Luai stars as Penrith chase down Sharks
Jarome Luai has played a role in all three of Penrith's tries as the Panthers came from behind to beat Cronulla 20-10 and go five wins clear in the NRL.
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Hawkins stars as Geelong pip Port in AFL
Two late goals from Tom Hawkins have given Geelong a 12-point win over Port Adelaide in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.
Tonga beat HK, qualify for Rugby World Cup
Tonga are through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup after crushing Hong Kong 44-22 on the Sunshine Coast.
Souths inflict more misery on Melbourne
NRL heavyweights Melbourne have suffered a fourth straight loss after being defeated 24-12 by South Sydney.
Bulldogs stun Demons in AFL GF rematch
The Western Bulldogs have charged home to stun reigning premiers Melbourne by 10 points in an enthralling AFL grand final rematch at Marvel Stadium.
Lions beat Suns in thrilling AFL Qld derby
Brisbane have overcome a dogged Gold Coast at the Gabba to scupper the Suns' AFL finals hopes with a 16.14 (110) to 14.9 (93) win in the Queensland derby.
Crichton injury can’t stop Panthers’ run
Penrith centre Stephen Crichton was sent to hospital to see a plastic surgeon for a mangled ear but it didn't stop the Panthers beating Cronulla 20-10.
Collingwood mourn club legend Billy Picken
Collingwood are mourning the deaths of team of the century member Billy Picken and Con Britt.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
The World Health Organisation has declared the monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries a global emergency.
Aust COVID death toll surpasses 11,100
The country's daily death toll rose by more than 100 people on Saturday, bringing Australia's total loss from COVID-19 to more than 11,100 people.
Dew wants clarity over Rankine treatment
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is seeking clarity over the treatment of Izak Rankine after the forward was shut out in the Suns' 17-point AFL loss to Brisbane.
Sharks’ finals boost despite Penrith loss
Cronulla may have been beaten 20-10 by Penrith but they showed in the defeat to the defending premiers that they can match it with the NRL's elite.
Ugle-Hagan stars in Bulldogs’ AFL stunner
No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has announced himself in the AFL after starring in the Western Bulldogs' stirring upset win over reigning premiers Melbourne.
Storm’s season at a ‘crossroads’: Bellamy
Craig Bellamy believes his players must work out if they want to salvage their season, saying he doesn't believe he can arrest their ugly run.
Ukraine says Russian missiles hit port
Turkey's defence minister says Russian officials have denied being responsible for missiles that hit Ukraine's Odessa, which locals say caused no casualties.
Northeast joins Bradman in the 400 club
English batter Sam Northeast has joined the elite band to have scored 400 in a first-class innings, amassing 410no - the century's highest individual total.
Blacksmiths forging ahead in ancient trade
Blacksmithing is one of the oldest known trades and it's being kept alive by creators and collectors in regional Australia.
Clay crashes out of 100m hurdles at worlds
Liz Clay and Nia Ali have crashed out of the 100m hurdles at the world championships, while Michelle Jenneke advanced in style.
Young Australians urged to be organ donors
Young people across the nation are being encouraged to sign up for the Australian Organ Donor Register as part of DonateLife Week.
Climate, budget high on parliament agenda
Australia's 47th parliament will meet for the first time, with the new Labor government set to tackle climate change, cost-of-living and aged care crises.
Environment shock also warning for humans
Australians must understand this week's grim report about the state of the environment is also a report about them, a leading environmental health expert says.
Third of aged care facilities hit by COVID
More than one third of Australia's aged care facilities are battling COVID-19 outbreaks with 6000 residents and 3400 staff infected.
NSW premier wants Warragamba Dam raised
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has praised a world-leading flood mitigation system just outside of Tokyo, but says it wouldn't work in Sydney.
Finucane faces three-match ban for NRL hit
Cronulla forward Dale Finucane was not penalised on-field for his hit on Penrith's Stephen Crichton but could be suspended for as many as three games.
Bol finishes seventh in 800m in Eugene
Australian Peter Bol has finished seventh in the men's 800m at the world championships in Eugene.
Qld defends $40m hotel quarantine spend
Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles says criticising government spending on hotel quarantine is like "throwing rocks from the cheap seats."
Labor demolishing building watchdog powers
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke will decrease the powers of the building industry watchdog before the federal government moves to scrap it completely.
PM to meet with Caroline Kennedy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with the new United States Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, in Canberra this week.
Harawira-Naera crucial in Raiders comeback
Canberra bench utility Corey Harawira-Naera could be an X-factor for the Raiders as they continue pushing for a place in the NRL finals.
‘Disgraceful’: PM lashes coalition on boat
The former coalition government "trashed" caretaker conventions and sought to "abuse" the public service on election day, the prime minister says.
Border to remain open over foot and mouth
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the government's decision to keep borders to Indonesia open as a devastating virus continues to spread.