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21/04 How to catch tonight’s meteor shower

For everyday Aussies who are hoping to catch a glimpse of the greatness of space, the Lyrid meteor shower offers a great chance to see the magic of our galaxy.

21/04 Aussie gun adds to century makers in England

Two days after Cameron Green made a century on return to cricket in England, Peter Handscomb served a reminder of his worth with an unbeaten 142 at Old Trafford.

13/04 David Genat returning to Australian Survivor after $9m US TV win

Exactly how reality TV prize money does one man need?Fresh from his history-making $9m win on the US game show Deal or No Deal Island, Aussie model and reality TV mainstay David Genat is returning to Survivor for his third outing on the show, this time competing on an Australia v The World season.

10/04 Jetstar flight captain will never forget

Jetstar captain Phillip Morris has seen and experienced some remarkable things in his 18 years with the airline – but there’s one moment he will never forget.

09/04 Why American Pie star Shannon Elizabeth disappeared from Hollywood

“American Pie” star Shannon Elizabeth ditched living in Hollywood for a move to South Africa to support a cause close to her heart.

08/04 ‘Weird’ trend people can’t stop talking about

Daring fashionistas are shelling out big bucks for braided hair neckties from a luxury label after the avant-garde add-on was unveiled in Paris last year.

08/04 Australia’s top ute faces uncertain future

The dual cab ute arms race welcomes back a high performance player in 2026, as Volkswagen’s Walkinshaw-enhanced hardcore Amarok returns.

08/04 Sad Michael Clarke revelation after infamous Simon Katich bust-up

You’d think the Australian captain who helped orchestrate an Ashes whitewash, lifted the World Cup, became the only Aussie to score Test centuries on his home and away debuts and won the Allan Border Medal four times would be universally loved, but sadly for Michael Clarke that isn’t the case.

05/04 Dad, 37, raped his baby daughter to death

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04/04 Prince William hires Diana’s divorce lawyers

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04/04 Prince William drops big news alongside Aussie stars

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03/04 Donald Trump goes after ‘dirty’ countries with savage tariffs that could cripple vulnerable economies

Donald Trump’s long-awaited plan to impose hefty tariffs on America’s trade partners has arrived and some of the world’s most vulnerable economies have been harshly punished.

01/04 Sam Konstas reaches new level with monster pay rise

Australian selectors have reinforced they see Sam Konstas as the future of the Test side, despite being overlooked for the tour of Sri Lanka, after they handed the teenage phenom his first national contract for the 2025-26 season.

01/04 Tragedy behind Aussie TV star’s walkout

Real Housewives of Sydney newcomer Martine Chippendale has revealed the heartbreaking reason for her dramatic exit midway through filming of the hit reality show.

30/03 Prince Harry accused of ‘harassment and bullying’ by own charity

Prince Harry has been accused of launching a “damaging” attack that led to the alleged “harassment and bullying” of Sentebale charity chair Dr Sophie Chandauka after he quit the organisation.

27/03 Boy fighting for life after horror croc attack

A seven-year-old boy has been left fighting for his life after his arm was ripped off in a horrific crocodile attack.

26/03 ‘Misogyny’: Inside Prince Harry’s latest scandal

Dr Sophie Chandauka — the chairwoman of the Sentebale charity Prince Harry co-founded — claims “misogynoir” is to blame for why the Duke of Sussex and the board of trustees resigned.

23/03 Plane spirals out of control in shock video

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20/03 F1 icon Eddie Jordan banned by Schumacher family all the way to death

The Formula 1 world has been left rocked by the death of motorsport icon Eddie Jordan.

20/03 F1 legend dies after battle with cancer

Formula One legend Eddie Jordan has died aged 76.

19/03 White woman who ‘identifies as black’ plans to move to Africa

A German tanning enthusiast who was born white but identifies as a ‘Black woman’ has shared her plans to “move to Africa” because she “feels a deep connection” to the country and its people.

16/03 The first fossil thrips in Africa: this tiny insect pest met its end in a volcanic lake 90 million years ago

This is the first time that a fossil thrips has been recorded anywhere in Africa, or the entire southern hemisphere.

14/03 ‘So wrong’: Mum’s warning after baby blinded

A mum has revealed the shocking consequences of strangers kissing your child, after her little boy contracted a devastating virus that cost him his sight in one eye.

05/03 New Zealand crush South Africa to reach Champions Trophy final

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck hundreds as New Zealand eased to a 50-run win over South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday to set up a rematch with India in the Champions Trophy final.

04/03 Australia knocked out as India takes revenge, world roasts Cooper Connolly

The cricket world is brutally roasting rising star Cooper Connolly after Australia was knocked out of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday morning (AEDT).

20/02 Aussie cult hero delivers career-best demolition job

Scott Boland has further pressed his claims for selection in the World Test Championship final by snaring a six-wicket haul during Victoria’s Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales in Sydney.

20/02 Ricky Ponting goes cold on Jake Fraser-McGurk’s place in squad

Rising Australian cricket star Jake Fraser-McGurk has lost one of his most vocal backers in Ricky Ponting.

20/02 ‘Where is the crowd?’: Farcical Champions Trophy scenes slammed

A classic catch, twin centuries and runs galore have kicked off the 2025 Champions Trophy with a bang as New Zealand stole host Pakistan’s thunder in the tournament opener.

19/02 ‘Extremely high’: Major MH370 update

A new search for missing MH370 is about to begin, with reports this new expedition conducted by marine robotics company Ocean Infinity will bring one of world’s greatest aviation mysteries to an end.

19/02 Matty J and Laura Byrne slam ‘unfair’ I’m A Celeb finale

I’m A Celeb contestant Matty J had an emotional on-air reunion with wife Laura Byrne and their two children during Sunday’s finale.

18/02 Meta unveils plan for giant sub-sea internet cable

Meta has unveiled its plan to build the world’s longest underwater internet cable, spanning a staggering five continents to support its AI projects. 

