‘Mature’ Medvedev to turn over new leaf in Melbourne
Daniil Medvedev has happily played the villain at the Australian Open but the world No.3 insists he's matured and will be trying to keep his head down in 2024.
Archive
Make some noise for the latest Porsche Cayenne
A lack of pace will irk some people, but Porsche's new, entry-level Cayenne SUV will win over its share of buyers with its softer edge.
Lift-off for wharfies to strike as pay row hopes sink
Dock workers have permission to strike at some of Australia's busiest terminals in what could trigger major disruptions to the country's supply chains.
Aldi joins Woolies in dumping Australia Day merchandise
Another supermarket chain has joined Woolworths in choosing not to sell Australia Day merchandise in a move that sparked opposition calls for a boycott.
Jasika leads Aussie qualifiers into Open draw
Omar Jasika is back in the Australian Open main for the first time since 2017, with doubles ace Storm Hunter and Dane Sweeny also successful in qualifying.
Olam’s Tigers move confirmed in Storm NRL swap deal
Centre Justin Olam will shift to Wests Tigers while backrower Shawn Blore will go the other way to Melbourne in an immediate NRL swap deal.
Hawks NBL import Gary Clark on drink driving charge
Illawarra NBL import Gary Clark has been charged with drink driving, with any playing-related sanctions to be determined by Basketball Australia.
Warner takes flight but Smith’s Sixers beat Thunder
The Sydney Sixers have booked a spot in the BBL finals, with David Warner's lone-hand 37 unable to help the Thunder avoid a 19-run loss at the SCG.
Smith points to new-ball success to back opener move
Steve Smith considered previous successes against the new ball, including in his Bradman-esque 2019 Ashes, before moving to the top of Australia's Test order.
Jhye Richardson suffers another injury setback
A side strain has ruled Jhye Richardson out of the remainder of the Big Bash League, leaving him in doubt for Australia's one-day series against West Indies.
UN deplores Israel’s refusal to grant access to Gaza
The UN says Israel is reaching a level of "inhumanity ... beyond comprehension" as it "systematically" prevents it from delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Master coach Cahill at the heart of Sinner’s Open push
Jannik Sinner credits Australian coach Darren Cahill's all-round impact for shooting him to No.4 in the world and among the Australian Open contenders.
Striker Duke backs Ryan to be ready for Asian Cup start
Intrigue remains over whether Socceroos captain Mat Ryan will start against India in the Asian Cup, but striker Mitch Duke is confident the goalkeeper is ready.
Already soaked, Queensland braces for more wild weather
Far north Queensland is preparing for another drenching while still reeling from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath, with relief crews on standby.
Roar need urgent reversal of ALM month of misery: Cahn
After four losses in a row, new Brisbane Roar coach Ben Cahn maintains faith his side can regain their A-League Men mojo with a win over Newcastle.
Meg Washington makes waves with summer orchestral tour
Meg Washington is playing songs from her new album on a five-date tour visiting the Tasmanian, Melbourne and Sydney symphony orchestras.
Venomous snake bites woman while lying in her own bed
A woman bitten by a highly venomous snake while lying in bed has been flown to hospital from a remote Queensland property.
Trump, judge tangle as NY civil fraud trial nears end
Donald Trump's lawyer has made the defence's closing arguments in a trial over allegations the ex-US president exaggerated his wealth on financial statements.
Israel condemns ICJ case as some Gazans return to north
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says South Africa's accusation against Israel of genocide in Gaza could only happen in a world turned upside-down.
Sam Kerr has knee surgery as Chelsea rally round star
Sam Kerr has undergone surgery on her season-ending ACL injury as Chelsea boss Emma Hayes refused to speculate on the Matildas' captain's future at the club.
Lions coach Farrell sure Wallabies ‘will get it right’
Andy Farrell, the new British and Irish Lions coach, is sure the Wallabies will rebound to ensure the 2025 series will be "massive for Australian sport".
Battling region hit again by heavy rain, cyclone threat
A far north Queensland region still recovering from wild weather has been lashed by heavy rain as another cyclone threat looms in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Parkes is jumpin’ as the town begins to swing for Elvis
The Parkes Elvis Festival is off to a hot and sweaty start, as thousands of fans spend a summer weekend in rural NSW to celebrate the king.
Australia urged to name heatwaves to highlight threats
Spain started giving names to heatwaves in 2022 in a bid to better engage the public and save lives. Now some say Australia should follow suit.
Ukraine’s draft bill on mobilisation withdrawn
A proposed Ukrainian law on tightening mobilisation rules has been withdrawn by the government for amendments.
Top seed dumped out of Adelaide International
Tommy Paul has crashed out of the Adelaide International while Christopher O'Connell, the last Aussie man standing, went down to Sebastian Korda.
Emotional Millman retires after Open qualifying exit
One-time Roger Federer slayer and US Open quarter-finalist John Millman has played his last professional tennis match after confirming his retirement.
Fitzgibbons’ Games path opened after shock call-up
She fell victim to the World Surf League's mid-season cut but Sally Fitzgibbons still has a chance to ride the waves for Australia at this year's Olympic Games.
Willunga landmark as women aim for Tour cycling parity
The women's Tour Down Under will visit the iconic Willunga climb for the first time on Sunday, but questions remain about how it compares to the men's event.
‘One pull of the trigger’: Higgins’ fiance to Wilkinson
Brittany Higgins' partner David Sharaz discussed going after the "Liberal Party machine" in an initial email sent to Lisa Wilkinson about breaking the story.
Mercy flight, donated surgery gets Dotti back on feet
A daring helicopter rescue for a seriously injured dog has brought a welcome smile to faces at a far north Queensland community devastated by flooding.