‘Deflated, disappointed’: Tigers fear finals dream over
Wests Tigers' NRL finals hopes are relying on a miracle after a heartbreaking 34-28 loss to North Queensland at a heaving Leichhardt Oval.
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Bulldogs not expecting AFL finals favour
The Western Bulldogs need Essendon to upset Gold Coast in the last game of the home-and-away season but aren't expecting the result to fall their way.
Fagan lauds ‘best ever’ campaign as Lions lock in third
Brisbane have overcome more inaccurate Gabba kicking to beat Hawthorn by 10 points in their fight to seal an AFL top-four finish.
Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow
Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.
Israel ready to support Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces could withdraw after the Lebanese cabinet's decision to work towards the disarmament of the militant group Hezbollah.
Pumas lose key man for Wallabies’ Tests in Australia
Key man Tomas Albornoz won't be available for Argentina for their Tests against the Wallabies in Australia, out with a dislocated finger.
Why Mitchell’s still smiling after Gabba near-miss
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell won't dwell on the missed opportunity in Brisbane as the Hawks instead ponder a potential charge from eighth to win the flag.
‘Sick and tired’: Gaza protests ramp up pressure on PM
Anthony Albanese has downplayed Canberra's ability to influence Israel after hundreds of thousands of Australians rallied for peace in Palestine.
Housing bubble warning as deposit scheme fast-tracked
House prices could surge and mortgage defaults rise when a government scheme to help first home buyers begins ahead of schedule, experts warn.
‘No mercy’: life behind bars awaits Erin Patterson
Mushroom killer Erin Patterson accepts she will receive a maximum term of life behind bars but asked a judge to consider giving her eventual release on parole.
‘New balls, please’: Thompson lashes US Open officials
Jordan Thompson has fired a broadside at US Open officials after being the one and only Australian to advance to the second round on day one.
In-form Carlton forward in talks over new contract
His AFL career was at a crossroads six weeks ago but Carlton forward Francis Evans' stunning late-season surge could earn him another contract.
Titans sever ties with Hasler, Hannay to coach in 2026
Gold Coast will sever ties with Des Hasler at the end of the season after a poor two years at the helm and are set to appoint Josh Hannay as his replacement.
BWS owner cuts dividend as Aussies avoid booze splurge
Dan Murphy's and BWS owner Endeavour Group blames subdued sales on cost-of-living pressures as its high-profile new CEO prepares to take over.
Crows-Pies grudge match to open AFL finals series
Adelaide and Collingwood will do battle in a qualifying final, less than three weeks after the furore surrounding Izak Rankine's homophobic slur.
‘Bizarre’ push to drop net zero sets up coalition clash
An effort to repeal the net zero emissions target has highlighted internal opposition divisions over climate change as Labor is urged to do more.
Family walks out as court vision shows teen hit cop car
Family members of a slain Indigenous teen left a courtroom as CCTV of a fatal collision between a police car and a boy was played during an officer's trial.
Titans sever ties with Hasler, Hannay to coach in 2026
Gold Coast will sever ties with Des Hasler at the end of the season after a poor two years at the helm and have appointed Josh Hannay as his replacement.
Tributes flow for ‘irreplaceable’ mother after stabbing
A mother and beloved nurse is being remembered for her care and empathy after she was fatally stabbed, with a 52-year-old man charged with her murder.
Cowboys’ Purdue hopeful of halves redemption in 2026
Jaxon Purdue wants another chance in the halves at NRL level when North Queensland begin to reconfigure from their disappointing 2025 campaign.
Picklum looking to follow path of Aussie surfing legend
Molly Picklum says Australia deserves another world champion as she looks to follow surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore, with the title going on the line in Fiji.
US National Guard troops in Washington to carry weapons
Some National Guard units patrolling Washington at the direction of US President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms.
Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends
Sport Australia has marked the 40th anniversary of its Hall of Fame by elevating members Belinda Clark and Andrew Gaze to legend status.
‘Happier place’: Eels star reflects on NRL milestone
Josh Addo-Carr is making the most of a career lifeline at Parramatta, saying he's in a happier place as he prepares to mark his 200th NRL game.
Lions’ finals boost as Fagan backs fearless ‘goldfish’
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has become enamoured by the way Darcy Wilmot, still just 21, attacks the game.
Melbourne Storm look to celebrate bronzed Bellamy
Craig Bellamy, who had feared his Melbourne career could have been over after 10 games, is set to bring up 600 matches as Storm coach.
Youngest senator describes battle with depression
Australia's youngest senator celebrated her 21st birthday on election night, and has laid bare her journey to the nation's federal parliament.
New deal to make Campbelltown the Tigers’ main home
Wests Tigers have earmarked the southwest corridor as their primary home, revealing they will soon play the majority of home games in Campbelltown.
Roosters’ belief ‘as high as ever’ despite Walker blow
The Sydney Roosters' top-eight hopes are evenly poised but the playing group remains confident in their NRL finals credentials.
Rabbitohs hooker hit with drug supply, betting charges
Weeks after being interviewed by police and released, South Sydney's Brandon Smith has been hit with drug supply and betting charges by Queensland Police.
Brawl death mystery as young man’s family chase closure
Apprentice sparky Evander Tuala was punched to the ground by an unknown person, then kicked while unconscious during a fatal brawl, his inquest has been told.