Matildas beat Canada to reach World Cup knockouts
The Matildas have sealed progression to the Women's World Cup round of 16 by thumping Canada 4-0, with Hayley Raso scoring a brace.
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Nigeria advance in World Cup after draw with Ireland
Nigeria have joined Australia in qualifying from Group B to reach the Women's World Cup round of 16 after securing a 0-0 draw with Ireland.
Australia’s bid for Ashes series win falls in a heap
Australia have slumped to a 49-run loss to England on the last day at The Oval, leaving the Ashes series drawn at 2-2 after the fifth and final Test.
France to start evacuations from Niger
After an attack on its embassy and the grounding of commercial flights, France plans to evacuate its citizens from Niger following its seventh military coup.
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Mixed quarter for Origin with Eraring’s future unknown
No decision has been taken by Origin Energy on keeping coal-fired power station Eraring running for longer, but some say it's not needed to keep the lights on.
Mourners bury dead in Pakistan after massive bomb blast
Hundreds of mourners have attended funerals in Pakistan after a massive explosion killed at least 54 people at an election rally for a pro-Taliban cleric.
Steely Popyrin downs Wawrinka to win Croatian Open
Australian Alexei Popyrin has joined some of tennis's greats as Croatian Open champion after defeating three-time grand slam winner Stan Warwinka in the final.
Grab and squeeze: ‘bruised’ Zorko’s Miller accusation
Dayne Zorko remains convinced AFL rival Touk Miller should be reprimanded for a below-the-belt tackle he said has left him with a bruised "groin region".
Electric vehicle sales double but face long road ahead
More Australians are jumping behind the wheel of an electric vehicle, a report shows, but progress remains slow compared to other nations.
One in two to have mental health disorder by 75: study
Researchers are calling for targeted programs after an Australian-led global study found half the population will experience mental health disorders by age 75.
Top-level tributes for victims of army chopper tragedy
A difficult search and recovery operation is under way for the bodies of a crew of an army helicopter that went down during military drills in Queensland.
Niger coup leaders say France is planning strikes
The French foreign ministry has not confirmed or denied suggestions its forces are planning strikes to free Niger's detained president Mohamed Bazoum.
Russian missiles hit Zelenskiy’s hometown, four killed
Russia has launched further attacks on southern Ukraine, including in Kryvyi Rih, where at least four people were killed including a girl and her mother.
Aussies top medal table but miss swim award at worlds
Swimming Australia's head coach Rohan Taylor says his team, not the United States, performed the best at the world championships in Japan.
Broncos blockbuster just the tonic to reboot Cowboys
North Queensland host Brisbane in a sold out clash that coach Todd Payten says "means just that little bit more" than a normal fixture.
Matildas, Gustavsson era hits the crossroads at WWC
How the Matildas' do-or-die home Women's World Cup clash with Canada plays out may also mark how Tony Gustavsson's era is judged.
Why Australians are moving further away from cities
City-dwellers are drawn to country life for space, wellbeing, affordability and more time, according to research by the Regional Australia Institute.
Jobs and housing remain a drawcard for tree-changers
Australians are moving further away from cities in pursuit of available jobs and housing, as more people leave Sydney than any other capital.
Warner, Khawaja set up thrilling finale to Ashes series
David Warner and Usman Khawaja have pushed Australia to within 249 runs of an Ashes series triumph, taking the tourists to 0-135 on a rain-hit day at The Oval.
Australian swimmers claim record medal haul at worlds
Australia's swimmers captured 25 medals at the world championships in Japan, the nation's most at any world swimming championships.
Sonia Kruger wins Gold Logie
Sonia Kruger has taken home the Gold Logie at the 63rd TV Week Logie Awards, hosted by Sam Pang.
Colombia claim stunning late 2-1 win over Germany
Colombia have claimed a 2-1 win over Germany with a 97th minute goal, sealing the upset of the Women's World Cup so far.
Study proves air filters help deal with bushfire smoke
A CSIRO study has shown air purifiers that target very fine particles do a good job of boosting air quality when bushfires take hold.
Cowboys Holmes faces three weeks out for high shot
North Queensland backline ace Valentine Holmes faces a three-week suspension for a high shot at a crucial time in the Cowboys' fight for a NRL finals berth.
Housing fund still in gridlock but Green light flickers
A five-week winter break has not taken the heat out of an argument between the federal government and the Greens about a proposed $10 billion housing fund.
Emotion of DCE’s 300th won’t sidetrack Manly: Seibold
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says milestone games for two club stalwarts will not guarantee victory over St George Illawarra in the chase for finals football.
O’Callaghan wins 100 free, creates world title history
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has won the 100m freestyle in Japan, becoming the first woman to complete the 100-200 freestyle double at a world championships.
Aussie winter on track to be among hottest on record
Tasmania is on track for its warmest July on record, with the eastern seaboard also well above average for mid-winter.
More jail for man who paid for ‘appalling’ child abuse
Prosecutors said a nine-year sentence for Brendan Curt Schulz, who arranged live-streamed videos of child abuse, was manifestly inadequate.
The making of fearless Cowboys tyro Kuli Finefeuiaki
Cowboys wrecking ball Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been an ultra-aggressive performer ever since he was a schoolboy star at Ipswich State High in Queensland.
‘Desperate’ carer laced husband’s soup with drugs
A 69-year-old woman laced her husband's soup with his prescription medication because she had reached the end of her tether as a carer, a court has been told.