Breakers’ Lithuanian prospect delivers NBL breakthrough
New Zealand Breakers' Lithuanian NBA hopeful Mantas Rubstavicius has come up huge on his first NBL start in the thumping of Cairns Taipans.
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Dozens killed in Israel airstrikes: Palestinian media
At least 14 people have died from air strikes that hit two houses on Old Gaza Street in Jabalia, according to the official Palestinian WAFA news agency.
Softly, slowly approach works for Irankunda: Veart
Carl Veart says he's taking a slow-burn approach with Nestory Irankunda after the Adelaide star was dropped to the bench.
Mitch Marsh says ‘thanks but no thanks’ to opener role
Allrounder Mitch Marsh says he's loving life batting at No.6 in the Test team, and he doesn't want to make the shift to opener when David Warner retires.
Ex-cyclone Jasper moves west as storms smash southeast
More rain and storms have battered an already flood weary Queensland, as ex-tropical cyclone Jasper moves slowly west towards the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Jakara Anthony powers to World Cup moguls hat-trick
Aussie ski star Jakara Anthony has won another World Cup moguls title at the French resort of Alpe d'Huez to continue her early-season domination.
10-man Wanderers pip Adelaide in 1-0 ALM win
The Western Sydney Wanderers have claimed a gutsy 1-0 win over Adelaide United after Josh Brillante was sent off.
Enigmatic Breakers hammer hapless Snakes in Cairns
The up-and-down nature of the New Zealand Breakers this NBL season continued with a dominant performance in Cairns as they beat the Taipans 111-82.
No red-card regret for Aloisi after United beat Roar
Western United coach John Aloisi had to watch his team's dramatic 2-1 comeback win over brother Ross's Brisbane from the stands after he was sent off.
Demon Oliver charged with driving on suspended licence
Melbourne AFL star Clayton Oliver will face court next month after he was charged with driving while his licence was suspended.
Aussie sailors set task after earning Paris quota spots
There are no guarantees for Australia's sailors, who still have plenty of work to do to clinch Olympic tickets despite the team winning nine of 10 quota spots.
Cowboys’ NRLW coach Ben Jeffries calls it quits
North Queensland are on the lookout for a new NRLW coach after releasing Ben Jeffries on Friday.
Kia squares up for big swing at EV glory with flagship
Always keen to make a big impression, Kia has gone over the top with its mammoth new electric flagship, the EV9.
Magpie star Maynard supports AFL’s smother rule change
Collingwood star Brayden Maynard is supportive of the AFL's crackdown on smothers that was only prompted by his own controversial September tribunal case.
NAB chair defends bank’s climate pledges at fiery talks
Shareholders have grilled NAB's chairman over the banking giant's commitment to climate change at a heated annual general meeting.
Hodder commits as Lions retain AFLW championship core
Courtney Hodder headlines a trio of fresh signings for AFLW premiers Brisbane, who will defend their title with an unfamiliar stability in their roster.
Rapist posing as cop to prey on vulnerable women jailed
Shivan Agravat will spend another year-and-a-half behind bars for posing as a cop to threaten vulnerable women into having sex with him and giving him money.
Marsh misses hometown ton in Perth as Pakistan dig in
Pakistan's Aamir Jamal finished with 6-111 on debut, while hometown hero Mitch Marsh fell agonisingly short of a ton on an intriguing day two of the first Test.
Paris peak the target for world-beating Aussie sevens
Two wins to begin the world rugby sevens series has led Australia's women to go "back to the drawing board" in an effort to peak for the Paris Olympics.
Gas shortfall forecast without significant demand drop
Extra costs for transporting Queensland gas south to other states are expected to hit the east coast gas market next year, adding to supply pressures.
Defence Dept challenges soldier croc attack claims
The Department of Defence has been charged under workplace safety laws after soldiers suffered significant injuries including crocodile bite and claw wounds.
Hundreds of weapons seized under new search laws
More than 400 weapons have been seized under new laws in Queensland including tomahawks, knuckle dusters and butcher's knives, police say.
Kingly tributes hail comedic legend of Barry Humphries
Life won't be the same without Barry Humphries, King Charles has said in a message at an Opera House memorial service for the hugely popular actor and comedian.
Savers miss out as banks exploit ‘consumer inertia’
The consumer watchdog says many bank customers are paying the loyalty tax on their savings accounts and could be earning more interest.
Vic debt up $6 billion in 6 months, heading to $177.8b
Victoria's net debt is now expected to reach more than $177.8 billion by 2027 due to infrastructure spending, which is $6.4b more than predicted six months ago.
NRL’s Melbourne Storm lock in historic Fiji trial game
Melbourne have announced plans to play Newcastle in the first NRL-sanctioned match in Fiji.
Pub crash driver freed on bail with $250k condition
The driver accused of ignoring medical alerts before crashing into a pub beer garden, killing five people, will be freed on bail with a $250,000 surety.
Man ‘drove 100km/hr over limit before house crash’
Police have charged a man they say crashed a car into a house west of Brisbane after driving more than 100km/hr over the speed limit.
Sam Kerr misses out again on FIFA Best women’s prize
Matildas captain Sam Kerr hasn't made the final three contenders for the FIFA Best women's player of the year award despite being the Ballon d'Or runner-up.
Shayna Jack to spearhead Dolphins’ world campaign
Australia's world swimming championships squad will be without most of its star names, given the short turnaround to July's Paris Olympics.
Family ‘let down’ over daughter’s death in Mozambique
Victoria's state coroner has said he's unable to rule that 20-year-old Melbourne woman Elly Warren's death seven years ago in Mozambique was a homicide.