‘A different cat’: Smith backed after fresh controversy
A Geelong player has spoken for the first time since last week's incident at training involving star teammate Bailey Smith.
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Gout Gout aiming very high for the 200m in Tokyo
Gout Gout has wowed the world's athletics media ahead of his major senior championships debut.
Family seeks answers after mother stabbed, burnt
A week before a woman was murdered, an internal police review backed officers' decisions not to act on her complaints about a domestic violence order breach.
French title rival pokes the bear as Paro locks in
Liam Paro can edge within punching distance of a second world title with victory over confident French opponent David Papot in Brisbane this week.
‘A good beating’: triathletes score top-10 finishes
Two Australian triathletes have scored top-10 finishes after tough battles at major races in Europe
Sharks say it’s time they were given a little respect
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has accused everyone of writing off the NRL club, believing critics have unfairly overlooked the Sharks' returns in recent years.
Trio charged over death, 20 more to be probed
An investigation has been launched after a coroner found a man died of a lethal dose of a veterinary euthanasia drug, with 20 more deaths to be probed.
The ladder’s no matter as Hawks look to climb higher
Hawthorn have the belief they can continue their September run against Geelong, believing finishing eighth means nothing in the midst of the AFL finals.
Knights old boy replaces O’Brien as new coach
NRL strugglers Newcastle have confirmed Justin Holbrook will replace Adam O'Brien as head coach for the 2026 season.
The two big reasons for Sydney’s 2000 Olympic success
Australian Olympic Committee president Ian Chesterman says there are two chief reasons why Sydney's 2000 Games were a raging success.
NRL offers unprecedented advantage in schedule change
One team will have an extra two days to prepare for the NRL grand final, after head office scheduled Friday night and Sunday afternoon games for week three.
Bronze for Marschall; another world record for Mondo
Pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall has won Australia's first medal of the Tokyo world championships and Mondo Duplantis has broken his own world record in the event.
‘Gaza is burning’: Israel starts Gaza ground operation
Israel's military has confirmed the launch of its ground offensive in Gaza City, saying it is aimed at rooting out Hamas militants.
Kids to lose social media access but others will be OK
Social media companies will have to detect and eject under-16s from their platforms, but this does not mean all users will have their ages checked.
‘Confronting’ climate risk report goes under microscope
The prime minister describes a climate risk report as a wake-up call, as one coalition frontbencher threatens to quit or be dumped over greenhouse gas targets.
Study identifies three tipping points for women in tech
Women fill one in five highly technical roles in Australia but interventions at three crucial moments in their education and careers could triple that number.
Father and son jailed over ‘pitiless’ car chase murder
A remorseful father says he hates himself for participating alongside his son in the murder of a teenager, whose death haunts him everyday.
Magpie veteran backs Hill to shine if prelim call comes
Bobby Hill has barely played in the back end of the season but if he does get an unlikely preliminary final call-up, Steele Sidebottom is confident he can fire.
Trump begins historic state visit to UK amid protests
US President Donald Trump has arrived at Windsor Castle at the start of a two-day state visit to the UK as the guest of King Charles.
Plan to protect threatened species in energy transition
Most at-risk native species live close together, making their habitats easy to identify and avoid when building clean energy infrastructure, researchers say.
Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee
Papua New Guineans are draping themselves in the national colours to celebrate 50 years since the country's flag was first raised to mark its independence.
Text, note show Kirk shooter planned attack: FBI
A text message and note from the suspected shooter of right wing activist Charlie Kirk detailed his plan for the attack, the FBI says.
How star Panther copes with ‘disappointing’ errors
One of Penrith's key backs admits it's "disappointing" to hit the NRL finals series with errors creeping into his game, but he has a strategy to fix the slump.
Broncos gun recalled, Walsh cleared after injury scare
Gehamat Shibasaki will return at centre for Brisbane against Canberra with captain Adam Reynolds to miss the clash, as Reece Walsh had another drama.
Congress releases alleged Trump letter to Epstein
Democrats in the US have released a suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump, which he has denied.
Why finals rival is happy NRL backflipped on Hynes ban
The NRL wiped Nicho Hynes' suspension ahead of the finals but their unprecedented move hasn't fazed his rivals at the Sydney Roosters.
‘He’ll put his hand up’: Lions cub to fill massive void
Brisbane's Rising Star contender Levi Ashcroft is tipped to take on the challenge of filling the void caused by dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale's injury.
Storm star not fazed by form fade ahead of NRL finals
Cameron Munster expects many to have 'put a line through' Melbourne, but the gun playmaker doesn't share concerns about their recent dip in form.
Nawaqanitawase admits ‘hard’ call ahead on rugby lure
Mark Nawaqnitawase has become a genuine showstopper in his first full season in the NRL, but he is soon to weigh up a potential return to rugby union.
Boost on eve of finals as Sharks re-sign star
Cronulla have signed KL Iro to a long-term contract extension ahead of their NRL elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.
‘Not a massive fan’: QClash rivalry to hit new heights
The QClash's simmering feud could reignite when Gold Coast collide with Brisbane at the Gabba with a preliminary final berth on the line.