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Seven, Foxtel to keep cricket broadcast rights, BBL to be shortened
Cricket's broadcast rights will remain with the Seven Network and Foxtel until 2031, in a $1.5 billion deal that will also see the number of games for the men's Big Bash League cut by 30 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Tennis great Martina Navratilova announces 'double whamnmy' of throat and breast cancer diagnoses
One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Martina Navratilova, will miss appearing on commentary at the Australian Open after being diagnosed with two forms of cancer. ⌘ Read more
Man found dead outside Hobart home after reports of gunshot
Police say a man is dead and another has non-life-threatening injuries after reports of a gunshot at a Granton home, in Hobart's north. ⌘ Read more
On the brink of job loss, a phone call offered Nahroon a new start
Nahroon Nazim emigrated to Australia from the Pacific nation of Fiji and became a stockbroker. Then the global financial crisis hit and a new career called. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry says he wants his father and brother back
Prince Harry says his troubled relationship with the royal family "never needed to be this way", in a new interview clip. ⌘ Read more
COVID has slammed our hospitals. But in one way it helped make this one better
A small-town op shop is eyeing the milestone of raising half a million dollars in donations for the local hospital. It wouldn't have been reached so quickly without the pandemic or a determined volunteer known as Granny Barb. ⌘ Read more
Why do people tailgate? A psychologist explains what's behind this dangerous habit
It's the holidays and for many of us, that means driving. Here's how to keep your cool on the road this summer. ⌘ Read more
Iranian warships transiting South Pacific in global show of force
A Defence spokesperson confirms Iranian vessels have been monitored by Australia while operating in the region. ⌘ Read more
'They control through fear': A cult member talks about leaving her old life behind
Serafina Tane was born into a religious cult on New Zealand's South Island. When she left, she discovered a life without religious rules was more complicated than she had imagined. ⌘ Read more
Sea World helicopter could have 'crashed on top of crowd', witness says
Witnesses said the tail of one chopper that had just taken off collided with the cockpit of another that appeared to be coming in to land. ⌘ Read more
Itching to buy an EV? Chinese manufacturing may make affordable electric vehicles an reality
China has become the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, with some of its models are coming to Australia in the new year, bringing a more-attractive price tag for Australian consumers. ⌘ Read more
The grisly murder mystery and a $35m reward: Who killed one of Canada's richest couples?**
Barry and Honey Sherman were discovered by the swimming pool at their luxury Toronto estate, and their murders have confounded detectives for over five years. Could a multi-million dollar reward now unlock the case? WARNING: Readers might find some details in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
Online crackdowns spark alarm as Asian governments fight for control over the internet, big tech
A Facebook post made blogger Bui Van Thuan the latest target of Vietnam's tightening grip on the internet, as online censorship across Asia alarms human rights groups. ⌘ Read more
Hobart house value drop a 'cooling' rather than a 'plummet'
Real estate agents say the era of FOMO — or fear of missing out — in the Hobart property market is over, with values dropping 7 per cent in 2022, but nothing like the plummet some predicted because of interest rate rises. ⌘ Read more
Three leaders hold the fate of 2023 in their hands — and the world is watching
Predicting outcomes of the Ukraine war is nearly impossible. However, five variables are likely to have a significant impact on the course of the conflict in 2023, writes Mick Ryan. ⌘ Read more
Russian recruits killed in 'massive' Ukrainian missile strike, source says
Ukraine's defence ministry said as many as 400 Russians had been killed, while a source close to Russian-appointed leadership in the Donetsk region said the number was less than 100. ⌘ Read more
House prices fell 5.3 per cent in 2022 — what happened in your region?**
Australian housing prices were down 5.3 per cent over 2022, marking the first time housing values have fallen over the calendar year since 2018. Here's how your region fared. ⌘ Read more
Senegalese court sentences politicians for assaulting pregnant colleague in parliamentary brawl
Amadou Niang and Massata Samb were each given a six-month jail sentence and ordered to pay damages to Amy Ndiaye Gniby. ⌘ Read more
Alex de Minaur defeats 22-time grand slam champ Nadal in United Cup upset
It was fourth time lucky for Australian Alex de Minaur, who recorded a breakthrough win against Rafael Nadal at the United Cup in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Fertility rates rebound but likely will not rise in the longer term, expert says