18/02 Big problem in unusual Australian squad for Champions Trophy

Since Australia won the 2023 ODI World Cup, 25 players have turned out across 13 50-over games heading to the Champions Trophy, and two smashings by Sri Lanka last week have cast doubt about their chances of taking out the ICC tournament.

17/02 Wallabies skipper won’t pressure Reds coach

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson is grateful for the clarity Joe Schmidt has provided about his future as Australia’s coach, saying it will assist with the “smooth transition” to his successor.

14/02 Worst drought in 100 years pushes millions of desperate children to starvation

Southern Africa is reeling from the severe effects of the 2023/2024 El Niño episode, which has caused the worst drought ever recorded across the region.

14/02 Cricket world goes scorched earth on Aussies

Australia’s dismal One-Day International form has continued, humiliated by Sri Lanka in a record-breaking defeat ahead of this month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE.

11/02 Soldier, 19, took own life on army base after ‘psychotic and possessive boss bombarded her with messages’

A soldier took her own life on an army base after her “psychotic and possessive” boss bombarded her with messages, an inquest heard.

09/02 Smith backs ‘out of runs’ Labuschagne

Steve Smith has gone into bat for Marnus Labuschagne, confident runs for Australia’s No.3 are “just around the corner”.

09/02 Dana White’s bizarre press conference after UFC 312

Dana White has questioned why Australia shows pillow fighting on national TV and took a big swing at the Aussie media in a wild press conference at UFC 312.

09/02 ‘Masterclass’: Genius Steve Smith captaincy move reignites Pat Cummins debate

Steve Smith is a cricketing genius.

08/02 Greats say same thing about Aussie keeper

When the swashbuckling, hugely popular Adam Gilchrist burst onto the Test cricket scene back in 1999, it forever changed the measuring stick for wicketkeeper batters.

08/02 Pat Cummins and wife Becky announce birth of second child

Pat Cummins and his wife Becky have welcomed the birth of their second child, a baby girl.

07/02 ‘All at sea’: Marnus Labuschagne’s poor form continues in big ‘worry’ for Australian Test team

Marnus Labuschagne is under mounting pressure to keep his spot in Australia’s Test team after another low score in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

07/02 The day Adelaide rumbled like never before

Cameron Smith paints the picture like a seasoned storyteller, vivid imagery and feelings that he can’t, and won’t, quickly forget.

07/02 ‘Stupid’: Pat Cummins surprise sledge revelation before Champions Trophy

Pat Cummins has heard them all.

06/02 Wallabies in turmoil as coach quits ahead of World Cup

After months of speculation, Joe Schmidt has confirmed he will step down as Wallabies coach in October, leaving Rugby Australia to search for a fifth head coach in six years.

06/02 Urzila Carlson steals the show in Netflix movie debut

Most of the biggest laughs in Kinda Pregnant — the new Amy Schumer Netflix movie that began streaming today — are delivered courtesy not of Schumer, but of South African-born, New Zealand comedian Urzila Carlson, who’s never been in a movie before.

03/02 Legend in the making crowned Australia’s best

Two days after making history on the MCG, Annabel Sutherland’s Test match dominance was rewarded with a maiden Belinda Clark Award for an unforgettable 12 months.

02/02 Education in Zimbabwe has lost its value: study asks young people how they feel about that

Zimbabwe’s graduates feel let down because the modernist promises of education have failed them.

02/02 ‘Send him home’: Brad Haddin’s blunt message to selectors

Brad Haddin has urged Australian selectors to send Sam Konstas home to play state cricket if he isn’t in their plans for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

02/02 ‘Send him back home to bat’: Haddin’s message to Aussie selectors

Brad Haddin has urged Australian selectors to send Sam Konstas home to play state cricket if he isn’t in their plans for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

01/02 Melbourne woman’s chilling cancer claim

‘Hello?’ I said.

31/01 Pics reveal Meghan’s wild Harry transformation

How empowering and uplifting can making hummus really be?

31/01 Aussie star Annabel Sutherland shatters cricket record books

Annabel Sutherland has rewritten the Australian cricket record books.

31/01 Aussies lose power-hitter to injury on Champions Trophy eve

Australia has been dealt a major blow on the eve of the Champions Trophy, with power-hitter Mitchell Marsh set to miss the upcoming tournament through a back injury.

30/01 Warne’s prediction comes true, records tumble in Aussie Test demolition

Yet another Shane Warne prediction has come true.

30/01 Cause of TV star’s ‘unexpected death’ revealed

The cause of death for soap opera actress Esta TerBlanche has been revealed six months after her untimely passing.

30/01 Aussie fans destroy Barmy Army sledge

Kylie Minogue, a proud Aussie who mostly calls England home, famously sang she “can’t get you out of my head” in a track dedicated to obsession.

29/01 Wild detail spotted in Aussie supermarket

A boutique Australian supermarket has been compared to the popular Erewhon supermarket in Los Angeles.

27/01 Travis Head flags Aussie debut, radical ploy to get ‘advantage’ for Sri Lanka Tests

Travis Head says Australia is considering a radical batting ploy for their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which gets underway on Wednesday.

27/01 ‘Duty bound’: CA rejects calls for Afghan boycott

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley has again rejected calls to boycott a clash with Afghanistan at the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament declaring a decision not to play them outside of tournaments was a “pretty clear” stance and the only action in their control.

27/01 Rare Steve Irwin video shows late icon in disguise at Australia Zoo

Robert Irwin previously revealed his late father Steve Irwin regularly donned a “ridiculous” disguise in a bid to go incognito at Australia Zoo.

27/01 ‘We’ve never sat still’: Controversial Big Bash rule here to stay, expansion on the cards

The Big Bash is back.

25/01 ‘Shocker’: Australian cricketers brutally snubbed in ICC announcement

The Australian cricket team has completed everything possible in all forms of the game in recent years but its players have still been inexplicably snubbed in the ICC men’s ODI Team of the Year.

