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Philippine boats damaged by China in South China Sea

China's coast guard has fired water cannon at Philippine fishing boats, Manila says, damaging vessels and injuring their crew in the disputed South China Sea.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 4:32 pm

The Ashes: English captain Ben Stokes involved in the latest media altercation hours after Brisbane stiff-arm

England captain Ben Stokes is clearly feeling the heat, getting into a verbal altercation with media just hours after security got physical with a Channel 7 camera in Brisbane.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 4:07 pm

Scorchers set Hobart 138 to win WBBL final

The Hobart Hurricanes appear to be in the box seat to claim their maiden WBBL title after restricting the Perth Scorchers to 5-137.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 4:01 pm

WBBL 2025: Perth Scorchers alive but need bowers to fire in final against Hobart Hurricanes

Sophie Devine and eight dropped catches have given Perth Scorchers a heartbeat in the WBBL final against Hobart Hurricanes, but they will need another Alana King masterclass to defend 138.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 3:45 pm

‘Successful’: Battery subsidy scheme gets $5bn budget boost

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy confirmed the government’s initial $2.3bn budget for the program would likely be depleted by the end of the year.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 3:30 pm

Saigon Story: Former Masterchef contestant Jenny Lam finds new home at Crown Perth’s Urban Food District

The first local vendor at the new precinct has been revealed, and you probably already recognise the owner.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 3:21 pm

Canberra slay another giant to go top in A-League Women

Canberra United have stunned Melbourne City to go top of the A-League Women, while Melbourne Victory and Newcastle also enjoyed wins.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 3:20 pm

Dick Van Dyke 'locked up with the psychos' in rehab

Dick Van Dyke was "locked up with the psychos" when he sought treatment for alcoholism in the early 1970s.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 3:07 pm

Friends cast reunite for Matthew Perry Foundation fundraiser

The Friends cast have teamed up for a fundraiser in honour of their late co-star Matthew Perry.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 3:07 pm

Stellan Skarsgard questions if Alexander Skarsgard joined military to 'provoke' him

Stellan Skarsgard thought his son Alexander Skarsgard's decision to take a step back from acting to join the military was done to "provoke" him.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 3:07 pm

Wild moment shirtless man repeatedly rams police car in Mornington

Dramatic footage captured the moment the shirtless man repeatedly rammed into the police car before fleeing the scene.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 2:47 pm

Seafood industry promises competitive prices as they prepare for Christmas rush

Local fishmongers and seafood outlets are promising competitive prices for everything from crayfish to oysters to prawns as they prepare for their busiest time of year.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 2:37 pm

Two killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russian city

Ukrainian drones have attacked the ​Russian city of Saratov, killing at least two people, as US-led negotiations to end the nearly four-year war drag on.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 2:34 pm

Wanderers left frustrated after dull draw with Roar

Brisbane Roar have extended their unbeaten run to six matches, but it wasn't a pretty sight as they struggled to fire in a 0-0 draw with Western Sydney.

Read More 13 December 2025 | 2:29 pm

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