Israel, Hamas agree deal for release of Gaza hostages
Israel's and Hamas have approved a temporary ceasefire to allow dozens of hostages held in Gaza to be exchanged for Palestinians in Israeli prisons.
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S.Korea boosts military surveillance after North launch
South Korea will partially suspend an agreement to restart aerial surveillance of North Korea after the North said it launched a military spy satellite.
Pakistan court says Khan’s jail trial illegal: lawyer
Imran Khan's lawyer says a Pakistani court has declared the jail trial of the former prime minister illegal regarding charges of leaking state secrets.
Albanese spruiks Labor achievements at term mid-point
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked the halfway point of Labor's current term in government with a rallying cry to the party faithful.
Five penalty runs help Sixers pip Heat in WBBL drama
Sydney Sixers' WBBL finals hopes still flicker after beating Brisbane with one ball to spare, while Adelaide Strikers beat Sydney Thunder by three runs.
Whitehead to showcase kite foil thrills at Olympics
Townsville's Breiana Whitehead is the first sailor named on Team Australia for Paris 2024, set to debut in the new Olympic class of kite foil.
Warner skips T20s, boosting Smith’s chances to open
David Warner has withdrawn from Australia's Twenty20 series against India, which is already shaping as an ugly reminder of cricket's cluttered calendar.
Scales drama hits weigh-in for Tszyu-Biggs title fight
Challenger Nikita Tszyu and champion Dylan Biggs have both made weight for their Australian super-welterweight bout, but not before a drama over the scales.
Moylan signs with Leigh Leopards after Sharks release
Cronulla playmaker Matt Moylan has been released to join Super League club Leigh Leopards on a two-year deal after being headhunted by coach Adrian Lam.
Harley Reid keen to lift West Coast out of AFL doldrums
Highly rated Victorian teenager Harley Reid will move interstate to join West Coast after being selected with the No.1 pick at the AFL national draft.
More Australians flee Gaza as ceasefire calls mount
A big group of Australians has escaped war-torn Gaza as the conflict continues between Israel and Hamas.
US tries to halt Aust property sale by ex-marine’s wife
Australian authorities, acting on behalf of the US, have asked a court to restrain a multi-million-dollar asset held by the wife of a former marine.
Australia’s World Cup triumph the pinnacle: Cummins
Travis Head's superb knock has guided Australia to a sixth World Cup title, an achievement captain Pat Cummins hailed as the pinnacle of international cricket.
Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan ousted
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been sacked following a torrid year, with Daniel Herbert named as his replacement on an interim basis.
Driver hit with new charges over death of top cop’s son
The 18-year-old son of South Australia's police commissioner has died, leading to more serious charges against an alleged hit-run driver.
‘Tentative deal’ for Gaza hostages: Washington Post
A deal's been reached for the release of hostages from Gaza over a five day truce, according to a Washington Post report being contradicted by the White House.
Retired Australian legend Lanning takes break from WBBL
Less than two weeks after retiring from international duties, Australian legend Meg Lanning has taken a personal break from the WBBL with the Melbourne Stars.
Cummins gives Australia a sniff in World Cup final
Pat Cummins' captaincy and fine Australian bowling have helped his side restrict undefeated hosts India to 240 in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
Boland, Sutherland star as Vics beat Bulls in Shield
Will Sutherland has overcome the disappointment of a costly dropped catch to inspire Victoria to a 113-run Sheffield Shield win over Queensland.
Cats hang on to beat Demons in AFLW semi-final
Geelong have held on despite Melbourne's last-quarter fightback to win their AFLW semi-final by five points at Ikon Park.
Ex-military jet plunges into water after mid-air crash
Two people are missing after a former military aircraft crashed at Port Phillip Bay, southeast of Melbourne.
McNamara gets City win over Jets before injuring knee
Melbourne City striker Holly McNamara was stretchered off after securing a 3-2 ALW win over Newcastle while Western United beat Brisbane 1-0 at Ballymore.
Tentative Gaza agreement to free some hostages: report
Israel, the US and Hamas have reached a tentative deal to free some hostages in Gaza and pause fighting, the Washington Post reports.
Hatchard stars as Adelaide trounce Sydney in AFLW semi
Adelaide, inspired by record-breaking feats from midfield ace Anne Hatchard, have thrashed Sydney by 67 points in their AFLW semi-final.
Thunder, Strikers book WBBL finals spots with big wins
The WBBL's finals series is taking shape after Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers booked their spots alongside Perth Scorchers with big wins on Saturday.
Late wickets keep Queensland in the Shield hunt at MCG
Victoria has a lead of 237 with four wickets in hand ahead of the last day of their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at the MCG.
WC final culmination of ‘career-defining’ year: Cummins
A hectic 2023 shapes as career-defining for the Australian cricket team, says Pat Cummins ahead of the World Cup final against India.
Top SA cop’s son dies in hospital after alleged hit-run
The 18-year-old son of South Australia's police commissioner has died following an alleged hit-run during schoolies celebrations.
Defiant RA boss McLennan granted 24-hour reprieve
Hamish McLennan doesn't plan to quit as chair of Rugby Australia despite a demand from six of his own member unions to do so.
Australia condemns ‘unsafe’ run-in with Chinese warship
Acting prime minister Richard Marles has condemned the actions of a Chinese warship after its crew subjected Australian naval divers to harmful sonar pulses.
Minjee Lee chasing namesake at LPGA Tour’s season-ender
Australia's Minjee Lee has co-leader American Alison Lee in her sights at the LPGA Tour's lucrative season-ending CME Group Tour Championship in Florida.