24/01 Princess Diana’s nieces pose for glamorous magazine shoot

Princess Diana’s glamorous lookalike nieces have turned heads posing for their first cover shoot as a dazzling trio.

23/01 Five artists, five nations: taking to the road to find southern Africa’s hidden stories

A new coffee table book explores the ties that bind the work of southern Africa’s contemporary artists.

23/01 Discovery in South Africa holds oldest evidence of mixing ingredients to make arrow poison

This is the oldest confirmed use of a mixture comprising two or more plant toxins specifically applied to arrowheads.

23/01 ‘Brilliant’: Warner goes from banned to best

David Warner’s fight to overturn his lifetime leadership ban enabled him to captain Sydney Thunder to a surprise BBL finals berth and he’s been recognised for his efforts, named skipper of the official team of the tournament.

23/01 ‘Scared’: Dangerous trend sweeps nation

Cameroon has long been one of the most dangerous countries for LGBTQ individuals in Africa.

22/01 ‘Bulls***’: Australian cricket guns snubbed in shameless Team of Year wipeout

Pat Cummins’ men have “completed cricket” but have somehow, inexplicably, been wiped out in Wisden’s Test Team of the Year.

20/01 ‘Brilliant’: Sydney Thunder teammate’s telling David Warner call ahead of BBL finals

The Sydney Thunder won only a single game and finished at the bottom of the ladder last Big Bash season.

16/01 ‘In the mix’: Aussies to spin Ashes selection move

A change to the Australian line-up is on the cards for the third Ashes ODI on Friday with Georgia Wareham “in the mix” to play on an unusually dry wicket in Hobart potentially giving the home side two leg-spinners after Alana King tore through England in Melbourne on Tuesday.

14/01 Kate makes solo hospital trip to thank nurses who treated her cancer: ‘Really tough’

The Princess of Wales made an emotional solo trip on Tuesday to thank the hospital heroes who cared for her during cancer treatment.

14/01 Top Gun pilot challenges extradition to US

A former US marine pilot has launched legal proceedings to challenge Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus’ decision to surrender him to US authorities over claims he illegally trained foreign pilots.

10/01 ‘All the tools’: Steve Smith’s bold Sam Konstas claim

Superstar batter Steve Smith has vowed to “pass on as much knowledge as I can” when he takes charge of a Test squad loaded with emerging talent in Sri Lanka, declaring boom teenager Sam Konstas has “all the tools” to thrive as a key part of the next generation of stars.

09/01 Cummins injury reveal as star’s return locked in

Injured all-rounder Cameron Green is set to return as a specialist batsman for the World Test Championship later this year according to chairman of selectors George Bailey who revealed captain Pat Cummins was having scans on his ankle in the wake of Australia’s series win over India.

07/01 Coach rips into India’s treatment of Sam Konstas

Batting phenom Sam Konstas has been tipped to thrive for many years to come on the international stage after the teenager was forced to deal with a “disgraceful act” from the touring Indian players in just his second Test match at the SCG.

07/01 ‘Dare I say it’: Aussie cult heroes under threat in unthinkable Test selection squeeze

The make-up of Australia’s bowling attack is up for debate over the next 12 months, with two cult heroes on the brink of being left out of the Test team.

06/01 ‘Greatest ever’: Changeroom photo ignites Aussie cricket GOAT debate

When sportspeople are asked to rank a particular performance or achievement among their career highlights, it’s become a cliche for them to simply say “right up there”.

04/01 Tiny African country set to be transformed by £112m project

The African Development Bank has approved a multi-million loan to one of Africa's smallest country to improve road links in two major regions

03/01 ‘The captain does not opt out’: India roasted over reason for Rohit Sharma bombshell

It’s safe to say Jasprit Bumrah’s explanation that Indian captain Rohit Sharma “opted to rest” for the fifth Test against Australia hasn’t passed the pub test.

02/01 Steve Steve in major captaincy twist amid Pat Cummins move

Steve Smith will reportedly captain the Australian team once again during the tour of Sri Lanka later this month.

02/01 YouTube star MrBeast proposes to girlfriend Thea Booysen

MrBeast has announced his engagement.

31/12 Aussie coach drops major hint about Mitch Marsh’s Test future

Australian coach Andrew McDonald insists Mitch Marsh’s spot in the side is not under threat as he hinted the all-rounder would take on more of the bowling workload in the fifth and final Test.

31/12 Cricket great warns Sam Konstas’ glaring flaw will be ‘exposed’

Australian cricket great Kerry O’Keeffe has warned Aussie opener Sam Konstas that India have worked out his major flaw and if he doesn’t address it fast it could derail his entire Test career.

26/12 ‘Stunned world cricket’: Sam Konstas innings, anthem moment says it all

Remember the name, Sam Konstas.

26/12 Qantas investigating Xmas Day ‘U-turn’

Qantas are investigating a mechanical issue that forced a flight from Sydney to South Africa to be diverted back to Australia while flying over Antarctica on Christmas Day.

26/12 Qantas issues strand passengers on Christmas

Qantas is leaving behind a trail of unhappy customers because of last minute delays and mechanical issues at the busiest time of year – forcing hundreds to celebrate Christmas stranded abroad, or stuck on a plane.

25/12 Australia’s ’brittle’ weakness called out ahead of ‘massive’ India showdown

Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri believes Australia’s “brittle” batting line-up has India in the box seat to win the Boxing Day Test and clinch a third consecutive series victory Down Under.

24/12 ‘Always punches above its weight’: Country that demolished Australia in sport in 2024

Whisper it quietly, but New Zealand had a far better sporting year than Australia. 

24/12 ‘Life of a recluse’: Don Bradman’s heartbreaking admission revealed

Sir Donald Bradman became a “recluse” in his later years as the Australian cricket icon struggled with his relationship with fame.

