Israeli strikes kill 67 as two hostages freed in Rafah
Israeli forces have rescued two hostages in Rafah under the cover of air strikes that officials say killed 67 Palestinians in the southern Gaza city.
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Winnington & relay women in near-misses for world golds
Elijah Winnington came up short in his bid to regain his world 400m freestyle title while a shadow women's 4x100m free relay team had to settle for silver too.
Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament
Employees will be able to legally disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes cleared the House of Representatives.
Criminal charges unlikely over dodgy offshore contracts
Companies suspected of bribery, money laundering and drug smuggling were given lucrative contracts tied to Australia's offshore immigration detention regime.
Best rejects NRL offers elsewhere to stay at Knights
NSW State of Origin centre Bradman Best has signed a new three-year deal with Newcastle, rejecting interest from rival NRL clubs to stay at the Knights.
Too late to leave fire zone in catastrophic conditions
People in western Victoria are being told to take shelter as it's too unsafe to evacuate as a bushfire emergency escalates in catastrophic conditions.
Residents told it’s too late to leave as bushfires rage
People in western Victoria are being told to take shelter as it's too unsafe to evacuate as a bushfire emergency escalates in catastrophic conditions.
Xavier Bartlett handed debut for T20 clash with Windies
Australia have brought in debutant paceman Xavier Bartlett and allrounder Aaron Hardie for the third and final T20 clash with the West Indies in Perth.
Zampa feels the pain as West Indies post 6-220
Australia spinner Adam Zampa finished with the worst figures of his T20I career as the West Indies went on a slogfest in the series-ending clash in Perth.
Brave Warner goes down swinging in T20 loss to Windies
The West Indies have avoided a 3-0 series whitewash after posting 6-220 and restricting Australia to 5-183 for a 37-run victory in the T20 clash in Perth.
I’m grateful for being booed: Port’s Horne-Francis
Port Adelaide's Jason Horne-Francis says being jeered by opposition fans has fast-tracked his AFL development.
Xerri named for Dogs trial in first game since drug ban
Bronson Xerri's four-year NRL exile is over after the one-time prodigy was named to return from a doping ban to line up in Canterbury's trial against Melbourne.
Australia could co-host next Commonwealth Games
Co-hosts are being considered for the next Commonwealth Games, but Australia remain steadfast in wanting to keep the multi-sports event.
Australia’s only Liberal government lives on – for now
The premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government is considering the demands of two key independents after threatening to go to an early election.
Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman
Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of raping a woman or sexually touching her in a toilet cubicle after a jury took just hours to clear the rugby star.
Biden won’t face charges over docs, says memory is fine
President Joe Biden won't be charged over his handling of secret papers, but he's hit back at a prosecutor who called him an "elderly man with a poor memory".
Aussie swim star to compete at drug-taking Games
Retired Australian swimmer James Magnussen is the first person to publicly pledge to compete at an Olympic-styled event for drug-taking athletes.
Seamer Neser recalled for Australia’s Test tour of NZ
Queensland quick Michael Neser has been recalled to Australia's squad to tour New Zealand as he eyes his first Test appearance since December 2022.
PwC executives accused of ‘thumbing nose at parliament’
The head of embattled consulting firm PwC has come under fire for not providing details of a key report into the organisation's conduct.
Billy Smith’s NRL rise continues with new deal
Once among the unluckiest players in the NRL, Billy Smith has signed a new three-year deal that keeps him at the Sydney Roosters long term.
Hooker Grant takes over as Melbourne Storm skipper
Star hooker Harry Grant is the new Melbourne skipper, replacing prop Christian Welch for the 2024 NRL season.
Defiant Rudan launches blistering attack on ALM bosses
A defiant Marko Rudan has gone on the offensive, savaging A-League head office and the standard of officiating in the Australian game.
Humbled Valetini wins Wallabies’ John Eales Medal
Brumbies No.8 Rob Valetini has been rewarded for his consistent 2023 season with the John Eales Medal as the Wallabies' player of the year.
Australia suffer first-ever WODI loss to South Africa
South Africa have pulled off a major ODI upset, stunning Australia at North Sydney Oval to send their three-match series to a decider.
PNG wants to stand on its ‘own two feet’: PM Marape
The leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea have discussed regional and economic security after James Marape made history by addressing federal MPs.
Donors to UN agency in Gaza ‘need confidence’: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has received advice saying Australian money is not being funnelled through an aid organisation to fund terrorism in Gaza.
Last Burgess standing gets set to leave Souths
Tom Burgess will become the last of the four famous siblings to quit South Sydney when he joins English club Huddersfield at the end of the 2024 NRL season.
Stronger work rights secure as businesses warn of costs
Gig workers, casual staff and employees bugged after hours by their bosses are the winners of laws that have passed the Senate to the displeasure of businesses.
Molly Picklum shines as women’s Pipe Pro action begins
The two best waves of the day were scored by Australia's Molly Picklum, while Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright also avoided the Pipe Pro elimination round.
Tasmania’s minority Liberal government on thin ice
Tasmania appears to be heading to an early election with rebel independent MPs and the state's minority Liberal premier at loggerheads.
Souths lose Campbell Graham for up to six months
South Sydney centre Campbell Graham will spend up to six months on the sidelines after having surgery to address a lingering sternum injury.