Environment reforms to pass after Labor-Greens deal
The first major changes in decades to Australia's long-criticised environment laws aim to better protect natural sites and speed up project approvals.
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Heartbreaking plea from parents of slain sports coach
The parents of a water polo coach brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend have pleaded with the community to start tough conversations about abuse against women.
Guinea-Bissau army seizes power, president deposed
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have appeared on state television saying they have seized power in the country while the incumbent president says he has been deposed.
‘Negligent’ builders blamed for HK blaze that killed 55
Police have revealed that unsafe materials might be behind a Hong Kong apartment inferno, as the blaze was brought under control and the death toll rose to 55.
Easey Street accused to face double murder trial
A magistrate has tossed out a rape charge as he committed a man to stand trial over the cold case double murder of two women nearly half a century ago.
Captaincy call: Turbo knows brother would like his job
Tom Trbojevic says it is not awkward for him to be appointed Manly captain ahead of his big brother Jake, but could understand if his sibling was disappointed.
Minister stares down challenge to social media ban
The minister tasked with spearheading Australia's social media lockout for under-16s says she is not intimidated by a legal challenge against the ban.
Sons aboard for follow-up to ‘tragic’ Sydney to Hobart
The 80th Sydney to Hobart yacht race will be a family affair for LawConnect's Christian Beck and Sam Haynes of Celestial V70.
Cats recruit reunites with Bucks, eyes Smith link
Geelong draftee Hunter Holmes has detailed his "full-circle" moment with Nathan Buckley and is eager to link up with Cats superstar Bailey Smith.
Man dies under falling tree as storms take their toll
Severe storms have left one man dead and more than 100,000 residents without power as damaging winds whip across large swathes of the nation.
Off the Leish: near misses fuel crack at elusive title
Marc Leishman doesn't want you to mistake his laid-back manner for indifference as the Australian favourite seeks to end his hometown title drought.
‘Serious’: Lightning boss speaks out after coach axing
Just hours before playing Townsville, the Adelaide Lightning parted ways with coach Kerryn Mitchell, despite her posting a 3-4 record in the WNBL this season.
Optus resolves fresh outage after vandals cut cables
Another Optus service outage that affected thousands of customers has been resolved after vandals cut cables while attempting to steal copper.
It’s pot luck for Socceroos ahead of World Cup draw
Australia have avoided some of soccer's most powerful nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, which features new tennis-style seeded tournament brackets.
Australia to face Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup group
Aussies have been drawn in same T20 World Cup group as co-hosts Sri Lanka but begin with a match against Ireland.
Four more arrested in Louvre heist probe: prosecutor
The Paris prosecutor has announced four more arrests in connection with a heist at the Louvre Museum in October.
Adelaide pip Brisbane Heat in final-ball WBBL thriller
Adelaide have logged a tense last-ball win to leave Brisbane still winless after six games in the WBBL.
Connolly leads WA resistance in Shield draw with SA
Western Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly has led the resistance with the bat in a drawn Sheffield Shield game against South Australia.
‘No fight, no plan’: NSW slammed for Shield collapse
A former NSW coach and star has taken the Blues to task for an unexpected day-four collapse to hand Tasmania a thumping Sheffield Shield win.
‘Shouldn’t be allowed’: Matilda’s fixture frustration
Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman has lamented the A-League Women opting not to go on hiatus to observe FIFA's latest international window.
Lightning strike out coach despite overtime WNBL win
Adelaide have fired another WNBL coach with Kerryn Mitchell departing the club immediately and Georgia Crouch stepping up as the interim coach.
How the Gabba Test pitch will perform under lights
Gabba pitch curator Dave Sandurski and Queensland stars Matt Renshaw and Xavier Bartlett outline why the second Test pitch should give bowlers and batters hope.
‘Often imperfect’: North prepare for AFLW grand final
AFLW best-and-fairest winner Ash Riddell says North Melbourne's narrow preliminary final win over Melbourne was a good reminder about the Kangaroos' strengths.
Aussie pace aces gear up ahead of return for Ashes
Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled with a pink ball in Sydney as the star paceman tries to prove his fitness for the second Ashes Test.
‘Can’t keep everyone’: Sharks battle to retain squad
Cronulla have 17 players coming into the final year of their contract and coach Craig Fitzgibbon concedes it will be tough to keep them all in the Shire.
Tigers confident Bula will stay on long-term extension
Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson is confident Jahream Bula will sign a multi-year deal at the NRL club, with talks moving beyond a one-year option for 2026.
The Aussie sports pointer in India’s Commonwealth Games
Australian sports axed from the next Commonwealth Games hope to get some clarity from India when Ahmedabad is ratified as the 2030 host city.
Hanson defiant after Senate ban for ‘despicable’ stunt
Banned from parliament and facing condemnation after she wore a burqa in the Senate, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson claims she's been treated unfairly.
Kyrgios AO wildcard bid heats up with Kooyong entry
Nick Kyrgios's Australian Open wildcard campaign is on in earnest after the former Wimbledon runner-up was announced in the Kooyong Classic exhibition field.
Trump, Xi talk on phone about trade, Taiwan and Ukraine
Trade, Taiwan and Ukraine have been discussed by US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, officials say.
Crucial 77-second window during Bondi stabbing rampage
The critical moments between a security guard making a frantic radio call and a killer with a knife stalking his final victim have been forensically examined.