Greens pledge home-made defence drones, climate 'army' The Greens want locally-made drones and missiles to reduce Australia's reliance on the US, while a new "army" addresses a growing defence force workload. AAP · Mar 22, 2025
NBL 'March Madness' reaches climax in title decider An unpredictable NBL championship series will be decided in Wollongong on Sunday when the Illawarra Hawks host Melbourne United. AAP · Mar 21, 2025
'There's animosity': NBL decider personal for Hickey Will Hickey has blossomed into a bona fide NBL star since leaving Melbourne United for an opportunity with Illawarra, and is now only a win away from a title. AAP · Mar 21, 2025
Hold my chardy: how a warming world makes a cooler drop A leading vigneron is encouraging Aussie drinkers to do the unthinkable and add ice to wine, as producers experiment with Italian styles in a changing climate. AAP · Mar 21, 2025
Australian medal hopes high for world indoors Paris podium finishers Nicola Olyslagers, Eleanor Patterson and Jessica Hull headline the Australian team at the world indoor championships. AAP · Mar 20, 2025
'Scuttlebutt': information black-out after power outage Outback communities cut off from reliable power for 19 days also experienced an information black-out when telecommunications systems failed. AAP · Mar 17, 2025
Basketball Australia probing Tatum's spray at NBL refs Justin Tatum has vented his frustration after match officials opted not to stop game three of the NBL championship series when Trey Kell was injured. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
'Unbelievable' Delly puts United in reach of NBL glory Matthew Dellavedova was immense as Melbourne United posted a six-point defeat of Illawarra in game three of the NBL championship series. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
Humphreys shows why he knew he could be Souths No.7 Jamie Humphreys was considered long odds to be South Sydney's No.7 when he signed with the club last year, but he is now showing why he believed he could be. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
Buster brings cool relief from fierce autumn heatwave A change is bringing cooler conditions, with residents in three states glad to see the back of a short but sharp autumn heatwave. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
Furious Flanagan says Klemmer won't fix Dragons' effort Shane Flanagan has let loose on his NRL side after their loss to South Sydney, appearing as frustrated as at any point in his St George Illawarra tenure. AAP · Mar 15, 2025
Text message that ignited Kell and Harvey's NBL combo Trey Kell and Tyler Harvey have been laying plans for a championship series triumph since June 2024, with their dreams now only two wins from becoming reality. AAP · Mar 15, 2025
Humphreys the man as South Sydney topple the Dragons South Sydney have completed an unlikely 25-24 comeback win over St George Illawarra, with rookie half Jamie Humphreys kicking a late field goal. AAP · Mar 15, 2025
Explosion in croc numbers triggers feral feast fallout A switch in diet from fish to pork for the Northern Territory's massive crocodile population is having a big environmental impact, researchers say. AAP · Mar 14, 2025
AAP · Mar 11, 2025 Hope for Australia even as tariffs strain US friendship The worst consequences of Donald Trump's tariffs won't be borne by Australia's economy, but by its relationship with the US, an expert has warned.
AAP · Mar 11, 2025 United eye home comforts in NBL championship series Melbourne United have the chance to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the NBL championship series when they host Illawarra at John Cain Arena.
AAP · Mar 10, 2025 Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games Australia is confident of retaining its superpower status at next year's Commonwealth Games, while ruling out a bid to host the 2030 edition.
AAP · Mar 8, 2025 Hawks coach Tatum plays down NBL referee stoush Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum says he will have no problem with Vaughan Mayberry refereeing his team again, despite a recent blow-up.
AAP · Mar 8, 2025 Goulding to the rescue as United stun NBL Hawks at home Chris Goulding has scored 10 points in the final quarter to lead Melbourne United to an eight-point come-from-behind victory over the Illawarra Hawks.
AAP · Mar 8, 2025 Fit-again Hawk tipped to rise as Brownlow hype begins Hawthorn player Jai Newcombe is backing fit-again teammate Will Day to take centre stage in the AFL after the midfielder starred in their win over Sydney.
AAP · Mar 7, 2025 Sam Mitchell shut his eyes as Sicily slayed the Swans James Sicily coolly converted a left-foot snap to seal Hawthorn's tough win over Sydney in the AFL season opener, but coach Sam Mitchell wasn't watching.
AAP · Mar 7, 2025 Hawks take chip on their shoulder into NBL decider Illawarra are eyeing a fairytale second NBL title - and first since 2001 - as they prepare for game one of the championship series against Melbourne United.
AAP · Mar 6, 2025 Hawks' Tatum in NBL ref stoush ahead of title series Illawarra coach Justin Tatum could be in hot water over his verbal clash with referee Vaughan Mayberry, as the Hawks prepare for the NBL championship series.
AAP · Mar 5, 2025 'No excuse': Telstra fined over millions of spam texts Australians were bombarded with millions of spam texts from a major telco that didn't allow them to unsubscribe without providing personal information.
AAP · Mar 5, 2025 Hawks 'unstoppable' if Kell fires in NBL title series Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum is bullish about his team's NBL title hopes after witnessing Trey Kell fire them into the decider against Melbourne United.