Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs
Syrian opposition forces are continuing their rapid advance, forcing thousands of people to flee the central city of Homs, a war monitor says.
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‘Not bringing down a premier’: new turn in track plan
A probe into a controversial proposal to turn a historic racecourse into housing has delivered the latest salvo in a divisive debate over the facility's future.
Starc sets up Australia’s day and night of dominance
Australia trail by just 94 runs with nine wickets in hand after hitting back hard at India on the first day of the second Test at Adelaide Oval.
‘Profound day’: family mourn Laos poisoning victim
A teenager who died after consuming a methanol-laced drink in Laos has been farewelled at her former school with a community guard of honour.
Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages
Right-wing extremism is threatening Australia and tackling the issue could require authorities to gain access to Australians' encrypted messages.
Synagogue arson attack sparks manhunt, security plea
Australia's Jewish community has called for better security around its places of worship after two masked arsonists set fire to a major synagogue.
Roosters prise Robson out of Cowboys on four-year deal
NSW State of Origin hooker Reece Robson has signed with the Sydney Roosters on a four-year deal, in a move that could have significant ramifications in the NRL.
The reason behind star Upton’s shock early NRLW release
Tamika Upton, the NRLW's best player, has revealed why she was released early from her contract at Newcastle.
Josh Inglis sent back to play for WA against NSW
Josh Inglis has been released from Australia's Test camp to get some red-ball cricket under his belt, after being cleared to play in the Sheffield Shield.
Ex-Liberal leader’s son gets home detention for dealing
The son of a former NSW Liberal Party leader has avoided extra prison time despite admitting running a drug-dealing operation on the dark web.
Tributes flow for trailblazer Tabberer: ‘a true icon’
Fashion legend Maggie Tabberer has been remembered for paving the way for Australian women with elegance, style, and determination.
Polkinghorne to start in final Matildas game in Geelong
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has confirmed Clare Polkinghorne will start against Taiwan in Geelong for her final ever appearance.
Victorian pace duo share 10 wickets against Bulls
Fergus O'Neill and Mitchell Perry have snared five wickets apiece to skittle Queensland for 172 in the Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG.
Hunt, Sangha post tons as Redbacks heap pain on Tassie
South Australia opener Henry Hunt has posted his third century of the Shield season to ensure his name will stay in the reckoning for future Test selection.
Brisbane Bullets smash undermanned 36ers in NBL
Casey Prather and Tyrell Harrison starred as the Bullets crushed the Adelaide 36ers by 19 points in their NBL clash in Brisbane.
Romanian top court annuls presidential election result
Romania's constitutional court has annulled the results of the first round of the country's presidential election.
Jakara Anthony claims gold in Sweden World Cup event
Australian skiier Jakara Anthony has added another World Cup win to her impressive resume, winning the first moguls event of the season in Sweden.
Knights to land Vette-Welsh as Upton NRLW replacement
Botille Vette-Welsh has emerged as Newcastle's replacement for Tamika Upton, with the former Jillaroos No.1 agreeing to a three-year deal at the Knights.
SKorea arrests ex-defence minister over martial law
South Korea's former defence minister has been arrested over his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law that sparked a political crisis.
Champion halfback Dodd embraces pressure at Souths
Lewis Dodd knows he will face far more scrutiny as an NRL halfback than he did in the English Super League, and he is ready to embrace it at South Sydney.
Resurgent Aussies charging towards squaring Test series
Australia are in the box seat to level the Border-Gavaskar series, with India teetering at 5-128 and still trailing by 29 runs at Adelaide Oval.
Macarthur, Western United fight out 0-0 stalemate
Western United and Macarthur have each kept a clean sheet for the first time this A-League Men season following their 0-0 draw.
Matildas hit Taiwan for six in Polkinghorne farewell
Tameka Yallop has starred as the Matildas sent off Clare Polkinghorne with a 6-0 thumping victory over Taiwan in potentially Tom Sermanni's last game.
Phoenix storm home to extend Taipans’ NBL losing streak
Nathan Sobey has starred as South East Melbourne Phoenix overcame a horror third quarter to defeat Cairns Taipans by five points in NBL action.
Indian send-off went too far, says Australia star Head
Australia batsman Travis Head was disappointed with a heated send-off from India's Mohammed Siraj in the second Test.
Syrian president flees as rebels take over Damascus
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country as rebels appear to be on the cusp of toppling his 24-year regime as they storm the capital of Damascus.
Aussies return to best in thumping Adelaide Test win
Australia have squared the Border-Gavaskar series with an emphatic 10-wicket second Test win against India at the Adelaide Oval.
Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation
Members of the Jewish community have gathered in solidarity after a synagogue was firebombed by two men who are on the run from police.
Rebels in Syria declare Bashar al-Assad’s regime over
Syria's authoritarian President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule has ended after he fled the country as insurgents entered the capital Damascus.
India’s Siraj accuses Head of abuse and lying
India paceman Mohammed Siraj has accused Travis Head of lying but the Australian isn't going to let it ruin a second Test triumph.
Gutsy Bullets snap Melb United NBL hoodoo
The Brisbane Bullets have lived up to their name with a brilliant shooting performance that sealed their upset defeat of NBL heavyweights Melbourne United.