Australia is experiencing a post-COVID baby boom, according to recent statistics, after the birthrate hit an historic low during the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Cruise ship denied entry due to 'marine growth' on hull finally docks in Melbourne
Hundreds of passengers are expected to set foot on dry land for the first time in more than a week, after a build-up of marine creatures and plants was cleaned off the ship's hull. ⌘ Read more
Actor Jeremy Renner in 'critical but stable condition' after snow plowing accident
The Hawkeye and Marvel actor suffers serious injuries while plowing snow, his representative tells US media. ⌘ Read more
Kyiv targeted in Russian new year drone attacks
Waves of Russian drones target critical infrastructure in and around Ukraine's capital, officials say, as Russia extends its constant bombardment into the second day of 2023. ⌘ Read more
Czech teenager causes boilover at Adelaide International, Djokovic loses doubles match
Qualifier Linda Nosková produces an early shock of the 2023 season, while Novak Djokovic records a loss in his first competitive appearance in Australia in almost two years. ⌘ Read more
Major floods and wild weather isolate towns across northern Australia as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie maintains strength
Roads have turned into rivers, cows are struggling to survive in fast flowing waters and boats have become the only form of transport in parts of the central Kimberley as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie continues to batter northern Australia. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate as toddler dies after being struck by car in driveway of rural property west of Melbourne
Authorities were called to the rural property after 11am Monday but the child died at the scene. ⌘ Read more
Meet the cricketer ensuring females no longer have to use bats made for teenage boys
When women go searching for a cricket bat, they often find they have fewer options than their male counterparts, but Gippsland bat maker Clare Johnston hopes to change that. ⌘ Read more
Hazlewood heaps praise on 'Wild Thing' Morris ahead of final Proteas Test
Josh Hazlewood has seen enough of fellow fast bowler Lance Morris to suggest the Western Australian is edging closer to a Test debut, perhaps as early as this week's series finale against South Africa. ⌘ Read more
'Our local Tuscany': New Israeli minister pledges to promote West Bank tourism
Haim Katz says he will channel resources to promote the small tourism sector in the West Bank, but the idea is at odds with human rights groups, who say it deepens Israeli control of occupied territory. ⌘ Read more
Manila-bound Qantas flight forced to U-turn as Philippines' main airport shuts down
A Qantas flight bound for the Philippines turns back three hours into its journey after Manila Airport suffers a power cut, causing hundreds of other flights to be delayed and cancelled. ⌘ Read more
Ambulances rush to major incident involving two helicopters on the Gold Coast
Multiple Queensland ambulance services are responding to a major incident at Main Beach on the Gold Coast involving two helicopters. ⌘ Read more
Police charge almost 100 with drug offences at Sydney music festival
Police charge almost 100 people with drug offences at the Field Day music festival, held yesterday at The Domain in Sydney, as organisers praise the behaviour of the 27,000-strong crowd. ⌘ Read more
British win ends Aussie hopes at United Cup, US set for semifinal spot
Australia's United Cup hopes are ended without even playing a second tie, as Great Britain clinches Group D with a shock win over Spain — and the US is set to join them in the semis. ⌘ Read more
Car found in backyard swimming pool on New Year's Day, occupants believed to have escaped through sunroof
A Ford Falcon sedan, which was later reported stolen, has taken down two fences and plunged into a swimming pool in the Victorian holiday town of Inverloch. ⌘ Read more
Nine die in crowd crush at Ugandan shopping centre after new year's fireworks
A stampede began after fireworks outside the Freedom City mall in Kampala, killing five people immediately and critically injuring several others, authorities say. ⌘ Read more
Australia's 2022 road toll was the highest in five years. Why are more people dying on our roads?**
In five years, Queensland's death toll has risen by almost 18 per cent to lead the country. So, what's behind the numbers and why are some areas faring better than others? ⌘ Read more
TikTok user recounts New Year's Eve yacht party scam that left revellers high and dry
An Adelaide man has taken to social media to describe a disastrous experience with scammers that ruined his New Year's Eve, saying he and more than 100 other revellers were conned by a fake yacht party. ⌘ Read more
'We can avoid these crashes': Victoria's annual road toll up by seven deaths in 2022
Victoria's Transport Accident Commission is urging people to slow down, put their phones away and obey the road rules following an uptick in road deaths last year. ⌘ Read more
Gunmen open fire at Mexican prison, killing 10 guards and four inmates
At least 24 inmates escape after gunmen in armoured vehicles attack a Mexican state prison across the border from El Paso in Texas. ⌘ Read more
This dairy farm's in the fight of its life to keep rising floodwaters at bay
