Aussies are the table-toppers yet again
Australia has retained its status as the Commonwealth's sporting superpower but measured in medals, the Birmingham campaign was middling.
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No Paris Games for bronzed Liu
International Table Tennis Federation rules will prevent Australia's new star Yangzi Liu from competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
CGF hopes 2022 Games success open doors
The Commonwealth Games Federation is confident more bidders will emerge for future Commonwealth Games following the success of Birmingham 2022.
Wu to carry Australian flag at ceremony
Diver Melissa Wu has been named Australian flagbearer for the closing ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Port’s Hinkley hits back at Koch warning
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley's future appears in doubt as pressure builds on the under-performing AFL side.
Scans clear Cat Dangerfield of calf injury
Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield has been cleared of injury after having calf scans, but Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy is out for the AFL season with an ankle.
Two critical after Ayr house fire
A man and a woman have been critically injured, and another person had been treated in hospital, after a house fire in north Queensland.
AFL Crows hierarchy apology in open letter
Adelaide have released an open letter apologising to Eddie Betts and other players who had a negative experience from their infamous 2018 AFL pre-season camp.
Winger Nadolo returns for Super NSW stint
Giant Fijian flyer Nemani Nadolo will return to the NSW Waratahs to play Super Rugby Pacific in 2023 after signing a one-year deal.
Mask mandate call to curb COVID cases
A leading Australian health expert has called for a return of mask mandates, saying governments dropped the ball responding to the COVID Omicron variant.
Tributes flow for ‘incredible’ Olivia
Australian entertainer Olivia Newton-John, who died in the United States aged 73, is being remembered as an icon, mentor and friend.
Alarm over Ukraine power plant attacks
Ukraine and Russia are blaming each other for the shelling of a nuclear power plant, which has sparked global alarm and been branded "suicidal" by the UN chief.
Birmingham parties Games to a close
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath have made a shock appearance at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony as Birmingham partied, then handed over to Victoria.
Australia win T20 gold after COVID drama
Australia have beaten India to win the cricket gold medal at the Commonwealth Games after a COVID-19 drama involving star Tahlia McGrath.
COVID confusion hits Aussies at Games
Australia's policies to mitigate the risk of COVID at the Commonwealth Games have been openly flouted by some athletes when they aren't competing.
Sims NRL ban all but ends stint at Dragons
Melbourne-bound back-rower Tariq Sims is unlikely to play again this season after accepting the early guilty plea for his high tackle on Connor Tracey.
Perrottet positive on US role: Barilaro
John Barilaro told a parliamentary committee the NSW premier told him it was 'great' he intended to apply for a lucrative trade commissioner role.
COVID-19 nation’s third biggest killer
More people are thought to have died from COVID-19 this year than some of the country's largest killers, such as lung cancer and cardiovascular disease.
WA rental law fears ‘grossly exaggerated’
West Australian housing advocates say there is little evidence to support claims rental tenancy changes would lead to a flood of investors selling properties.
NRL and NSW Govt to discuss Grand Final venue
The NRL has pushed back making a decision on the venue for the 2022 grand final to allow for another meeting with the NSW government on stadiums and the event.
Demons seek remedy to AFL trend
Melbourne defender Jake Lever was left feeling dejected after the AFL loss to Collingwood, which came about when the Demons threw away another big lead.
Kyrgios hails transformation after US win
Nick Kyrgios's career-best year just keeps getting better with the Australian securing the Citi Open title in Washington in a perfect warm-up to the US Open.
Man in court over triple shooting killings
Darryl Young appeared before a magistrate for the first time after being charged with killing three family members on a remote Queensland cattle property.
Israel, Palestinians set for Gaza truce
A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants has taken effect in a bid to end three days of violence that has killed dozens of Palestinians.
Swans block out Franklin AFL distraction
A decision on Sydney star Lance Franklin's playing future looms large over the business end of the AFL season as the Swans set their sights on a premiership.
Ukraine nuclear power plant shelled again
Ukraine says Europe's largest nuclear power plant has again been hit with shelling as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rails against "Russian nuclear terror".
Diamonds win 1000th Australian Games gold
The Diamonds have won Australia's 1000th Commonwealth Games gold medal, beating Jamaica 55-51 in a thrilling netball final.
Qld plans livestock biosecurity task force
The state will recruit biosecurity officers to prepare the livestock industry for disease risks as Australia strives to remain foot and mouth disease-free.
Diamonds shine for 1000-gold milestone
Australia reached 1000 Commonwealth Games gold medals on Sunday night, with the Diamonds reclaiming their netball crown by beating Jamaica in the final.
Kaufusi missing round 22 after father dies
Melbourne second-rower Felise Kaufusi will miss Thursday's game against Penrith following the death of his father Taniela.
Two found dead in Brisbane’s south
A 49-year-old man is assisting police with their inquiries after the bodies of two people were found at a property in Brisbane's south.