Australian spinner Nathan Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
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N Korea fires ballistic missile, S Korea and Japan say
South Korea's military says it has detected that North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.
Fire extend WNBL streak, painful end to Caps’ drought
Sami Whitcomb helped stretch Townsville Fire's WNBL winning streak to seven games as Jade Melbourne sparked the UC Capitals in a drought-breaking victory.
Jets break home hoodoo in ALW triumph over Western Utd
Newcastle farewelled Matildas star Emily van Egmond with a 4-2 victory over Western United while Brisbane, Western Sydney, Perth and Sydney settled for draws.
Santos given green-light for Barossa drilling project
Santos has marked a key regulatory win for its $5.8bn Timor Sea Barossa project, but other court battles are threatening to derail the project.
Screams heard as woman fatally stabbed in Canberra zoo
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after his co-worker was found stabbed to death at the National Zoo and Aquarium in central Canberra.
US House approves impeachment inquiry into Biden
US House Republicans have voted to approve an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden despite their probe yet to find evidence of misconduct by the president.
Khawaja vows to fight for those without a voice
Australia opener Usman Khawaja won't be wearing shoes bearing the words 'all lives are equal' when the first Test against Pakistan begins on Thursday.
Sobbing parents face court for alleged murder of doctor
The young parents of an infant child broke into the home of top doctor Michael Yung, murdered him and tried to hide the evidence, a court has heard.
Stars Scorched as Perth claim easy BBL win at MCG
The Perth Scorchers have easily beaten the Melbourne Stars by seven wickets in their BBL match at the MCG.
Promising jobs data fuels hopes of soft landing
Despite a higher-than-expected 61,000 jobs being added to the economy in November, the jobless rate lifted to 3.9 per cent.
Freed and vindicated, Folbigg cleared of killing kids
Kathleen Folbigg's long-held hope of having her name cleared over the deaths of her four children has been answered with an appeal court decision.
Australia mulls US request to send warship to Red Sea
A US request to send a warship to the Red Sea amid ongoing Middle East conflict and tension is being considered by Australia's government and defence forces.
Netball focused on winning ‘war’ on female talent
Netball Australia and the players' union have finally confirmed a new three-year Collective Player Agreement, bringing to an end an ugly dispute.
New Tigers boss Richardson makes pitch to Panther Luai
Shane Richardson is keen to begin his tenure as chief executive of Wests Tigers with a bang and lure Jarome Luai to the club.
Howarth inks two-year deal with forward-thinking Pies
Gold Coast AFLW star Kalinda Howarth has signed a two-year deal with Collingwood, leaving room for young Brisbane midfielder Ella Smith to join the Suns.
Bulldogs star Bailey Smith to miss 2024 AFL season
The Western Bulldogs' midfield depth will be tested in 2024 after young star Bailey Smith sustained a serious knee injury, which will sideline him for a year.
New COP28 text cites ‘transition’ from fossil fuels
A new proposed final text from the COP28 climate summit has toughened language on fossil fuels, from reducing their use, to 'transitioning away'.
Paramedics get major pay rise in ‘recognition’ of role
A major health union and the government have agreed to a significant pay rise for NSW paramedics following months of negotiations.
Mother, son jailed for Stuart Highway fatal hit-and-run
A young man and his mother have been jailed after he fatally struck a pedestrian and she helped load the woman's body into a ute and bury it in bushland.
Faitala-Mariner makes peace after talk of Bulldogs exit
Raymond Faitala-Mariner insists his future is at Canterbury, despite his fate being the subject of immense scrutiny over the off-season.
Kidnapper jailed for 22 years for taking siblings
A kidnapper who bound and gagged two Melbourne children, then three and five, and sought a $1 million ransom from their parents has been jailed for 22 years.
Opals great Jackson in frame for Olympics comeback
Lauren Jackson has been included in the Opals' extended squad for February's Olympic Games qualifying tournament in Brazil.
Smith has no plans to follow Warner into retirement
Veteran batsman Steve Smith says he's feeling refreshed and ready to fire ahead of the three-Test series against Pakistan, starting in Perth on Thursday.
Richardson replaces Pascoe after Wests Tigers cull
Maligned Wests Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe has resigned, with chair Lee Hagipantelis ousted as part of a governance shake-up at the NRL club.
Arnold urged to consider Langerak amid Mat Ryan scare
Mitch Langerak is being tipped to step in if first-choice goalkeeper Mat Ryan fails to be passed fit for the start of the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign.
Jail for life over stabbing murder of young mother
A man has been jailed for life over the stabbing murder of a young Queensland woman at her friend's home in Tasmania.
Brisbane turn on the Heat against Thunder in Canberra
Classy bowling and fine fielding from the Brisbane Heat has earned them a 20-run win over the Sydney Thunder in a low-scoring BBL match at Manuka Oval.
Demons will grow from AFL finals failure, says Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and chief executive Gary Pert were among the speakers at the AFL club's annual members forum, with plenty to discuss.
National ban on engineered stone ‘will save lives’
Engineered stone products will be banned from sale from July over significant health risks to workers following an agreement of workplace ministers.
Stubbornly high inflation will eat into real wage gains
The federal budget is looking healthy thanks to a surprise revenue boost but inflation is proving persistent and is continuing to hurt household finances.