Ian Mueller and his family have been producing milk at their Riverglen farm for more than 20 years — and while a flood could cost them their livelihoods, locals are pitching in to stop that happening. ⌘ Read more
Off-duty police officer drowns after 'heroically' rescuing two boys stuck in rip
Authorities in NSW urge beachgoers to be careful after a 42-year-old man drowns while rescuing two young boys stuck in a rip on the state's far South Coast. ⌘ Read more
UK branch of Extinction Rebellion to 'shift away from public disruption' tactic
The UK division of climate change protest group Extinction Rebellion says its activists will temporarily stop blocking busy roads, gluing themselves to buildings and engaging in other acts of civil disobedience. ⌘ Read more
With water drying up, Bangladesh's rice farmers find hope in growing vegetables
Rice was once the region's main crop, but as Bangladesh feels the increasing strain of climate change, rice is now the "loser crop". ⌘ Read more
Advocates working to revive 'dying art' of writing letters and improve human connections
Sending handwritten letters in the post may have been superseded by the immediacy of emails and text messages, but advocates say it shows somebody is taking time to think of us, and can be beneficial for mental health. ⌘ Read more
Concern PET scanners won't reach Victorians despite multi-million-dollar investment
Nuclear medicine experts warn desperately needed PET scanners could sit "dormant" in Victoria because there are not enough staff to run them, despite a $44 million investment from the state government in the high-tech machines. ⌘ Read more
Bat maker Josh Brown blasts Brisbane Heat to BBL win
Josh Brown makes a pulsating 62 for Brisbane and Michael Neser takes a stunning outfield catch to secure a thrilling 15-run BBL win over the Sydney Sixers. ⌘ Read more
Back Roads host Heather Ewart charts the evolution of the great Australian pub
From male-dominated drinking holes to community hubs, the local pub has become a national institution worth celebrating. ⌘ Read more
Dubai ends 30 per cent tax on alcohol sales, fee for liquor licenses
Dubai's two state-linked alcohol retailers make the surprise announcement on New Year's Day in an apparent bid to boost tourism. ⌘ Read more
Defiant Ukrainians cheer as Russian drones shot down above Kyiv on New Year's Eve
Ukrainians cheer from their balconies while air defences blast Russian missiles and drones from the sky in the first hours of 2023. ⌘ Read more
How moving to an island saved Cheryl and Trevor thousands on their power bill
With the cost of living soaring, a Queensland couple says there has never been a better time to live off-grid. But there are calls for more affordable and sustainable energy storage solutions. ⌘ Read more
Forget the Big Banana! Why not take a trip around Australia to visit our biggest rocks?**
Uluru is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, but we have many big rocks. Here are a few to add to your next road trip. ⌘ Read more
Search underway for missing swimmer in Victoria's Lake Eildon
A 34-year-old man is missing after he got into difficulty while swimming in Lake Eildon, in Victoria's Alpine region, on New Year's Day. ⌘ Read more
'A lot of pain and suffering': The battle of firefighters on Ukraine's frontline
Firefighters in war-torn Bakhmut describe their duties as "de-mine, evacuate, put out fires, provide water and clear the rubble", while battling the emotional toll of working during wartime. ⌘ Read more
Once jailed for graft, Brazilian leftist president sworn in for third term
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is sworn in for a third term, capping a dramatic turnaround for one of the world's most enduring political leaders. ⌘ Read more
'Lots of people trying new things': Canberra, the start-up capital of Australia
From sport tech to non-alcoholic wine, the ACT has the highest percentage of new start-ups and small businesses out of any state and territory in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Why it’s OK to aim lower with your new year’s exercise resolutions
New research shows even one muscle contraction a day, for five days a week, is effective at improving muscle strength if you keep it up for a month. ⌘ Read more
Sri Lanka's cancer patients struggle amid economic chaos
Hospitals are struggling with severe drug shortages and cancer patients have had their treatment upended by Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. ⌘ Read more
Exactly how bad is the COVID outbreak in China? Here's what we know from those inside
Australia's experience of moving to a model of living with COVID in January has some distinct similarities to China's current transition away from COVID-zero. ⌘ Read more
When Vanessa started her career, she was the only woman on shift
As part of its 12-month recruitment campaign, Tasmania Police is aiming to hire more female officers. Here's what they're looking for. ⌘ Read more
After a year from hell, Australia's economic future is bright
A turbulent global outlook has exposed Australia's ongoing challenges, including widening gaps for Indigenous Australians. But there is still plenty to be optimistic about, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
