ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor on Thursday said he was seeking arrest warrants against senior Taliban ...
Donald Trump sends troops to US border in immigration crackdown
America’s southern border will be fortified by 1500 soldiers within a week – and up to 10,000 overall – as refugee ...
Rain cruels England run chase in Australian T20 win as Alyssa Healy named in Test squad
A deluge of rain with just five balls left in the second T20 handed Australia a six-run victory in the second Ashes T20 as ...
Apprentice plumbers, brick layers, carpenters and electrician to get $10k cash promise in new Labor election pledge
Aspiring plumbers, sparkies and brickies will be paid up to $10,000 to complete apprenticeships which will boost struggling ...
Women’s Ashes: Alyssa Healy set to play, Beth Mooney named as wicket-keeper, for MCG Test
Alyssa Healy has been given a tentative green light to captain Australia in next week’s MCG Ashes Test, but will hand ...
Corpse flower blooms at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens for first time in 15 years
A rare and revolting spectacle has drawn tens of thousands to Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens, where a foul-smelling flower ...
Jetski revheads and irresponsible boat users targeted with new state government strategy
Boat speed limits on waterways will be lowered, dangerous jetskiers will be cracked down on and education on powered vessels ...
Bruno Mete, 33, handed corrections order over 2022 Belmont blaze
An arsonist who burned down his Belmont unit in the midst of a psychotic episode won’t have to return to prison, after making ...
Big delay in response to Review of Social and ­Affordable Housing Regulation
The Andrews and Allan governments took 2½ years to ­respond to a review of social and affordable housing it commissioned to help build more homes.
Zach Merrett’s contract sweetened as Bombers fend off possible rival raids
Essendon has sweetened the contract of superstar captain Zach Merrett to help safeguard the gun midfielder from another ...
‘Reliant on a cut’: Staggering number of Aussies in desperate need of rate relief revealed
A whopping 71 per cent of Australian households have reported needing a rate cut just to stay on top of their mortgages, begging for the Reserve Bank to offer relief at their next meeting.
Australian market falls on broad based sell-off, ‘unloved’ mining sector drags index lower
The Australian sharemarket has snapped a three day winning streak as miners and consumer-facing stocks trade firmly in the red.