Blues, Lions to honour Walls with best-afield medal
Carlton and Brisbane will honour Robert Walls, who died in May, with a best-afield medal that will be awarded for the first time after Thursday night's game.
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Brumbies brothers join forces in bid to be Lion tamers
A former Brumby will reunite with some old friends while a pair of brothers will play together professionally for the first time when the Lions visit Canberra.
Buried alive: miracle escape after man shot through eye
Police believe three violent incidents in a matter of days are linked to a drugs syndicate, including a man being shot through the eye and buried alive.
Injured Port Adelaide trio ruled out for season
A trio of Port Adelaide players will miss the rest of the AFL season after suffering injuries in a loss to Brisbane.
Rival’s ultimate praise for fairytale Origin debutant
Stephen Crichton insists his opposite man Gehamat Shibasaki deserves to make a fairytale State of Origin debut for Queensland.
Shock jock sues radio network over doomed ‘royal prank’
A radio host whose royal family-impersonating prank call led to the suicide of a nurse has alleged he was the "fall guy" for his employer's risky behaviour.
NRL legend’s words of wisdom for Hawks in flag hunt
Hawthorn have turned to NRL legend Cameron Smith for advice as they charge towards another likely AFL finals campaign under coach Sam Mitchell.
‘Brain running crazy’: Mac backs instinct to face Pies
Key defender Mac Andrew has explained his mindset, and how switching off a "crazy" brain can unlock his best when the Suns host Collingwood.
‘Lucky’ Adelaide goalsneak sent for surgery
Adelaide's medicos are uncertain how long attacker Josh Rachele will be sidelined after having knee surgery.
‘A huge lure’: key reason Smith wants Australia job
Cameron Smith didn't get to experience an Ashes tour as a player, but is a favourite to do it as Australia coach, with Wayne Bennett's candidacy up in the air.
Search teams scour Texas flood zone for dozens missing
The search continues for dozens of people still missing after a flash flood in Texas, including for girls who were at a camp that was hit by the killer torrent.
‘Never play again’ – Matthews laments Bruns hit
In a wide-ranging interview, AFL legend Leigh Matthews says some wisdom from Hawthorn coach Allan Jeans was pivotal after his infamous Neville Bruns hit.
Gaza talks for Israel, Hamas as Netanyahu meets Trump
It's a big day for talks on the war in Gaza as Israel and Hamas resume their negotiations and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets President Donald Trump.
Drones pound Ukraine as Russia transport chief sacked
Russia has launched another barrage of drones against Ukraine as it intensifies strikes on civilian areas, while the Kremlin has sacked its transport minister.
Injuries end season for Bombers, No.1 draft pick
No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is out for the rest of the season, Essendon's Nik Cox will not play at all this year, while there is also bad news for Joel Amartey.
Grim milestone as rescuers search for US flood victims
More than 100 people are confirmed dead as rescuers continue the search for missing people after catastrophic flooding in Texas.
Rubio to make first Asia trip as Trump unveils tariffs
The first visit to Asia by the Trump administration's top diplomat comes as the US president announces tariffs on America's key allies in the region.
Trump confirms weapon shipments to help Ukraine defence
Ukraine will receive more US weapons shipments, President Donald Trump confirms as Kyiv looks to improve its cities' defence against aerial attacks.
De Minaur shakes but cannot defeat determined Djokovic
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has given seven-time Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic an almighty scare but ultimately fallen to defeat in the fourth round.
Trump ramps up trade war in tariff letters to leaders
US tariff letters sent to more than a dozen nations hint at the possibility of further negotiation but warn reprisals will be met with a like-for-like response.
Reid surgery headlines Bombers’ ongoing injury crisis
Zach Reid's season-ending hamstring surgery continues his terrible run of injuries and continues the bad news for Essendon.
Double standards claim over synagogue attack response
Palestinian Australians have accused political leaders of ignoring their plight and criminalising their protests against conflict in the Middle East.
Mushroom cook murder convictions ‘appeal-proof’: expert
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson is unlikely to succeed in having her triple-murder convictions overturned should she choose to appeal, a legal expert says.
Top cop admits racism ‘truth’ after fatal teen shooting
Racism within a police force will no longer be tolerated by its top cop after a coroner handed down her findings into the fatal shooting of an Indigenous teen.
Papalii the bridge to Maroons last super Sydney decider
Queensland must make State of Origin history to win the series in Sydney but the recall of veteran Josh Papalii has reinforced why the mission is achievable.
Rates hold call cuts deep but bank governor offers hope
The central bank has defied expectations of an interest rate cut as it keeps its sights on inflation and jobs figures, but relief might not be far away.
‘Not all bad news’: the Aussie upside of Trump tariffs
While Donald Trump's harsh tariffs on imports from Australia's key trading partners will whip up uncertainty, there could be an upside for consumers.
Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility
Demand for Aussie beef looks set to remain strong, with reason for "cautious optimism" across agriculture after months of extreme weather and trade uncertainty.
Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire
The US has scheduled talks with Iran and seen co-operation on helping Palestinians, President Donald Trump has said while hosting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Kellaway and Toole out of Wallabies mix for Fiji Test
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has released veteran Andrew Kellaway and newcomer Corey Toole to their Super sides as he prepares to unveil his team to face Fiji.
Australia’s US tariff fixation ‘missing bigger picture’
Engaging with the US on issues such as critical minerals and supply chains rather than President Donald Trump's tariffs is the way to go, one expert reckons.