NATO’s former supreme commander has warned the risk of war has soared following Russia’s boarding action against a Turkish grain ship in Bulgarian waters this week. Retired US Admiral James Stavridis says President Vladimir Putin’s orders to enforce an economic blockade on Ukraine’s grain exports on shipping transiting the Black Sea could drag NATO into … Read more
The Newcastle Knights have thrashed the South Sydney Rabbitohs 29-10 to all but wrap up their place in the NRL top eight. Having claimed a seventh straight win, the Knights likely need one more win to seal their place in the finals, but seemingly need just one more point to boot their place in the … Read more
A 31-year-old man has been charged over allegedly creating and operating an online child exploitation game used by Australian and international paid subscribers. The Geelong man was arrested after his home was raided by police on August 2. Police will allege the 31-year-old man was the creator and operator of the game, which was allegedly … Read more
The Boomers stormed back to produce an impressive FIBA World Cup warm-up win over medal contenders France, 78-74. Early signs were not good for Australia, who looked “in all sorts” according to Andrew Gaze as they fell behind 27-19 after the first quarter. Only compounding the Boomers’ woes was an injury concern for Josh Green … Read more
A winner of popular dating show Love Island has hit out after a restaurant owned by her brother was destroyed in a suspicious fire. South Australia Police and firefighters are investigating after Bar 83, a popular pizza restaurant in Glenside, was destroyed by a suspicious fire in the early hours of Sunday morning. Emergency services … Read more
The West Coast Eagles have recorded their third win of the season in a stunning upset after knocking off the Western Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon. Under the roof of Marvel Stadium the Eagles launched early and proved too good throughout the contest. Watch every match of every round of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season … Read more
Precious centimetres of snow on Australia’s ski fields are under threat once again as a cold front is poised to bring rain across the southeast alpine regions. Australia’s alpine resorts have been rejoicing as snow finally fell through the mountains this week following months of muddy and barren slopes, with images of the lack of … Read more
Bosses have blasted a union push to install representatives to a new rate-setting board of the nation’s central bank. The criticism follows the successful motion by CFMEU construction division secretary Zach Smith to amend the party’s policy manifesto on the final day of the ALP national conference on Saturday. Under the changes to the ALP … Read more
As the country continues to experience football mania, all eyes will now be turning to the FIFA Women’s World Cup final between England and Spain. After the Matilda’s devastating loss to Sweden for the bronze medal on Saturday, the grand final will be played at Sydney’s Stadium Australia on Sunday night. Fans across the country … Read more
A grieving community has held a vigil to remember the three friends who died of a suspected fatal mushroom poisoning. Erin Patterson cooked a dish believed to have contained deadly death cap mushrooms for her in-laws at her home in Leongatha, southeast of Melbourne, on July 29. Her former parents-in-law Don and Gail Patterson, and … Read more
