Aussies into Pacific Cup final after revenge on Kiwis
Australia are through to the final of rugby league's Pacific Cup after Zac Lomax bagged two tries in a 22-10 defeat of New Zealand in Christchurch.
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Melbourne crush Cairns in one-sided NBL encounter
Melbourne took advantage of an undermanned Cairns outfit to deliver a 43-point thrashing in their Sunday NBL clash.
Lions hit back as ‘Dreamtime in Darwin’ ends with draw
Brisbane flexed their muscle in a thrashing of Sydney as the 'Dreamtime in Darwin' clash between top-eight rivals Essendon and Richmond ended in a draw.
Lions flex AFLW scoring muscles in Swans thumping
Key forward Taylor Smith kicked three goals as the Brisbane Lions ran rampant in a 68-point win over Sydney in week nine of the AFLW season.
NZ stun Diamonds in Perth to claim Constellation Cup
New Zealand are the new Constellation Cup champions after star shooter Grace Nweke produced a standout display to lead her team to victory in Perth.
More than 120 dead in Sudan paramilitary group rampage
Sudan's notorious Rapid Support Forces have run rampage through villages in east-central Sudan, looting, shooting at and sexually attacking women and girls.
Japan’s government in flux after hammering in election
No party has a clear mandate to lead Japan after the election, with potentially weeks of political wrangling ahead to map out a way to form a government.
NZ will be ‘100 times better’ if they make final: Yeo
Australia comfortably defeated New Zealand in their Pacific Championships clash but captain Isaah Yeo expects a rematch would pose a bigger challenge.
Matildas want Fowler’s best against Germany
After Mary Fowler's tough outing against Switzerland, interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is determined to put her in more dangerous positions against Germany.
PM spruiks mining pay rise as wage battle emerges
Unions have warned peak bodies in the mining sector are advocating for industrial relations reform to be stripped back in a future coalition government.
Premier promises to release secret corruption reports
The votes are still being tallied but Queensland's newly-sworn in premier is already making big moves, vowing to release secret corruption reports.
No spending free-for-all: treasurer sets election tone
Any further cost-of-living relief will need to be balanced carefully against budget constraints and economic circumstances, the federal treasurer says.
Calls to upgrade regional connectivity as 3G shuts down
Farmers are urging telcos to ensure the safety of rural Australians is not placed at risk as Telstra and Optus begin to turn off their 3G networks.
Trump headlines New York’s Madison Square Garden rally
Donald Trump has addressed fans at a Madison Square Garden rally, following on from speakers who made vulgar and racist remarks to warm up the capacity crowd.
Russia air attacks pound Kharkiv, injure several people
The Ukrainian northeastern region of Kharkiv has been bombarded by Russian attacks overnight that injured several people, Ukrainian military officials say.
Egypt proposes two-day Gaza truce, hostage exchange
As the death toll from Israeli military strikes on Gaza continue to rise, Eqypt has proposed a two-day ceasefire and hostage/prisoner exchange.
England’s NRL stars shine in win over Luai’s Samoa
England went head-to-head with Jarome Luai's Samoa in a dramatic pre-match challenge at Wigan before outplaying the visitors 34-18 in the first Test.
Bolivia’s ex president’s car shot at as tensions flare
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales says the current government is to blame for a shooting attack on the car in which he was traveling.
Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry
Australia's digital industry is crying out for female workers but research shows they are still finding it tough to get in the door.
Great Kiwis comeback won’t change Johnson’s mind
Shaun Johnson was pleased with his performance after backflipping on retirement for the Kiwis but that won't motivate him to extend his comeback to the NRL.
Parties set sights on federal poll as state turns blue
A change of government in the Sunshine State has left the major parties pondering a different plan of attack for the upcoming federal election.
Brisbane dynamo Rayner re-signs until 2031
Cam Rayner is the latest Brisbane Lions star to commit to the reigning premiers, shunning free agency and signing a six-year extension until the end of 2031.
Alleged illegal tobacco ringleader walks from court
A man arrested at an airport for allegedly running an illegal tobacco syndicate has been released by a court after a magistrate found he was not a flight risk.
Pearson, Fanning headline latest Hall of Fame inductees
Sally Pearson and Mick Fanning are among eight new members of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, with the greats to be officially honoured next month.
Globetrotting Sawyer finds new adventure with Macarthur
Late bloomer Harrison Sawyer wants to make the most of his A-League Men lifeline after being signed by Macarthur.
Cyclist death due to blind spots and traffic light flaw
A coroner has recommended changes to more than a thousand buses and potentially hundreds of "dangerous" intersections following the death of a young cyclist.
Tickford duo out for Gold Coast 500 glory
Tickford driver Cam Waters will be racing to keep his championship hopes alive at the Gold Coast 500, but teammate Thomas Randle is out for a win himself.
World Cup pain drives De Klerk on Brisbane Heat return
South Africa allrounder Nadine de Klerk has returned to the Brisbane Heat on a WBBL mission with a World Cup final loss still burning her to the core.
Magistrate makes example of trio over Nazi salutes
A magistrate has stressed the need for general deterrence in sentencing three men who performed Nazi salutes outside the Sydney Jewish Museum.
Police budget blowout won’t affect front line: premier
A $116 million blowout over a bungled lease for a new Queensland police station won't affect frontline services, Premier Steven Miles says.
Broncos transform football department to drive change
Brisbane have already appointed a new football manager and will revamp their football department and recruit a GM of football to lift culture and performance.