Grief still raw as brave slain police officers honoured
Three officers killed at work were top of mind at National Police Remembrance Day services around Australia, as their loved ones laid floral tributes.
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Russia pounds Kyiv in mass drone and missile attack
Russia's defence ministry says it has carried out a "massive" attack on Ukraine, with at least four people dead and dozens more injured.
Broncos get grand final boost as ‘tractor’ avoids ban
Brisbane's pack will be at full strength for the NRL grand final, after prop Xavier Willison avoided a ban for a cannonball tackle against Penrith.
Storm enforcer puts target on ‘stuck up’ Broncos
Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has promised the NRL grand final will have fireworks from the kick-off as he attempts to make his mark on the big stage.
Mum’s tears after daughter’s 13-year mystery resolved
The mother of a woman who vanished without a trace 13 years ago was overcome with emotion after being told her daughter was killed by her controlling partner.
Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up
Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes is relishing a grand final build-up relatively free from distraction after being overlooked for a Dally M Awards invite.
‘Emotional roller-coaster’ amid Bronco Broughton’s exit
Ahead of the NRLW grand final, Brisbane five-eighth Gayle Broughton has opened up on her impending move to the Warriors.
Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act
A failed political candidate has been accused of performing a Nazi salute just after he was released over performing the same alleged act at an AFL game.
Penrith’s 1463 days at the top may never be matched
Penrith's premiership run is over after four straight titles, but their feat in the salary-cap era of the NRL could take lifetimes to chase down.
Murder, attempted rape accused to face fresh charges
A bystander stopped a man from sexually assaulting a woman soon after he allegedly committed a fatal stabbing outside a shopping centre, police say.
Top cop’s update on major search for notorious fugitive
Hundreds of officers have been taken off the search for Australia's most wanted man, five weeks after he allegedly gunned down two officers.
A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano’s arrogance claim
Brisbane players have noted Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu's not-so-subtle dig at them and have responded with a warning as a grand final feud erupts.
Reynolds ready to be hoodoo guru for Broncos in decider
Adam Reynolds says Melbourne's long-term dominance of Brisbane won't be a grand final factor as he eyes more magic moments to break a 19-year title drought.
Lions’ Ashcroft named AFL player of the finals
Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring throughout September for the premiers.
Rain, schedule and flights conspire against Skelton
Will Skelton says he wanted to play in Australia's Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand, but a series of logistical hurdles denied him the chance.
Demons star flies to Adelaide as trade talk ramps up
One of Melbourne's most important players has flown to Adelaide, with the Crows known to be interested in trying to secure a trade.
Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players’ Champion
James Tedesco has been voted the best player in the NRL in 2025 by his peers, beating out Harry Grant, Payne Haas, Isaiya Katoa and Ethan Strange.
Noemie Fox leads Aussies to kick off slalom worlds
Shaping as Australia's best chance at a gold medal on home soil, Noemie Fox finished fifth in the kayak cross time trials to kick off the world championships.
At least 12 dead as Typhoon Bualoi batters Vietnam
Typhoon Bualoi has made landfall in Vietnam, triggering floods, airport closures and evacuations of thousands of residents.
‘$64 question’: Fagan says Lions’ attitude stays key
As Brisbane continue their premiership celebrations, they are being reminded to stay grounded as they aim next season for a flag three-peat.
John Coates resigns as CAS head due to cancer treatment
Veteran Australian Olympic official John Coates has stood down early as head of sport's highest court, after being treated for cancer
‘Homophobic’: star Cat clipped for Mad Monday post
Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly reveal he is bisexual, was unimpressed after a controversial Instagram post out of Geelong's Mad Monday function.
‘Not here to make friends’: Saints president bullish
St Kilda president Andrew Bassat says the Saints are relevant again after several years of drafting and now targeting key recruits from rival clubs.
Trump plans 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies
Months after US President Donald Trump first teased plans to impose trade levies on all foreign movies, he announces the tariffs will be 100 per cent.
Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin appears in court
Charlie Kirk's killer, 22-year-old Utah trade school student Tyler James Robinson was not visible on camera at his brief online hearing.
‘They’ve set the bar’: Saints urged to be like Brisbane
While St Kilda continue to rail against the draft concessions for clubs such as Brisbane, coach Ross Lyon has lauded the back-to-back premiers.
Winning author reveals perils of robodebt rabbit warren
An author has revealed how his three years working on a prize-winning robodebt expose left him feeling at times unwell and "in this kind of rabbit warren".
Redemption Riki: Bronco a ‘deer in headlights’ no more
Jordan Riki was overcome by grand final week in 2023 but now he's older and wiser after a career-defining display to help Brisbane into another decider.
Rate cut run may be over as inflation raises concerns
Hopes for more rate cuts are fading after the Reserve Bank of Australia took a hawkish turn as it held interest rates steady in a widely-expected move.
‘Scapegoating’ Optus blames tech, staff for outages
Optus has blamed technical equipment and human error for two emergency call outages as the prime minister pans the telco for its "unacceptable" failures.
‘Hands off’: cops get message in strip-search compo win
Police could face a massive compensation payout as a festival-goer subjected to a humiliating strip search says others copped "inhumane treatment".