Main draw beckons for seven Aussie qualifying hopefuls
Wildcard Dane Sweeny and doubles ace Storm Hunter are among seven local qualifying hopefuls one win away from making the main draw of the Australian Open.
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US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The US and Britain have struck Houthis in Yemen in one of the most dramatic demonstrations to date of the widening of the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East.
Hundreds of jobs axed as Alcoa winds up old refinery
US alumina giant Alcoa says it will shut down a 60-year-old refinery south of Perth, where hundreds of workers are expected to lose their jobs.
Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying
Queensland teenager Melisa Ercan has left Australian Open qualifying in a wheelchair but victorious, as a raft of home hopes also advanced in Melbourne.
Strikers regain Carey, bowl first against Hurricanes
Australian Test keeper Alex Carey is a handy inclusion for the Adelaide Strikers as they try to keep their BBL season alive against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Captain Healy leads Australia to series win in India
Australia, led with skill and luck by Alyssa Healy, have chased down a target of 148 to defeat India in the third T20 international, clinching a series win.
NSW premier flags pivot for forestry after court battle
The premier says NSW's forestry industry can't remain static and change is coming after environmentalists lost a court battle over forest protections.
Smith to open, Green in at No.4 against West Indies
Selectors hope Steve Smith's shift to opening the batting could help extend his career, while also allowing Cameron Green back into the Test team at No.4.
Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish
Italian world No.4 Jannik Sinner is looking to continue a dominant end to 2023 and crack his first grand slam title at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Raiders nab Panthers’ Hosking in forward-pack boost
Penrith second-rower Zac Hosking is heading to Canberra after his former club granted him an immediate release from his contract.
Sydney FC lose Rodwell, King to injuries
Jack Rodwell faces another stint on the sidelines after sustaining a calf tear in the club's win over Brisbane Roar.
Andy Farrell appointed Lions coach for Australia tour
The British and Irish Lions have appointed Ireland's Andy Farrell as their head coach for the 2025 tour of Australia.
PNG declares state of emergency after deadly riots
PNG Prime Minister James Marape has suspended the chief of police and top bureaucrats in the finance and treasury departments in the wake of deadly riots.
Women’s advocate runs for Labor in Peta Murphy’s seat
The founder of a volunteer group that supports disadvantaged women has been announced as Labor's candidate in the by-election to replace the late Peta Murphy.
Criminal conflict behind foiled rapper kill plot: cops
An accused criminal cell allegedly hired to murder gang rivals has been dismantled by police after it targeted members of Sydney drill rap group ONEFOUR.
New wind giant Forrest backs in temporary gas terminal
As he turns the first sod on a massive new wind farm, Andrew Forrest has backed the development of a gas facility to help Australia transition from fossil fuel.
Delay in harassment case against Grace Tame’s abuser
Nicolaas Ockert Bester, who is accused of harassing former Australian of the Year Grace Tame online, has had his court matter delayed over a medical report.
Warner’s high-flying BBL entrance confirmed for the SCG
David Warner will take a helicopter from his brother's wedding and land on the SCG outfield before his Big Bash League return for the Sydney Thunder.
O’Connell loss ends Aussie title hopes in Adelaide
Christopher O'Connell, the last Aussie man standing in the Adelaide International, is out after going down to last year's finalist Sebastian Korda.
Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out
The first day of Australian Open qualifying was washed out, meaning the campaign of Australia's top-ranked woman, Arina Rodionova, has been pushed back a day.
Mertens eases past Collins at Hobart International
Top seed Elise Mertens has convincingly beaten former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins in the opening round of the Hobart International.
Injured Popyrin out of Adelaide International
Local hope Alexei Popyrin faces a disrupted lead-in to the Australian Open after he pulled out of the Adelaide International with a glute injury.
Israeli strike ‘kills senior Hezbollah commander’
An Israeli airstrike has killed a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, security sources say.
Floods swamp towns as kayaker found safe and well
Crews have found the owner of an empty kayak seen floating down a river as support arrives for communities impacted by floods.
German soccer legend Beckenbauer dies at 78
Franz Beckenbauer, the German soccer great who won the World Cup as a player and a manager, but was then implicated in a bribery scandal, has died.
Oppenheimer triumphs at Golden Globes, Barbie eclipsed
Oppenheimer has won the Golden Globe for best movie drama as Christopher Nolan's epic dominated the awards, while Poor Things took out best comedy or musical.
Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions
The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.
Stabbing spree accused refuses to come to court
A Melbourne man accused of stabbing five people in a random series of attacks over the weekend has refused to speak to his lawyer or leave his jail cell.
Strikers win toss, put Scorchers in to bat in BBL
The bottom-of-the-table Adelaide Strikers have won the toss and put unbeaten second-placed Perth Scorchers in to bat in their BBL clash at the Adelaide Oval.
Strikers make Short work of Scorchers in upset BBL win
Strikers captain Matt Short has starred with bat and ball in his side's nine-wicket BBL win over the previously unbeaten Perth Scorchers at Adelaide Oval.
Cummins, Head, Mooney, Gardner up for top ICC awards
Pat Cummins and Travis Head are on the shortlist for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year with Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner in line for the women's honour.