Fears Australian man killed while fighting in Ukraine
Authorities are seeking urgent clarification of reports that an Australian man was killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine's far east.
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Coach’s ‘reality’ sprays spurring team’s finals push
Cayla George believes her coach's brutal words of wisdom are important while Lara McSpadden and Lauren Cox aim to inspire the next generation of diabetics.
Oscars to move to free streaming on YouTube in 2029
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the Oscars will quit its links with a US broadcaster and move to YouTube in 2029.
Tszyu back on track after dominating game Velazquez
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has made a winning comeback, scoring a unanimous points win over previously unbeaten American Anthony Velazquez in Sydney.
Carey hits fresh heights with classy ton against Poms
Alex Carey is Australia's leading Test run-scorer this year after posting a classy century against England in the third Test in Adelaide.
Injury-plagued St Kilda star undergoes more surgery
Star St Kilda forward Max King has had a fourth operation on his problematic knee in 2025, delaying his return to Saints training even further.
The long journeys of Sydney to Hobart’s exotic yachts
For some of the Sydney to Hobart's international entrants, the trip to Constitution Dock pales in comparison to the journey to the starting line.
Bombers announce new captain as CEO calls it quits
Andrew McGrath has been confirmed as Essendon's captaincy replacement for Zach Merrett on the same day Bombers chief executive Craig Vozzo quit his role.
Trump orders blockade of oil tankers in Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has ordered a total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, ramping up tensions with Caracas.
Trump aide Wiles reveals White House tensions
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has given a frank assessment of Donald Trump's closest aides and says the president 'has an alcoholic's personality'.
Rob Reiner’s son charged with murdering his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, accused of using a knife to kill his parents in their Los Angeles home.
‘Callous’ rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years
Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape.
Loved ones grieve as Bondi accused charged with murder
The devastation inflicted on Australia's Jewish community has been palpable at funerals for the Bondi victims, as an alleged terrorist is charged with murder.
Local favourite Carey writes his own Ashes hero script
Alex Carey was told by Stuart Broad in 2023 he'd only ever be remembered for the stumping of Jonny Bairstow, but his Adelaide Ashes ton now suggests otherwise.
How $5 malfunction thwarted professor’s last Syd-Hob
Blue Planet was left to rue the smallest of mishaps in last year's Sydney to Hobart but is back for the 2025 edition of the bluewater classic.
Stokes stirred, not shaken, by England’s Ashes plight
England captain Ben Stokes says the tourists, trailing Australia 2-0 in the Ashes, have a clear vision on how to turn around their fortunes
‘We’re peaking’: Cummins’ boom or bust Ashes plan
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins says his aggressive recovery plan from a back injury has gone smoother than expected.
Trump sues BBC for $15b over edit of January 6 speech
The BBC is vowing to defend itself against President Donald Trump's defamation suit over a documentary's edit of his speech before the Capitol riot.
Aussies make big Khawaja call in new-look Test XI
Pat Cummins insists the door is not shut on Usman Khawaja's Test career, despite the fit-again veteran being left out of the side for the third Ashes Test.
‘Cruel’ family murder: taekwondo master jailed for life
A martial arts teacher who lied about Olympic glory deserved no other sentence than life without parole for slaying a child and his parents, a judge says.
Wizard’s magic runs dry at Ally Pally darts worlds
Aussie darts cult hero Simon Whitlock has fallen at the first hurdle at the darts world championship in London, going down 3-2 to Englishman Connor Scutt.
Reiner’s son ‘responsible’ for parents’ deaths: police
Rob Reiner's son Nick has been charged over the deaths of the Hollywood filmmaker and his wife Michele Singer Reiner.
Renegades’ Seifert, Peake hammer Heat in cold Geelong
Tim Seifert has become only the second Melbourne Renegades player to score a BBL century as he set up a victory over the Brisbane Heat.
Tigers snap up power forward with prized top draft pick
West Australian key forward Olivia Wolmarans is the top of the 2025 AFLW draft class after being selected by Richmond with the prized No.1 pick.
Nothing to prove: Lyon defiant ahead of Test return
Travis Head has faced the new ball at Australia's training in Adelaide, while Nathan Lyon maintained he had nothing to prove on return to the team.
US actor-director and wife fatally stabbed in LA home
Investigators believe US director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were stabbed to death in their home, but are yet to detain anyone over the killings.
Hong Kong court finds tycoon guilty in landmark trial
Jimmy Lai, the former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, has been convicted in a landmark national security trial.
Bulls flop but Daniels’ season-high has Hawks humming
Dyson Daniels filled up with a season-high 27 points in Atlanta's gutsy defeat of Philadelphia, while Chicago coughed up a loss at home to lowly New Orleans.
Families’ relief as Snowtown killer’s parole overturned
Notorious Snowtown killer James Vlassakis' parole approval has been overturned by a retired judge, who said his crimes were "gross" and "disgustingly unusual".
Changing tack from Sydney-Hobart office to sailing pro
Andrea Davey used to be the person processing entry forms for boats entering the Sydney to Hobart, now she's the one sailing the high seas professionally.
England’s great Ashes hope admits he must rein it in
Harry Brook has admitted he played "shocking" shots to be dismissed in the first two Tests, as England named their side for the third Test in Adelaide.