Bushfires spark inquiry call as funding debate rages
Underfunding has been blamed for the scale of losses from ferocious bushfires but state authorities insist conditions made containment impossible.
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Iran warns of retaliation if US and Trump strike
With Iran's leadership trying to quell domestic unrest, Tehran is seeking to deter US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene.
‘Board of Peace’: US launches Gaza plan’s second phase
US envoy Steve Witkoff says phase two of a plan to end the Gaza Strip conflict has started and will focus on disarming Hamas and rebuilding the territory.
Dumped author to consider festival return after apology
A major writers' festival is in damage control as it apologises for dumping a Palestinian-Australian author in a move that triggered a mass boycott.
Smith backs axing but day-night Ashes Test not dead yet
Steve Smith has backed calls to axe the day-night Test from Australia's next home Ashes series, but things might not be so simple for organisers.
Spirit-ual leader focuses on future over title success
Kelsey Griffin has been instrumental for the Bendigo Spirit this season, and one reason is because she's not concentrating on winning a WNBL title.
FA presses play on new era as streaming boss made CEO
The new chief executive of Football Australia has promised to bring a sporting and commercial excellence to the organisation.
Australian Open draw hands de Minaur a devilish path
Alex de Minaur will have no time to ease his way into the Australian Open draw after being pitted against ex-Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in round one.
‘Little warning’ as flash flood sweeps cars out to sea
A river has dramatically burst its banks, sweeping cars out to sea and trapping holidaygoers in caravans after "off-the-charts" rainfall caused major flooding.
‘Not doom and gloom’: Hurricanes ponder shock BBL loss
The Hobart Hurricanes are staying positive after a horror loss to the Brisbane Heat and missed opportunity to guarantee top spot on on the BBL ladder.
Federer hopes Alcaraz can pull off ‘crazy’ Open triumph
Six-times Australian Open champion Roger Federer knows Carlos Alcaraz will have completing a career grand slam at Melbourne Park on his mind.
Jones and Reeves set the pace at Vic Opens
Veteran Brendan Jones and rising star Hannah Reeves were the pacesetters on a windy opening day of the men's and women's Vic Opens at 13th Beach.
Scorchers’ Allen blasts Renegades to secure finals spot
The Perth Scorchers posted a commanding win over the Melbourne Renegades on the back of Kiwi blaster Finn Allen's brilliant first BBL century.
Wilson shoots lights out as Lynx take down Bendigo
The race to finish in top spot on the WNBL ladder is set to go down to the wire after the Perth Lynx toppled Bendigo from first spot with an inspired comeback.
Noi impresses NBA legend as Kings down Bullets in Perth
Kouat Noi and Kendric Davis have combined for 47 points to lead the Sydney Kings to a 15-point NBL win over Brisbane in Perth.
Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuela’s Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has presented Donald Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal, and he intends to keep it.
Hungry Alcaraz ready to sink teeth into champion Sinner
Jannik Sinner could become the second man to win three straight Australian Open titles in the open era, but fierce rival Carlos Alcaraz has other ideas.
S.Korea court jails ex-president Yoon for obstruction
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison on some charges related to his failed martial law decree.
‘Seismic shift’: women boast stronger Down Under field
The women's Tour Down Under field is stronger than the men's start list, with the reigning road world champion competing in the women's race for the first time.
Wests Tigers lose another Campbelltown product
Luke Laulilii has signed with the NRL's new franchise Perth, the latest Campbelltown junior to exit the Wests Tigers.
Matildas veteran injured, Jet-propelled upset hits City
The Newcastle Jets have upset A-League Women leaders Melbourne City 3-1 while Western Sydney veteran Chloe Logarzo suffered a serious injury against Brisbane.
Americans on fire as Geelong deal finals blow to Flames
The Sydney Flames' WNBL finals hopes are hanging by a thread after Geelong produced a dominant display to defeat the side courtesy of some American heroics.
City bullish on defender after Auckland comeback win
Melbourne City have fought out a 2-1 win over A-League Men leaders Auckland FC and are confident Kai Trewin has avoided injury.
Smith ton upstages Warner as Sixers down Thunder in BBL
Steve Smith has upstaged David Warner by scoring an electrifying century in the Sydney Sixers' BBL win over the Sydney Thunder.
No coach, no worries as Roar beat Glory in Perth
Adam Taggart has equalled Andy Keogh's mark for most goals for Perth Glory but it was Brisbane who came away with the spoils to snap a three-match losing run.
Kokkinakis will play: Kyrgios not sweating on AO bid
Shrugging off injury concerns, Nick Kyrgios is ready to run it back with great mate and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Australian Open.
Olympic champion Anthony makes moguls history
Moguls ace Jakara Anthony has made Australian history after clinching another World Cup victory with a dominant performance in the United States.
Swiatek narrows focus with grand slam history in sight
World No.2 Iga Swiatek has the opportunity to become a career grand slam winner, but isn't looking beyond her Australian Open first-round clash with Yue Yuan.
New Aussie Kasatkina embraces ‘fun pressure’ of Open
New Australian citizen Daria Kasatkina says the pressure that comes with being a local at Melbourne Park is "fun" compared to what she's experienced.
Wollaston wins first Tour stage, crash hits Australians
New Zealand sprinter Ally Wollaston has won the first stage of the Tour Down Under, after a late crash ruined the hopes of the Australian Liv AlUla Jayco team.
Djokovic won’t let record talk burden grand slam tilt
Adamant he can still take it up to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic won't let his pursuit of a record 25th grand slam title prove a burden.