Wimbledon champ Purcell downed by Murray
New Wimbledon men's doubles champion Max Purcell has been brought down to earth in the Newport singles by Andy Murray while James Duckworth progressed.
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Billy Vunipola primed to batter Wallabies
Back in Sydney, the city of his birth, England's impressive No.8 Billy Vunipola expects to be even better in the final Test against the Wallabies.
Fittler’s Blues rue missed opportunity
NSW missed a golden chance to win their fourth State of Origin series in five years after suffering a defeat to Queensland.
Demons star Oliver ruled out of AFL match
Brownlow Medal contender Clayton Oliver has been ruled out of Melbourne's crunch AFL clash with Port Adelaide in Alice Springs on Sunday.
Father of ex-choirboy sues Pell, Church
Cardinal George Pell and the Catholic Church are being sued in Victoria's Supreme Court by the father of a deceased former choirboy, for psychological harm.
Browning out to make early statement at WC
One year on from his Olympic breakthrough, Rohan Browning will be out to make a statement in the 100m at the world athletics championships.
PM, leaders to meet over COVID-19 surge
National Cabinet is expected to meet next week for a briefing on the latest medical advice and pandemic response as COVID-19 cases surge across the country.
Young Tommy gun fires as Maroons triumph
Tom Dearden's role was shrouded in secrecy but the young playmaker rose to the occasion on his Origin debut with a composed performance in Queensland's halves.
Proud Slater lauds crazy Qld Origin win
Billy Slater has lauded Queensland's 22-12 win in a crazy State of Origin decider as one of the greatest victories he's witnessed.
Carrigan caps debut Origin series in style
Queensland's Patrick Carrigan has capped a magnificent debut State of Origin series by claiming the Wally Lewis Medal.
Aust bolster Comm Games COVID-19 measures
Australia's Commonwealth Games athletes won't be permitted to attend other venues to watch their teammates among measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Sydney FC land first overseas recruit
Sydney FC have secured the signature of Spanish defender Diego Caballo on a two-year deal.
Wallabies tip Tupou to improve in decider
Wallabies forwards coach Dan McKellar expects Taniela Tupou to be better in the final Test against England, his second game back after a long injury lay-off.
Abuse survivor jailed for abusing kids
A man who has applied for child sexual abuse victim compensation has been jailed for a string of offences against his former partner's grandkids.
Barty supporting Cameron Smith at the Open
Former tennis world No.1 Ash Barty is in St Andrews and lending her support to fellow Queenslander Cameron Smith as he prepares for the 150th Britsh Open.
Maroons overcome early Origin carnage
Both teams suffered but it was Queensland who found a way to glory after a brutal opening to the Origin decider which left three players out of the game.
Man jailed for 14 years for daughter abuse
A 73-year-old man has been jailed for 14 years on dozens of charges after abusing his two daughters from a young age in Queensland.
Maroons win epic Origin decider over NSW
Queensland have beaten NSW 22-12 in a pulsating State of Origin series decider in front of 52,385 fans at Suncorp Stadium.
Fittler slams ‘ridiculous’ Burton sin-bin
NSW coach Brad Fittler isn't sure why Matt Burton joined Dane Gagai in the sin-bin after the pair's fight triggered an all-in scuffle in State of Origin III.
Qld govt launches land clearing probe
Queensland has launched a review of land clearing to find new ways to protect biodiversity without compromising economic productivity.
Record high 240k homes being built in Q1
A record 240,065 dwellings were under construction in March, although work commencements on new homes fell as the housing boom lost momentum.
Sri Lankan president flees to Maldives
Days after protesters stormed his residence amid food and fuel shortages, Sri Lanka's president has fled the country hours before he was due to step down.
Blight urges Clarkson to coach Kangaroos
North Melbourne great Malcolm Blight believes the Kangaroos are ideally placed for Alastair Clarkson to mould the battling AFL club into premiership contention.
Moses, Papali’i talks continue at Eels
The Eels are currently negotiating the terms of a new deal that would keep Mitch Moses at the club for life but the future of Isaiah Papali'i is less clear cut.
Alarm bells ring on foot and mouth disease
As tourists return to Bali, there are calls for compulsory disinfectant footbaths at airports to prevent the disease infiltrating Australia.
Qld premier defends housing policies
Queensland's premier has defended her housing policies after a report found thousands of people were likely missing out on homes due to government failures.
Bulldogs’ Smith seeking AFL redemption
Bailey Smith will return for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL crunch clash St Kilda after sitting out the Dogs' last four matches through suspension.
COVID-hit Lions set to regain up to eight
The Brisbane Lions could regain as many as eight players for this Saturday's clash with GWS, with five having recovered from a bout of COVID-19.
Star Panther to keep copying NBA legend
Ahead of his 150th game, Penrith prop forward James Fisher-Harris has revealed that he models his approach to the NRL on the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
Ill Durbridge added to Games cycling team
Australian cyclist Luke Durbridge was announced as a late addition to the Commonwealth Games team on the same day COVID-19 forced him out of the Tour de France.
Albanese vows respect, energy in Pacific
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been meeting Pacific island leaders after landing in Fiji for a regional forum.