Lions confident Conway will be ready for AFLW finals
Brisbane star Sophie Conway left the field with a shoulder injury in the last quarter of their 27-point win over St Kilda, a week out from the AFLW finals.
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Rail, ferries and ports to merge in transport shake-up
Three Tasmania state-owned services companies could be merged in a bid by the minority Liberal government to boost performance and accountability.
PM rallies Labor troops ahead of election showdown
The prime minister has used a key speech to lay out parts of his second-term agenda, with education shaping as an election battleground.
McSweeney bangs door down with Aussies open to shake up
Nathan McSweeney has top-scored in both innings for Australia A to push his Test case, with the possibility he could open or bat No.3 in the national side.
Cummins backs management of Australia’s quicks
Pat Cummins believes Australia's hierarchy have nailed the preparation for their pace attack ahead of a gruelling five-Test summer against India.
India A cleared of ball-tampering, no further action
India A have been cleared of ball-tampering in their loss to Australia A, after it initially appeared as if umpires had accused them of causing scratches on it.
Mercer’s ‘wings’ as family legacy grows with Noosa win
Brayden Mercer, the son of late surf lifesaving great Dean, has stormed to an emotional upset Noosa Triathlon win while Ashleigh Gentle clinched her 11th crown.
Turnout the unknown factor in tight US election: Hockey
As American voters head to the polls, former ambassador Joe Hockey says the upcoming election is the most unpredictable.
Spain’s biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation
Spain is dealing with Europe's worst flooding disaster in 57 years, with 214 people killed and dozens still missing as the army is deployed to clean up.
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What the US election tells us about deepfake politics
Australian MPs are weighing how to curtail deepfake election advertisements, but a prominent artificial intelligence expert says a ban might be unnecessary.
Adam Harvey’s ode to his mum proves the power of song
Country star Adam Harvey is more reflective than ever on his 17th studio album, which pays tribute to his parents, his boyhood and celebrates life's soundtrack.
Shuck horror! WA-grown Sydney Rock Oysters heading east
According to a Western Australian farm backed by Andrew Forrest and his ex-wife Nicola Forrest, some of the best Sydney Rock Oysters don't come from NSW.
Electric prime movers finally rolling into Australia
More companies are swapping heavy-duty diesel trucks for electric prime movers, but industry experts say regulations still need to change to get more on roads.
England complete rugby league series win over Samoa
Herbie Farnworth has scored two tries as England fought back to beat Samoa 34-16 and clinch a series victory in the second rugby league Test in Leeds.
Israeli forces snatch Lebanese sea captain
Israel has detained a Lebanese sea captain who they claim is a senior Hezbollah operative.
RBA tipped to keep rates steady for 12th straight month
Interest rates have been kept on hold for almost a year and are broadly expected to stay there until cuts start in early 2025, provided inflation keeps easing.
HECS cut to help fix ‘intergenerational unfairness’: PM
The federal government has unveiled plans to cut HECS debt by one-fifth for university students if it wins the next election.
Mullins eyes Irish success in Melbourne Cup
Willie Mullins has brought Vauban and Absurde back for shots at Melbourne Cup glory after both missed out last year under the Flemington sun.
Perfect team man Piastri lets Norris win Brazil sprint
Australian Oscar Piastri has played his McLaren support role to perfection, allowing teammate Lando Norris to overtake and win the Sao Paulo GP sprint.
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Harris opens Saturday Night Live with ‘keep Calm-ala’
Kamala Harris has appeared on Saturday Night Live in the final days of the US election campaign, playing the mirror-image of Maya Rudolph's version of her.
Israel denies Gaza clinic strike during polio campaign
The Israeli army has denied Palestinian claims it struck a clinic in northern Gaza where children were being vaccinated for polio.
Ukraine ‘holding back’ powerful Russian offensive
The Ukraine war is entering its most dangerous phase as Moscow's forces advance, North Korea sends troops to Russia and there's no sign how it will all end.
Israel and US risk ‘crushing response’: Iran’s leader
The US and Israel will "definitely receive a crushing response" for what they do against his country, Iran's supreme leader has warned.
UK Conservatives pick Kemi Badenoch as new leader
Kemi Badenoch has won the race to become the new leader of Britain's Conservative Party following the party's crushing election defeat.
Barnstorming Bullets overcome gutsy Taipans in Cairns
The Brisbane Bullets have come back from being 12 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Taipans 92-88 in their NBL clash in Cairns.
Tonga hold on to beat New Zealand in Auckland epic
Tonga have beaten New Zealand 25-24 to qualify for the Pacific Cup final against Australia, in one of the greatest Test matches played in the 21st century.
Melbourne Cup favourite Buckaroo handed wide draw
Chris Waller-trained favourite Buckaroo has work to do in the Melbourne Cup after being handed a wide gate for the race that stops a nation.
Roos thrash Suns to claim AFLW minor premiership
North Melbourne will enter the AFLW finals high on confidence after Alice O'Laughlin's career-high four goals led her side to a 63-point win over Gold Coast.
Cameron Smith poised to pounce at Queensland PGA
Defending champ Phoenix Campbell enters the final round of the Queensland PGA with a one-shot lead, but Aussie superstar Cameron Smith is hot on his heels.
ALW Mariners stun Sydney as Canberra, Victory also win
Jade Pennock has starred in her A-League Women debut to help Central Coast beat Sydney FC, while Melbourne Victory and Canberra also had opening wins.
McSweeney best Test option in first Australia A game
Australia A's Nathan McSweeney has had the best match of the four leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the Test order this summer.