A crisis is unfolding in western Queensland where graziers are discovering the full scale of damage caused by floodwaters, with their losses expected to worsen. Floodwaters have killed up to 300,000 head of cattle in western Queensland, with losses so far put at a staggering $300 million. But the number is expected to rise as the floodwaters reach the big …

Mike Baird won’t talk about running for the top job at NAB, but UBS analyst Jon Mott says the former NSW premier is a real contender. Former NSW premier Mike Baird won’t talk about running for the top job at NAB, but plenty of others are linking him with the role. Mr Baird on Friday refused to be drawn on …

In a place where weasel words often pass muster, the most powerful intelligence officials in the world delivered a message to the United States Congress in clear, concise terms — China is a threat to America. Instances of military aggression, cyberattacks, bullying of smaller neighbours and attempts to interfere in western politics were referenced. Director of National Security Dan Coats …

The gates of Townsville’s dam have opened to their full setting, with the city council warning several suburbs should prepare for imminent flooding from a rapidly rising Ross River. The Ross River Dam will release approximately 1,900 cubic metres of water per second. The council says dangerous and high-velocity flows will occur and residents in the suburbs of Rosslea, Hermit …

A New South Wales police officer and volunteer firefighter involved in a car crash in Sydney’s south last week has died in hospital. Timothy Proctor, 29, a probationary constable with the Liverpool Police Area Command, was driving on Heathcote Road at Lucas Heights, in Sydney’s south, about 2:00pm on Thursday when another car crossed to the wrong side of the …

Australian Defence officials have revealed two RAAF fighter jets were involved in a bombing mission in Iraq that led to the deaths of Iraqi civilians, with an Iraqi man whose family members were killed putting the civilian death toll at 35. The US-led Coalition estimated between six and 18 civilians may have been killed in the attack but that was …

A young couple who dubbed themselves an “Islamic Bonnie and Clyde” are eligible for parole after being sentenced in the NSW Supreme Court. In late 2015 and early 2016 Alo-Bridget Namoa and Sameh Bayda planned a street attack on non-Muslims. It was never carried out but in October last year the couple were found guilty of planning a terrorist act. …

Novak Djokovic is hurtling towards a unique place in tennis history after crushing Rafael Nadal to claim an unprecedented seventh Australian Open men’s singles crown. The resurgent world No.1 destroyed the second-ranked Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-3 on Sunday night in the most one-sided men’s final at Melbourne Park in 16 years. In eclipsing the six Open titles of Roger Federer …

Novak Djokovic has been given quick passage through to the semi-finals at the Australian Open after Kei Nishikori was forced to retire mid-match with a leg injury. Clearly struggling, Nishikori was unable to keep up with the top seed, and he withdrew down 6-1, 4-1 in the second set. Djokovic will next face France’s Lucas Pouille for a place in …

The aged care worker who was secretly filmed abusing a grandfather on Sydney’s northern beaches has been sentenced to four months in jail. Prakash Paudyal, 35, pleaded guilty to assaulting David Nabulsi at a Bupa nursing home in Seaforth last year. Paudyal was caught on hidden camera repeatedly hitting the 82-year-old with a shoe. He was also observed pulling Mr …