Floods ‘Black Summer all over again’
Coalition of ex-emergency services chiefs calls for stronger action on climate change and better natural disaster planning after this year's deadly floods.
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Russian attack on Ukraine base kills 35
Russian forces have expanded their Ukraine assault to the west, with missiles fired at a military range close to the border with Poland.
Sydney Kings add to NBL winning sequence
The Sydney Kings have jumped to third on the NBL ladder after defeating Cairns Taipans 86-77 to extend their unbeaten streak to seven games.
Bulldogs edge Cowboys in tight NRL contest
Canterbury have kick-started their 2022 NRL season with a scrappy and courageous 6-4 win over North Queensland on the road.
Caps, Boomers firing in run to WNBL finals
Canberra and Melbourne have scored impressive wins over the other teams in the WNBL top four with just one round remaining.
Titans coach Holbrook fumes over ref calls
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says his side don't get calls going in their favour because they're one of the game's smaller clubs.
Freo settle for fifth despite big AFLW win
Fremantle will take on North Melbourne in an away AFLW qualifying final after falling just short of snaring fourth spot despite a 37-point win over Gold Coast.
COVID-19 blamed for 34-year Para medal low
Australia have delivered just one medal at the Beijing Winter Paralympics, the lowest haul in 34 years after a build-up smashed by COVID-19 restrictions.
Victory edge Adelaide United in ALW semi
Melbourne Victory have edged out Adelaide United 2-1 to set up a meeting with Melbourne City to battle for a place in the A-League Women grand final.
Eels’ wing worry after beating Titans
The Parramatta Eels have secured a 32-28 win over the Gold Coast Titans to open their NRL season.
Carey falls shy of Test ton for Australia
Alex Carey fell just shy of his maiden Test century as Australia reached 8-505 against Pakistan at stumps on day two of the second Test in Karachi.
Kyrgios faces Ruud test at Indian Wells
Nick Kyrgios has advanced to the third round of the Indian Wells Masters where he faces world No.8 Casper Ruud.
JackJumpers stay in hunt for NBL finals
The Tasmania JackJumpers have moved to within one win of fifth-placed Illawarra after holding on for an 81-77 NBL home win over the Hawks
Tough win for Lions in AFLW finals tune-up
Orla O'Dwyer and Greta Bodey kicked two goals each as Brisbane overcame a stern Western Bulldogs challenge to win their AFLW contest by 32 points in Ballarat.
Snapshot of round 10 of the AFLW season
A snapshot of round 10 of the AFLW season, as Collingwood secured the last finals berth and North Melbourne star Ashleigh Riddell set a new disposals record.
Waratahs beat Force in Super Rugby Pacific
The NSW Waratahs have bounced back after successive defeats to score a crucial Super Rugby Pacific win over the Western Force in Sydney.
Concerning early signs for NZ rugby
All has not been smooth sailing in the NZ section of Super Rugby Pacific with standards of play unusually low and even the Crusaders slipping up.
Studdon stars as Eels claim NRLW win
The Parramatta Eels have claimed a 24-14 win over the Gold Coast Titans in the NRLW.
NRL’s Walsh to fire under Johnson: Brown
Warriors coach Nathan Brown says he expects livewire fullback Reece Walsh to blossom under Shaun Johnson when he returns from NRL suspension.
Qld police chief says DV cases escalating
Queensland's Police Commissioner says the state's domestic violence cases are escalating following two more alleged incidents on the weekend.
Adelaide claim 2022 AFLW minor premiership
AFLW minor premiers Adelaide have tuned up for the finals with a comfortable 39-point win over St Kilda as captain Chelsea Randall returned to action.
Dragons exorcise some demons in NRL win
St George Illawarra have done their best to exorcise their 2021 demons, overcoming a mid-game lapse to outlast the Warriors in their NRL season opener.
Broncos alone on top with tough NRLW win
Brisbane have come out on top in a clash of the NRLW's two undefeated teams with a four-tries-to-three victory over St George Illawarra on the road.
Police badly injured in Queensland crash
Queensland's police commissioner says she is surprised no one died in a head on collision between a patrol van and a ute that left four people in hospital.
Brisbane River clean up may take weeks
Queenslanders have been warned to stay out of the Brisbane River, with the clearing of debris caused by devastating floods expected to take weeks.
NSW flood emergency response scrutinised
NSW Emergency Services Minister Steph Cooke says all aspects of the emergency services response to the flood crisis will be examined in an independent review.
Australia smash Kiwis in World Cup stunner
Ash Gardner smashed four sixes in an unbeaten 48 and Darcie Brown took 3-22 as Australia overcame early strife for a 141-run World Cup win over New Zealand.
Storm eye NRL replacements, Sims an option
Craig Bellamy has confirmed Melbourne will look to bring players into their squad after a horror early run of injuries, with Tariq Sims a likely option.
Zelenskiy says some Ukraine towns are gone
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is again rallying his country's resistance as Russian forces lay siege to major cities, and draw nearer to Kyiv.
Roosters coach unfazed by halves struggles
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the pairing of Sam Walker and Luke Keary will get better, after they were outplayed by Newcastle's NRL halves.
Thorn pleas for Super Rugby speed-up
A laborious first-half in the Reds' rollercoaster Super Rugby defeat of Fijian Drua has prompted coach Brad Thorn to question the pedantry of the officiating.