Anita Pointer, second oldest of the Pointer Sisters, dies aged 74
The Pointer Sisters's string of hits in the 1970s and 1980s included I'm So Excited, Jump (For My Love) and Fire. ⌘ Read more
Racehorse dies after horror mid-race fall in Perth Cup
Two horses tumble to the turf in a shocking incident, with Western Australia's highest-profile race called off and rescheduled for January 14. ⌘ Read more
World Day of Peace in the Vatican overshadowed by death of former pope Benedict XVI
Pope Francis presides over a mass in St Peter's Basilica as the body of his predecessor is prepared for three days of public viewing in the same church. ⌘ Read more
Russian and Ukrainian leaders each vow victory in 2023 New Year speeches
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaks of gratitude and pain as Russia's Vladimir Putin paints the war as a near-existential fight. ⌘ Read more
Aussies consider using five bowlers for SCG Test against Proteas
Australian coach Andrew McDonald says he is "very comfortable" with the prospect of taking five bowlers into the final Test against South Africa. ⌘ Read more
Croatia rings in New Year as fully integrated EU member
Croatia first joined the European Union in 2013, but had to fulfil a set of strict economic conditions, including having a stable exchange rate, controlled inflation and sound public spending, before becoming part of Europe's ID-check-free Schengen zone and switching its currency to the euro. ⌘ Read more
Man runs 365 marathons every day for a year, raising money for two local charities
Gary McKee finishes his final 42-kilometre run on December 31, 2022, with locals cheering on his 365th marathon of the year. ⌘ Read more
'Would be rude not to': Kokkinakis, Kyrgios set to defend Australian Open doubles crown
A year after thrilling packed crowds with their stunning victory at Melbourne Park, tennis players and great mates Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios expect to team up again in this year's Australian Open men's doubles. ⌘ Read more
$US1 million pay packet and a trailblazer for women: Here are Barbara Walters most iconic moments
Revered journalist and news host Barbara Walters interviewed everyone from Princess Grace of Monaco to several US presidents to Kim Kardashian. ⌘ Read more
'We're finishers': After five days at sea, two retirees end Sydney to Hobart race minutes before the New Year
Huge crowds of New Year's revellers on Hobart's waterfront gave sailors Kathy Veel, 70, and Bridget Canham, 62, a raucous reception as they crossed the Sydney to Hobart race line at 11:42pm. ⌘ Read more
Queensland records 'horrific' road toll for 2022, surpassing Victoria and NSW
Queensland's road toll last year was the highest since 2009 and included 70 motorcyclists, 29 pedestrians and 12 people who died in floodwaters. ⌘ Read more
Could QR code 'vandalism' lead Melbourne to a new system for reporting graffiti?**
The system has been "instrumental" in helping the City of Melbourne tackle graffiti and waste, Lord Mayor Sally Capp says. ⌘ Read more
Australian government announces COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers from China
Australia is to introduce COVID-19 test requirements for arrivals from China — after skyrocketing COVID-19 case numbers — joining a range of other countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States and France. ⌘ Read more
'I will continue with my head held high': Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr says LaLiga is doing nothing about racism
Spanish football faces criticism over its handling of racism, as Brazilian World Cup star Vinicius Junior is targeted by a rival club's fans while playing for Real Madrid in LaLiga. ⌘ Read more
North Korea says it will boost nuclear warhead production 'exponentially', as another missile fired
After North Korea fired another missile on Sunday, Kim Jong Un vows to increase warhead production, citing "dangerous military moves" of the US and other countries. ⌘ Read more
Two buildings torched in New Year's Eve riot at youth detention centre
Twenty-two inmates climb fences and rooftops, causing damage and threatening staff at Perth's Banksia Hill youth detention centre. ⌘ Read more
Iran top court accepts protester's appeal against death sentence
Iran's Supreme Court accepts a protester's appeal against his death sentence for allegedly damaging public property. ⌘ Read more
Bite Club not just for shark attack survivors as Australian mauled by lion finds support
For years Richard Field was traumatised by a lion attack during his time as a Botswana safari guide, but joining Bite Club with other predator survivors has helped him come to terms with his experience. ⌘ Read more
Swap hiking boot samples for coffee discounts: Calls for Kangaroo Island tourists to become citizen scientists
Adelaide researchers are enlisting the help of visitors to Kangaroo Island to see how the island is recovering from devastating bushfires. ⌘ Read more
'Financially we're just crippled': River Murray businesses face losses amid floods
South Australia's River Murray looks different this holiday season as businesses continue to grapple with the current flood emergency. ⌘ Read more
Two dead, 232 migrants rescued from sinking boat off Lebanon
