Tough love drives Dolphins’ Isaako toward 33-year first
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako is close to matching Mal Meninga's 1990 feat of being the season's leading try and points scorer, after Wayne Bennett saved him.
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Broncos down Raiders, close in on NRL minor premiership
Brisbane are on top of the NRL ladder after a thrilling 29-18 win against Canberra, with winger Selwyn Cobbo grabbing a hat-trick of tries.
Dolphins’ Josh Kerr gets a week for hip-drop tackle
Dolphins forward Josh Kerr will miss his side's last game of the season after being charged for a hip-drop tackle.
Aussie Jett Lawrence chases perfection in season finale
Aussie rookie Jett Lawrence has become the eighth rookie to clinch the 450cc motocross title in his rookie season, now he's aiming to go one better.
Swans keen to snatch home final in Franklin farewell
Sydney will chase a home AFL final while farewelling Lance Franklin when they take on Melbourne at the SCG.
Russia downs drone near Moscow, suspends flights
Aerial attacks on Moscow and other Russian-held territory have intensified in recent weeks, including 42 drones intercepted over the Crimean Peninsula.
Port Adelaide put blinkers on in race to AFL post
Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones says the Power are keeping a tight focus while seeking to confirm their hold on third spot entering the AFL finals.
Virgin slams govt for rejecting extra Qatar flights
Virgin Australia's chief executive has spoken out against the federal government after it rejected Qatar Airways' bid for more flights to Australia.
Teen charged over Gold Coast security guard stabbing
A security guard is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after he was attacked at a Gold Coast shopping centre.
Sea Eagles coach urges Schuster to follow Fifita lead
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says axed playmaker Josh Schuster faces the same predicament once experienced by Gold Coast superstar and talent David Fifita.
Shark victim stable but with ‘life-changing’ injuries
A Port Macquarie man attacked by a four-metre great white shark while surfing is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
Shelling kills civilians in Ukraine’s northeast
Ukrainian officials say Russian shells have struck a cafe in a key front-line area, killing two civilians and wounding a third.
Sharks downplay Hynes’ injury ahead of Knights clash
Cronulla are confident Nicho Hynes' quad injury is not serious as they prepare to face in-form Newcastle without their marquee man.
Skelton, Arnold intel on France a key for Wallabies
The Wallabies are looking to veteran France-based locks Will Skelton and Richie Arnold, who are lining up against many of their club teammates in the Les Bleus.
‘Dangerous driver’ charged after boys killed in crash
A Sydney man will face a bedside court hearing after being charged with causing the death of his two young nephews when he crashed his car into a tree.
Roosters belt Tigers for biggest win in NRLW history
The Sydney Roosters notched the biggest winning margin in NRLW history with a 48-10 thrashing of Wests Tigers at Allianz Stadium.
Papenhuyzen makes winning return from injury for Storm
Fan favourite Ryan Papenhuyzen has made a winning NRL comeback at AAMI Park, returning from injury as Melbourne ran away with a 37-16 victory over Gold Coast.
China, interest rate hikes putting handbrake on economy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says headwinds in the Chinese economy are impacting Australia's economic growth.
Putin orders Wagner fighters to sign oath of allegiance
Russian President Vladimir Putin has introduced an oath of loyalty for volunteer fighters from the Wagner Group after the death of their boss Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Storm’s Hughes set to miss final round with knee injury
Just ahead of the NRL finals, Melbourne No.7 Jahrome Hughes left AAMI Park in a knee brace and is set to be ruled out of their last-round clash with Brisbane.
Carlton aim to make it a perfect 10 against GWS
Carlton will be aiming to post their 10th straight win when they take on GWS at Marvel Stadium to end the AFL regular season.
Final report on SA early childhood education and care
After months of final hearings the final report into early childhood education and care is set to be released, with a focus on extra preschool hours.
JWH’s headbutt and Manu injury give Roosters nervy wait
Joey Manu and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves are in doubt for the Sydney Roosters' must-win clash with Souths after a brutal NRL win over Wests Tigers.
Brisbane staring at best shot for AFL flag under Fagan
Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.
Surgery a possibility for Ricciardo after Dutch crash
Daniel Ricciardo will be assessed for surgery on a broken wrist suffered when he and fellow Australian Oscar Piastri crashed at the same turn in practice.
Raiders’ season on brink ahead of last-round clash
Canberra are hanging on to a spot in the NRL top eight for dear life and must put aside a disappointing loss to Brisbane before a crunch encounter next weekend.
Larkey’s nine helps Kangaroos snap 20-game losing run
Nick Larkey has booted a career-high nine goals as North Melbourne beat the Gold Coast by 35 points to end a 20-game AFL losing streak.
Three killed in ‘racially motivated’ Florida shooting
Jacksonville's sheriff says a gunman who killed three people at a Dollar General store was racially motivated and hated Black people.
Bulldogs’ finals hopes alive after gritty win over Cats
The Western Bulldogs' season remains alive after winning in Geelong for the first time in 20 years, securing a 25-point win over the depleted Cats.
US military aircraft crashes in NT during training
A rescue operation is under way after a United States military aircraft carrying more than 20 personnel crashed in the Tiwi Islands.
‘I’m pissed off’: Ricky whacks refs after Broncos loss
Brisbane have moved top of the NRL ladder after a thrilling 29-18 win against Canberra, with Ricky Stuart taking aim at some contentious refereeing decisions.