Newcastle snatch drama-charged finals win over Canberra
Newcastle have claimed a 30-28 extra time win over Canberra in their elimination final to book their place in the NRL semi-finals.
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Niger junta says France deploying troops to intervene
Former coloniser France has not addressed claims it has deployed troops around West Africa in preparation to use force as a last resort to restore democracy.
Stunning Sandhu bowls Australia A to win over NZ A
Paceman Gurinder Sandhu took 5-9 in 34 balls to help Australia A to a five-wicket win over New Zealand A as their three-match 50-over series began in Mackay.
At least 40 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists
Sudanese activists and medical workers say at least 40 people have been killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the capital, Khartoum
Russia stages overnight drone attack on Ukraine capital
Four people have reportedly been injured in an overnight drone attack on the Ukraine capital of Kyiv.
A mother’s nightmare as inquest into son’s death begins
The grieving mother of Steven Nixon-McKellar, who died in police custody aged 27, has described how she was left in isolation to organise her son's funeral.
Morocco survivors seek aid as quake toll passes 2100
Rescue efforts are ramping up as the death toll from Morocco's deadliest earthquake in more than half a century continues to climb.
‘Remember 1999’: Storm great gives Welch title reboot
A text message from club legend Matt Geyer recalling a finals comeback for the ages has renewed Melbourne's faith, Storm captain Christian Welch says.
Labor, Greens strike deal to deliver $10b housing fund
The Greens have struck a deal to pass the Albanese government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund through parliament.
All states except Tasmania set to reject voice proposal
Support for the voice to parliament have slumped to new lows on the day postal vote applications are expected to open for the referendum.
Dingo put down on K’gari after ‘high risk’ behaviour
Rangers have put down another dingo on Queensland's K'gari following a number of "high risk" incidents involving the animal and attacks by other dingoes.
Warriors still believe in title bid: Nicoll-Klokstad
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad says the Warriors can't get hung up on their heavy loss to Penrith.
Minjee Lee wins LPGA’s Kroger Queen City Championship
Minjee Lee has won the LPGA's Kroger Queen City Championship in a sudden-death playoff in Cincinnati, the Australian's first Tour success in 15 months.
‘Refreshed’ Palaszczuk returns, reveals medical episode
Queensland's premier believes she's the right person for the job following leadership speculation and says she's fine after revealing a medical episode.
Vapes seized in SA as concern grows over teen use
A South Australian crackdown has unearthed thousands of illegal e-cigarettes as research reveals concerning figures about youth vape use.
Drone attack on market kills at least 43 in Sudan
A deadly drone attack in Sudan follows six months of violence due to tensions between the country's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
NT fire still blazing as Tennant Creek smoke eases
A fire three times the size of the ACT is rapidly moving through the Northern Territory outback, threatening towns along the way.
‘Bring your work boots’: Broncos ethos driving success
The Broncos pulverised the Storm to set up a home grand final qualifier by enacting a mantra involving hard work and lots of it.
Port can ride out GWS ‘tsunami’: Sam Powell-Pepper
Sam Powell-Pepper says there's been no moping at Port Adelaide after defeat in Brisbane, with the focus on stopping the relentless Giants in an AFL semi-final.
Newcastle’s Gamble gives Big Willie a tongue lashing
Tyson Gamble says criticism from former Newcastle prop Willie Mason has inspired the Knights' hard-working spine to lift for the finals.
‘Choke him out’: cop yells before Indigenous man dies
Following a Black Lives Matter rally, a Queensland inquest has been shown footage of police placing a young Indigenous man in a "choke hold" before he died.
Race on to find survivors 48 hours after Morocco quake
An aftershock rattled Morocco as it sought to rescue survivors while soldiers and aid workers raced to reach ruined mountain villages
Pies back Maynard ahead of AFL rough conduct hearing
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard has teammate Steele Sidebottom in his corner as he faces missing the rest of the AFL finals series through suspension.
Djokovic still hungry after winning grand slam No.24
Novak Djokovic says he isn't finished yet after landing a record-equalling 24th grand slam title with victory over Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.
Roberts-Smith’s bid to question war crimes investigator
War crimes investigators want to see material that convinced a judge a soldier was involved in four murders in Afghanistan, but his lawyers also have questions.
Wighton biting charge goes straight to NRL judiciary
Incoming South Sydney signing Jack Wighton is facing a lengthy NRL ban if found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in his final game for Canberra.
Dan Murphy’s charging deal to top up electric vehicles
One of Australia's largest liquor store chains will see more electric car chargers outside its stores after extending its deal with Evie Networks.
Lifesavers warn of risky summer despite drowning drop
Drownings over the past year have decreased, but authorities are wary a hot Australian summer and an ageing population could drive them up again.
Storm want ‘last laugh’ over old mate Brandon Smith
Former Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith labelled the Storm's loss to Brisbane as "putrid" to set-up a blockbuster semi-final clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Man jailed after king-hitting woman in front of kids
A man has been jailed and is at risk of deportation after waiting for his ex-partner to turn away before king hitting her in front of their three children.
Todd Marshall the latest injury concern for Port
Port Adelaide are sweating on the fitness of Todd Marshall, Dylan Williams and Trent McKenzie heading into Saturday night's semi-final against GWS.