Superstar Cam Smith snares first-round NSW Open lead
Fan favourite Cameron Smith has lived up to his star billing to claim the first-round lead with a course-record start to the NSW Open at Murray Downs Golf Club.
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Struggling Sydney seek elusive win to ignite ALW season
Sydney FC are desperate to keep pace with Melbourne City at the top of the A-League Women after a winless start to the opening two rounds.
Hawks handed prime slots in AFL’s 2025 fixture
Sam Mitchell's Hawthorn were dubbed the Hollywood Hawks last season and now they have been rewarded with plenty of spotlight in the 2025 AFL fixture.
AFL fixture: five blockbuster must-watch games in 2025
The Sydney Swans will get an early shot at revenge when they host the Brisbane Lions at the SCG in March, a rematch of this year's one-sided grand final.
Record-breaking Kookaburras keeper latest to call time
Andrew Charter, the Kookaburras' most-capped goalkeeper, has announced his retirement to continue the squad's post-Olympics regeneration.
Cops ‘did their best’ by tasering great-grandmother
A police officer who attended a nursing home when a 95-year-old with dementia symptoms was tasered told colleagues that was the best they could have done.
Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife
A survey of more than 3300 migrant women in Australia across several industries found more than half have experienced workplace sexual harassment.
‘You make me sick’: paramedic’s family slams killer
The "vicious" stabbing of paramedic Steven Tougher left his mother haunted by the terror of his final moments, a court has heard as she confronted his killer.
Giddey’s MSG streak ends but Bulls hold off Knicks
Josh Giddey was quiet in his first visit to Madison Square Garden with Chicago while Johnny Furphy scored his first NBA points and Jock Landale impressed.
Fire ants escape Queensland hidden in ‘treated turf’
Turf ticked off as being treated for fire ants has proven to be a Trojan horse for one of the worst invasive species to reach Australian shores.
McCosker backs McSweeney to follow his path at the top
Some 50 years after becoming a Test opener on debut with little experience in the role, Rick McCosker believes Nathan McSweeney will have no issue adapting.
Fight brews over state treaty as key talks loom
Negotiations on Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people will begin within days as the state opposition demands the public has a say.
At least one ‘severe’ cyclone tipped to hit Queensland
Forecasters say it will be an average cyclone season with at least one to hit Queensland, but the severity of the storm system may be higher than usual.
Regions speak out over carrying ‘forced’ energy burden
Australians in regional towns worry they will be forced to accept nuclear power plants even if they object to them, an inquiry has heard.
Jobs still bright spot despite softer employment growth
There may be cracks appearing in the labour market but it's still strong compared to pre-pandemic norms and taking a long time to unwind.
Trade talks start as world leaders look for trump card
Donald Trump isn't even at the APEC economic summit where his comments on trade tariffs are worrying leaders, but one envoy says speculation isn't helpful.
Union ‘sweetheart deal’ suspended in state crackdown
Members have hit out at a state government after CFMEU "perks" were put on ice as a campaign against the beleaguered union heats up.
ABC chair worried about rise of fact-less AI news
The threat to editorial guardrails due to the rise of AI and what it means for truth and democracy is worrying, according to ABC chair Kim Williams.
Gloves off as teammates duke out Supercars title
Temperatures and team rivalries will heat up as Will Brown looks to fend off teammate Broc Feeney for the Supercars title at the series decider in Adelaide.
Murder accused grilled by witness about teen’s death
A young man has told a murder trial how he and his friends were hit by a "gutless" ambush attack in a public park and how he later confronted an alleged killer.
Heat boost WBBL finals hopes, burn Sixers’ chances
Brisbane have kept themselves in the race for the WBBL finals, holding on to beat arch-rivals Sydney Sixers by 12 runs in a low-scoring game.
Maxwell, bowlers fire in rain-shortened T20 Gabba slog
Glenn Maxwell has fired in a blazing batting cameo as Australia thumped Pakistan by 29 runs in their rain-shortened Twenty20 series opener at the Gabba.
Brazill returns for Dockers, Hawks unchanged
Ash Brazill is set to return in Fremantle's semi-final against Adelaide, while Hawthorn duo Jas Fleming and Ainslie Kemp have been cleared of serious injury.
Climate talks urged to find trillions for poor nations
Experts have warned the world's climate negotiators that at least $1.5 trillion a year will be needed in climate cash for developing nations.
Brett Robinson, once a Wallaby, is now at rugby’s helm
Former Wallaby Brett Robinson has been elected as the chair of World Rugby, the first official from the Southern Hemisphere to take the reins of the sport.
Russia open to Ukraine peace talks if Trump starts them
Moscow is not hopeful US president-elect Donald Trump can deliver on his overnight peace promise, but says he is welcome to "try".
EU fines Meta $A1.3b over Facebook’s classified ads
Meta is expected to appeal a $A1.3 billion fine over abusive practices benefiting its classified ads on Facebook Marketplace.
Seven die as militant’s car bomb accidentally explodes
At least two children and five suspected militants have died after a car bomb accidentally exploded in northwest Pakistan.
Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline
It is not just governments considering social media bans: a study shows more Australians plan to disconnect and spend less time online.
De Minaur winces with pain of injury and ATP Finals KO
Alex de Minaur's debut ATP Finals has finished with a third straight loss, to Taylor Fritz, and signs of more discomfort from his left-hip ailment.
Socceroos still confident Popovic style can deliver
Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.