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90-year-old woman stabbed to death near Bondi

Police charge 47-year-old man known to victim with domestic violence murder

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Police say the 47-year-old suspect was known to the victim and has been refused bail.

Want to stay longer in Australia? Check new visa rules

New rules curb ‘visa hopping’ and restrict dependants for many foreign students

Australia is tightening temporary migration rules, with backpackers facing ballots and international students facing new family restrictions.

Australia to stop foreign students bringing families

New migration rules restrict partners and children as Canberra targets ‘visa hopping’

Most international students in Australia will no longer be able to attach partners or children to their student visas, under new migration rules.

Brendan Taylor breaks Tendulkar’s long-standing record

Zimbabwe's Taylor achieved the milestone when he played against Australia in first ODI

Brendan Taylor

BBL teams interested in Bangladeshi pacer get bad news

Injury concerns and national duty cloud Rana’s Big Bash prospects

Bangladesh's Nahid Rana

Steve Irwin died 20 years ago. His legacy never did

Children pay tribute to ‘superhero’ dad as family carries his conservation mission forward

With his trademark khaki shorts, Australian accent, cries of “Crikey!” and seemingly fearless encounters with crocodiles, snakes and other wildlife, Steve Irwin became a television phenomenon.

Gobena, Jepchirchir power to Sydney Marathon victories

The race sees young Ethiopian breakthrough and Kenyan star’s latest triumph

Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 2026 Sydney Marathon in Sydney on August 30, 2026.

Anaya Bangar to play community cricket in Australia

25-year-old underwent gender-affirming surgery after beginning her transition in 2022

Anaya Bangar to play community cricket in Australia

Starc stars as Aussies crush Bangladesh inside two days

Veteran fast bowler claims four wickets in the second innings and finishes with 10

Australia’s Mitchell Starc (C) celebrates with team mates after taking his tenth wicket for the match of Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam during the second day of the second cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Stadium in Mackay on August 23, 2026.

Starc's six-wicket haul puts Australia on top in Mackay

Australia took a 101-run lead after Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64 in Mackay

Australia’s Mitchell Starc celebrates taking his fifth wicket for the innings when he dismissed Bangladesh’s Litton Das during the first day of the second Test match against Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Stadium in Mackay on August 22, 2026.

Shane Watson opens up on his special bond with India

Former Australia all-rounder reflects on his deep bond with Indian cricket and fans

Shane Watson

Bangladesh eye historic series win against Australia

Bangladesh stunned Australia in the opening Test in Darwin last week

Bangladesh eye historic series win against Australia

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