Melbourne outlast Wildcats to spoil Cotton’s party
Perth Wildcats sharpshooter Bryce Cotton was held to just 14 points in his 250th NBL game as Melbourne United posted a tense win on the road.
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American Shelton slams Open broadcasters, interviews
American Ben Shelton has delivered a takedown of Australian Open broadcasters and on-court interviewers during an unprompted address after his quarter-final.
De Minaur hurting after ‘slap across face’ from Sinner
Local hope Alex de Minaur has suffered a thumping straight-sets Australian Open quarter-final loss to world No.1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Thunder surge into grand final qualifier beating Stars
Nathan McAndrew has starred as the Sydney Thunder defeated the Melbourne Stars in a knockout Big Bash League finals match.
Snapshot of day 11 at the Australian Open
Madison Keys showed true grit on day 11 of the Australian Open by beating Elina Svitolina in three-tough sets to reach the Open semis for a third time.
French fighters take off for exercise with Aussie jets
Allied forces will take to Top End skies in the first multinational defence exercise of 2025.
Blues president stands down after AFL investigation
Carlton have announced Luke Sayers has stood down as president after the embattled club figure was cleared of posting a lewd image on social media by the AFL.
Mass gains: ‘Mutant strong’ Reds gun’s origin story
Massimo De Lutiis has revealed an Irish eligibility twist and the eight-week basement home gym lockdown that triggered his rugby transformation.
Cop blames tumour for ‘unjustified, excessive’ assaults
A suspended senior constable has tried to argue that he punched two intoxicated civilians while on duty in separate incidents in 2023 because of a brain tumour.
ANU student reinstated after declaring Hamas support
An ANU student who called for unconditional support for Hamas was reinstated at the university on appeal after being expelled, a parliamentary inquiry was told.
Jarome Luai to share Tigers captaincy with Api Koroisau
Four-time premiership-winning playmaker Jarome Luai has been appointed co-captain of Wests Tigers ahead of his first season at the NRL club.
Gilmore, Florence opt out of fulltime WSL campaigns
Australia's eight-time surfing world champion Stephanie Gilmore has made a late call not to return to the WSL Championship Tour this year.
Prince Harry wins apology, damages from Murdoch papers
Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids will make a rare apology to Prince Harry in settling a privacy invasion lawsuit and will pay substantial damages, his lawyer says.
Gang shooting victim ‘tracked with iPhone’, judge hears
A man used an iPhone app and GPS tracker to locate a murder victim ahead of a fatal shooting linked to organised crime, a prosecutor has alleged.
Wounded Djokovic thrives on more drama at the Open
Novak Djokovic says he's become accustomed to dealing with controversy and drama during Australian Open campaigns as he chases an 11th Melbourne Park crown.
Athlete villages for 2032 Games stuck on starting block
Claims of a $3 billion black hole in construction costs for villages to house athletes competing at the 2032 Olympics have been rejected by a former government.
Two from two, Welsford wins again despite tour crash
Australian cycling star Sam Welsford has won his second-straight stage in the Tour Down Under despite a crash early in the Barossa Valley stage.
Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight
Cost of living remains a major focus of the upcoming federal election, with each party spruiking policies to address pressure on household budgets.
Trump says he could sanction Russia over Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged European leaders to do more to defend his nation as Donald Trump says he might impose sanctions on Russia.
Knives should be locked up in retailers, union says
A union is calling for all retailers to keep knives under lock and key after a supermarket worker was allegedly stabbed by a teenager.
Europe extends hand to US, warns of ‘race to bottom’
The EU is taking a "wait and see" approach to relations with the newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump in an attempt to avoid a trade conflict.
‘Insulting’: trans music tutor sues Catholic schools
A transgender tutor has accused a Catholic schools body of failing to let her work after she transitioned and asking invasive questions about her bathroom use.
Home construction rises but target remains out of reach
High costs, labour shortages and low productivity are limiting the sector's ability to build new homes as construction activity remains below required levels.
David Warner has Sydney Thunder believing again
Retired Test opener David Warner has had an impact on and off the field in his first full Big Bash League summer.
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‘Criminals for hire’ tied to anti-Semitic attack spree
Police are still scrambling to determine who is masterminding an escalating spate of anti-Semitic crimes, despite making a series of arrests.
‘Mum guilt’: parents battle growing school costs
As Australian parents deal with the ballooning cost of school supplies amid other cost-of-living pressures, a minor party is promising relief.
Steve Smith feared he needed surgery on injured elbow
Steve Smith is preparing to face Sri Lanka in Galle, but the star Australia batter initially feared his elbow injury could require more surgery.
Trump stirs tariff pot, toying with fresh threats on EU
A day after taking office, US President Donald Trump has reiterated tariff threats without immediately imposing the taxes he threatened during his campaign.
Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz in Australian Open classic
Novak Djokovic is just two wins away from claiming a record-breaking 25th major title after downing Carlos Alcaraz in an epic Australian Open quarter-final.
Israel’s military operation in West Bank kills nine
Two days after the start of a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has launched military action in West Bank city of Jenin, killing at least nine Palestinians.
Matildas winger Freier, Socceroo Deng seal transfers
Matildas winger Sharn Freier has signed for German powerhouse VfL Wolfsburg while Socceroo Thomas Deng has joined J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos.