Broncos NRLW minor premiers despite Roosters’ triumph
The Sydney Roosters have narrowly missed out on claiming the NRLW minor premiership, falling six points short on differential after beating Parramatta 32-18.
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Bulldogs smash Magpies for first AFLW win of season
The Western Bulldogs have secured their first win under new AFLW coach Tamara Hyett, booting eight straight goals to smash Collingwood by 42 points.
Swans hold off Giants in frenetic finish for AFLW win
Three goals were kicked in the last two minutes as Sydney beat GWS by three points, with Cynthia Hamilton starring in the final term for the Swans.
Aussies apply brakes, Kiwis sink to ninth-straight loss
Australia were bowled out for 142 but restricted New Zealand to 112 to win their T20 series in Mackay for the Kiwis' ninth-straight loss in the format.
Dangerfield avoids AFL suspension for McCluggage tackle
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield was fined for his dump tackle on Brisbane opponent Hugh McCluggage in Saturday night's AFL preliminary final.
Starcevich says AFLW Lions’ game should be in Melbourne
Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich says the big AFLW game against Adelaide should be moved to Melbourne, ahead of their men taking on Sydney in the grand final.
Bodey stars for Hawks as Crows remain unbeaten in AFLW
AFLW juggernaut Adelaide have gone 4-0 to put themselves in a strong position to challenge for a record-extending fourth premiership.
Olympic champ Grace Brown seals career with world title
Australian cycling great Grace Brown has put the seal on her glittering career by winning the world individual time trial championship in Zurich.
Cripps has record vote haul for second AFL Brownlow
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has dominated the AFL Brownlow Medal, polling a record 45 votes to win the award for the second time.
Goorjian keen for HoopsFest to stay a round-one fixture
The NBL's inaugural HoopsFest was a resounding success, with Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian saying it brought 'attention and goodness' to the sport.
Sandon Smith bounces back from finals self doubt
Sandon Smith is feeling ready for the Sydney Roosters' grand final qualifier after bouncing back to form in the semi-final defeat of Manly.
War of words over inflation as national debt dives
Australia lags behind western nations in tackling inflation, the shadow treasurer says, as the Reserve Bank mulls whether to lower interest rates.
Nuclear’s ‘time has come’ in energy mix: Dutton
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has outlined his case for nuclear energy but didn't say what it would cost to build seven reactors across Australia.
Renters still can’t keep up, despite more supports
Despite an increase in government supports, low-income earners would still find themselves in rental stress across most of the country, a report has found.
New Sri Lankan leader sworn in as big challenges loom
Sri Lankan voters have rejected an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisis and elected a Marxist-leaning coalition in its place.
Netanyahu examining siege plan for Hamas in north Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to close northern Gaza and put Hamas under siege, Israeli media is reporting.
Russia strikes Kharkiv apartments, 21 wounded
At least 21 people, including children, were wounded when Russia launched new strikes targeting residential buildings in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.
Trump won’t run again if he loses, ‘that will be it’
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says he won't run for office again if he doesn't win when the US goes to the polls in November.
UN ‘Pact for the Future’ to save global co-operation
The UN has adopted a Pact for the Future - a landmark agreement mapping out a better path forward for humanity in the face of wars, poverty and climate change.
Call for thousands of blood donors as demand skyrockets
The Red Cross has challenged the same number of Australians attending this weekend's AFL Grand Final to donate blood to save lives.
Aussies’ ‘Vortex ban’ as Gardner demands more
Australia's women's T20 world champions want to pile on the runs in Brisbane before heading "into the unknown" to defend their title in Dubai.
Deaths mount in Israeli wave of strikes on Hezbollah
Israel's most widespread wave of air strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah has killed at least 100 people in Lebanon according to local authorities.
Large, fast-moving bushfire threatens homes, residents
Residents in Queensland's far north have been warned to prepare themselves to evacuate as a bushfire rapidly spreads.
Coles and Woolworths head down, down to federal court
The consumer watchdog is taking Coles and Woolworths to court amid allegations the retailers allegedly artificially increased prices on hundreds of goods.
Battered and bloodied, Vine rues medal that got away
Australian Jay Vine has been left bruised and bloodied after another fall at the world road cycling championships - but he felt more pain about losing a medal.
Envoy backs extra Gaza aid and calls for more visa help
Australia can continue to support Gazans living in catastrophic conditions by helping refugees arriving onshore, Palestine's envoy says as he welcomes more aid.
Mitchell brothers locked in at Souths with Shaquai deal
Prop forward Shaq Mitchell has signed a one-year deal to remain at South Sydney beyond this season.
‘Waste of money’: Promise to dump Indigenous position
Australia's inaugural First Nations ambassador would be scrapped under a coalition government, but Labor insists the role is good for diplomacy in the region.
Friends become foes in NRLW grand final shootout
There's no room for friendship with a grand final on the line as two of the NRLW's fiercest competitors come face to face when the Roosters take on Newcastle.
Labor, expert lash ‘crazy’ call to step in over rates
Calls for Canberra to intervene with the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates to get financial reforms over the line have been rejected by Labor.
Seventh heaven as Sam Elliott’s 7-12 rattles Tasmania
Victorian paceman Sam Elliott has narrowly missed out on breaking Shaun Tait's 20-year-old bowling record after snaring 7-12 against Tasmania.