More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia
Some of the Iranian women soccer players granted asylum to Australia have reneged on staying and will head back to Iran at a highly volatile time.
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Guard of honour for King, Queen ahead of state dinner
The Danish royals have been officially welcomed to Government House by the governor-general and prime minister as part of a state tour Down Under.
Interest rate hike ‘no slam dunk’ amid Iran uncertainty
Traders and economists widely expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates but uncertainty over the Iran war could convince the board to keep them on hold.
Motoring group puts brakes on city fuel ration push
As concerns rise over the cost to the economy of rising fuel prices, a key motoring body warns against a proposal to quarantine petrol and diesels for regions.
‘Respect that massively’: Gordon earning rave reviews
Carter Gordon's efforts with and without the ball have his Reds and Wallabies teammates singing the flyhalf's praises ahead of next year's World Cup.
Dodgy tobacco stores in sights but no ‘silver bullet’
Inspectors and police will be able to shut down stores selling illegal tobacco, as another state tries to tame the thriving black market in dodgy durries.
Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection
Portsmouth playmaker Adrian Segecic has explained why he turned his back on the Socceroos to seek an international career with Croatia.
Red-hot Blues prove far too strong for Moana Pasifika
The Auckland Blues showed no mercy in their Super Rugby Pacific match at Eden Park, handing Moana Pasifika a fourth straight heavy defeat.
Vixens make strong start to title defence
Melbourne Vixens have made a strong start to their Super Netball title defence under new coach Di Honey, with a 60-49 away win over the revamped Firebirds.
Magpie Pendlebury receives first ban of 427-game career
Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has received a one-game ban for rough conduct, marking the first suspension of his 427-game AFL career.
Economic chiefs meet to clear path to Trump-Xi summit
Economic chiefs from China and the US are set to meet in Paris to clear a path to an anticipated summit between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Parker, Pollard to carry flag in Paralympics closing
Sharing the honour at the Milan-Cortina Games with Sean Pollard, Lauren Parker will become the first Australian to carry the flag at a summer and winter event.
Missing man found alive as floods spark more rescues
A man who went missing from a houseboat has been found alive as major flooding continues to impact communities across the nation's north.
Gout Gout wins 200m at state titles
Sprint star Gout Gout has won the 200m at the Queensland state titles in Brisbane.
Knights suffer $3 million blow in big win over Manly
Newcastle lost their two highest-paid players to injury in the first half against Manly, but it didn't stop them beating an ordinary Sea Eagles outfit 36-16.
Piastri nightmare continues as Italian wins in Shanghai
Oscar Piastri's nightmare start to the F1 season has continued, with both McLarens ruled out before the start of the Chinese GP, won by an Italian teenager.
Kellaway’s bat hunts down South Australia’s total
Campbell Kellaway's batting display has helped Victoria close in on South Australia's first innings total on day two of their Sheffield Shield clash.
Japan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing
Japan have eased into the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 victory over the Philippines.
Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six
Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win.
Queensland to miss Shield final after batting collapse
Queensland and Usman Khawaja's hopes of returning to the Sheffield Shield final have been dashed after their batters crumbled against Tasmania.
Aiken-George makes record debut as Fever beat Lightning
Romelda Aiken-George has posted a personal Super Netball single game scoring record with 53 goals in West Coast Fever's home win over the Lightning.
Tabuai-Fidow genius secures Dolphins great-escape win
The Dolphins have won their first game this season with an 18-14 defeat of the Gold Coast after they trailed 14-0, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow the star.
Eagles show pluck to slow red-hot Suns
Christian Petracca starred again for Gold Coast but they were slowed down by a new-look West Coast sparked by a debutant only recruited a fortnight ago.
Oscars up for grabs as unease hangs over Hollywood
Conan O'Brien returns to host the Academy Awards for a second time amid tight security following an Iranian threat warning.
Ukraine ‘waiting’ on US, Russia for next round of talks
Ukraine is ready for the next round of peace talks but is waiting for a response from the United States and Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Israeli forces kill 16 in Gaza Strip, West Bank: medics
Israeli strikes have killed 12 people in the centre of the Gaza Strip, medics say while four members of a family were reportedly killed in the West Bank.
Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return
As only two members of the Iranian women's soccer team remain in Australia, the local diaspora says families of those seeking asylum are being targeted.
Not fatal: Seibold adamant Sea Eagles aren’t cooked
Anthony Seibold has pointed to his own rookie year as an NRL coach as proof Manly can turn around their poor start to the NRL season.
‘Pull his head in’: Hardwick calls out fiery Sun
Damien Hardwick admits combustible defender Mac Andrew will be challenged all AFL season by rivals attempting to provoke him.
Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts
An economic downturn might be needed to bring inflation back to target, economists warn, but the government can help with spending cuts and productivity reform.
Trump demands help to secure vital Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump is demanding the seven nations that heavily rely on oil from the Gulf rally behind his call to protect tankers in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.