23/12 Rumours runaway princess can’t escape

Do little girls still dream about being princesses?

23/12 The £208m bridge linking two major countries in Africa and transforming a border

The £208 million construction is helping to facilitate and speed up the delivery of essential goods travelling along a major transport and trade corridor.

23/12 ‘Shocking’: Musk’s relatives spill the beans

A relative of Elon Musk has come out swinging against the richest man in the world, claiming he has dismissed his “poor” family members as he gallivants through the ranks of US politics.

22/12 Moment Sussexes’ Beckham feud erupted

Around 2017, the chi-chi area of Great Tew in the UK’s Cotswolds got a massive injection of celebrity mega wattage.

21/12 Nathan McSweeney latest victim of revolving batting farce

And so, the 12-month game of musical chairs continues.

21/12 Teen who aged 8 years every year has died

South African TikTok star Beandri Booysen has died after a courageous battle with progeria, a rare disorder that caused her to age eight years for every one year of her life. She was 19 years old.

20/12 ‘F***ed up’: Fans erupt over Nathan McSweeney axing

Nathan McSweeney was officially dropped from the Australian Test squad on Friday in a move that has sparked fierce backlash among cricket fans.

20/12 Elon Musk overreaches, upstages Donald Trump

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19/12 Kate and William release poignant Christmas card

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19/12 Kohli loses his cool in heated airport clash

Indian superstar Virat Kohli didn’t take kindly to television cameras filming his arrival at Melbourne Airport on Thursday.

18/12 ‘Brutal’ truth hiding in smiling Kate pic

If you didn’t know any better, the photos simply show Kate, the Princess of Wales happily making her way into Westminster Abbey for a nice bit of a Christmassy tra-la-la.

18/12 The uncertain future of cash in Australia

The number of bank branches and ATM terminals across the country has halved in the past seven years, as access to cash becomes harder and harder.

16/12 ‘I was utterly blindsided’: Why Jason Gillespie quit as Pakistan coach

Jason Gillespie says he was “completely and utterly blindsided” by a key decision that prompted him to quit as Pakistan’s head cricket coach last week.

15/12 Japan’s radical 4-day week experiment to stop ‘crisis’

Japan is introducing an “extraordinary” measure in an effort to stem its declining population, with a four day work week set to come into force next year.

15/12 Oscar Pistorius’ love life update makes headlines around the world

Oscar Pistorius has reportedly found a new woman just months after he was released on parole 11 years after he murdered Reeva Steenkamp.

14/12 F1 legend Eddie Jordan in heartbreaking revelation

Eddie Jordan has opened up on his battle with cancer after being diagnosed earlier this year.

14/12 Shane Warne’s freakish BBL prediction is coming true

Shane Warne has done it again.

12/12 Entire nation humiliated as Aussie cricket legend quits

The damning international face palm reaction to cricket great Jason Gillespie’s resignation has left Pakistan humiliated.

11/12 ‘Many will die’: Protest, outrage rocks $1 trillion World Cup vote

The vote for 2034 World Cup hosting rights has descended into farce with claims a $1 trillion “atrocity” is about to be made official.

10/12 ‘Golden decade’: Bold predictions for resurgent Aussies

Australian Rugby officials have declared the next 10 years will be a “golden decade” for the game, with men’s and women’s World Cups at home creating “once-in-a-generation opportunities” to rebuild the code after years of decline.

09/12 ‘Scrambling’: Charles mystery explodes

If there is one export the UK really has a monopoly on, it’s sleuths.

08/12 New Zealand’s cost of living is skyrocketing, but a burrito should never cost $38

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08/12 ‘Heartbreaking’: Ugly Gout Gout storm erupts as history ruined

Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout’s historic day has been ruined by a “disgusting” cyber storm of ugly comments.

07/12 Aussies wary of India backlash

Australia is wary of a backlash from an embarrassed India in Sunday’s women’s one-day international at Allan Border Field.

06/12 Royals rocked by ‘devastating few years’

It’s one of those clips that permanently seems to be bubbling around on X: The late Queen delivering a Bracknell-worthy set down to photographer Annie Leibovitz during a shoot at Buckingham Palace in 2007.

05/12 ‘It’s crazy’: Why Aussie cricket great Brett Lee keeps going viral

If anyone wants to know the secret to going viral on social media these days, they should ask Australian cricket great Brett Lee.

05/12 Legend’s radical plan to shake up Test cricket, one trophy England can’t win

Former England cricket Michael Vaughan wants Test cricket to be split into two divisions as part of a radical plan to revitalise the longest form of the game.

05/12 Best places in the world for expats revealed

Australia has become an attractive destination for expats wanting a change of scenery.

05/12 Telling detail in new Meghan video

You might be surprised by how much counting goes into this royal writing caper.

04/12 ‘Heartbroken’ rocker’s hospital bed announcement

Goo Goo Dolls lead singer John Rzeznik was hospitalised with pneumonia and cancelled a series of concerts in South Africa.

04/12 Hunger besieges 26 million people in southern Africa. The largest share is due to drought

The World Food Program warned on Wednesday that the unprecedented drought hitting southern Africa has left 26 million people exposed to severe food insecurity.

02/12 Trump threatens Putin, Xi’s ‘irreversible’ plot

Donald Trump is steamrollering ahead in his plan to reinstate the US as a superpower, threatening massive consequences against a perceived plot to eviscerate the US dollar.

30/11 Africa's huge new £1bn train line that may link three countries over 1000 miles

The major railway link may radically alter the regional economy and impact global markets.

18/11 Zimbabwe’s street children: how to get them home and back in school

It is not enough to merely send street children home to their families: everyone involved needs sustained support.

14/11 Colonial powers tried to stifle traditional healing in Zimbabwe. They failed and today it’s a powerful force for treating mental illness

Korekore people in the Rushinga district have not wavered in their beliefs about and ways of healing mental illnesses.

