Demons adapt to AFL Gather Round curtain-raiser role
Melbourne take on Essendon in the first match of a double-header at a sold-out Adelaide Oval before Port Adelaide host the Western Bulldogs.
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Missile strike on east Ukraine city kills at least nine
Russian missile strikes on apartment buildings and other targets in the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, west of Bakhmut, have killed at least nine people.
Queensland woman charged with assaulting baby
Child protection detectives have charged a woman over the alleged assault of a baby in Brisbane's southern suburbs.
Newspoll analysis shows falling support for coalition
A Newspoll analysis shows younger voters avoiding the coalition, with 18 to 34-year-olds for the first time backing the Greens over the Liberal-Nationals.
Manly motivated by replays of brawl and war stories
Manly used replays and war stories from the 2011 Battle of Brookvale to help inspire them to their physical 18-8 win over Melbourne in the NRL.
It’s a disgrace if Sydney FC miss ALM finals: Le Fondre
Adam Le Fondre says his Sydney FC teammates know missing the A-League Men top six isn't acceptable.
Electric car changes needed to stop ‘going in reverse’
Policy changes in the United States and Europe will make it harder to buy a petrol or diesel vehicle – a move lobby groups say should be mirrored in Australia.
Souths forward Arrow targets title, driven by history
After leaving spiritual home Redfern Oval behind, Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow says appreciation of club history is galvanising the team's title quest this term.
Sydney man faces court on foreign intelligence charge
A Sydney man who allegedly compiled reports for members of a foreign intelligence service has appeared in a Parramatta court.
Dragons’ Mbye says future’s not tied to fate of coach
Moses Mbye is off contract for the first time in his NRL career, but says his future is not tied to what happens to St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin.
Search to continue for man missing at sea in Queensland
A 42-year-old fisherman remains missing while two others were rescued after their boat capsized off the Queensland coast.
Lions maul Kangaroos in Adelaide Hills cakewalk
Brisbane key forwards Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood have enjoyed a day out in the Adelaide Hills at North Melbourne's expense in Gather Round.
Japan PM evacuated unhurt after man throws ‘smoke bomb’
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been ushered to safety after an object was thrown at him and a loud explosion was heard near where he was speaking.
Walker earns high praise, Warriors add to Cowboys’ woes
The Warriors have prevailed against North Queensland 22-14, with Dylan Walker winding back the clock at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
Toddler among the 11 dead after Russian missile strike
Firefighters continue to search victims in the rubble of a residential building in eastern Ukraine after a Russian missile attack.
Sudan’s presidential palace seized by paramilitaries
Sudan's main paramilitary group has seized control of the army chief's residence and the presidential palace in an apparent coup.
Sudan’s army and rival force clash
Three people have died as Sudan's military and a paramilitary force clashed, raising fears of a coup.
UN chief urges Sudan’s warring forces to end violence
Sudan is on edge as an outbreak of fighting between the country's army and a militia force at several sites has killed at least 25 people.
Injuries ultimate test for Bulldogs: Coach Ciraldo
The loss of Josh Addo-Carr and Viliame Kikau to long-term injuries will provide a stiff test for Canterbury's club culture, coach Cameron Ciraldo says.
France’s Macron signs contested pension bill into law
A controversial bill to raise the retirement age by two years has been signed into law by French President Emmanuel Macron despite mass protests.
Eddie Jones forced to make several Wallabies changes
Coach Eddie Jones has been forced to make several changes to his squad for the Wallabies' first camp of this all-important Rugby World Cup year.
Fighting erupts between Sudan’s army and rival force
A Sudanese doctors group expects more casualties as fierce fighting continues between Sudan's military and a paramilitary force across the country.
Fagan praises Indigenous players for racism response
Charlie Cameron has become the latest AFL player to stand up strongly against racist abuse, starring in the Brisbane Lions' thumping of North Melbourne.
Fagan, Clarkson want other states to have Gather Round
The undoubted success of Gather Round is sparking discussion about what the AFL should do next, with South Australia keen to hold on to the concept.
Cleary’s golden boot sinks Knights in NRL thriller
Penrith have scraped past Newcastle 16-15 in a tense NRL clash after Nathan Cleary slotted two field goals, including the winner in extra time.
Essendon revival continues with victory over Melbourne
Essendon have claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Brad Scott, downing AFL flag fancies Melbourne by 27 points in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.
Sudan paramilitaries seize sites in apparent coup bid
Conflict has flared in Sudan after days of tension between the army and paramilitaries, with fears a confrontation could undermine the return to civilian rule.
Broncos blitz Titans in Qld derby to hit NRL summit
A second-half blitz by Brisbane has put the Broncos back on top of the NRL, defeating Gold Coast 43-26 in front of a sell-out crowd at CBUS Super Stadium.
AFL ‘Gather Round’ to stay in South Australia
The AFL has struck a three-year deal with the South Australian government to keep 'Gather Round' in the state until at least 2026.
Waratahs snap four-game Super Rugby Pacific losing run
The NSW Waratahs have broken a four-game losing streak with a 36-16 bonus-point win over the Western Force to keep their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.
Wanderers beat Victory to end six-year ALM finals exile
The Western Sydney Wanderers are heading to the A-League Men finals with a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory.