Even NSW back ‘legendary’ Papalii’s Origin swansong
NSW's playing group know just how valuable Josh Papalii will be for Queensland when he comes out of State of Origin retirement for the decider in Sydney.
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Wallabies survive Fiji flair for comeback victory
Coach Joe Schmidt says the Wallabies have plenty to work on after defeating Fiji, but feels they can still build belief ahead of their first Lions Test.
Tigers ‘given no chance’ but stun Roosters in classic
Benji Marshall's Wests Tigers have overcome a week of headlines and a slew of absences to stun top-eight hopefuls the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Vixens book finals spot as McKinnis signs off in style
Simone McKinnis has fought a range of emotions in her last home game in charge, leading the Melbourne Vixens into the finals with victory over Queensland.
Lion bites woman in ‘inexplicable’ zoo attack
A lion in a zoo has lunged at a woman biting her arm and causing significant damage in a freak attack.
AFL clears Bombers star over huge umpire collision
The AFL's crackdown on umpire contact hasn't hurt Nate Caddy, who has no case to answer over his accidental collision with a whistleblower.
Smith set for another stint out after another knee blow
Brandon Smith is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a medial injury in his comeback from an ACL rupture, as South Sydney lost to Manly.
Swans upset Freo in SCG thriller
Fremantle are out of the AFL top eight after their first loss in seven games in going down by 11 points away to Sydney, who kept their slim finals hopes alive.
‘A bit of a pussy’: Battered Thommo quits at Wimbledon
Jordan Thompson has had to surrender to injury at Wimbledon and admitted he felt like a "bit of a pussy" for retiring in his big match against Taylor Fritz.
Australia’s Windies dominance extends beyond 30 years
Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after another powerful performance to skittle the West Indies in the second Test in Grenada.
Piastri pays penalty as Norris cuts world title lead
Oscar Piastri paid a heavy price with a 10-second penalty at a rain-lashed British Grand Prix where McLaren team-mate Lando Norris celebrated home victory.
Trade deal-making ramps up ahead of US tariff deadline
Several trade deals are close to being struck, US President Donald Trump says as the deadline approaches for higher tariffs on imports to America.
Texas flood death toll mounts as campers remain missing
Rescuers continue searching for girls missing from a summer camp in Texas inundated by flooding that has killed scores of people including dozens of children.
Stoked with win but not performance: Wallabies’ White
Veteran halfback Nic White concedes the Wallabies' performance isn't where it needs to be heading into the Lions after they conjured a late try to down Fiji.
‘Utterly disrespectful’: grieving family slam top cop
A coroner has found a police force has the hallmarks of institutional racism, as a grieving family expressed their disappointment in its commissioner.
‘Get on with it’: next move key with rate cut baked in
With markets all but assured the Reserve Bank board will cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting, the bigger question for traders is what they say next.
Fears for next anti-Semitic firebombing on home soil
A "terrifying" synagogue firebombing has left Jewish Australians fearing more attacks as authorities establish a task force to examine police powers.
Israeli PM says he believes Trump can help seal truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump he is determined to ensure the Gaza Strip hostages are freed.
Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged drone strikes, disrupting air travel and causing fatalities and damage.
How teacher’s aide became Koroisau’s new understudy
Tristan Hope was in class as a teacher's aide when he received a life-changing call from Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson.
Trump labels Musk forming political party ‘ridiculous’
Elon Musk could have fun with his newly formed political party but the US functions best under a two-party system, President Donald Trump says.
No ban for tackle that sidelined Brandon Smith again
Matt Lodge says he wouldn't have been able to live with himself had his tackle on Brandon Smith re-injured the hooker's anterior cruciate ligament.
Kiwi flavour, Wallabies hopes in 36-year rugby first
A host of Wallabies hopefuls have been added to the final 30-man, trans-Tasman squad to tackle the Lions in Adelaide.
Ex-NRL flyer ‘relieved’ after cops drop drug, cash case
A former NRL star is looking forward to getting on with his life after drug and stolen property accusations against him were tossed out of court.
‘A great influence’: Dearden credits Thurston for rise
Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena.
Israeli air strikes on Yemen ports target Houthi rebels
Ports and other facilities in Yemen have been hit by Israeli air strikes before missile fire from Houthi rebels, who are suspected of attacking another ship.
Duo jailed after brewing up coffee grinder meth plot
Two men have been jailed over the importation of almost 300 blocks of meth concealed in two coffee grinders from Central America.
Lion victim yet to be interviewed after zoo attack
The condition of a woman who lost an arm in a "horrific" lion attack at a zoo has stabilised but she is yet to explain how the mauling occurred.
China wants AI in expanded trade deal with Australia
Ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China, Beijing's ambassador to Australia has called for greater co-operation between the two nations on AI.
‘Throw our arms around him’: Maroons lift for Munster
Cameron Munster's Queensland teammate Harry Grant says the captain's late father Steven would back his decision to play in the State of Origin decider.
Photos of deadly meal revealed as killer learns fate
After a triple-murder trial that attracted global attention, mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been found to be one of Australia's worst female killers.