Coletta storms home to win men’s Vic Open title
Brett Coletta has come up trumps in his head-to-head clash with fellow Australian Jordan Zunic to win the men's Vic Open.
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Malaysian golfer Ashley Lau salutes at the Vic Open
Malaysian golfer Ashley Lau has overcome a major challenge from South Korean great Jiyai Shin to win the women's Vic Open.
Richardson outraced in sprint as cyclists swelter
Australian sprinters Matthew Richardson and Matt Glaetzer won medals as Adelaide's heatwave briefly interrupted the last day of cycling's Track Nations Cup.
Davidson, Smith jump out of the blocks at Vic Open
Vic Open pacesetters Karis Davidson and Sarah Jane Smith will be house mates at times this year in Orlando.
EU leaders slam Hungary over blocked aid to Ukraine
EU leaders have unanimously agreed to extend 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine, overcoming weeks of resistance from Hungary.
Mother lashes out during jumping castle court hearing
The operator of a jumping castle company has pleaded not guilty to workplace safety breaches after the deaths of six Tasmanian primary school students.
Hunt over for second winner after record $200m jackpot
A Queensland woman cancelled her gym class while a NSW woman plans to quit her job after winning a stake in the unprecedented $200 million Powerball jackpot.
Hamilton to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari in 2025
Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the year and will join Ferrari for the 2025 season in a blockbuster Formula One transfer.
Apology demanded after ‘gas the Jews’ claim dismissed
Reported chants of "gas the Jews" on the steps of the Opera House might never have happened, according to NSW Police after a months-long investigation.
Young Socceroo Joe Gauci joins Aston Villa in EPL
The Socceroos have a player in the Premier League again after goalkeeper Joe Gauci joined Aston Villa as the winter transfer window winds down.
Store shelves will replenish as port dispute resolves
With DP World's bargaining dispute at an end, deliveries and supermarket stock could soon return to normal but one expert warns this could be short lived.
Gas truck explosion torches Kenya depot, killing three
At least three people are dead and hundreds more are injured after a gas truck exploded at a refilling plant in Kenya's capital.
Mitch Marsh, Gardner named Australia’s top cricketers
Mitch Marsh and Ash Gardner have been crowned Australia's best cricketers of 2023, winning the Allan Border Medal and Belinda Clark Awards.
Ballin joins Queensland coaching staff as Smith leaves
Queensland Rugby League has announced changes to its State of Origin coaching staff, with Matt Ballin replacing Cameron Smith as an assistant to Billy Slater.
Top Aussie player Lucas Herbert joins LIV Golf circuit
Lucas Herbert has been confirmed as the latest Australian to join the LIV Golf tour while leading European player Adrian Meronk has also been signed up.
Victim slams sentence for ex-senator’s cop son
A man wrongfully imprisoned due to a false statement by the son of ex-NSW premier Kristina Keneally has criticised a decision to spare the police officer jail.
Brisbane boys lead Aussie U19 World Cup rout of England
A superb ton from Hugh Weibgen and a blistering spell by his old schoolmate Callum Vidler have inspired Australia to an Under-19 World Cup thrashing of England.
Teen death inquest halted as charges mulled against cop
Prosecutors will examine potential charges against a sergeant whose unmarked police car was involved in a fatal crash with an Indigenous teen on a trail bike.
Israeli forces hit Gaza, Hamas studies ceasefire bid
As Hamas ponders the most serious potential ceasefire proposal in months, Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering Tasmanian teenager
A man accused of murdering teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, whose body was discovered in Tasmanian bushland, has pleaded not guilty.
Oliver returns to training with Melbourne teammates
Midfielder Clayton Oliver has rejoined his Melbourne teammates as they prepare for the new season, after taking extended time off to deal with personal issues.
More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change
A new model of one of the most popular electric cars in Australia is being recalled for safety reasons just weeks after arriving in the country.
Dogs release Faitala-Mariner for Dragons switch
Raymond Faitala-Mariner has joined St George Illawarra for two seasons after being granted a release by Canterbury.
Woman seriously hurt in shark attack in Sydney’s east
A woman has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries after being attacked by a shark while swimming in eastern Sydney.
Shoppers in retreat after Black Friday boost
Australian retail sales plummeted in the final weeks of 2023 with shoppers doing their Christmas shopping a month early when goods go on sale.
Blackburn end Wrexham’s FA Cup run with 4-1 home win
Blackburn Rovers have avoided an FA Cup upset, coming from behind to beat fourth-tier Wrexham 4-1 to set up a fifth round meeting with EPL side Newcastle.
Musk’s Neuralink implants brain chip in first human
The first human patient has received an implant from Elon Musk's Neuralink company, the billionaire CEO has announced.
Doctor jailed for forcing refugee to work at candy shop
A doctor will spend at least 18 months behind bars for threatening to deport an asylum seeker if he did not work long hours while underpaid at his candy shop.
No return to Labor for banished MP cleared of assault
Victoria's sexual crimes squad has closed its case into Victorian MP Will Fowles, with police saying he won't face charges over a serious assault allegation.
‘It paid off’: Simmons feels vindicated on NBA return
Australian NBA star Ben Simmons has had an immediate impact for Brooklyn on his return from the back injury that sidelined him for close to three months.
Admin error to blame for missing cabinet papers: review
A failure to hand over cabinet papers to the national archives has been blamed on administrative error and COVID restrictions, a review has found.