12/11 Crisis at the world's largest man-made lake as 'water levels are dropping fast'

Capable of holding a staggering 185 cubic metres of water, the world's largest man-made lake is in crisis as water levels hit an almost record low.

06/11 Pregnant teens: girls in South Africa need focused, supportive healthcare and more information about safe sex

There’s a clear need for policies that improve healthcare access, reproductive health education, and support systems for young women.

31/10 Three countries in Africa begging for tourists are 'more beautiful than Spain'

The new TRILAND project is underway, and three southern African countries are joining to promote tourism.

30/10 Africa's £7.2bn project that's set to put huge country on the map

Set to cover a staggering 1,544 square miles, one African country wishes to become a green hydrogen superpower, with a £7.2 billion project set to be launched soon.

18/10 Archaeology breakthrough as cave where humans lived for 12,000 years discovered

The latest discoveries made due to new technology show that the population history of southernmost Africa is very different to other regions of the world.

18/10 Child, three, dies after horror crash

A three-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in a busy intersection in Melbourne’s southeast.

18/10 Shock email that ‘ruined’ couple’s Bali holiday

A Sydney man says his perfect romantic getaway to Bali with his wife has been “ruined” after their return flights were suddenly downgraded from business class to economy and Jetstar requested an extra $320 fee to confirm the new seats.

17/10 Australia stunned in Women’s T20 World Cup semi: ‘Just didn’t show up’

Australia has been thumped by eight wickets to suffer the most stunning of exits from the Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai.

17/10 Colonial white boys in Zimbabwe: John Eppel’s autobiography is a welcome book, but a difficult read

A Colonial Boy is a welcome book for Eppel scholars, but some readers may be put off by its use of literary sketches.

16/10 Jetstar drops $309 international fares as it increases flights to emerging hotspot

South Korea is continuing to grow in popularity among Australian travellers with Jetstar revealing it will fly daily from Sydney to the Asian nation’s capital next year to meet demand.

15/10 T20 World Cup; Grace Harris ready to replaced injured captain Alyssa Healy in semi-final

Grace Harris headed to the T20 World Cup taking inspiration from “Selleys No More Gaps”, considering herself a multipurpose hole filler in the all-conquering Australian side.

15/10 The world's biggest man-made lake that took five years to be filled

Covering 2,150 square miles, this is the world's largest artificial lake and reservoir by volume, filled over a span of five years .

15/10 Aussie surfing world champ Tyler Wright’s family slam WSL Abu Dhabi announcement

The family of Tyler Wright have concerns for the Australian world champion’s safety following the release of the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) schedule.

15/10 Clever reason Aussies are visiting this nation, saving them hundreds of dollars

Australians travelling to Canada have found a clever way to get a much cheaper airfare, and it involves a visit to a tropical paradise.

08/10 New photos reveal shocking Meghan change

When Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance on the red carpet for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala on Sunday night, LA time, it was in a familiar dress.

07/10 Real reason Harry and Meghan are spending time apart: Friend

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06/10 Prince Harry ‘wants space’ as he tries to fix image

Prince Harry is reportedly taking his “fall from grace” quite hard, as he faces fading A-lister friendships and attempts to repair his public image with numerous public appearances in recent days - sans wife Meghan Markle.

05/10 Friends fear Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘drifting apart’

The megawatt smile we have not seen for so long is back.

30/09 Mistake most tourists make when visiting New Zealand

There are so many great places to visit in New Zealand, but there’s one city that locals say is often overlooked.

28/09 World's oldest desert boasting incredible sand dunes - and it's not the Sahara

Formed 80 million years ago, the world's oldest desert is found in southern Africa, stretching over 1,200 miles across the Atlantic coasts of several countries.

26/09 The world is watching this Sydney suburb

It may often be referred to as Australia’s ‘nanny state’ — but Sydney has still got it, with one suburb ranking the highest across the country in a global ‘cool’ list.

26/09 The one thing football fans don’t want to hear

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21/09 ‘Gutted’ Wallabies fall just short of Bledisloe boilover as 22-year nightmare continues

The Wallabies’ Bledisloe nightmare will continue into a 23-year despite one of the great comebacks from the Aussie side, falling just short 31-28.

17/09 Wallabies keen to silence ‘external noise’

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa says the only way Australia can silence the “external noise” about the team’s poor form is to “deliver” against the All Blacks on Saturday.

16/09 Unknown WA teen gets Aussie call up

Teenage West Australian fast bowler Mahli Beardman says it’s a bit “surreal” after being called up as a standby player for Australia’s whirlwind five-match ODI series in England.

16/09 Injured Wallabies skipper targeting November return

Liam Wright says he has learnt from the painful lessons of trying to rush back from injury as he targets a November comeback for the Wallabies’ grand slam tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland.

08/09 ‘Humiliating’: Records fall on dark day for Australian rugby

The Wallabies have hit a new low on a dark day in Sante Fe as Argentina put 67 points on the hapless Aussie defence.

05/09 Details emerge about Putin’s ‘secret sons’

A newly released investigative report has brought to light new details surrounding the lives of Ivan Putin and Vladimir Putin Jr., the alleged sons of the Russian President and Alina Kabaeva, a renowned gymnast and rumoured longtime love interest.

04/09 Records tumble as Head smashes Scotland

Travis Head knew all about Scotland captain Mark Watt’s claim his team wanted “blood” in their T20 series before the Australian opener equalled the record for the fastest international T20 half-century smashing 78 of his 80 runs in boundaries to demolish the home team in Edinburgh

04/09 Wallabies hit back over fake injury claims

Senior Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa rejected any suggestions he and two fellow front-rowers faked injuries against South Africa last month declaring “we want to scrum” after being told the Springboks requested an investigation.

03/09 ‘Massive: Aussie gun seals Pres Cup spot

International Team captain Mike Weir labelled Min Woo Lee “one of the best drivers of the golf ball” in the world as he named the Australian to make his Presidents Cup debut at Royal Montreal.

