Nearly 40 taken to morgue after India festival stampede
Dozens of people have been killed and injured in a stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival, according to media reports.
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Khawaja, Smith score tons as Aussies bully Sri Lanka
Australian veterans Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith have caused Sri Lanka all sorts of problems on the first day of the Test series opener in Galle.
‘Ready to go’ but skipper Healy may miss Test spot
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has declared herself fit for the women's Ashes Test but could still be overruled from playing by selectors.
NBL chief tips huge Finals series as race heats up
Seven teams remain in the NBL Finals hunt with two rounds of the regular season left to play, as league officials predict an epic title battle.
Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences
Former Tasmanian MP Adam Brooks has been spared a conviction on personal tax offences, while a company he directed was fined $5000 for failing to file returns.
Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia
Australia is calling for the just treatment and release of Oscar Jenkins who Russia confirmed is being held as a prisoner of war after fighting for Ukraine.
Top clothing chains to close, shedding hundreds of jobs
More than 250 outlets of two leading retail chains will close, costing nearly 1000 jobs, after receivers failed to find a buyer for the stores.
Humphries lauds value of NBL’s Pride Round
Adelaide 36ers centre Isaac Humphries believes the annual NBL Pride Round is a huge step forward for the LGBTQ+ community.
Anti-Jewish plot foiled as caravan of explosives found
A huge multi-agency operation is probing a potential terror act after a caravan full of explosives was found alongside a note with addresses of Jewish people.
Bomb caravan’s owner was accused of anti-Semitic attack
A caravan found with high-powered explosives inside has been linked to a woman who was already charged over an anti-Semitic incident.
Israel pauses exchange after ‘chaotic’ handover
Israel has paused plans to release 110 Palestinian prisoners after chaotic scenes as three Israeli and five Thai hostages were handed over to the Red Cross.
Man faces court over grandmother sex attacks in 1980s
A 69-year-old man has briefly faced court after being charged with rape, assault and burglary offences over his alleged 1980s sex attack on a grandmother.
Kuhnemann cleared for Sri Lanka after thumb injury
Australian offspinner Matthew Kuhnemann will fly to Sri Lanka this weekend after shaking off a thumb injury that had threatened his ability to tour.
Coquards wins, Romo looks solid ahead of Willunga
Tour Down Under race leader Javier Romo looks solid ahead of Willunga, after Bryan Coquard won and Jhonatan Narzaez stewed in Victor Harbor.
Djokovic unsure if he’s played his last Australian Open
Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic may have played his last Australian Open after quitting his semi-final injured, sending Alexander Zverev into the title match.
Bullets imports combine to fell Breakers, stay alive
Brisbane's import pair Casey Prather and Keandre Cook have steered the injury-hit Bullets to victory in New Zealand to keep their NBL season alive.
‘We know’: Thunder absorb bail drama to reach BBL final
Sam Billings says the third umpire erred in a crucial moment of the Sydney derby BBL final that the Thunder won by four wickets.
Davis, 36ers make statement in Kings take-down
Kendric Davis produced another top-drawer performance as Adelaide beat Sydney to move into the NBL's top six and push the Kings from second to fourth.
‘Healing’: Troy Cassar-Daley sweeps Golden Guitars
An emotional Troy Cassar-Daley has paid tribute to his family, as he took out five Golden Guitar awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Hamas release four Israeli hostages in second swap
Hamas has released four young female Israeli soldiers after more than 15 months in captivity.
Narvaez wins on Willunga to snatch cycling Tour lead
Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez has taken the Tour Down Under lead and should win the title after triumphing in an explosive fifth stage at Willunga.
Phoenix denied two penalties in stalemate with Mariners
Wellington and Central Coast have fought out a dramatic 0-0 draw, with the Phoenix having two penalty shouts contentiously denied in their A-League Men clash.
Neale Daniher named 2025 Australian of the Year
The AFL legend has turned his diagnosis of motor neurone disease into a search for a cure, bringing Australians along for the fight.
Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours
Lifetimes of service have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, including Indigenous lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs.
Madison Keys wins Australian Open final for maiden slam
American Madison Keys, 29, has upset world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open and become the oldest first-time grand slam champion in a decade.
Welsford wins final Tour stage, Narvaez secures title
Australian Sam Welsford has won the last stage of the Tour Down Under, while Jhonatan Narvaez is the first cyclist from Ecuador to win overall.
Harrell gets birthday wish as 36ers trounce Breakers
Birthday boy Montrezl Harrell paved the way for a comfortable Adelaide defeat of New Zealand that pushed the 36ers into outright sixth on the eve of the finals.
Khawaja would sooner walk away than stay too long
Usman Khawaja never wants to be the guy who outstays his welcome at Test level, but he has no firm retirement plans ahead of the Sri Lanka series.
Late Moreno magic sinks WSW as Auckland go top in ALM
Colombian forward Neyder Moreno has sent Auckland back to the top of the A-League Men standings with a 95th-minute winner against Western Sydney Wanderers,
South Korea’s President Yoon indicted for insurrection
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol could face years in prison for his martial law decree after being indicted on charges of leading an insurrection.
Sinner crushes Zverev to defend Australian Open crown
World No.1 Jannik Sinner has successfully defended his Australian Open crown to join legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the tennis history books.