Australia to send official to Ukraine defence talks
Australia will send a senior official to attend talks in Paris between European defence ministers on the pathway to achieve peace in Ukraine.
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Bulls thump Tasmania to keep Shield title hopes alive
Queensland have beaten Tasmania by nine wickets thanks to Usman Khawaja's heroics with the bat and Michael Neser's star display with the ball.
Bulldogs skipper Crichton avoids ban, can face Titans
Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton has avoided a ban for his tackle on Christian Tuipulotu that collected the Dragon in the head and led to a penalty try.
Labor vows to fight hard after massive WA election win
Federal Labor is eyeing off more seats in Western Australia and has pledged to fight hard to win them after Premier Roger Cook secured a landslide victory.
More hazardous, more rain: cyclones in a warming world
There's more to learn about Alfred's relationship to climate change but studies suggest cyclones are bringing more rain and doing more damage than in the past.
‘Insurance catastrophe’ declared, 3000 claims so far
Thousands of insurance claims have been made during ex-tropical cyclone Alfred's assault but its still early to estimate the total damage bill.
Reds rolled as Crusaders restore Super order
The Queensland Reds were often their worst enemies as they let in six tries inside the first 42 minutes to lose 43-19 to the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Journeyman golfer Hodge wins NZ PGA championship
Tyler Hodge has claimed his biggest professional golf win, taking out the NZ PGA championship in Hastings.
Spirited Bendigo sweep Fire to win third WNBL title
League MVP Sami Whitcomb has scored 26 points to help Bendigo Spirit sweep Townsville Fire with a WNBL championship-sealing eight-point victory.
Lehmann stars as SA secure home Sheffield Shield final
Jake Lehmann has struck an unbeaten ton and Liam Scott chipped in with 83 as South Australia secured hosting rights for the Shield final by beating Victoria.
Storm set up Eels thrashing with first-half romp
Melbourne have continued their round one win-streak under coach Craig Bellamy, scoring eight first half tries to set up a 56-18 victory over Parramatta.
Briggs in hospital as Giants pummel Pies in AFL opener
GWS ruckman Kieren Briggs was sent to hospital after injuring his neck but was able to watch his teammates beat Collingwood in their AFL season opener.
Iran, Russia and China navy drills to start: report
China, Iran and Russia will reportedly hold joint naval exercises off the Iranian port of Chabahar.
Deadly Storm set up Eels thrashing with first-half romp
Melbourne have continued their opening-round winning streak under coach Craig Bellamy, scoring eight first-half tries to set up a 56-18 victory over Parramatta.
No option but to move game: Dolphins, Souths coaches
The coaches of South Sydney and the Dolphins have backed the NRL's decision to relocate their match, while the AFL has rescheduled their respective games.
‘I’ll never forgive’: survivor, as boys’ killer jailed
A large sentence discount has been awarded to a man behind the deaths of two young brothers, found in a crumpled car still dressed in their school uniforms.
New coach McQualter details blueprint for Eagles rise
Andrew McQualter says he's demanding a tough, fast and dynamic style of play as he prepares for his first season as West Coast coach.
Tapine, Savage suspended after Raiders’ big Vegas win
Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage have both pleaded guilty and will be sidelined following Canberra's impressive round-one NRL win over the Warriors in Las Vegas.
Home approvals rise as Australia’s economy turns corner
Promising housing data and a return to growth in real household incomes augur well for the Australian economy in 2025.
Eels’ Mitch Moses to miss six weeks with foot injury
Parramatta captain Mitchell Moses will miss the first six weeks of the new NRL season in a blow to the rebuilding side.
Suaalii injury not long-term, says NSW Waratahs coach
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar insists Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's foot injury won't sideline the superstar for much longer.
NSW coach Laurie Daley open to new Origin captain
NSW coach Laurie Daley is a big fan of Jake Trbojevic, but cannot guarantee the Manly workhorse will be his captain for this year's State of Origin series.
Hawks’ Tatum in NBL ref stoush ahead of title series
Illawarra coach Justin Tatum could be in hot water over his verbal clash with referee Vaughan Mayberry, as the Hawks prepare for the NBL championship series.
City’s women could cash in on historic champions league
The average A-League Women's player earns just $30,000, but Melbourne City will secure serious riches if they win the inaugural AFC Champions League.
‘There will be nerves’: Swans ready to reboot under Cox
Braeden Campbell says Sydney are embracing the nerves ahead of their season-opener against Hawthorn, with all eyes on the club that lost the 2024 grand final.
Man shot dead, another injured in separate incidents
A wanted man in a stolen car allegedly twice confronted police and threatened officers with a firearm before being fatally shot on the Gold Coast.
Storm’s milestone man ready to fire against Eels
Will Warbrick will make his first appearance of the year in Storm colours against Parramatta, which also doubles as his 50th NRL match since switching codes.
Dolphins give Woolf hope of avoiding Bennett curse
Wayne Bennett has proven a tough act for previous successors to follow but there's a simple reason Kristian Woolf believes his Dolphins will succeed in 2025.
‘No safe space’: racist incidents called out in report
Instances of racism are most commonly occurring online, according to a report, but its authors say there's 'no safe space' to avoid abuse.
AFL reschedules Queensland games impacted by cyclone
Gold Coast will play Essendon in round 24 and Brisbane will meet Geelong on March 29 under postponements caused by Cyclone Alfred.
Rich getting richer: wealth divide hits record high
Australia's wealth divide reached its worst level in more than two decades, after excluding a temporary narrowing during the COVID-19 pandemic.