Calmer conditions after windy airport flight chaos
Holiday travellers departing Sydney airport can expect calmer weather and shorter delays, after two days of flight cancellations due to high crosswinds.
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Bennett: Best of ‘Val Meninga’ yet to come for Dolphins
Dolphins' cult hero Valynce Te Whare has caught Wayne Bennett's eye as he prepares to line up alongside a repurposed Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow against Brisbane.
Raiders out to restore home pride against Gold Coast
Having been bashed by a combined 50 points in their last two home games, Ricky Stuart says Canberra need to restore pride against the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Grieving parents’ plea as driver jailed for fatal crash
Truck driver Matthew Livingston will be in jail for at least seven-and-a-half years over a crash north of Melbourne that claimed a two-year-old girl's life.
Coach Clarkson to return to work at North Melbourne
Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne before the end of the season after easing back into work at Arden St over the next month.
Flames ‘manhandled’ Shane Heal’s daughter, court told
Basketball coach Shane Heal's court action against the Sydney Flames has been told of a complaint by his daughter about being harassed by a team staffer.
Aust stocks in holding pattern at financial year’s end
The local bourse was flat at noon on the financial year's last day of trading as investors turn their attention to manufacturing data out of China.
Jones urges Wallabies to create history in South Africa
The Wallabies have flown out to South Africa for their first Test and game of the year under master coach Eddie Jones, with history at stake in Pretoria.
Absolutely justified: Bennett weighs in on Walsh ban
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has thrown his support behind the NRL's three-match ban for Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh, saying referees "have to be protected".
Palmer lawyers accused of bid to ‘derail’ criminal case
Queensland businessman Clive Palmer faces years-old charges that he acted dishonestly when trying to buy out timeshare investors in his resort.
Ben Simmons will not play for Boomers at World Cup
NBA superstar Ben Simmons will not play for the Boomers at the upcoming FIBA World Cup, after weeks of speculation about his potential involvement.
Electric scooter death prompts helmet and speed warning
The death of a man in his 60s who fell from an electric scooter has prompted a warning from paramedics to always wear a helmet and not ride too fast.
Fast-track funding to fix flood-affected roads, bridges
Local councils will share in almost $1.8 billion in advance payments to help fix infrastructure damaged in successive natural disasters.
Finucane to miss at least two weeks for dangerous throw
Cronulla co-captain Dale Finucane will miss at least two weeks after being cited for his dangerous throw on St George Illawarra's Blake Lawrie.
Walters slams Broncos fade chat, flags Carrigan switch
The Broncos will be without four of their stars against the Dolphins but coach Kevin Walters says the club has the depth to avoid last year's late-season slide.
Hynes content to miss another State of Origin game
Nicho Hynes has resigned himself to missing the third State of Origin match, but so long as he's happy and playing well for Cronulla he's fine with that.
Red Cross helps broker release of 125 Sudanese soldiers
The International Committee of the Red Cross says it has facilitated the release of 125 Sudanese army soldiers held captive by rival paramilitary forces.
Officer charged over shooting as French riots spread
President Emmanuel Macron has convened a crisis meeting as protesters and police clash across France after an officer shot a teenager during a traffic stop.
Wallaroos crash 50-0 to world champions New Zealand
The Wallaroos have been thumped 50-0 by New Zealand in a disappointing start to the Pacific Four women's rugby tournament, which includes Canada and the USA.
Steve Smith equals Steve Waugh with Test century No.32
Steve Smith has gone equal second on the list of all-time Australian Test century makers, joining Steve Waugh after completing his 32nd ton at Lord's.
Hynes bests Hunt as Sharks belt Dragons
Cronulla could finish the weekend as high as second on the NRL ladder after thrashing hapless St George Illawarra 52-16.
Lyon injury woe as England errors leave Test in balance
Nathan Lyon's Ashes series is at risk of being over with a calf injury, as England finished day two of the second Test on 4-278, in reply to Australia's 416.
Aussie Hunter storms into the main draw of Wimbledon
Storm Hunter has become the lone Australian player to negotiate the qualifying minefield at Wimbledon, making it into the main draw without losing a set.
Crisis grips France after worst night of rioting
Hundreds of police have been injured and hundreds of people arrested as rioters clash with officers in towns and cities across France.
Defence make case, Lions roar after wake up call
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan admits it'll be tough for Daniel Rich to crack back into a defence that fired impressively in a thrashing of Richmond on Thursday.
Dragons’ attitude has improved: Coach Carr
St George Illawarra have been thrashed two weeks in a row but interim coach Ryan Carr saw improvement in the side's attitude on Thursday night.
Storm’s Asofa-Solomona a giant threat out wide: Hughes
Ahead of their NRL clash with Penrith, Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes says Nelson Asofa-Solomona is livelier since moving from prop to the second-row.
Dutton insists Berejiklian is ‘not a corrupt person’
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Gladys Berejiklian isn't corrupt as he defends the former NSW premier following a damning integrity report.
Rabbitohs need to defy odds to boost top-eight chances
One-time premiership favourites, South Sydney have suffered a fall from grace that has left them hanging onto finals football by a thread.
Higher power prices locked in but relief elsewhere
Tweaks to the aged care pension, new places on the home guarantee scheme and higher super contributions are among the top changes coming into effect on July 1.
Olyslagers equals Oceanian record in Lausanne high jump
Australian Olympic high jump star Nicola Olyslagers has maintained her season's unbeaten record and equalled her Oceanian record in Lausanne.