It’s Toole-time for the Wallabies as history beckons
Brumbies flyer Corey Toole will make his Test debut as the Wallabies aim to make history in Cape Town, where Fraser McReight will captain the side.
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Teen star gets Wallaroos nod in Rugby World Cup opener
Young gun Caitlyn Halse will make history at the Women's Rugby World Cup when the Wallaroos take on Samoa as the tournament opens in England.
Johnston closer to history in ‘outstanding’ Souths win
Veteran winger Alex Johnston has moved closer to rarefied air by scoring his 210th NRL try in South Sydney's huge win over St George Illawarra.
Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style
Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG.
EU pushes for lower US car tariff in trade deal outline
The EU has secured steps to reduce punishing US tariffs on European cars as the two trading partners agree on a framework for resolving their trade dispute.
Trump’s huge civil fraud penalty thrown out by court
Donald Trump has declared "total victory," after a New York state appeals court threw out an approximately half-billion-dollar fine imposed on him.
Jewish group decries ‘reckless’ Netanyahu attacks on PM
An Australian Jewish group has hit out at Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israeli prime minister continued his criticism of Anthony Albanese.
‘He’s not the victim’: Crows coach on banned star
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star player Izak Rankine isn't the victim after being suspended for four games by the AFL for a homophobic slur.
Treasurer mulls making tax fairer for young Australians
Australia's "unfair" tax system has created a situation where retirees can earn the same income as working households, but pay less than half the tax.
Pro-Palestine march changes route after bridge ban
Activists have bowed to police pressure and abandoned plans to march across a major bridge as part of a national day of action against the war in Gaza.
Successor search goes on as recruits farewell top cop
A woman caught up in a mass stabbing is among probationary constables welcomed to the nation's biggest police force by its trailblazing retiring commissioner.
No ‘idle threat’: childcare on notice as reforms agreed
Education ministers have agreed to a national CCTV trial in childcare centres, a workers register and mandatory training as providers are warned to shape up.
Demon to play Aussie, Ajla lands Coco in US Open draw
Alex de Minaur will open up his US Open bid against fellow Australian Chris O'Connell while Ajla Tomljanovic will face former champion Coco Gauff.
Israel to begin Gaza ceasefire talks to end war: PM
The wide-scale operation in Gaza City could start within days after Benjamin Netanyahu grants final approval at a meeting with senior security officials.
‘Too old’: what Peter Dutton won’t be doing next
Former coalition leader Peter Dutton has been feted by the Liberal National Party at a rare public appearance, sparking questions about his political future.
Cash reward proposed for blowing whistle on corruption
Australia's top legal and ethical minds are working outside the box to increase government accountability as the public loses trust in politicians.
Latest strikes lay bare Russia’s intentions: Zelenskiy
Russia has launched a rare drone and missile attack on western Ukraine, hitting an American-owned electronics plant among other targets.
Trump visits cops, military in DC amid crime crackdown
Donald Trump has claimed, without a shred of evidence, that deploying more police and National Guard officers in Washington DC has led to a drop in crime.
Residential care costs could blow out to $7b a year
Unless there is immediate reform, residential care for vulnerable children could cost taxpayers $7 billion a year, the leading safety body warns.
Aussies may have Haas replacement as star mulls switch
Keaon Koloamatangi is considering putting his hand up to play for Australia in the Ashes series in what would be a boost for a side that's lost Payne Haas.
Tomic falls in mixed day for Aussie US Open qualifiers
Bernard Tomic was among six Australians to lose their second-round US Open qualifying matches in New York.
Show us the money: global union’s call for Asian Cup
Just over six months out from the Matildas' Women's Asian Cup campaign, the global players' union has called for equal prize money to the men's tournament.
Dolphins coach opens up on Cherry-Evans’ future
Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans did speak to the Dolphins about playing there in 2026, but Kristian Woolf says all the halves spots on the roster are taken.
‘Betrayal’: soccer players convicted over betting fraud
Two soccer players, including a former A-League midfielder, have each been fined $5000 and convicted over a one-month yellow card betting fraud.
Nikorima ruled out as Dolphins mull No.1 double act
Dolphins No.6 Kodi Nikorima has been ruled out with illness, while Trai Fuller and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will get time at fullback against Manly.
Hurricane Erin stirring dangerous waves off US coast
Hurricane Erin will continue to bring the threat of dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding across much of the US east coast.
Warriors want to ‘right our wrongs’ against Titans
The Warriors were humiliated last time they played the Gold Coast at Robina and former Titans forward Erin Clark is fired up against his old club.
Paranoid killer sorry for shivving notorious crime boss
A convicted murderer wants to set a better example after blaming paranoia and a survival instinct for violently attacking crime boss Bassam Hamzy in jail.
Doctor accused of filming in toilets walks from court
A junior doctor accused of filming staff in hospital toilets and showers has not revealed whether he will fight more than 130 charges levelled against him.
Beating Eels is Roosters’ only dream in finals hunt
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is keeping it simple as the battle for an NRL finals spot heats up.
‘Outplayed’ Aussies slump to Proteas ODI series loss
Australia's one-day decline has continued, with the world champions slumping to another heavy defeat to South Africa in Mackay.