Giddey's OKC stun Suns, keep NBA playoffs dream alive

Oklahoma City have recorded a confidence-boosting 124-120 win over Western Conference rivals Phoenix as the race for NBA post-season spots intensifies...

Childhood abuse survivor sues the state, teacher

A woman who was sexually abused as a teenager by her teacher is suing him and the state of Tasmania for damages.

Subs to help counter Chinese dominance: ex-US navy boss

The nuclear submarines Australia will acquire through the AUKUS alliance are being touted as a countermeasure to Chinese dominance in the Indo-Pacific...

Food artist savours $100k grant to serve up fresh work

Food artist Elizabeth Willing is one of 11 artists and collectives to win a round of major Australia Council commissions worth a total of $1.1 million...

Legal fight with world boxing champ not over: promoter

Boxing promoter Dean Lonergan says his legal fight with world champion Jai Opetaia is not over, denying that the 27-year-old has landed a knockout blo...

Danielle Scott wins World Cup aerial skiing title

Australian aerial skiers Laura Peel and Danielle Scott have topped the podium at the World Cup meet in Kazakhstan.

SA trials mobile phone cameras as road toll surges

South Australia is trialling mobile phone detection cameras after a bad start to the year with 35 people killed on the roads so far.

E-bike explodes in garage, fire spreads to Sydney home

Firefighters are warning about the danger of over-charging lithium-ion batteries after an e-bike exploded in a Sydney garage causing a major blaze.

'This can be done': UN's message on net-zero deadlines

The UN secretary-general says developed nations like Australia must bring forward their net-zero timelines by a decade, given the latest climate chang...

RBA says Australian banks strong despite global turmoil

Reserve Bank assistant governor Christopher Kent says Australian banks are on a firm footing despite strained conditions in global financial markets.

Adelaide Fringe first ever to sell a million tickets

The Adelaide Fringe has busted through the million-tickets barrier, becoming the first event in Australia to sell so many tickets.

Ex-pilot possibly 'lured' to Australia for extradition

A pilot accused of illegally assisting Chinese pilots may have been "lured" back to Australia to be extradited to the US, his lawyer says.

Salsa dancing spiders among 600 new species found

Scientists have discovered 626 new species across Australia in the past year, including seven new subspecies.

Classic car auction puts flooded town back on the map

About 100 classic car enthusiasts stood in the blazing sun for an auction of rare Holden models and parts, bringing life to a NSW town recovering from...

Man charged with choking NSW police officer

A man is facing a string of charges including choking a police officer and driving under the influence after a crash on the NSW south coast.

Victorian government to fast-track Nazi salute ban

The Victorian government has condemned the actions of neo-Nazis who attended an anti-trans rally, and will expand current legislation to ban the Nazi...

True social housing demand tops 100,000 Qld households

Families are at the heart of Queensland's housing crisis as a new report show's the scale of the problem and the predicted shortfall of affordable hou...

Climate on agenda for Samoan prime minister visit

Samoan leader Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa will hold talks with Anthony Albanese in Canberra this week as she seeks to build global support for stronger clima...

Minister coy on inflation-linked minimum wage rise

Katy Gallagher is yet to indicate whether the government would advocate for a minimum wage increase that delivered a real rise amid high inflation.

New Zealand Cyclone Gabrielle recovery continues slowly

Key roads have been reopened in New Zealand after Cyclone Gabrielle last month, but no one is underestimating the clean-up challenges ahead.