‘Mind-blowing’: honour for man behind snow sports glory
Michael Kennedy has been honoured for his lasting impact on snow sports, with the former administrator helping Australia become a winter sports powerhouse.
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Family violence crusader, centenarian in King’s Honours
An ex-premier who fought to reduce family violence is among the Australians recognised for their service to the nation in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction
The US government has directed a team to assess costs for damages already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, a source says.
Motorbike rider dies in outback desert race crash
A competitor in an outback motorcycle race has died from his injuries after crashing during the first leg of the 450km event.
Second-half Shark surge ends Dragons’ dream of a double
Cronulla's Braydon Trindall led a second-half points spree to help the Sharks beat St George Illawarra and end the Dragons' hopes of a second straight NRL win.
Finals host goes down to the wire after Super thriller
West Coast Fever and the Melbourne Mavericks are still in the running to host a Super Netball final after the Fever fought back to overhaul the Giants.
Benji Marshall apologises for ‘brain-dead’ Tigers
A gutted Benji Marshall has torn strips off his Wests Tigers side following a 68-0 thrashing from NRL ladder leaders Penrith at CommBank Stadium.
Mavericks make history as Super Netball finals loom
The Melbourne Mavericks have won their first derby clash with the Vixens, with the defending champions in worrying form ahead of their Super Netball finals.
‘Loud and clear’: Daniher looms large over Big Freeze
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Neale Daniher's example will be prominent as he prepares his team for their massive King's Birthday match against Melbourne.
‘Really proud’: Penrith post biggest win in history
Penrith have eviscerated a hapless Wests Tigers outfit to claim their biggest win since entering the premiership in 1967.
‘Apples with oranges’: Labor brushes off Kiwi PM’s dig
A visiting leader's remark that taxing capital gains would be "disastrous" has been brushed aside by Labor figures who deny it was a dig at its big reforms.
Brumbies women stun Reds with after-the-siren penalty
The Brumbies have snapped a seven-match winless streak after Faitala Moleka scored an after-the-siren penalty in a thrilling win over Queensland.
Suns ruckman investigated for alleged homophobic slur
The AFL's integrity unit have launched an investigation into fringe Gold Coast ruckman Max Knobel for an alleged homophobic slur during a VFL match.
Eels the Souths of 2026 with $5 million of talent out
Parramatta will play their fourth NRL debutant of 2026, with 10 players set to miss the King's Birthday clash through injury.
‘Someone else’s knife fight’: AUKUS doubts resurface
Australia should re-examine whether it needs a fleet of crewed submarines at all or could just rely on underwater drones, says Greens senator David Shoebridge.
Ginbey blow: will the next key back please stand up?
Reuben Ginbey's quad injury has left West Coast with a major headache, and Brandon Starcevich could be part of the makeshift solution.
Tick of approval for upping the volume at iconic venue
Australia's most powerful music aficionado has given the thumbs-up to increasing the volume and crowd capacity at the nation's most famous concert venue.
Mitch Moses will be fit for Origin if picked: Eels
Parramatta insists Mitch Moses will be fit in time for State of Origin II despite omitting the NSW playmaker from their last match before team selection.
Swim star Jack’s new sibling ‘edge’ for Glasgow trials
Saying she didn't like the athlete she had become, Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has found new motivation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
Teen charged over ‘cowardly’ stabbing of homeless man
A teenager has been charged after a homeless man was stabbed, accused of joining a late-night attack that left man fighting for life.
Slow-start Socceroos draw with Swiss in final warm-up
Coach Tony Popovic was happy with his youthful Socceroos' 1-1 draw with Switzerland but admits there's a phase of their game they must improve.
Russia strikes nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl
A Russian drone has hit a nuclear fuel storage facility near Ukraine's Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Lebanon army chief heads to Pakistan amid US-Iran talks
Lebanon's army says its commander has left for Pakistan at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart as attempts continue to engage the US and Iran in talks.
‘We’re a middling team’: Hardwick takes Lions loss hard
Gold Coast's inability to match Brisbane, and the ineffectiveness of their star midfield, has flattened coach Damien Hardwick ahead of a tough stretch of games.
Farewell Kiss ends on Super downer as Wallabies beckon
Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss remains optimistic about the state of Australian rugby despite no teams making Super semis for the first time since 2017.
‘Magic lap’: Antonelli on Monaco pole as Oscar suffers
Kimi Antonelli's amazing sequence of success has continued with pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri could only qualify seventh fastest.
Israel kills five in Gaza as Egypt hosts ceasefire meet
An Israeli strike has killed five people in Gaza as Hamas and Israel trade blame for truce violations and Egypt hosts new talks to salvage the ceasefire deal.
Teenager Andreeva ends fairytale to win French Open
Mirra Andreeva has won the French Open title at the age of just 19, beating fairytale qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the final at Roland Garros.
Late Kini stunner sends Broncos’ season into crisis
Brisbane have lost a fifth game in a row to put their NRL title defence in ruins after Gold Coast fullback Keano Kini's fabulous 55m play secured a 28-23 win.
Matildas stunned on home soil in upset loss to Mexico
The Matildas have suffered a shock defeat to Mexico on home soil, with a candid Joe Montemurro pinning the blame on poor decision-making.
Super Netball top four set as Firebirds down Lightning
The Queensland Firebirds have beaten the Sunshine Coast Lightning for the first time in four years to end their rivals' hopes of making Super Netball finals.