A stunning 59.6 carat diamond known as the "Pink Star" sold for 71.2 million U.S. dollars at a Sotheby's auction on Tuesday in Hong Kong, setting a new world record for any diamond or jewel, according to the auction house. (April 4)
A man who deliberately drove head-on into another car killing a mother-of-four has been sentenced after pleading guilty over the "appalling and callous act".
Queensland renters could have saved $5400 in the past two years if the government had established a cap amid soaring prices and low vacancies.
After the species was rediscovered last year, the zoo has been breeding dozens of babies. They're now on display.
Shane Flanagan wants Tyrell Sloan to be re-signed and stay as St George Illawarra's long-term No.1, but is unsure if Zac Lomax will stay at centre on Anzac Day.
Jack Hetherington's confrontation of Reed Mahoney has prompted a public dressing-down from Newcastle's football boss Peter Parr.
Ex-Canterbury second-rower Jackson Topine has launched legal action against the NRL club, claiming he suffered psychiatric injury after a wrestling punishment.
At least seven associates of a 16-year-old alleged terrorist who stabbed a bishop have been arrested across Sydney.
Melbourne lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been ruled out with a fractured foot in a big loss for the Rebels, who face the Crusaders in Super Rugby action.
Cronulla players are adamant that Braydon Trindall's absence won't ruin their table-topping start to the NRL season, after the five-eighth's driving charges.
As children spend more time online, the federal police boss warns they are being exposed to extremist content, fuelling calls for age verification systems.
West Coast defender Tom Barrass will miss Sunday's clash with Gold Coast after failing to overturn his one-match AFL ban.
Elon Musk's X has taken its fight against Australia's internet safety watchdog to court, arguing the online regulator cannot police what global users see.
The heads of ASIO and the federal police have warned an expansion of encryption services on social media could impact terrorism investigations.
Jaden McDaniels spearheaded another stifling defensive performance as the Timberwolves eclipsed the Suns to take a 2-0 NBA playoff series lead over Phoenix.
NSW's domestic violence-related bail laws will go under the microscope following a woman's death as Premier Chris Minns concedes the "status quo" isn't working.
After setting an unwanted Gold Coast record for losing last week, the Titans clash with the Warriors in Auckland on Anzac Day confident of causing an upset.
Premiership-winning Manly centre Terry Hill has died while in the Philippines, aged 52.
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury is on the verge of becoming the first player to reach 10,000 AFL disposals in the Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon.
Trent Robinson says the NRL could improve its concussion management policies by introducing stricter rules around contact training.
Journalist Stephen Barrett has failed to get a payout of almost $500,000 costs defending allegations of blackmailing the Plutus tax fraudsters.
