch of Queensland as big as the UK, Senior Constable Stephan Pursell is preparing to farewell the outback.
‘Naive’ Socceroos’ big lesson from Bahrain shocker
The Socceroos' offensive impotence and inability to handle Bahrain's gamesmanship is under the microscope after a shock 1-0 World Cup qualification home loss.
Thompson set for monster million-dollar US Open pay day
Aussie tennis ace Jordan Thompson is a win away from landing a million-dollar US Open pay day after surging into the doubles final with compatriot Max Purcell.
Guide to the Brisbane Lions v Carlton elimination final
Key facts about the AFL elimination final between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton.
Fire response ramps up ahead of stark spring warning
Queensland is preparing its aerial firefighting fleet ahead of the high bushfire risk warning across spring and summer.
Dynamic wing duo have Broncos flying into Knights
Brisbane wingers Julia Robinson and Stacey Waaka are two excitement machines to watch in the blockbuster NRLW clash with Newcastle on Sunday.
Dolphins dynamo Fuller proves ‘too small’ critics wrong
Dolphins fullback Trai Fuller was told he was too small to make it, but he was determined to follow in the footsteps of heroes Matt Bowen and Preston Campbell.
Asian minnows enjoy success in World Cup qualifiers
There were shocks galore in the opening night of the third round of World Cup qualifying with minnows Bahrain, Palestine, the UAE and Indonesia causing upsets.
Low claims long jump gold as Ballard goes on attack
Vanessa Low wants to push more boundaries after breaking a new long jump world record en route to a third consecutive gold medal.
Walters insists current roster can reboot Broncos
Broncos coach Kevin Walters is reluctant to go to market for new players in 2025, insisting the talent is 'inside the building' to improve the club's fortunes.
Israeli strike kills Palestinian gunmen in West Bank
Six Palestinian militants have been killed in the latest Israeli raids on the West Bank that have been backed by helicopters, drones and armoured vehicles.
First Nations stories win big at Qld Literary Awards
Bundjalung author Melissa Lucashenko has won the top gong at the Queensland Literary Awards for her novel Edenglassie.
Shorten trades politics for ‘ironic’ career move
After a 17-year career in Parliament House, Bill Shorten will stick around in the nation's capital as the next vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra.
‘It’s in our blood’: the ties that bind in Birdsville
The small outback town of Birdsville's population swells from 110 people to thousands for the iconic races, which are celebrating their 142nd year.
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‘Horrific’ figures as DV services given funding boost
Frontline services supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence won't get an immediate funding boost, as Australian leaders agree to a new package.
Great divide: private school funding gap keeps growing
More than half the nation's private schools receive more government funding per student than comparable public schools, an education union report has found.
Landlord’s market as property investor lending swells
Lending to investors continues to lead the charge and outpace home loans taken out by owner-occupiers.
Port must move on quick from finals flop: Hinkley
Coach Ken Hinkley says Port Adelaide must find a way to move on from the AFL club's second-biggest finals loss as star midfielder Zak Butters is sent for scans.
Storm’s Katoa free to play finals, Papenhuyzen on track
Melbourne forward Eliesa Katoa will be available to play week one of the finals as coach Craig Bellamy had good news surrounding Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Putin teases he backs Harris and her ‘infectious’ laugh
A day after two Russian media executives faced election tampering charges, Russian President Vladimir Putin has teased he will back Kamala Harris for president.
Bahrain frustrate Socceroos in shock qualifier loss
An own goal after 89 minutes has helped Bahrain to a shock victory over the Socceroos on the Gold Coast to begin the third round of World Cup qualification.
Macron names former Brexit negotiator as new French PM
President Emmanuel Macron has made former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier France's new prime minister after weeks of talks following an inconclusive election.
Rampant Storm consign Broncos to worst ever ladder fall
Melbourne lost fullback Sua Fa'alogo to injury and forward Eliesa Katoa was put on report in a 50-12 thrashing of Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium.
More golden glory as Parker wins para-cycling road race
Lauren Parker is Australia's first dual-sport gold medallist in 48 years after her latest victory in the cycling road race added to her triathlon crown.
Blues load up against Lions but Curnow still injured
Harry McKay, Mitch McGovern and Tom De Koning are among the stars to return for Carlton, but Charlie Curnow still hasn't recovered from an ankle injury.
Knights prepared for golden point in top-eight shootout
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien expects a tense finish to his side's must-win match against the Dolphins, with the winner guaranteed a berth in the NRL finals.
Family mourns basketballer killed in unprovoked attack
The family of Alier Riak, who was fatally stabbed while out celebrating his 23rd birthday, have shared their grief as his two killers pleaded guilty to murder.
Australian shares rebound slightly after sharp sell-off
The ASX200 has recorded a modest bounce but the energy sector has closed down as oil prices dropped under $US74 a barrel.