‘Profound day’: family mourn Laos poisoning victim
A teenager who died after consuming a methanol-laced drink in Laos has been farewelled at her former school with a community guard of honour.
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Starc sets up Australia’s day and night of dominance
Australia trail by just 94 runs with nine wickets in hand after hitting back hard at India on the first day of the second Test at Adelaide Oval.
‘Not bringing down a premier’: new turn in track plan
A probe into a controversial proposal to turn a historic racecourse into housing has delivered the latest salvo in a divisive debate over the facility's future.
Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs
Syrian opposition forces are continuing their rapid advance, forcing thousands of people to flee the central city of Homs, a war monitor says.
JackJumpers pip Cairns to extend NBL winning run
After a sluggish start to the season, defending NBL champions Tasmania have secured their fourth straight victory, beating Cairns by nine points.
United take the Loe road in crushing win over Breakers
Melbourne United's enviable depth was on show as Rob Loe top-scored in a 97-70 NBL victory over New Zealand in Christchurch.
Eels hand Volkman NRL lifeline after year in limbo
Former Warriors playmaker Ronald Volkman spent 2024 in no-man's land, but has been handed an NRL lifeline by Parramatta.
Demetriou lauds PNG’s NRL entry but coy on coaching gig
Jason Demetriou has lauded PNG's imminent entry into the NRL but remains coy on his aspirations to coach the league's forthcoming franchise.
CA ‘proud’ of Afghanistan stance after ICC criticism
Outgoing ICC chairman Greg Barclay has sprayed Cricket Australia for refusing to play Afghanistan in bilateral series, but not in world cups.
Boland back in, Marsh fit to bowl in Adelaide Test
Allrounder Mitch Marsh has been cleared to bowl in the second Test against India, with Australia selecting Scott Boland for the Adelaide Oval pink-ball Test.
Record-setting hockey great Eddie Ockenden retires
After five Olympics and a record 451 international appearances for Australia over 18 years, hockey great Eddie Ockenden has announced his retirement.
PM to resign as France’s political crisis deepens
Michel Barnier will quit as prime minister after a historic no-confidence vote, but the next government will face the same problems getting its budget passed.
Second-string Matildas claim unconvincing Taiwan win
A second-string Matildas outfit have beaten Taiwan 3-1, with three players scoring their maiden international goals.
Japanese court convicts Australian of drug smuggling
The family of Perth grandmother Donna Nelson have vowed to keep fighting to bring her home after she was jailed in Japan for smuggling methamphetamine.
Lyon expects sore Marsh to bowl in Adelaide Test
Star Australian spinner Nathan Lyon expects Mitch Marsh will bowl at the Adelaide Oval despite fears about the hulking allrounder's fitness.
NRLW superstar Tamika Upton joins Brisbane
Brisbane have signed NRLW superstar Tamika Upton after she was granted a release from her Newcastle Knights contract.
Bank’s bungled cash fee a sign of anti-branch shift
Australia's biggest bank has backed down on a threat to charge some customers to access their own money after a 24-hour pile-on.
Pro-Palestine shift borne from frustration, peace push
Frustration at a lack of progress on a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine and the need for momentum toward peace drove an Australian policy shift.
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Economy yet to shake malaise as growth misses forecasts
The Australian economy is growing slowly with government support, with energy rebates effectively transferring household spending to the public purse.
Easey Street families stare down alleged double killer
A man charged over one of Australia's most notorious cold case murders has faced court 47 years after the deaths of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.
Opposition move to oust S.Korea’s Yoon over martial law
South Korean opposition parties will vote on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol over his short-lived martial law that sparked a major political crisis.
Renshaw ton fires Bulls to one-day win over Tasmania
Queensland beat Tasmania by 56 runs in the One-Day Cup clash thanks to starring roles by Matthew Renshaw and Mitchell Swepson.
‘Significant step’ in push to repatriate Bali Nine
Five Australians serving life sentences in Indonesia for their role in attempting to smuggle heroin as part of the Bali Nine are a step closer to coming home.
‘Stare it in the face’: Cox’s first big call as coach
Dean Cox has set the tone for his tenure as Sydney's new head coach, beginning pre-season with a meticulous review of their 60-point AFL grand final defeat.
China drops final trade blocks as beef back on the menu
Two abattoirs have had Chinese import bans lifted, the final trade restriction to fall after Beijing imposed $20 billion of tariffs against Australia.
Sacking of cop who tasered 95yo ‘too little, too late’
A senior constable who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman has been dismissed from the police force less than a week after being found guilty of manslaughter.
‘Big reaction to one loss’: Carey expecting bounce back
After their first Test drubbing by India, Pat Cummins' Australia squad are regrouping in Adelaide, determined to hit back.
Matildas haven’t planned for the future well: Sermanni
A-League Women stars and fringe Matildas are set to feature more prominently in Australia's two friendlies against Taiwan.
Siddle re-signs with Stars to play BBL into his 40s
Veteran quick Peter Siddle has signed a one-year deal to join Melbourne Stars, who are still hunting for their first Big Bash title.
Petaia chasing NFL dream sparked by Super Bowl memories
Super Bowls, skipping school and former Pittsburgh safety Troy Polamalu helped put rugby star Jordan Petaia on a path to a potential NFL call-up.
Memories evoked as Australia draw Sweden in Davis Cup
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian team will meet old foes Sweden, away, then face Belgium or Chile, in the qualifying rounds for the Davis Cup final 8.