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NATO slams nukes plan as Russia pounds city of Avdiivka
Russian attacks have rendered the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka "post-apocalyptic" as NATO slams Vladimir Putin for "dangerous and irresponsible" rhetoric.
Suspended MP calls anti-trans rally attendance an error
Victorian MP Moira Deeming says attending an anti-trans rally crashed by neo-Nazis was as an "error of judgment", costing her suspension from the Liberal Party.
Majority doubt but interim NSW Labor ministry set
NSW will officially be under Labor rule by Tuesday but it's less clear whether Premier-elect Chris Minns will form a majority government.
Hynes delivers masterclass in Cronulla NRL derby win
Nicho Hynes has taken his stunning Dally M form from 2022 into 2023, putting on a masterclass in his first game as Cronulla beat St George Illawarra 40-8.
Glory stun City in goal frenzy, keep finals hopes alive
Perth Glory's A-League Women finals hopes are alive after they fought back from a goal down to beat Melbourne City 4-3 in a goalfest at Perth's Macedonia Park.
Hunt embarrassed by loss and pressure on Griffin
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt has admitted he was embarrassed by his team's showing against Cronulla, knowing it does not help coach Anthony Griffin.
Snapshot for round two of the AFL season
A look at round two of the AFL season, where Collingwood emerged as the early benchmark while North Melbourne and St Kilda kept their unbeaten starts alive.
Victory’s finals hopes on edge after wasteful Roar draw
Melbourne Victory have fought back from a goal down to draw with Brisbane Roar but spurned multiple chances to win the game and solidify their finals spot.
A snapshot of round four action in the 2023 NRL season
All the details from round four of the NRL season, where Brisbane claimed a derby win over the Dolphins and the Dragons' woes worsened.
Raiders rue ill-discipline in NRL defeat to Knights
Newcastle have claimed their second win of the NRL season by inflicting a 24-14 defeat on Canberra.
Brad Scott keeping a lid on Bombers’ hot AFL start
Kyle Langford kicked a career-best five goals as Essendon kept their unbeaten start to the AFL season alive with a 28-point win over Gold Coast.
Bad news for Dolphins on O’Sullivan’s pectoral muscle
Sean O'Sullivan has been ruled out for up to three months after scans confirmed the Dolphins halfback had ruptured his pectoral muscle.
Richmond’s Nathan Broad to face AFL tribunal
A sling tackle on Adelaide's Patrick Parnell is set to cost Richmond defender Nathan Broad at least three matches after he was sent to the AFL tribunal.
Ciraldo proud despite tough loss
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has called his side's 16-14 loss to the Warriors the "best performance we've had" this year.
AFL investigating racial abuse aimed at Ugle-Hagan
Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was allegedly the target of racial abuse from a St Kilda fan during an AFL match on Saturday night.
Kean pulls out of NSW Liberal leader race, cites family
Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the NSW Liberal leadership, opening the door to potential contenders including Alister Henskens.
Sydney thump Hawks in AFL as young Swans forwards fire
Sydney have outclassed Hawthorn to cruise to a 81-point victory with two young forwards among those to make the most of a dominant display.
Andrews to make first state visit to China since COVID
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given him a tick of approval to visit China for talks on education and trade.
First Socceroos goal just the start for Kuol: Rowles
Socceroos defender Kye Rowles is confident Garang Kuol's first international goal can help him kick on and find form for Australia and his Scottish club Hearts.
Fever defeat Giants in another Super Netball thriller
West Coast Fever have made it back-to-back one-goal wins in Super Netball after breaking the hearts of the Giants
Matterson claims regret and confusion over ban decision
Ryan Matterson has admitted he would not have taken a three-match ban over a fine in hindsight, after watching Parramatta lose their first three games of 2023.
Late Johnson try steals win for Warriors over Bulldogs
The Warriors have scored a come-from-behind NRL win over Canterbury, beating the visitors 16-14 in Auckland after a late Shaun Johnson try.
Ukraine slams Russia over Belarus nuclear weapons plan
Ukraine has hit back at Russian President Vladimir Putin's plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus.
Ilias gives Souths crucial second field goal option
The match-winning field goal from Lachlan Ilias against Manly was a far cry from the NRL club's attempts at winning games with the boot at the death in 2022.
Panthers’ Salmon in doubt for Raiders grudge match
A finger injury could prevent Penrith utility Jaeman Salmon from featuring against Canberra on Friday.
WA remain on Shield throne with win over Victoria
Western Australia have defeated Victoria in the Sheffield Shield final, clinching back-to-back titles with a nine-wicket victory at the WACA Ground.
Gawn feared he was gone for season with knee injury
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he shed a tear on Friday night, thinking his knee injury against Brisbane might have threatened his AFL career.
Family focus as Minns steps out, Kean taps out in NSW
As Labor's Chris Minns prepares his party to govern in NSW, senior Liberal Matt Kean has stepped aside from a leadership tilt, citing family.
Socceroos lose Harry Souttar for second Ecuador match
The Socceroos will take on Ecuador in Melbourne without Harry Souttar after the star defender suffered an ankle injury and returned to Leicester City.
Canberra’s Wighton cops two weeks for hit on Hastings
Canberra five-eighth Jack Wighton is set to miss two games for hitting Jackson Hastings late in the loss to Newcastle.