



Usman Khawaja to retire from Test cricket after Sydney farewell
He finishes with more than six-thousand Test runs.

At least one Australian confirmed injured in deadly Switzerland ski resort fire
At least one Australian confirmed injured in deadly Switzerland ski resort fire

At least 40 dead after fire at Swiss ski resort bar
At least 40 dead after fire at Swiss ski resort bar

A blow for our beef industry as China imposes heavy tariffs
Aussie beef exports will now attract a 55% tariff in China once quota levels are exceeded

Cheaper medicines and boosted welfare payments kick in for the New Year
But with 2026 also comes the end of the Federal Government's energy bill discount

WA Police have charged a man who they say threw a firecracker into dry grass sparking the fire in Perth's east
And, the search for a missing man at Coogee has been paused until conditions ease.

An emergency bushfire warning is active in Perth's eastern suburbs
Plus, Brisbane Roar defeated the Mariners but that's not what's making headlines.

BREAKING: Perth hills bushfire sparks urgent evacuations
Kalamunda and Maida Vale residents in a defined zone are being told to leave immediately.

Bondi victims remembered during Sydney New Year celebrations
Phone lights were raised with peace symbols glowing on the Harbour Bridge - while strong security kept celebrations relaxed.

Cricket legend Damien Martyn battles Meningitis while in an induced coma
The cricketing world is rallying behind him, with tributes flowing from former teammates and coaches