02/09 Lesotho counts foreign-owned businesses, says SA retailers must find local partners | News24

Lesotho has restarted a plan to act against foreign-owned businesses, and to pressure South African companies to work via Basotho-owned distributors.

27/08 Rock painting is the oldest image of an African rail, a bird that may have had a special meaning for the San people

The image underscores the depth of indigenous knowledge exemplified by San people.

26/08 Soccer betting is on the rise among young Zimbabweans – our study found it can serve a positive purpose

What outsiders might view as wasted time (betting on sports) is actually being used productively to prepare for the future.

24/08 Inside once-thriving abandoned city slowly being reclaimed by nature

Kolmanskop in Namibia was once a burgeoning diamond mining town home to over a thousand people. 70 years after the last guests left, it now sits abandoned.

21/08 Drought is devastating southern Africa’s crops: why it’s happening and what can be learned

The drought is driven by El Niño, an unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean that shifts weather patterns.

19/08 Mosquitoes use gut bacteria to fight the malaria they transmit – scientists are exploring how to use this to end the disease

In a sense, a malaria-transmitting mosquito is a sick mosquito. This is where bacteria can help.

19/08 The worst drought in a century keeps 70 million people in southern Africa in a food crisis

Faced with shortages, families are consuming poisonous grass seeds and tubers. The media reports hospitalizations and a new humanitarian crisis on the rise

17/08 Nearly 68 million people suffering in Southern Africa as drought wipes out crops | Business

About 68 million people in Southern Africa are suffering the effects of an El Nino-induced drought which has wiped out crops across the region, the regional bloc SADC said on Saturday.

13/08 Réunion is a tropical island getaway – our climate study shows that it could attract more tourists during European summers

Climate and weather play a large role in people’s leisure travel decisions.

12/08 Podcasts bring southern Africa’s liberation struggle to life – thanks to an innovative new audio archive

Echoes of Southern African Independence is an audio archive project that brings history alive in a fresh and unique way.

01/08 Namibia looks to help from China and India, desalination for Windhoek amid historic drought | News24

Rice from China, millet from India, meat from wild animals and desalination are among Namibia's hopes as food stocks plunge.

29/07 African archaeology has neglected Namibia’s deserts, but scientists now know when an ancient lake supported human life in the Namib Sand Sea

New research provides the foundation for larger, regional-scale analyses of early human adaptive strategies in the Namib Sand Sea, Namibia.

24/07 Fossil algae show a lake once existed on Lesotho’s Mafadi summit but it vanished about 150 years ago

The changes that were mapped represent the shift from a lake to the contemporary shallow wetland at the site.

23/07 Wilker Dias: “CNE assumed its certificate of incompetence”

An analyst interviewed by DW expects impartiality from the Constitutional Court and says that the CNE was "incompetent" for not having verified the CAD endorsement. However, Wilker Dias considers that the coalition also made mistakes.

23/07 Not all children read at the same pace - Namibia study shows how teachers can help those falling behind

While teachers were employing the right strategies, they were not giving targeted attention to the non-readers in their classes.

16/07 WATCH LIVE | Liberation parties are losing SADC. After SA goes GNU we ask top experts: who falls next? | News24

One southern African liberation party has been forced into a government of national unity. Will more follow? Join News24's upcoming webinar on Tuesday, 16 July, for expert opinion on the government of national unity and our new era of regional relations.

09/07 'Most of us have no food in our homes': Drought leaves Zimbabwe starving, desperate to survive | News24

A bed of sand and a patch of mud is all that remains of Kapotesa dam, which once provided the water vital for crops and livestock in this remote part of Zimbabwe.

08/07 Southern Africa is seen as a leader in wildlife conservation, but its market-driven approach is deeply flawed

The southern African wildlife economy is socially and environmentally unsustainable.

30/06 Fossil insects help to reconstruct the past: how I ended up studying them (and you can too)

New insect treasures are almost certainly just waiting to be found by future palaeonentomologists.

16/06 The language you've probably never heard of despite being spoken by 6.6m people

Sesotho is spoken in Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho and Botswana.

03/06 When did humans first start to speak? How language evolved in Africa

The first speech sounds were uttered about 70,000 years ago and not hundreds of thousands of years ago as is sometimes claimed.

21/05 Sweet sorghum is a hardy, nutritious, biofuel crop that offers solutions in drought-hit southern Africa

Sweet sorghum has multipurpose post-harvest uses. It can produce grains, animal feed and sugary juice, making it unique among crops.

07/05 Horror moment hippo devours boat

Shocking footage has captured the terrifying moment an angry hippo chases and attacks a boat packed with tourists.

03/05 America baffled by loose Aussie term

America has learnt about the Australian definition of a good time, and suffice to say, they probably still believe we all live off the land alongside kangaroos.

02/05 Zimbabwe's new ZiG currency goes physical... but not everywhere | News24

The notes and coins for Zimbabwe's sixth currency since independence in 1980, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), hit the streets this week as the government makes yet another attempt to tame inflation.

28/04 One photo exposes AFL legend Matthew Lloyd’s blatant lie

Matthew Lloyd was living off the old Mark Twain quote of ‘never let the truth get in the way of a good story’, that was until he was ultimately caught out.

27/04 English villain Jonny Bairstow goes ‘ballistic’ in historic T20 scenes

Jonny Bairstow smashed a “ballistic” unbeaten century as Punjab Kings recorded the highest successful run chase in Twenty20 cricket with an eight-wicket thrashing of Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Friday.

26/04 Mega $60bn deal set to reshape Australia

Mining giant BHP has proposed a transformative $60bn takeover bid for coal and copper rival Anglo American in a deal that would reshape Australian and world mining.

25/04 Fans spot unexpected detail in new Meghan Markle photo

Meghan Markle’s engagement ring has made a big comeback – but eagle-eyed followers have noticed something different about it.

