Gilmore pipped in Portugal WSL semi-final
Stephanie Gilmore led until the final two minutes of her semi-final of the World Surf League event at Supertubos in Portugal before losing to Lakey Peterson.
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Tudhope wins para snowboard cross bronze
Para snowboarding star Ben Tudhope has claimed bronze in the snowboard cross to snare Australia's first medal of the Beijing Winter Paralympics.
Qld records one virus death, 3,677 cases
Another person has died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 3,677 new virus cases after the first mask-free weekend since early January.
Ukraine and Russia face off at World Court
Ukraine's case against Russia lodged at the World Court centres on the interpretation of a 1948 treaty on the prevention of genocide.
Stolen car in Sydney Harbour Bridge crash
A stolen SUV is believed to have been involved in a fiery, multi-vehicle accident on Sydney Harbour Bridge that shutdown peak hour traffic, causing chaos.
Severe weather to hit stretch of NSW coast
A severe weather alert has been issued for almost 1000km of the NSW coast, as the army defends its performance in rescuing stranded flood victims.
Further federal flood assistance planned
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said another round of financial assistance would be provided to flood-affected communities in NSW and Queensland.
No foul play in Warne’s death: Thai police
Autopsy results show Shane Warne's death in a Thai resort island hotel was due to a suspected heart attack, with no suspicious circumstances, Thai police say.
Kyiv cries foul over Russian evac ‘stunt’
Kyiv says Russia's announcement of "humanitarian corridors" to allow Ukrainians to flee to Russia or Belarus an "immoral stunt".
No submarine decision before election: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there will be no decision on nuclear propelled submarines ahead of the federal election due in May.
Warne family accepts state funeral offer
Shane Warne's family has accepted the Victorian government's offer of a state funeral for the cricketing legend.
Mostert stars in wet Supercars race win
Holden's Chaz Mostert has survived wet conditions at Sydney Motorsport Park to win the 300km Supercars race and claim the championship lead.
Ukraine refugee numbers pass 1.5 million
The number of refugees that have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion has surpassed 1.5 million and that figure is expected to swell.
Russia offers 5-hour ‘evacuation corridor’
Civilians in Ukraine's southeastern city of Mariupol will have a five-hour window in which to evacuate under a partial Russian ceasefire in the region.
Pakistan in control as Aussies face battle
Pakistan have put themselves in complete control of the first Test against Australia, declaring at 4-476 before bad light stopped play early in Rawalpindi.
SVG makes perfect Supercars season start
Holden's Shane van Gisbergen has made the perfect start to his Supercars championship defence, winning the season-opening race under lights in Sydney.
Australia in rare Davis Cup comeback win
Alex de Minaur and Thanasi Kokkinakis have led Australia to a memorable 3-2 comeback win over Hungary in their Davis Cup qualifying tie in Sydney.
Hearts break, beers flow for Shane Warne
Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne is being mourned by fans and friends at home and around the world following his sudden death in Thailand.
NSW flood damage hard to convey: Perrottet
The premier has pledged to spare no expense in helping northern NSW recover from devastating floods, saying images "do not do justice" to the region's carnage.
King channels Warne in World Cup classic
Rachael Haynes has clubbed 130 and Victorian legspinner Alana King took three wickets in Australia's tense 12-run World Cup win over England.
World mourns Shane Warne, dead at 52
The death of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne from a suspected heart attack in a luxury Thailand resort has stunned the sporting and wider world.
Russia declares partial Ukraine ceasefire
Russia's defence ministry says it has declared a partial ceasefire to allow humanitarian corridors out of the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha.
Australia and Hungary level in Davis Cup
A win for Alex de Minaur and loss for Thanasi Kokkinakis have left Australia level at 1-1 with Hungary in their Davis Cup qualifying tie after day 1 in Sydney.
Group of soldiers reported Roberts-Smith
An SAS soldier has told the Federal Court he and three others twice discussed allegations Ben Roberts-Smith engaged in bullying and war crimes with superiors.
Alan Tudge resigns from Morrison ministry
Education Minister Alan Tudge has resigned from cabinet citing family and health reasons after an investigation into his conduct towards a former staffer.
Ex-NSW police minister’s father jailed
Ken Grant, an ex-policeman and father of former NSW police minister Troy Grant, has been jailed over a fatal hit-and-run while he was also driving drunk.
Pakistan dominate day one on 1-245
Pakistan have dominated day one of the Benaud-Qadir trophy, going to stumps at 1-245 in the first Test against Australia in Rawalpindi.
WA has 2137 new Omicron cases, peak looms
Western Australia has recorded 2137 new COVID-19 cases, with the state's Omicron outbreak expected to peak within coming weeks.
Ukrainians to arrive in Aust within days
Ukrainians fleeing the war are expected to being arriving in Australia within days.
Russia attacks Ukraine nuclear power plant
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the largest of its kind in Europe, is on fire after an attack by Russian troops, the nearby town's mayor says.
Cricket legend Rod Marsh dies aged 74
Australian cricket great Rod Marsh has died, aged 74, after suffering a heart attack a week ago.