Lebanon's navy and UN peacekeepers rescue migrants from a sinking boat in the Mediterranean Sea. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Toby Price off to a flier in the Dakar Rally
Australia's Toby Price makes a fine start to his quest for a third Dakar Rally victory by winning the prologue. ⌘ Read more
Flood evacuees return home after more than a week as community donates truckload of supplies
Following a social media call-out, 'dozens' of people from across the Northern Territory requested to donate supplies to Timber Creek residents. ⌘ Read more
Holiday road-trippers urged to slow down as wombat road deaths rise
During holidays, volunteer wildlife rescuer Yolandi Vermaak is called out about twice as often as usual to help animals that are injured or dying on the roadside. ⌘ Read more
Unsealed documents show the early attempts at a 'women's strategy' by the NT's all-male cabinet
The latest release of cabinet documents gives insight into the decision that affected Territorians in 1992, including protections for parents and the LGBTQI+ community. ⌘ Read more
Two fires at this iconic Brisbane pub helped spark heritage law rethink in Queensland
Two fires and more than a decade of dry taps at the hotel raised strong debate in Brisbane, and it's became a catalyst for the state to review 30-year-old heritage protection laws. ⌘ Read more
Inside the icy first voyage to unlock Antarctica's million-year-old secrets
It's an icy voyage that's been a decade in the making — a team of expeditioners are making the 1,200-kilometre trip from Casey Station into the Antarctic interior where researchers will eventually drill deep into a million-year-old ice core. ⌘ Read more
China's President says COVID control is entering a new phase as cases surge after reopening
China's abrupt switch last month from the "zero-COVID" policy that it had maintained for nearly three years leads to infections sweeping across the country unchecked. ⌘ Read more
Is your dog acting like a '90s raver? They may have licked a cane toad
Many dogs pick up the habit of licking cane toads, and with warmer and wet weather it can be especially risky. Here's how to spot the signs and what to do if your dog is poisoned. ⌘ Read more
Most Catholic popes will keep their job until they die. Why did Pope Benedict XVI retire?**
Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is one of the very, very few Catholic popes ever to step down as leader instead of remaining in the role for life. Here's why he resigned as head of the church, and what happened afterwards. ⌘ Read more
'Cop this': Details of underworld shooting trial released after 75 years
Newly opened trial briefs sealed for decades offer insight into shootings and revenge attacks in Sydney and Melbourne's criminal underbelly in the 1940s. ⌘ Read more
COVID-19 set off a flight to 'lifestyle regions' — This region saw the greatest uptick in migration
Figures show the biggest changes in values for houses and units in regional areas since the pandemic hit. ⌘ Read more
What will Australia's fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic look like?**
On the first day of 2023, experts weigh in on how far Australia — and the world — has come since the pandemic began, and what the next frontiers are going into the new year. ⌘ Read more
Previously secret documents show little conversation in cabinet about impending war in Iraq
In 2002, Australia was on the cusp of joining the United States-led invasion of Iraq and had already committed troops to Afghanistan — but previously secret cabinet records make very few references to what would become a decades-long engagement in the Middle East. ⌘ Read more
'Once I give you that case, I'll never see you again': The serial killer's 17-year game with a detective
Richard Cottingham seemed like an average American dad. But when night fell, his ghoulish violence began. WARNING: Readers might find some of the details in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
Palaces, castles and cottages: A guide to the extensive real estate portfolio of the royal family
Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the topic of royal homes and who lives where has become a potent one. Here's a guide to who owns what, and where members of the royal family currently live. ⌘ Read more
Russian missiles strike Ukraine on New Year's Eve, at least one person dead
Russia carries out its second major round of missile attacks on Ukraine in three days, Kyiv says, with explosions reported throughout the country on the final day of 2022. ⌘ Read more
Inmates at Western Australia's only juvenile detention centre climb fences, start fires
At least one building is burnt to the ground as police set up a command centre at Banksia Hill Detention Centre, with a "number of detainees" involved, according to the Department of Justice. ⌘ Read more
Mariners give departing Kuol winning A-League Men farewell
Jason Cummings scores twice as his Socceroos teammate Garang Kuol departs the A-League Men following the Central Coast Mariners' 2-1 home win over Melbourne Victory. ⌘ Read more
Former pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95
Former pope Benedict XVI, who headed the Roman Catholic church for seven years, has died aged 95. ⌘ Read more