UN General Assembly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire
The UN General Assembly has approved resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees.
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Australia’s Gaza ceasefire support splits community
Humanitarian organisations and Palestinian Australians have welcomed Australia's support for a ceasefire in Gaza but the Jewish community has raised concerns.
Trump invites China’s Xi to attend inauguration: report
Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration in January, multiple sources told CBS News.
Bulldogs $6m abuse payout slashed, but verdict upheld
A man abused by a Bulldogs volunteer as a child has had his almost-$6 million payout from the AFL club more than halved, but his lawyers say it is still a win.
Rex directors face grounding for silence over $35m hole
Four Rex directors failed to disclose the troubled airline's financial position after expressing optimism for future profits, the corporate regulator alleges.
Husband pleads guilty over crash that killed Olympian
Champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to a new charge over the crash the led to death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins.
Socceroos aim to feel right at home for WC qualifier
With their hopes of direct World Cup qualification hanging in the balance, the Socceroos are eager to enjoy home comforts when they host Indonesia in Sydney.
Hawks mull over Harris trade as Demons offer extension
The busiest club in the penultimate day of the AFLW trade period, Hawthorn are still mulling over a trade for Melbourne premiership forward Tayla Harris.
Magpies unveil Charlie Gardiner as new football boss
Collingwood have named long-time Sydney administrator Charlie Gardiner as their new football boss, continuing a massive off-field rebuild.
Bank’s bungled cash fee a sign of anti-branch shift
Australia's biggest bank has backed down on a threat to charge some customers to access their own money after a 24-hour pile-on.
NRLW superstar Tamika Upton joins Brisbane
Brisbane have signed NRLW superstar Tamika Upton after she was granted a release from her Newcastle Knights contract.
Lyon expects sore Marsh to bowl in Adelaide Test
Star Australian spinner Nathan Lyon expects Mitch Marsh will bowl at the Adelaide Oval despite fears about the hulking allrounder's fitness.
Japanese court convicts Australian of drug smuggling
The family of Perth grandmother Donna Nelson have vowed to keep fighting to bring her home after she was jailed in Japan for smuggling methamphetamine.
Second-string Matildas claim unconvincing Taiwan win
A second-string Matildas outfit have beaten Taiwan 3-1, with three players scoring their maiden international goals.
PM to resign as France’s political crisis deepens
Michel Barnier will quit as prime minister after a historic no-confidence vote, but the next government will face the same problems getting its budget passed.
Record-setting hockey great Eddie Ockenden retires
After five Olympics and a record 451 international appearances for Australia over 18 years, hockey great Eddie Ockenden has announced his retirement.
Boland back in, Marsh fit to bowl in Adelaide Test
Allrounder Mitch Marsh has been cleared to bowl in the second Test against India, with Australia selecting Scott Boland for the Adelaide Oval pink-ball Test.
CA ‘proud’ of Afghanistan stance after ICC criticism
Outgoing ICC chairman Greg Barclay has sprayed Cricket Australia for refusing to play Afghanistan in bilateral series, but not in world cups.
Demetriou lauds PNG’s NRL entry but coy on coaching gig
Jason Demetriou has lauded PNG's imminent entry into the NRL but remains coy on his aspirations to coach the league's forthcoming franchise.
Eels hand Volkman NRL lifeline after year in limbo
Former Warriors playmaker Ronald Volkman spent 2024 in no-man's land, but has been handed an NRL lifeline by Parramatta.
United take the Loe road in crushing win over Breakers
Melbourne United's enviable depth was on show as Rob Loe top-scored in a 97-70 NBL victory over New Zealand in Christchurch.
JackJumpers pip Cairns to extend NBL winning run
After a sluggish start to the season, defending NBL champions Tasmania have secured their fourth straight victory, beating Cairns by nine points.
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.
‘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.