Two workers missing after Queensland mine collapse
Emergency services are leading search and rescue efforts for two workers missing after a collapse at an underground zinc mine in northern Queensland.
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Severe weather, flood warning for far north Queensland
Severe thunderstorms are forecast to pummel Queensland's far north, cutting roads and isolating communities with a risk of life-threatening flash floods.
Magnitude 6.1 quake strikes off New Zealand coast
A strong earthquake has struck New Zealand's lower North Island, rattling a country that's already dealing with deadly floods caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon steps down
Nicola Sturgeon said the time has come for her to stand down as Scotland's First Minister.
Race to contain Qld bushfires as heatwave looms
Emergency warnings are in place for residents to the north of the Queensland town of Miles as firefighters try to bring large bushfires under control.
Jobs market weakens as economic headwinds loom
Official labour force data shows the unemployment rate lifting unexpectedly but there's still plenty of heat left in the jobs market.
Josh McGuire banned over slur in Super League trial
Former NRL enforcer Josh McGuire has been banned for seven English Super League matches after being found guilty of derogatory abuse in a pre-season trial.
Lawyer claims vendetta against ex-NRL star Sam Burgess
Former NRL star Samuel Burgess will plead not guilty to driving unlicensed, his lawyer says, claiming a former NSW minister had a "vendetta" against him.
Coal and gas bargaining chip for climate change policy
The Greens will support the government's changes to the safeguard mechanism, a key climate policy, if it agrees to stop new coal and gas projects.
Australian Sports Commission facing sex abuse lawsuit
A high-performance para-athlete is suing the Australian Sports Commission for allegedly failing to act against sex abuse claims while she was at the AIS.
Toby Greene given nod as Giants’ sole skipper
AFL bad boy Toby Greene has been appointed sole captain of GWS ahead of the 2023 season, with Stephen Coniglio and Josh Kelly named as his deputies.
US fighter jets shoot down object near Canadian border
An "unidentified object" has been shot down with a missile by US fighter jets over Lake Huron, the fourth object brought down over North American airspace.
Surgeon Teo fights for reputation with star support
Controversial Sydney neurosurgeon Charlie Teo is facing a disciplinary hearing after allegations of performing high-risk operations without necessary oversight.
‘Reasonable’ doubts of guilt in Folbigg inquiry
The new inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing her children has been told evidence would show a reasonable hypothesis inconsistent with guilt.
Third woman says footy great abused her as a child
A third woman has alleged Australian Rules great Barry Cable sexually abused her as a child but she didn't report it because she felt scared and intimidated.
Energy Australia’s $1.5m fine after worker’s death
Energy Australia has been fined $1.5 million after admitting the death of a worker working on high voltage cables at its Yallourn power station was preventable.
NRL stars Savage, Olam sidelined by fractures
Canberra fullback Xavier Savage and Melbourne centre Justin Olam have both been ruled out of the start of the NRL season after suffering injuries.
Super Bowl surface slammed, Aussie pair denied history
Kansas City have pipped Philadelphia 38-35 in the Super Bowl, the Chiefs' comeback denying Australian pair Jordan Mailata and Arryn Siposs a historic victory.
Koroisau named Wests Tigers captain for 2023 NRL season
Apisai Koroisau has been appointed as the new captain of Wests Tigers, five months after laughing off the NRL club's premiership chances.
Gardner hits jackpot at inaugural WPL auction
Allrounder Ashleigh Gardner has landed a big payday as one of 14 Aussies picked up at the inaugural player auction for the Indian WPL T20 league.
Consumers fret over new year of interest rate hikes
Another cash rate hike and suggestions of more to come has mortgage holders worried, with consumer confidence sinking to the lows of the pandemic.
NRLW deal done, expansion likely again for 2025 season
The NRLW will remain as a nine-round regular season for 2023, before expanding to an extra two rounds in 2025, with another two teams likely to join.
Olympian Peter Bol’s provisional doping ban lifted
The provisional doping suspension handed down to Australian athletics star Peter Bol has been lifted after his A and B samples didn't match.
Coach Heal sues Sydney Flames amidst bullying claims
Head coach Shane Heal has sued the Sydney Flames after being suspended from the women's basketball team following bullying allegations made against him.
Papenhuyzen set for an extended stint on NRL sidelines
Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to miss up to the first seven rounds of the NRL season as the superstar Melbourne fullback fights to return from his fractured kneecap.
Former defence chief delivers ‘urgent’ military review
A review of Australia's defence strategy has been handed over to the government following work by a former defence chief and minister.
Timely push by NRL to avoid heat in pre-season matches
Kick-off times for Saturday's pre-season games and World Club Challenge matches have been pushed back in a bid by the NRL to avoid searing February heat in NSW.
Matt Short stands tall as Vics crush Qld in One-Day Cup
Matt Short starred to keep Victoria's One-Day Cup hopes intact with a crushing penultimate-round win over an outclassed Queensland.
Sharks extend Fitzgibbon contract until end of 2027
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has received a three-year contract extension and has been backed by the board to bring short and long-term success to the club.
Fremantle Dockers appoint Lisa Webb as new AFLW coach
Former Fremantle player and assistant coach Lisa Webb has been appointed as the club's new AFLW senior coach, replacing Trent Cooper.
Raiders star cleared after cops’ assault in street fight
Charges against Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling have been dismissed after a magistrate found police breached their duty when they "assaulted" the NRL star.