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High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large

Extreme weather is threatening to derail the long weekend, already disrupting holiday plans and major sports events.

AAP · Jan 23

'From the heart': Wolfe Brothers sweep Golden Guitars

The Wolfe Brothers have swept Australia's peak country music awards, winning five Golden Guitars including the top gong for album of the year.

AAP · Jan 23

Babar back for Pakistan to face Aussies after BBL flop

Pakistan great Babar Azam is back in their T20 squad to face Australia ahead of the World Cup following his eventful if under-performing spell in the Big Bash.

AAP · Jan 23

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‘I’ve been called “bigoted”, “racist”, “homophobic” ... none of that worries me’: outspoken pastoralist causes a stir as NT’s new administrator

David Connolly has previously attacked Aboriginal land rights and insulted Anthony Albanese. Now he’s moving into Government House

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23

Shark attacks may be rare, but being rational about the risk of a swim can’t completely quell the fear

Four shark attacks in a matter of days is a sudden shock to humans, whose relationship with nature has long been out of balance

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23

'Getting the balance back' – Romain Bardet takes solo victory at Australia's RADL GRVL with new Rapha team

The former WorldTour pro starts off a full season of gravel at Factor Racing-Rapha CC with intent

Cycling Weekly · Jan 23

Will power as Aussie teens sink Sri Lanka in World Cup

Australia's Under 19 quicks have skittled Sri Lanka for just 58 as the defending champs go into the World Cup Super Six stage unbeaten and flying high.

AAP · Jan 23

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Full-throttle Norrie overpowered again by Zverev to end British singles hopes

Cameron Norrie did what he could but grit, discipline and spirit could not prevent Alex Zverev winning 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the Australian Open fourth round

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

De Minaur wants Australian Open glory 'bad'

Alex de Minaur has ticked off a rare achievement in downing Frances Tiafoe to progress to the fourth round of the Australian Open for a fifth-straight year.

AAP · Jan 23

Man wanted over Australia’s fatal triple shooting was out on bail at time of attack, police say

Police name suspected shooter as Julian ‘Hoolio’ Ingram and urge Lake Cargelligo residents to stay inside

The Independent UK · Jan 23

'Turn the brain off and just follow them' – Sam Welsford regains the momentum at Tour Down Under as Ineos Grenadiers ushers him to winning position on stage 3

'I was thinking there's no chance' says Australian after he returns to top step of WorldTour podium after a year of absence

Cycling News · Jan 23

Police seek man wanted in fatal shootings of 3 in small Australian town

Police are urging people in a small Australian town to stay indoors as they look for the man suspected of killing three people in a domestic violence-related shooting

The Independent UK · Jan 23

The dilemma facing Australia’s koala conservationists – too many koalas

Koala populations in some areas could grow ‘beyond what the ecosystem can sustain’, scientists say

The Independent UK · Jan 23

Bark Busters Home Dog Training in Australia and New Zealand

For dog owners across Australia and New Zealand, behavioural issues are one of the most common and frustrating challenges of pet ownership

inkl · Jan 23

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AAP · Jan 23

Young Aussie Bull back with a bang in Chicago's NBA win

Josh Giddey has made an emphatic return to the NBA, the young Australian starring off the bench to help his Chicago Bulls claim a third straight victory.

AAP · Jan 23

Safety warnings as 'heat dome' looms over long weekend

A "heat dome" is set to bring potentially record-breaking temperatures and fire danger to parts of the nation over the Australia Day long weekend.

AAP · Jan 23

Savings coming for households able to use energy in day

Australia is pressing ahead with its three-hour timeslot of free electricity as critics warn the design could disadvantage some customers.

AAP · Jan 23

Rising Australian country star comes full circle

Lane Pittman won millions of hearts and minds when he auditioned for The Voice as a teenager. Now, he's performing with the biggest names in country music.

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AAP · Jan 23

Human connection lauded as AI takes on country music

Australia's top country musicians are aware of the threat posed by generative AI, but many believe the technology could never harness the essence of the genre.

Cycling News · Jan 23

Tour Down Under: Sam Welsford sprints to seventh Tour Down Under victory and first for Ineos Grenadiers in chaotic stage 3 finale

Tobias Lund Andresen second and Lewis Bower third in chaotic finish as Jay Vine retains race lead

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23

The Australian dollar is (oddly) rising – what does ‘sell America’ sentiment have to do with it?

So much for the ‘Trump trade’ – investors are moving money out of US assets amid tariff disputes, attacks on the Federal Reserve and concerns over government debt levels

The Conversation · Jan 23

Yes, feral cats and foxes really have driven many Australian mammals to extinction

Millions of years of isolation have shaped Australia’s extraordinary mammal fauna into species unlike anywhere else in the world, from platypus to koalas and wombats.

AAP · Jan 23

Hailstorms, cyclones prompt multibillion-dollar claims

From hail damage on cars to rooves ripped off homes, severe weather events across Australia caused an eye-watering $3.5 billion in insured losses in 2025.

AAP · Jan 23

'Job's not done': Aussie qualifier plots Osaka ambush

WA qualifier Maddison Inglis isn't ready to go home yet, vowing to lock in for a fierce Australian Open third-round battle with two-time champion Naomi Osaka.

AAP · Jan 23

Emerging star Mboko tees up Sabalenka Open blockbuster

Teenager Victoria Mboko has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open and will meet world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, while Coco Gauff also made the last 16.

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