Alec Baldwin’s movie manslaughter case dropped
Alec Baldwin's lawyers say he's been vindicated after prosecutors dropped an appeal so he won't be tried for manslaughter over a fatal shooting on a movie set.
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Konstas to debut at MCG, Head not certain to play
Teenage opener Sam Konstas will become one of Australia's youngest Test cricketers after being declared to make his debut at the MCG on Boxing Day.
Prather shoots Bullets past Adelaide and into top four
The Brisbane Bullets will head into Christmas in fourth position in the NBL after a big win in Adelaide.
Third town told to leave immediately as bushfire rages
Residents in the Grampians towns of Bornes Hill, Moyston and Pomonal have been told to leave immediately and seek shelter as a bushfire threat is imminent.
Head confirmed for Boxing Day after fitness test
Star Aussie batter Travis Head will play in the Boxing Day Test against India after proving his fitness during a Christmas morning training session at the MCG.
Safety first for Syd-Hob fleet after recent tragedy
The Sydney to Hobart fleet is on high alert after a fatal incident in Sydney Harbour earlier this month.
Konstas’s debut fireworks puts Australia on top at MCG
Teenage debutant Sam Konstas has propelled Australia to 6-311 at stumps on day one at the MCG after one of the most memorable Boxing Day innings.
NBL investigates Breakers guard over referee push
The NBL review panel will look into a heated clash in the Breakers and Jackjumpers match which resulted in a match offical tumbling to the floor.
Wild seas to follow Syd-Hob retirements, Comanche leads
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race is underway with one of the most prominent boats retiring only hours after the starting gun.
Johnson’s 4-20 not enough for Heat against Scorchers
Nick Hobson's late fireworks and two amazing run-outs have helped lift the Perth Scorchers to victory over the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.
Dramatic run-out swings momentum in Australia’s favour
A chaotic run-out has sparked a dramatic Indian collapse late on day two of the Boxing Day Test, leaving the tourists 5-164 and still trailing Australia by 310.
Libs Battin down the hatches as leader outlines vision
Brad Battin has vowed to tackle the cost of living, crime, budget repair and regional roads after ousting John Pesutto as Victoria's Liberal party leader.
Deaths rock Sydney to Hobart, LawConnect leads fleet
Supermaxi LawConnect is in pole position to claim line honours in a Sydney to Hobart yacht race marred by the deaths of two competitors in rough weather.
Tragedy strikes twice in Sydney-Hobart as sailors die
Crews desperately tried to save the lives of two sailors who died in separate incidents in the Sydney to Hobart in challenging weather conditions, police say.
Jackson-Cartwright to face tribunal over ref push
New Zealand Breakers guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright will need to explain himself to the NBL tribunal after pushing a match official over.
South Korean MPs impeach acting president Han
South Korea's political crisis is threatening to intensify with the impeachment of the acting president, amid fears it could trigger a new financial crisis.
Dominant Reds score narrow ALW win over Wanderers
A second-half goal to sub Erin Healy has helped Adelaide United defeat Western Sydney at Coopers Stadium and move Adrian Stenta's side into the ALW top four.
Mam accepts nine-game NRL ban, cops $120,000 in fines
Brisbane star Ezra Mam has accepted a nine-game NRL ban for his driving charges, while a $90,000 club fine has taken his financial penalties to $120,000.
‘Sombre’ LawConnect wins Sydney to Hobart line honours
LawConnect has claimed back-to-back line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which has been marred by the death of two competitors.
Captain Healy not guaranteed to ‘keep in women’s Ashes
Australian captain Alyssa Healy is unsure whether she will return to wicketkeeping for the Ashes series, while Sophie Molineux is again sidelined by injury.
Reddy’s emotional MCG ton to be ‘remembered forever’
Emerging India allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored a brilliant MCG century to frustrate a tiring Australian attack in the Boxing Day Test.
Phoenix down Jets, snap ALM losing streak
Kosta Barbarouses and Paulo Retre have scored crackers as the Phoenix ended a three-game A-League Men losing streak with a 2-1 win over Newcastle in Wellington.
NZ guard Jackson-Cartwright cops five-match NBL ban
The Breakers' hopes of snapping their eight-game losing run have received a huge blow after guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright was banned for five NBL matches.
De Minaur wins but Australia lose opener in United Cup
Alex de Minaur kicked off his United Cup campaign by defeating Tomas Etcheverry, but it wasn't enough to guide Australia to a win over Argentina.
Australia hit back after Bumrah runs riot in epic Test
Australia have frustrated India with a 10th-wicket stand between Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland to reach a lead of 333 at stumps on day four at the MCG.
Celestial V70 beats ‘nuclear’ weather for Syd-Hob win
The Tattersall Cup has been awarded to NSW yacht Celestial V70 as the overall winner of the tragedy-marred Sydney to Hobart race.
Starc says he is ‘all good’ ahead of day-five Test duel
While Australian paceman Mitch Starc needed on-field physio during day three, he says he will be ready when they try to bowl out India again at the MCG.
S.Korea probes all air operations after plane disaster
South Korea's entire airline system is undergoing an urgent safety check as officials scramble to learn what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people.
Victory coach quits six months into A-League contract
Coach Patrick Kisnorbo has walked out on the Melbourne Victory men's team after just seven A-League games to take up an opportunity overseas.
Second body in the bushes, police suspect double murder
A second body has been found near a woman's decomposing remains, with the latest discovery likely to be her husband, police say.
Australia take a wait-and-see approach on Healy’s knee
Australia will wait to see how Alyssa Healy recovers from a training session before determining how much she plays in the ODI series against New Zealand.