Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire
Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.
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PNG to turn pipeline NRL dream into bona fide reality
Papua New Guinea NRL officials will be able to begin plans for a club name and colours once NRL expansion is confirmed, along with a location for their village.
Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Tonga's parliament must elect a new prime minister following the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni after three years in the job.
Travel ban imposed on South Korea’s embattled president
South Korea's defence ministry says President Yoon Suk-yeol is still commander in chief despite the justice ministry banning him from travelling overseas.
Confirmation: 2024 will be the hottest year on record
After months of catastrophic heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and tropical cyclones, data has confirmed 2024 is now certain to be the hottest year on record.
Alex de Minaur, Matt Ebden share Newcombe Medal
Alex de Minaur has claimed his third Newcombe Medal, sharing Australian tennis's top individual honour with veteran doubles star Matt Ebden.
‘Cheap and late’: PM heckled at firebombed synagogue
An angry crowd has met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he visited a synagogue to see for himself the destruction caused by a suspected terrorist attack.
Restaurateur who held up anti-Israel sign ‘no neo-Nazi’
A high-profile restaurateur who held up a Nazi swastika at a pro-Palestinian rally has avoided conviction after a magistrate accepted he was deeply remorseful.
Women’s despair after losing contraception class action
More than 1000 women who suffered chronic pain and bleeding have lost their class action against pharmaceutical giant Bayer over a contraceptive device.
Daley to prioritise form over incumbency for 2025 Blues
Returning NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley has indicated he will pick his 2025 side for Game I based on form, not incumbency from the 2024 series win.
The 50 million reasons Woolies wants blockade to end
Woolworths says strike action has cost the company $50 million as it lodges an urgent application to ban workers from blocking access to its warehouses.
Memories evoked as Australia draw Sweden in Davis Cup
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian team will meet old foes Sweden, away, then face Belgium or Chile, in the qualifying rounds for the Davis Cup final 8.
Petaia chasing NFL dream sparked by Super Bowl memories
Super Bowls, skipping school and former Pittsburgh safety Troy Polamalu helped put rugby star Jordan Petaia on a path to a potential NFL call-up.
Siddle re-signs with Stars to play BBL into his 40s
Veteran quick Peter Siddle has signed a one-year deal to join Melbourne Stars, who are still hunting for their first Big Bash title.
Matildas haven’t planned for the future well: Sermanni
A-League Women stars and fringe Matildas are set to feature more prominently in Australia's two friendlies against Taiwan.
‘Big reaction to one loss’: Carey expecting bounce back
After their first Test drubbing by India, Pat Cummins' Australia squad are regrouping in Adelaide, determined to hit back.
Sacking of cop who tasered 95yo ‘too little, too late’
A senior constable who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman has been dismissed from the police force less than a week after being found guilty of manslaughter.
China drops final trade blocks as beef back on the menu
Two abattoirs have had Chinese import bans lifted, the final trade restriction to fall after Beijing imposed $20 billion of tariffs against Australia.
‘Stare it in the face’: Cox’s first big call as coach
Dean Cox has set the tone for his tenure as Sydney's new head coach, beginning pre-season with a meticulous review of their 60-point AFL grand final defeat.
‘Significant step’ in push to repatriate Bali Nine
Five Australians serving life sentences in Indonesia for their role in attempting to smuggle heroin as part of the Bali Nine are a step closer to coming home.
Renshaw ton fires Bulls to one-day win over Tasmania
Queensland beat Tasmania by 56 runs in the One-Day Cup clash thanks to starring roles by Matthew Renshaw and Mitchell Swepson.
Opposition move to oust S.Korea’s Yoon over martial law
South Korean opposition parties will vote on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol over his short-lived martial law that sparked a major political crisis.
Easey Street families stare down alleged double killer
A man charged over one of Australia's most notorious cold case murders has faced court 47 years after the deaths of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.
Economy yet to shake malaise as growth misses forecasts
The Australian economy is growing slowly with government support, with energy rebates effectively transferring household spending to the public purse.
Pro-Palestine shift borne from frustration, peace push
Frustration at a lack of progress on a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine and the need for momentum toward peace drove an Australian policy shift.
Stars consigned to WBBL wooden spoon after wash out
The Melbourne Stars have slipped to their first WBBL wooden spoon in five years after their last-round match against fellow strugglers Adelaide was washed out.
Bulldogs out of race for Hunt as decision looms
The race for Ben Hunt's signature is officially down to three NRL teams, after Canterbury left the Dolphins, Sydney Roosters and Brisbane to battle it out.
Aussies staring at embarrassing loss after Kohli ton
Australia are facing one of their heaviest home defeats after India declared with a 533-run lead and reduced the home side to 3-12 in the first Test in Perth.
Lowry injury caps horror weekend for Matildas hopefuls
Sydney FC's Hana Lowry has become the latest player to suffer an injury only days after being called up to the Matildas for the first time.
Mary Fowler withdraws from Matildas friendlies
Matildas star Mary Fowler has withdrawn from international friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei, citing mental and physical fatigue.
Wallabies’ slam hopes slayed by Scots at Murrayfield
The Wallabies' dream of a British Isles tour 'grand slam' of victories has been dynamited by Scotland at Murrayfield in a 27-13 drubbing.