Industrial umpire to rule on rail strike debacle between union, government as NYE fireworks hang in balance

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been unveiled, with the Spanish-language Netflix film Emilia Pérez leading with 13 nominations. Other top contenders include The Brutalist and Wicked with 10 nominations each. International films feature prominently this year, with surprises like I'm Still Here from Brazil and Latvia's Flow earning nominations. Karla Sofía Gascón makes history as the first openly transgender acting nominee, while Australians like Guy Pearce and filmmaker Adam Elliot also receive...

Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan has signed a one-year deal with Ineos Grenadiers after leaving Jayco AlUla, aiming to revive his career as a top sprinter with five Tour de France stage wins. Ewan, 30, hopes to return to winning big races and rediscover his form, having faced diminishing returns in recent seasons. The move comes after Ewan's departure from Lotto Soudal and a disappointing season with Jayco AlUla, with his inclusion in the Tour Down...

Days away from her departure to South Australia's Monarto Safari Park, Perth Zoo's beloved elephant, Permai, is being prepared for the journey with a custom travel crate equipped with advanced amenities. The mammoth undertaking, years in the making, will see Permai join a new herd upon arrival, as Perth Zoo prioritizes the welfare of the animals. While her departure marks the end of an era for the zoo after 32 years, it is seen as...

Marcus Harris, the 32-year-old Australian left-hander, will be looking to make up for missing out on a Test comeback by joining Lancashire in English county cricket for the 2025 season. With a successful track record in county cricket, Harris has scored over 2200 championship runs at an average of 48, and will bring valuable experience to Lancashire's side in both first-class and limited-overs matches. Alongside returning allrounder Chris Green, Harris aims to help Lancashire secure...

Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis participated in an exhibition tournament sponsored by Gazprom, a company under sanctions in Australia. While Australian law prohibits dealing with assets of sanctioned entities, it is unclear if Kokkinakis violated sanctions. The tournament's director, Alexander Medvedev, has ties to Gazprom but is not sanctioned in Australia. Full Article

The women's semifinals at the Australian Open will feature Aryna Sabalenka against Paula Badosa and Madison Keys against Iga Świątek, with Sabalenka and Badosa playing first not before 7.30pm AEDT and Keys and Świątek playing last. Australian player Alex de Minaur responded to a social media claim about his lack of self-belief, while junior player Emerson Jones advanced to the semifinals with comparisons to Ash Barty. In the men's doubles competition, Simone Bolelli and Andrea...