Victoria will offer a state funeral for Ron Barassi
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed the Barassi family will be offered a state funeral for the sporting icon, who has died aged 87.
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Wait and see on Johnson’s injury management: Warriors
The Warriors are content to play Shaun Johnson's calf injury by ear as they prepare to battle Brisbane but the halfback is confident that he will line up.
‘Yes’ side rallies with calls to cut through falsehoods
Tens of thousands of people have marched around Australia in support of an Indigenous voice in the constitution as the referendum date looms.
Massive Brisbane AFL/NRL Saturday double confirmed
Brisbane will host Carlton in a Saturday twilight preliminary final with Collingwood playing GWS on Friday night at the MCG.
Teen in coma after allegedly dragged two km by car
A 19-year-old man has been charged after a 15-year-old boy was allegedly dragged by a car two kilometres through Sydney's western suburbs.
Heat builds up across NSW as temperature records tumble
Fire authorities are on alert for the risk of increasing winds fanning bushfires as spring heat builds up, with Queensland and NSW set to swelter.
Magpie Adams out of AFL prelim with hamstring strain
A hamstring strain has forced Collingwood vice-captain Taylor Adams out of the AFL preliminary final, with the midfielder looming as a finals heartbreak story.
Warbrick’s late stunner seals Storm win over Roosters
Melbourne winger Will Warbrick has scored a stunning try in the dying moments to seal a thrilling 18-13 semi-final win for the Storm over the Sydney Roosters.
Snapshot of Carlton’s AFL semi-final win over Melbourne
A look at Carlton's two-point AFL semi-final win over Melbourne at the MCG that booked a spot in the preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions.
Munster delivers again for Storm with season on line
Cameron Munster is a big-game player who saves his best for the moments that count, and he did it again in the 18-13 NRL semi-final win over the Roosters.
Snapshot of Storm’s semi-final win over Roosters
Melbourne's 18-13 semi-final win over the Sydney Roosters came courtesy of a giant leap in the 79th minute by winger Will Warbrick to score the crucial try.
Chinese defence minister ‘under investigation’: sources
A Chinese defence minister not seen in public for weeks is under investigation for corrupt procurement of military equipment, multiple sources claim.
Man charged after woman dies in crash with stolen car
A man has been charged after an alleged carjacking and high-speed collision that killed a woman on the Sunshine Coast.
Crackdown on K’gari over human-dingo interactions
More money will be spent by the Queensland government to educate the public about dingoes on K'gari, with concerns growing over the number of interactions.
Turuva eyes new house for family with next NRL deal
Penrith winger Sunia Turuva has revealed his dream of buying his dad a new house with his next NRL deal, after their family home burnt down three years ago.
Wallabies prop Schoupp looking for A-grade performance
Schoolteacher-turned-Wallabies World Cup prop Blake Schoupp says impressing coach Eddie Jones was easier than his students, who criticised his form.
Electric car mavericks are taking on Tesla and Toyota
Emerging car brands including BYD, LDV and Polestar are challenging big automotive names, with experts saying the competition could bring down prices.
Head a doubt for World Cup after suffering broken hand
Travis Head has suffered a fractured hand in a potential World Cup calamity for Australia amid a horror 164-run one-day hammering by South Africa at Centurion.
Hurricane Lee threatens New England, eastern Canada
Hurricane Lee, which has been churning over the Atlantic, briefly threatening Bermuda, is likely to make landfall in Nova Scotia as a tropical storm.
Rafter on call as Aussies discover net gains
Aussie duo Max Purcell and Chris O'Connell have sought out Pat Rafter, keen to learn how the former great's serve-and-volley approach can aid their tennis rise.
‘Won’t be fixed overnight’: NSW Labor’s budget warning
NSW residents will soon be handed the first Labor state budget in more than a decade, with promises of short-term relief and long-term reforms.
Ukraine drones strike Crimea, Moscow, oil depot: Russia
Russia's air forces have thwarted a co-ordinated Ukrainian attack on Crimea, destroying at least six drones, the defence ministry says.
Key pair to bolster Blues’ attack in preliminary final
Sam Docherty is confident about his shoulder, while Harry McKay and Jack Martin are set to return for Carlton in their AFL preliminary final against Brisbane.
Storm hopeful Hughes, Coates are fit to face Penrith
Melbourne are concerned about the fitness of star half Jahrome Hughes and winger Xavier Coates after downing the Sydney Roosters in a thriller.
‘Heartbroken’ coach Robinson proud of Roosters’ season
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has refused to blame a contentious non-call for his team's nail-biting semi-final defeat to Melbourne.
Frost return timely with Wallabies gun Skelton in doubt
With skipper Will Skelton in doubt, fellow lock Nick Frost will make a timely injury return as the Wallabies meet Fiji in a crucial Rugby World Cup pool clash.
No chinks in Knights’ armour after brutal clash
Newcastle defeated Canberra in extra time but coach Adam O'Brien does not believe the bruising encounter will weigh on his side against the Warriors.
‘Yes’ campaign to remain positive in face of negativity
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says maintaining a positive campaign focused on the opportunities associated with the voice will lead to its referendum success.
Port lesser light set for pivotal role against GWS
A week after shutting down Brisbane ace Lachie Neale, Port Adelaide's unheralded Willem Drew is set to face another big task against GWS in their semi-final.
Call to improve family violence support payments
People escaping family violence are receiving financial support quicker but a report into the program has highlighted opportunities for improvement.
Walsh stars as Blues beat Demons in AFL finals epic
Carlton are through to an AFL preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions after beating Melbourne by two points in a thriller at the MCG.