Andrew McDonald addresses the fitness concerns surrounding Travis Head before the Boxing Day Test.

Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins became the first known Australian to be taken prisoner by Russia in Ukraine when footage of him appeared on social media.

Joel Embiid is ejected from the court in the first half of the 76ers clash against Spurs.

From spiced nuts to party pies, blini to oysters, these mix’n’match dishes (and drinks) will make you the host with the most.

NSW young gun Sam Konstas will make his debut for Australia in the Boxing Day Test but doubt remains over Travis Head after the batter spent just 25 minutes in the nets at training on Tuesday.

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Six months since the WA government promised no mercy for the suppliers of the potentially deadly party gas not a single fine has been issued.

A teen who dumped a baby and toddler during a Kalgoorlie carjacking will serve at least seven months behind bars.

Police claim a 46-year-old man approached an 11-year-old mid-game and put his hands around his throat in Perth’s north.

Nine News federal politics reporter Claudia Vrdoljak has sat down for an extended interview with Australia’s first female Muslim national cabinet member, Anne Aly.

Damian Barrett reports the Blues CEO handover is set to take place earlier than planned, in what could be an important move for Michael Voss' future.

Where to park the salvage rights debate.

Phil Gould confirms the Bulldogs have not been in talks with Toby Sexton over re-signing him.

Phil Gould details his conversation with Reed Mahoney's manager Sam Ayoub about talking to rival clubs.

An Azerbaijani airliner crashed near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials. More than 30 people may be dead.

Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

The new deal avoids an ugly showdown between Labor and WA’s biggest union ahead of the March state election.

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