Cook’s ship Endeavour identified in US
Maritime archaeologists believe the shipwreck of Endeavour, which James Cook sailed to Australia in 1770, is lying at the bottom of a harbour in the US.
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Gold Coast name Fa’asuamaleaui as captain
Gold Coast forward Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has been named as the Titans' captain for the 2022 NRL season.
Penrith League legend Royce Simmons has Alzheimer’s
Penrith NRL legend Royce Simmons has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease, planning a 300km walk to raise money and awareness of the condition.
Qld storms trigger hospital evacuation
A Queensland private hospital has had to transfer more than 30 patients to other facilities after an intense storm damaged the roof.
Roberts-Smith ordered execution: witness
A serving soldier has testified he saw Ben Roberts-Smith execute an Afghan man and order another's death during a 2009 special forces tour of Afghanistan.
Woman’s body found at home near Toowoomba
Queensland Police have declared a crime scene at a residence near Toowoomba after a woman's body was found on Monday.
Bursting the bubble – NRL players pushing for relaxed COVID protocols
The Rugby League Players' Association will meet with NRL bosses to discuss relaxing COVID-19 protocols.
Nikita Tszyu joins family boxing business
Nikita Tszyu, younger brother of world title hope Tim and son of boxing great Kostya, is preparing to make his professional debut.
Scientists tally 70,000-plus tree species in the world
An Australian scientist has been part of a long and determined global effort to put a number on how many tree species the planet has.
Morrison has “no issue” with Grace Tame snub at The Lodge
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has "not raised any issue" about his awkward encounter with former Australian of the Year Grace Tame at The Lodge earlier this week.
Musician, mining magnate receive honours
The Australia Day Honours List has been released, with singer Delta Goodrem, mining boss Gina Rinehart and a string of scientists among the recipients.
Leader Kerr hailed by Matildas coach
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr's leadership and inspiration have been hailed by Tony Gustavsson after Australia's 4-0 Asian Cup win over the Philippines.
Man admits abducting Cleo Smith
A man has pleaded guilty to abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family's WA campsite in the latest chapter of the high-profile case.
Virus precautions keeping more Queenslanders out of hospital
Another 13 people have died in Queensland's COVID-19 wave as the state records 10,212 new cases and 879 people with the virus are being treated in hospital.
Novavax shot available from late February
Australia's newest COVID-19 vaccine Novavax will be distributed from February 21 after being ticked off by ATAGI.
Singer Meat Loaf has died aged 74
US singer Meat Loaf, whose hits included Bat Out of Hell, has died aged 74.
Qld reports 9 virus deaths, 16,812 cases
Queensland has recorded another nine COVID-19 deaths, including that of an 18-year-old with "significant" underlying health issues.
Unvaccinated NRL players in single figures
RLPA CEO Clint Newton says fewer than 10 NRL players are still unvaccinated and he's hopeful no more will walk away from the game.
Aid on way to Tonga as airport reopens
Aircraft loaded with humanitarian supplies have departed Australia and New Zealand for the tsunami-hit Pacific island nation of Tonga.
Hard-hitting Harris joins Ashes squad
Grace Harris has been called into Australia's Ashes squad as a replacement for Beth Mooney, in a sign she could open against England in the series opener.
Djokovic loses visa cancellation court bid
Tennis star Novak Djokovic is likely to be deported after he lost a last-minute Federal Court bid to overturn the government's decision to cancel his visa.
Djokovic visa cancelled by Aust government
Novak Djokovic has had his visa cancelled for a second time with a legal challenge now his only avenue to pursuing a 10th Australian Open title this year.
Draw done as Djokovic awaits visa call
Top seed Novak Djokovic has been included in the Australian Open draw with the Australian government still to decide on the cancellation of his visa.
Djokovic to be freed from detention
Novak Djokovic will be freed from immigration detention after an order by Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly.
Kidman wins Globes best film drama actress
At the Golden Globes film awards Nicole Kidman has won best actress in a motion picture drama for her portrayal of TV legend Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos.
Josh Frydenberg tests positive for COVID
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating with his family.
Government cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa
The federal government has cancelled the visa of tennis Serbian star Novak Djokovic just days out from the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic to play the Australian Open
After months of uncertainty, world No.1 Novak Djokovic has revealed he's been granted a medical exemption and will contest this month's Australian Open.
Hugh Jackman tests positive for COVID
Actor Hugh Jackman says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Dominant Australia retain the Ashes at MCG
Australia have retained the Ashes after beating England by an innings and 14 runs at the MCG to take an unassailable 3-0 series lead.
QLD FFA Cup game postponed due to Vic COVID cases
Melbourne Victory won't travel to Queensland for their FFA Cup game after players were potentially exposed to COVID-19 in their game against Melbourne City.