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Australians face Wimbledon ‘Ashes’ test
Three Australians, including title hope Nick Kyrgios, have drawn Brits in the first round of Wimbledon.
Liberatore stars, Dogs rout Hawks in AFL
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals for Hawthorn but Tom Liberatore sparked an avalanche at the other end as the Western Bulldogs posted a 42-point AFL win.
NSW claim Women’s Origin title in thriller
NSW have claimed the Women's State of Origin shield for the first time since 2019, beating Queensland 20-14 in a thrilling contest in Canberra.
Kennedy kicks five as Eagles sink Bombers
West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has booted five goals and Willie Rioli chipped in with three as the Eagles posted a shock 10-point win over Essendon.
Believe in RBA to avoid recession: Lowe
Australians must trust in the Reserve Bank's plan to lead inflation back down to regular levels, or risk triggering a recession, RBA governor Philip Lowe says.
US top court overturns Roe v Wade ruling
The US Supreme Court has overturned the 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that recognised a woman's right to an abortion, allowing individual US states to ban abortion.
Finch: Aussies must improve after ODI win
Captain Aaron Finch says Australia must improve in spin-friendly conditions after a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their final ODI series in Colombo.
McKeown, mixed world record fires Aussies
Kaylee McKeown has struck world championship 200m backstroke gold while Australia's mixed 4x100m freestyle relay team broke the world record in their triumph.
Vic Labor govt locks in cabinet, deputy
Long-serving minister Jacinta Allan will become Victoria's second female deputy premier as part of a cabinet reshuffle after the exit of four frontbenchers.
US ex-cop who killed Damond to be freed
A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot US-Australian dual citizen Justine Ruszczyk Damond is scheduled to be released from prison next week.
Beveridge notches century of AFL wins
Luke Beveridge has become the first man to coach the Western Bulldogs to 100 wins with the thumping victory over Hawthorn.
Kelly powers NSW to Women’s Origin glory
NSW centre Isabelle Kelly was brilliant in her side's 20-14 Women's State of Origin success, as she claimed the Nellie Doherty Medal.
Bears bid sparks hope of new WA NRL team
Perth will host State of Origin for the second time in four years as optimism grows that Western Australia will be able to have its own NRL team.
Warning as vaccine, mask rules ease
Australia's top doctors are urging the sick to stay home, even if they test negative, to prevent more than just the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Biden condemns US court abortion ruling
A US Supreme Court decision to overturn landmark abortion legislation has sparked condemnation from President Joe Biden and protests across the United States.
Afghan aftershock kills five, aid arrives
An Afghan health ministry official says an aftershock in the country's east has left at least five people dead.
Russia launches strike on chemical plant
Russia has launched artillery strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, hitting the Azot chemical plant where civilians are trapped.
End-of-life plan urged for wind turbines
Without a way to avoid consigning used wind turbine blades to landfill, they may prove no more sustainable than non-renewables, says a leading academic.
Docklands Studios takes on Hollywood
A grey shed beside a Melbourne motorway is competing with some of the leading production studios across Australia and internationally.
The red dust pilgrimage to Birdsville
The Birdsville Big Red Bash is billed as the world's most remote music festival, with 10,000 punters travelling thousands of kilometres to rock in the desert.
Paenga-Amosa in French rugby title triumph
Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa has come off the bench to help Montpellier win the Top 14 title as they outplayed Castres to win the final 29-10.
Refugees showcase their detention art
A Brisbane art exhibition features 12 artists from around the world, including four who were in Australia's offshore detention centres.
Port on edge ahead of Suns game: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says his AFL club is on edge ahead of hosting fellow finals aspirant Gold Coast.
Crows not far off AFL pace: coach Nicks
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says critics who believe his side is miles off the AFL pace are wrong.
Kyrgios a ‘legit’ Wimbledon contender
Enigmatic Australian Nick Kyrgios looms as a genuine Wimbledon title contender if his body can hold up physically, his peers believe.
Smith fingerprints on Maroons’ Origin push
Harry Grant has relished his access to Cameron Smith as Queensland look to seal the State of Origin series with victory at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Fittler coy on eve of State of Origin II
NSW coach Brad Fittler was giving little away to fans and reporters on the eve of Origin II in Perth as the Blues look to square the series.
‘What-ifs’ won’t distract DCE’s Maroons
Wondering how NSW will look to blunt Cameron Munster's influence in State of Origin II isn't something Queensland have wasted time on.
Voss hails Carlton’s ‘signature’ AFL win
Carlton have turned in one of their finest showings of the AFL season to comfortably beat Fremantle by 31 points and remain in the race for the AFL top four.
Cats pinch classic AFL win against Tigers
Geelong have secured a remarkable three-point AFL win over Richmond as Jack Henry kicked the matchwinner with a minute remaining in a classic at the MCG.