Leaders United edge Wildcats in Perth
Melbourne United have inflicted Perth's third straight loss at home for the first time since 1999 with a 84-75 win at RAC Arena.
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UN chief attacks Aust climate approach
The UN chief has launched a major new report on climate change mitigation, calling nations that plan to increase fossil fuel production dangerous radicals.
Pinder shines as NBL Taipans beat Breakers
Cairns have prevailed over the New Zealand Breakers by 10 points in the NBL after a stellar peformance by Keanu Pinder.
Adam Scott backs Smith to master Augusta
Former champion Adam Scott believes unflappable and in-form fellow Australian Cameron Smith is a huge chance to win this week's Masters at Augusta National.
Tom Trbojevic for surgery, out for a month
Gun fullback Tom Trbojevic will have surgery on his knee and is set to be sidelined for the next month of the NRL in a major blow for Manly.
Man, boy killed in Blue Mountains landslip
A man and boy out bushwalking have been killed and two others critically injured after a landslip in the NSW Blue Mountains.
Geelong AFL ruckman Jon Ceglar breaks foot
Geelong ruckman Jon Ceglar is set to spend up to three months on the sidelines after fracturing his foot in the VFL.
McDonald still unsure on Aussie coach job
Andrew McDonald has spoken to Cricket Australia about the men's coaching position but he remains reluctant to say if he wants the job full-time.
Dees expect AFL battle with desperate Port
Port Adelaide are winless after three rounds of the AFL season but Melbourne are expecting a hard-fought contest when they meet at Adelaide Oval.
Qld grandmother jailed over shooting death
A woman accused of involvement in the death of a Brisbane mother shot in her shipping container home on a rural property has been jailed for manslaughter.
Tasmania’s Premier Gutwein quits politics
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has announced he is quitting politics less than 12 months after winning the state election and after just two years in the role
NSW offer flood grants after federal delay
The NSW government has announced $20,000 grants to help flood victims rebuild, taking aim at the federal government for not pitching in.
Broncos’ Haas, Kelly grilled over scuffle
Brisbane pair Payne Haas and Albert Kelly have been interviewed by the club and NRL after footage of an altercation between the pair surfaced on Sunday night.
Daisy Pearce relishes shot at AFLW glory
Decorated champion Daisy Pearce will play in her first AFLW grand final when Melbourne take on Adelaide in Saturday's decider.
Shield title caps WA season of dominance
Western Australia are Sheffield Shield winners for the first time since last century after a dominant batting display in the final against Victoria.
RA eyes payment plan Wallaroos, Super W
Payment and professionalism of women's 15-a-side rugby in Australia has come into focus after the country was named preferred host of the 2029 World Cup.
RA wants to make rugby more entertaining
Australian rugby officials will ponder how to ensure the game remains entertaining amid competition from rival codes.
Witness laments ‘weak leadership’ in SAS
Ben Roberts-Smith and his patrol members were let down by weak leadership in the ranks of the special forces, the Federal Court has been told.
Swans ruckman Hickey out for six AFL games
Former Port Adelaide ruckman Peter Ladhams will make his debut for Sydney this week after Swans big man Tom Hickey was cut down by a knee injury.
Cowboys fullback sidelined, Nanai signed
North Queensland will be without fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow for two or three weeks while young-gun Jeremiah Nanai has re-signed with the club.
Petrol prices fall as job market tightens
Petrol prices are dropping below $2 while new job advertising figures suggest the unemployment rate could be in the low-threes by the end of this year.
Virus cases rise as booster rollout begins
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Australia has climbed above the 500,000 mark for the first time since late-January as a second booster rollout begins.
Eels’ Brown rediscovering his NRL groove
Young Parramatta playmaker Dylan Brown has begun 2022 with a bang after a disappointing 2021 season.
Labor aims to stop home care fee rorts
A Labor government will put a cap on the administration and management fees of home care providers, as it continues its focus on the aged care sector.
Concern invasive pest fish is in Qld creek
An investigation is underway after a possible sighting in a Queensland creek of a fish that's considered a major threat to Australia's biodiversity.
Funding limbo for Qld floods buyback plan
Flood affected Queensland residents face uncertainty with a State Government plan to buy back or retrofit homes dependant on federal support.
Russia crimes ‘larger than Balkan wars’
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called for further sanctions and embargoes on Russian imports as details of alleged war crimes continue to emerge.
Lever to return for AFL’s unbeaten Demons
Bookends Jake Lever and Ben Brown are both available to return for AFL premiers Melbourne this week as they travel to take on winless Port Adelaide.
Plea for Roosters star to avoid NRLW ban
Sydney Roosters prop Sarah Togatuki will have to overturn a grade two careless high tackle charge if she wants to play in the NRLW grand final.
PM rejects ‘slurs’ over Lib preselection
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected accusations of racism, pointing to comments by Lebanese leaders affirming his good character.
Coates sees big NRL future at Storm
After only a few months in Melbourne, Origin winger Xavier Coates says it feels like home while Storm coach Craig Bellamy is a big fan.