Petracca, Oliver star, but Dockers exorcise Demons
Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver have put on star displays, but Melbourne's inaccuracy in front of goal cost them dearly in a 19-point loss to Fremantle.
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Freak run-out helps NSW put out Fire and win WNCL title
The NSW Breakers have won their first WNCL title since 2018-19 after producing a late fightback to defeat Queensland by 21 runs.
Pope Francis off ventilation and stable, Vatican says
The Pope is stable and off mechanical ventilation, the Vatican says, signalling he's overcome risks from a respiratory crisis as he recovers from pneumonia.
Israel criticised for blocking aid to Gaza
Egypt and Qatar accuse Israel of violating humanitarian law by using starvation as a weapon after it blocked the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza.
Sun bathing to sandbagging: nervous wait for cyclone
A house sitter's plans have changed from sun bathing to sandbagging as a part of Australia's coast braces for a cyclone for the first time since 1974.
NRL clubs looking to fight off Las Vegas ‘hangover’
The four NRL clubs that played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas are wary of returning to Australia with a "hangover" from their time in Sin City.
Cyclone-battered rower gets medical treatment
A Lithuanian rower battered by a tropical cyclone while attempting a solo ocean crossing is receiving medical treatment on a navy ship after being rescued.
Miller stays loyal as Suns deviate to Noah’s arc
Gold Coast's Touk Miller discusses the loss of his captaincy, Matt Rowell's future and why anyone obsessing over a top-eight AFL finish is missing the point.
Kieran Culkin wins best supporting actor Oscar
Kieran Culkin has beaten Australia's Guy Pearce to win the best supporting actor Oscar for playing a motor-mouthed American tourist in A Real Pain.
Short ruled out for semis as India exam awaits Aussies
Australia were right to travel to Dubai early as they'll face India there in the semi-finals - but injured Matt Short is out with Cooper Connolly called up.
NZ Open winner takes a good Peake through an Open door
With the New Zealand Open now in his keeping, Ryan Peake can turn his sights to the British Open at Royal Portrush.
Zelenskiy says he can salvage relationship with US
European leaders have committed to beef up military spending as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he can salvage his relationship with Donald Trump.
Why Bennett ‘curse’ won’t spook Woolf out Dolphins door
Coaches who have followed Wayne Bennett in the past have met with calamity, but good judges insist new Dolphins mentor Kristian Woolf will succeed.
Raiders’ big Vegas win comes at cost for Tapine, Savage
Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage are unlikely to feature in the follow-up to Canberra's impressive round-one NRL win over the Warriors in Las Vegas.
‘This is going to be clunky’: Swans begin AFL comeback
New Sydney coach Dean Cox is under no illusions about the inevitable early growing pains as he looks to guide the Swans past their AFL grand final heartbreak.
Mother-killer could walk free in less than four years
With time served, a man may walk free on parole in less than four years for killing his mother after an argument and fleeing interstate.
AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.
Young gun set for more time as Panthers’ five-eighth
Jack Cole is set for an extended run in Penrith's five-eighth jersey after impressing Ivan and Nathan Cleary against Cronulla at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.
NRL consider shrinking Vegas to three games in 2026
ARL Commission boss Peter V'landys has conceded the NRL must consider whether to shorten the Las Vegas extravaganza from four games to three in 2026.
NZ volcano owners cleared over 2019 eruption liability
New Zealand's High Court has cleared the three owners of offshore volcano Whakaari for liability for deaths and harm from a 2019 eruption.
Nearing collapse, Star hopes for last-minute bailout
Star Entertainment Group shares have fallen to a three-week low as the casino company said it anticipates receiving a last-minute bailout offer.
Penrith domination leaves NRL looking for challengers
The NRL's biggest names insist Penrith's dominance is worth celebrating, even if the spread of titles between clubs is thinner than any point since the 1980s.
Sam Burgess four minutes away from missing out on Vegas
After his documents were approved by the US consulate, NRL legend Sam Burgess had only a matter of minutes to book a flight to Las Vegas.
Warriors skipper not giving up hope of second Kiwi team
Warriors co-captain and New Zealand international James Fisher-Harris would love to see a second Kiwi team in the NRL someday.
Canberra’s Hosking hopes luck on his side in Vegas
Affable second-rower Zac Hosking tries not to think of himself as unlucky but is hoping good fortune finally smiles upon him in his second season at Canberra.
Taukeiaho feared career was over after concert sickie
Siosiua Taukeiaho will start for Manly in their season opener against North Queensland, eight months after fearing he'd never play rugby league again.
Former Rebels bikie near the top of NZ Open leaderboard
Former Rebels bikie Ryan Peake is making a real success of life as a professional golfer.
Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights
Dressed in their finest feathers and leathers, Mardi Gras participants will bring a serious and global message to the 2025 parade.
Moses an Eel until 2029, and for once there is no catch
Mitch Moses is set to see out his career at Parramatta, signing with the Eels until the end of 2029 and offering the club some much-needed certainty.
Russia, US hold talks: Putin says contacts inspire hope
The US and Russia have held talks focused on conditions for each other's diplomats, providing an early test of their ability to reset wider relations.
Man’s charge over death threats to tech CEO dropped
A man has pleaded guilty to failing to provide the code to his phone as police investigated allegations of online death threats to a tech CEO.