
Beaconsfield mine disaster leaves lasting legacy
Bravery and determination were at the heart of the Beaconsfield mine rescue operation, which one leader says has left a lasting legacy.

Aurora Australis hull damage confirmed
Australia's icebreaker has suffered hull damage after being swept onto rocks during a blizzard in Antarctica.

Hawks kick off NAB Challenge with victory
Hawthorn have started the AFL pre-season competition with a 21-point win over Carlton in Launceston.

Boys’ club ‘a sitting duck’ for child sexual abuse
The culture of an Anglican boys' society based on camping and touring provided an opportunity for sexual predators, an offender says.

Scorchers top Big Bash table after narrow win
The Scorchers are in the finals after a one-run win over the Hobart Hurricanes

Hurricanes beat Thunder by 11 runs in BBL
Sydney Thunder have lost their first Big Bash League match for the summer, beaten by 11 runs by the Hobart Hurricanes.

Balance crowned overall Sydney-Hobart winner
After three days of mostly gruelling racing, the crew of Balance had to wait another 36 hours to learn of their overall...

Battered Comanche claims line honours in Syd-Hob
Contesting the Sydney to Hobart for her second year, American supermaxi Comanche has taken line honours in the 2015 race.

Aus icebreaker to cost $1 bn
The vessel, with a range of more than 16,000 nautical miles, begins operations in 2019.

Greens like Islamic State: Lambie
Outspoken independent senator Jacqui Lambie has infuriated the Greens with a 'joke'.