24/04 Truth about big Robert Irwin career rumour

A tabloid report this week claimed Robert Irwin is planning a move to the Seven network following his popular debut on Ten’s I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!

23/04 Huge tech change for 20 million Aussies as Meta AI rolled out

Artificial intelligence is being rolled out across the suite of Meta apps in Australia, the biggest change to the apps in years.

22/04 ‘Most dangerous period’: Ominous world prediction comes true

OPINION

19/04 Inside cricket star’s alleged hellish DV tirade

Scores of alleged abusive texts sent by a disgraced former Test cricketer to a woman in a tirade starting from the morning and ending well into the afternoon have been exposed in court documents, including one chilling threat she had “put a good guy in jail”.

19/04 ‘Threat’: Disastrous impact on Australia of Iran-Israel conflict

A much-feared petrol price spike following Iran’s missile and drone assault on Israel last weekend failed to eventuate. But what happens now Israel has responded could reach across the world and deep into Australian pockets.

18/04 Honeymoon habit Prince William and Kate Middleton have lost

COMMENT

17/04 Meghan Markle photo we never got to see

COMMENT

16/04 Pat Cummins handed ultimate cricket honour in 12-year Aussie first

Leading his team to victory in the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup in the same year has earnt Australian captain Pat Cummins one of cricket’s ultimate awards, named cricket bible Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world.

15/04 How we recreated a lost African city with laser technology

Technology which located Mayan cities has been used to rediscover a southern African city from the 15th century.

15/04 Pro-Palestine protesters block street

More than a dozen protesters have been arrested in Melbourne as part of global pro-Palestine protests.

10/04 Oscar Pistorius’ surprise new life revealed

Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympian who killed his model girlfriend inside their home in 2013, is holed up at his uncle’s luxurious three-storey mansion — and has been ostracised by his former pals since he was released from prison last January.

08/04 ‘Real reason’ behind Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher’s split revealed

The “real reason” behind Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher’s marriage breakdown has been revealed.

08/04 Reprieve for veteran as spinner seals comeback

Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux has been praised for her “great deal of resilience” as she won back her national contract following a year on the outer.

08/04 ‘One silly mistake’: Candice Warner spills on ‘hardest part of my life’

Candice Warner has shed more light on the toll her infamous toilet tryst with Sonny Bill Williams had on herself and her family.

07/04 Nigerian men arrested over Aussie’s suicide

Two Nigerian men have been arrested and charged over an alleged “sextortion” offence, which led to an Australian boy taking his own life last year.

07/04 The world’s most promiscuous nations revealed

Talk abut a Turkish delight.

05/04 Thousands facing death as country’s vile law takes hold

People in Uganda are once again living in fear of execution after a ruling upheld the country’s terrifying anti-LGBTQ law.

05/04 Rwanda to send more troops to Mozambique as South African soldiers prepare to leave | News24

Rwanda plans to put more boots on the ground in Mozambique's oil-rich Cabo Delgado when the SADC Standby Force in Mozambique withdraws in about two months, a senior Rwanda Defence Force commander has disclosed.

05/04 Father’s vile act in shopping centre

EXCLUSIVE

04/04 Rebel Wilson reveals measly salary for hit film

Amid the many headline-making revelations from Rebel Wilson’s new memoir, the Australian actress also divulges details about the money she’s made as a Hollywood movie star.

02/04 ASX edges lower after reaching record

The sharemarket retreated on Tuesday even as the benchmark briefly hit a record intraday high in the early hours of trading.

02/04 ‘4 star’: Google reviews expose gang boss

A wanted international crime boss known as the ‘Dapper Don’ has potentially exposed his location to authorities through a series of Google reviews for hotels, jewellery stores and airport lounges posted under an alias.

01/04 One man has been cleaning the streets of Bulawayo almost daily for the last 5 years | News24

#KeepBulawayoClean is a one-man, non-political initiative.

31/03 ‘Handicapped’: Billionaire’s report card revealed

British billionaire Sir Richard Branson has taken “prove them wrong” to another level.

30/03 ‘Sheer panic’: Terrifying I’m A Celeb incident caught on camera

British comedian Stephen K. Amos had a scary moment caught on camera in scenes that will play out on Sunday night’s episode of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!

29/03 I’m A Celebrity star who broke contract as show’s strict measures are revealed

A few years ago, just before a dozen celebs were gearing up to enter the South African jungle for I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!, crew members were alerted to the fact that one of the high-profile contestants was drinking in a local pub.

29/03 David Warner set for polarising honour in his home district

David Warner divided opinion throughout his cricket career and that has continued in his retirement.

29/03 Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting fumes over overseas player rule

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting was left visibly fuming after the Rajasthan Royals fielded a fifth overseas player during Thursday evening’s Indian Premier League match in Jaipur.

29/03 Surprising item Aussies are splurging on

Bakeries across Australia are bucking the cost-of-living crunch with consumers spending 8 per cent more at their local bread and pastry shops compared with last year, data from one of the big four banks has revealed.

28/03 Horror scenes as bus carrying 45 people falls off cliff

Warning: Graphic

28/03 Two countries come for Australia’s billions

The Middle East’s mega-rich oil kingdoms can see the writing on the wall. The time of big oil is over. The future is all about critical minerals. And they’ve got the money to leave Australia’s ambitions in the dust.

28/03 Tragic final text from 23yo tourist to wife before falling off cruise ship

A tourist who is feared dead after falling from a cruise ship sent his wife a tragic final text.

27/03 ‘Scared’: Wilson reveals details about Sacha Baron Cohen

Shocking new details have emerged about Rebel Wilson’s allegations against Sacha Baron Cohen in her new memoir.

27/03 Russia plans to build two new armies, sparking fears of a possible strike against Europe

Moscow has vowed to build two entire new armies before the end of the year amid fears President Vladimir Putin is planning an eventual strike against Europe.

