Wong meets with China’s foreign minister
Penny Wong has met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bali, in the first talks between Australia and China in three years.
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‘Gladiatorial’ Test battle key in Brisbane
England prop Ellis Genge has seen the viral footage of 16-year-old Taniela Tupou and is embracing the chance to meet the Wallabies star in Saturday's Test.
Australia ‘beyond’ mask mandates, lockdown
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says Australians must make their own COVID-19 choices as experts back a decision to expand access to a fourth vaccine dose.
Ex-Japanese PM Abe in apparent shooting
Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan, has been rushed to hospital after collapsing during a speech, with local media reporting the sound of gunshots.
Dawson loved wife and mistress, court told
Chris Dawson could simultaneously love his wife and the teenage lover with whom he was having an affair, his murder trial has been told.
Ziebell to return, backs North’s AFL plans
North Melbourne captain Jack Ziebell will return this Saturday against Collingwood, but ruckman Tristan Xerri needs surgery and his season is probably over.
Lions lose seven as injury, illness bite
Brisbane have lost three players to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of Sunday's AFL clash with Essendon at the Gabba.
Eddie Jones bats away Whisperer’s advice
Australian 'Coach Whisperer' Bradley Stubbs claims former client, England rugby coach Eddie Jones has become too mellow, but Jones say he's never heard of him.
Cats make AFL statement in win over Demons
Geelong have drawn level on 12 wins with Melbourne at the top of the AFL ladder after their 28-point win over the Demons on Thursday night.
High-level China-Aust meeting confirmed
In a sign of thawing relations, Penny Wong is set to meet her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Bali.
Ramien hat-trick as Sharks sting Storm
Jesse Ramien scored a hat-trick as Cronulla claimed a 28-6 NRL win over Melbourne at Shark Park on Thursday night.
UK looks to future after PM Johnson quits
Britain's Conservative Party hope to have a new leader in place by September, as candidates emerge to replace departing prime minister Boris Johnson.
UK PM Boris Johnson resigns
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his resignation, following a stream of resignations from his government.
Jabeur and Rybakina make Wimbledon final
Ons Jabeur and Elena Rybakina will contest the Wimbledon women's final after winning contrasting semi-finals on centre court.
Qld shark net debate as third whale saved
Another whale has been rescued after being caught in a shark net off the Gold Coast, the third such incident in Queensland in a week.
Jabeur, Rybakina in shock Wimbledon final
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur and Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina have made astonishing breakthroughs for their respective countries to make the Wimbledon women's final.
Voting rights, citizenship in Aus-NZ reset
New Zealanders living in Australia could soon be allowed to vote as part of an agreement discussed by prime ministers Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern.
Kyrgios’s rollercoaster to Wimbledon final
Nick Kyrgios is a win away from joining the pantheon of Australian tennis greats as a Wimbledon champion after advancing to the final at the All England Club.
Luckless Storm search for fit bodies
Melbourne may have to dip into the NRL's transfer market as their cursed run with injury in the outside backs continued in Thursday's loss to Cronulla.
Kyrgios gets walkover into Wimbledon final
Nick Kyrgios is in the Wimbledon men's final after his semi-final opponent Rafael Nadal had to pull out on the eve of the match with an abdomen injury.
Putin says Ukraine heading for ‘tragedy’
Russian shells continue to fall in eastern Ukraine, as President Vladimir Putin accuses the West of decades of aggression towards Moscow.
Storm’s Smith in strife for NRL ref rant
Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith has been sent straight to the NRL judiciary after allegedly questioning the integrity of referee Adam Gee.
Demons’ AFL audit reveals work ahead
Simon Goodwin has highlighted a long list of on-field areas to address with his Melbourne side as they seek to get their AFL premiership defence back on track.
LNP vote on support for Qld nuclear plants
Queensland's Liberal National Party members are to set to vote on whether to support net zero, and to repeal laws preventing the construction of nuclear plants.
Refreshed Tupou rates injury a blessing
Recalled Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou reckons his injury lay-off has revived him mentally and physically.
Jumps racing ban made law in SA
South Australia's parliament has passed legislation banning jumps racing in a move welcomed by animal welfare advocates.
Australia consider Maxwell for second Test
Glenn Maxwell is a chance to earn a red-ball recall as Australia consider bringing him in for Mitchell Starc in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Holmes backs Qld rookie wingers to respond
Valentine Holmes has seen enough from rookie wingers Murray Taulagi and Selwyn Cobbo since Queensland's Perth loss to be sure they'll rise again in Brisbane.
Absolutely nuts! 4000 punters at Birsdsville do the Nutbush dance to set record
More than 4000 punters at the Birdsville Big Red Bash music festival in outback Queensland have set a world record for the biggest Nutbush City Limits dance.
Arthur confident in RCG amid Origin snub
Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been overlooked for an Origin recall despite injuries to two NSW props but Eels coach Brad Arthur remains confident in his form.
Veteran Taufua granted early Manly release
Manly's Jorge Taufua has been granted an early release from his NRL contract amid Super League interest.