Soaring in Sweden: Olyslagers, Duplantis hit heights
Nicola Olyslagers has won her latest Diamond League high jump duel in Stockholm on a night pole vault legend 'Mondo' Duplantis again soared to new heights.
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Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict
Australia is considering assisted departures for citizens in Israel and Iran but the timeline is dictated by safety, with airspace closed due to air strikes.
Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal
There are calls for a defence contingency plan to be put in place after the government played down a US administration review of the AUKUS submarine pact.
Heal ‘mature’ on return to WNBL, eager for fresh start
Point guard Shyla Heal will return to Australia's WNBL this season following a stint playing in Europe.
Trump vows to expand deporting illegals from US
Donald Trump is directing US authorities to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by widespread protests that have caused chaos.
Daley inspiration has Kiraz fighting for Origin dream
Jacob Kiraz has opened up on a conversation with Laurie Daley that inspired him to continue fighting for a State of Origin debut following two close calls.
‘A normal human being’s life’: Demon’s crucial reboot
Burnt-out Alex de Minaur has savoured a rare week when he had nothing to do with tennis - and trusts it's been a vital reboot before his Wimbledon assault.
Energy stocks surge on Middle East conflict
Israel and Iran's escalating conflict has lifted oil prices and energy stocks, but the resulting hike in inflation expectations is weighing on other sectors.
Ugle-Hagan addresses teammates on Whitten Oval return
Troubled star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has ended his leave of absence, rejoining his Western Bulldogs teammates at Whitten Oval.
Boom recruit a ‘breath of fresh air’ in Cats flag push
Geelong midfielder Max Holmes is loving what star recruit and midfield partner-in-crime Bailey Smith is bringing to the table in the Cats' premiership hunt.
How Lions are playing into Wallabies’ hands: Horwill
James Horwill thinks the Lions squad Andy Farrell's picked to tour Australia indicates they'll play a style that might suit the Wallabies' strengths.
Munster takes toughest carry in decades as captain
Cameron Munster's sudden rise to Queensland captain has left him with the toughest job of any Maroons leader in three decades ahead of State of Origin II.
Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts
Removing tax breaks for plug-in hybrid vehicles is stalling their adoption, a group warns, and a lack of incentives could slow efforts to cut car emissions.
‘Won’t beat them for 100 years’: Legend warns Maroons
Queensland face their worst losing run in State of Origin in almost 30 years and legend Chris Close has outlined the ramifications if they don't lift in Perth.
Knights confirm return of flying winger
After weeks of speculation, Newcastle have confirmed towering English winger Dom Young is returning to the club.
Low pharmacy vaping uptake fuels black market fears
Only about 40,000 vapes have been sold via the federal government's pharmacy model, which critics say shows black market sales are still thriving.
Mushroom cook accused of ‘four calculated deceptions’
Accused killer Erin Patterson conceived four deceptions before and after a beef Wellington lunch that claimed the lives of three people, prosecutors allege.
City shaken after three wounded in daylight shooting
An innocent bystander is one of three victims of a "horrifying" daylight shooting in Sydney that authorities have linked to an ongoing gang war.
From rattled to Origin return: Blues prop’s wild month
Stefano Utoikamanu could have been forgiven for thinking his State of Origin chances were shot after a spray from NSW advisor Craig Bellamy at Magic Round.
Giants keep the faith ahead of Lions blockbuster
GWS defender Jack Buckley insists his side hasn't lost faith in their flag campaign, saying he only needs to point to recent history to find reassurance.
NRL ‘just making up charges’ with Eels ref push: Moses
Parramatta captain Mitch Moses has slammed the NRL's decision to ban Dylan Brown for pushing a match official in the loss to Canterbury.
Bulldogs seek stability with call on Beveridge’s future
The Western Bulldogs have re-signed coach Luke Beveridge, backing in their 2016 premiership mentor to take them forward.
Economic summit aims to firm up drooping productivity
Anthony Albanese is confident businesses and unions can find common ground in the quest to improve Australia's ailing productivity.
Man made gun at work before fatal siege, coroner told
A man who was fatally shot by police during a siege had made his own gun months before at his workplace using nuts, bolts and a pipe.
Daley wary of Alfie Langer-like threat from Dearden
Laurie Daley has compared Tom Dearden to Maroons great Alfie Langer, adamant NSW must be on guard for the Queensland No.7's running game in State of Origin II.
The Star cries poor, labels $400m fine a casino killer
The Star has said it will not survive being fined $400 million after admitting to lax anti-money laundering measures and courting high-risk gamblers.
Hospital scans bring good news for sore Suns skipper
Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson is set to avoid a stint on the sidelines after precautionary hospital scans cleared the midfielder of a chest injury.
Mayday, Mayday: Wests Tigers answer Taylan’s call
Taylan May has turned down South Sydney and opted to make his NRL return at Wests Tigers, after signing a train-and-trial deal with the club.
Mushroom cook denies faking poison symptoms from lunch
Erin Patterson has been accused of faking illness to appear unwell because she knew she had not eaten deadly mushrooms and realised it would look suspicious.
‘Horrific footage’: shot reporter’s case raised with US
Nine Network reporter Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet fired by a US police officer while covering protests in Los Angeles, sparking outrage.
Haas opens up on Broncos future, ‘weird’ Origin opener
Payne Haas has addressed his future at Brisbane as the superstar prop weighs up what will arguably be the biggest contract decision of his career.