27/03 Michelle Bridges feels plagued by brutal Biggest Loser portrayal

It was one of the most popular Australian reality shows of the mid-2000s.

27/03 AFL cocaine bombshell twist ‘beggars belief’ as Demons respond

Football legends, including Demons great Garry Lyon, have called out the AFL after revelations the league’s medical policy unapologetically covers up cases where players are found to have taken illicit substances.

27/03 Clubs ‘want answers’ after bombshell drug claims

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his club will be “asking questions” but he has no knowledge of club doctors direct players to fake injuries to avoid failing drug tests on match days as it emerged the AFL’s medical policy does include “off the books” testing for illicit drug use.

26/03 Surf legend’Mick Fanning’s emotional tribute to dead brother

Mick Fanning has paid tribute to his older brother Edward who tragically passed away in Madagascar.

26/03 Surf legend’s sad tribute to dead brother

Mick Fanning has paid tribute to his older brother Edward who tragically passed away in Madagascar.

25/03 How I flew Emirates first class for $600

I like to refer to 2023 as the year of flying opulently. While flight prices were soaring, I found myself on the receiving end of some good fortune.

23/03 New blow for Commonwealth Games

The future of the 2026 Commonwealth Games looks in doubt after Malaysia rejected an offer to host, citing “cost”.

22/03 Julia Morris sets record straight on new I’m A Celebrity co-host Robert Irwin

When Robert Irwin linked up with long-running presenter Julia Morris to audition as co-host for I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! last year, the production team knew “within four seconds” he was the man for the job.

20/03 Robert Irwin topples Hamish Blake as most popular Aussie TV talent

Just days out from his prime time TV hosting debut, Robert Irwin has been named Australia’s most popular broadcast personality for 2024.

20/03 African 'friends' congratulate Putin for his 89% election victory | News24

Western countries may not believe Russian President Vladimir Putin secured 87.8% of the vote from a record turnout of 77.5%, but these aren't strange numbers for African countries. This week, those countries congratulated Putin on his achievement, vowing their continued friendship with Russia.

20/03 First Aussie star on I’m A Celeb revealed

Australian reality star turned radio host Brittany Hockley is the first celeb to be announced as a contestant on this year’s season of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!

20/03 ‘Traumatised’: Moment elephant attacks

The terrifying moment a bull elephant charged and tried to flip a safari vehicle has gone viral, with the moment caught on video from a bystander.

19/03 Beautiful beach city’s outrageous demand

On a windy Cape Town morning, a small group of activists hands out flyers calling for secession.

18/03 Mysterious creatures wash up on beach

Thousands of beautiful but dangerous sea creatures are washing up on parts of the US coast — bungling plans for many holiday-makers gearing up for the annual spring break festivities.

13/03 Bankrupt influencer Tyson Scholz criticised over ‘disrespectful’ boast

Gold Coast finance influencer Tyson Scholz is continuing to flaunt his lavish lifestyle just weeks after being declared bankrupt, but one new boast in particular has attracted fierce criticism.

12/03 ‘Hand is gone’: Horror moment man loses hand on golf course

A Florida fisherman had his hand chewed off by a monster alligator that lunged at him from a golf course pond over the weekend, wildlife officials said.

10/03 Happy smiling African children: why school tourism in Zimbabwe shouldn’t be encouraged

A school tour often sits within the itinerary of a tour of southern Africa, or alongside wildlife tourism ventures.

08/03 Suburb that should be worrying Trump

ANALYSIS

07/03 Insane footage captured for first time ever

In a world where wildlife footage is prevalent, and the ability to capture it is so advanced, it is rare to see something happen for the first time.

05/03 Tiny detail that could uncover MH370

It has been 10 years since Malaysia Airlines passenger flight MH370 disappeared on March 8 2014.

05/03 Reality star’s cruel act against victim

A former reality star and self proclaimed “billionaire” has claimed he is unable to pay $43,500 to his ex-girlfriend after he leaked an intimate tape of her.

04/03 Shock Aussie winner of world’s best beach

Australia really is spoiled for choice when it comes to beautiful beaches, and now one of the most prestigious annual lists has given a spot Down Under the title of the world’s best.

04/03 Jihadists target schools, displace women in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado | News24

Jihadism in north Mozambique is hitting schools and displacing mostly women and children, according to a flash report by the United Nations Children's Fund.

03/03 Cargo ship sinks after missile attack

A British cargo ship has sunk in the Red Sea after being attacked by Iran-backed Houthis.

02/03 Australia vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 3 live: Aussies hit back at spirit of cricket theory

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand.

01/03 Performer’s wild act stuns at Adelaide Fringe Festival

Two weeks into the Adelaide Fringe and still festivalgoers are flocking in droves, thanks to the diversity of acts, attractions and wild stunts on offer.

01/03 Ash Barty misses the cut, comes clean on future at the New Zealand Open

Ash Barty’s quest to another trophy to the cabinet will have to wait after the three-time grand slam winner missed the weekend cut by just two shots in her bid to win the New Zealand Pro-Am Championship.

01/03 ‘Can’t believe that’: Kiwi teammate collision stuns Test in ‘disaster’

So this is what it must feel like watching the All Blacks play the Wallabies.

29/02 Barty brilliance in new sporting endeavour

Ash Barty put on her competitive face once again in her quest for the New Zealand Pro-Am Championship with a brilliant chip from left of the 16th green at Millbrook all the evidence anyone needed to suggest should she want to, a sport-swap could happen.

29/02 ‘Lunatics’: Fury over change to Mary Poppins movie

Broadcaster Piers Morgan has led the furious reaction over a recent change to the 1964 Disney classic Mary Poppins.

28/02 Owner’s miraculous rescue of exotic bird

An exotic bird’s owner managed to get her missing bird back after four days of worry – but had to be elevated four storeys high to collect him.