Samoa break Fiji hearts to reach women’s RL World Cup
Brisbane prop Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala has scored a late double to send Samoa's women to the Rugby League World Cup after beating Fiji 16-12.
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Test tune-up: Khawaja scores 58 after Hazlewood duel
Test opener Usman Khawaja has fallen for 58 on a sodden second day of the Sheffield Shield clash between NSW and Queensland in Sydney.
Hobart complete record-breaking chase, Gades stun Perth
Hobart Hurricanes have produced their highest successful chase in WBBL history to beat Brisbane, while the Melbourne Renegades have stunned Perth.
Trump’s comments that Cheney should face gunfire probed
Donald Trump has drawn outrage for comments he made about former lawmaker Liz Cheney at a campaign event in the battleground state of Arizona.
A ‘sweetheart’: Cassius the record-breaking croc dies
Cassius the saltwater crocodile has died at the age of 121, or thereabouts, after spending 37 years in captivity being cared for by his capturer and keeper.
Simmons gets NBA win over Giddey, Luke Travers debuts
Ben Simmons has won bragging rights over countryman Josh Giddey, while Luke Travers became Australia's latest NBA player when he debuted for Cleveland.
Gentle clears books for crack at 11th Noosa title
Ashleigh Gentle's successful transition to middle-distance triathlon hasn't stopped her returning for a shot at an 11th Noosa Triathlon title.
Man who identifies as Indigenous loses deportation spat
A man originally from Tonga, who was twice convicted of assault could still be deported despite claiming he identifies as an Indigenous Australian.
Technology making change amid quad bike crash spike
Accidents on quad bikes are a major cause of death and injury on Australian farms, but GPS technology is helping change bad habits and reduce harm.
Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats
Australia's political class appear stressed about US defence and trade relationships if Donald Trump scoops the presidency, which could also fire up the right.
Elon Musk loses bid to move case over $1m voter prizes
A lawsuit against Elon Musk's $US1 million ($A1.5 million) voter prizes has been moved back to a Pennsylvanian state court.
Piastri roars to pole for Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint
Oscar Piastri has produced a scintillating lap to pip his McLaren teammate to pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint race in Brazil.
North Gaza ‘apocalyptic,’ all at imminent risk: UN
The entire Palestinian population in northern Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence, the United Nations warns.
Illume: Capturing light and Country through dance
The phenomenon of light is central to Bangarra's 2025 production, Illume, and marks the first collaboration between the troupe and an Indigenous visual artist.
Would-be lawyer Italiano defying odds at Wellington
Giancarlo Italiano's A-League Men win rate is better than Graham Arnold, Kevin Muscat and Ange Postecoglou. But the Wellington boss is an atypical head coach.
US flags extra military assistance to Ukraine
The Pentagon says it is sending an additional $425 million ($A648 million) in military assistance to Ukraine.
Down and out in Paris, de Minaur still dreams of Finals
Alex de Minaur has been knocked out of the Paris Masters by Holger Rune, while Jordan Thompson also departed in the quarter-finals.
Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election
For many Ukrainians there are down sides to having either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the White House.
Turbulence over upgrades as MPs jet back to Canberra
Ongoing turbulence from controversial flight upgrades is set to rumble the parliament sitting week before interest rates and the US election take centre stage.
Jamie Kah steers Goldrush Guru to Victoria Derby win
A suspected broken nose couldn't stop Jamie Kah becoming the second female jockey to win the Victoria Derby, steering Goldrush Guru to an emphatic win.
Broken system lets big business off tax hook: institute
Major corporations that pay no company income tax are taking advantage of a broken system that needs government intervention, a think tank says.
Calls to bring forward PM’s plans for student loan help
The prime minister wants to recalibrate Labor's agenda following controversy, pitching student loan help at graduates juggling cost-of-living pressures.
Another parliament steeped in scandal as MP quits party
A Victorian Greens MP is the latest member of the political party to be embroiled in controversy after resigning from the party over an affair with a staffer.
Israel kills senior Hamas leader, ceasefire hopes fade
The Israeli military says it killed one of the last senior Hamas officials in Gaza as scores of people were reported dead after strikes in the coastal strip.
Trump fraud claims stir fears of another contested poll
Democrats and democracy advocates are on edge after Donald Trump's fraud claims appeared to foreshadow another attempt to overturn election results.
Massive flood recovery in Spain as death toll hits 211
Spain is mounting its biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as the death toll from catastrophic floods continues to rise.
Kucharski late strike lifts Sydney to win over Roar
Sydney FC beat Brisbane Roar 3-2 at Suncorp Stadium as a late strike by Jaiden Kucharski gave the Sky Blues their second win of the ALM season.
Israel pounds southern Beirut after US truce push
Israel's air force has struck Beirut's southern suburbs following a renewed bout of US-led diplomacy aimed at getting a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
Cameron Smith slips five shots off Queensland PGA lead
Defending champion Phoenix Campbell leads at 10 under after two rounds of the Queensland PGA with Cameron Smith five shots back, but still confident.
Voll takes Thunder to record-breaking WBBL win
The Sydney Thunder have claimed the biggest win in their WBBL history, as new recruit Georgia Voll led them to a 64-run thrashing of Adelaide.
Slow and steady the way to go for Jhye Richardson
WA paceman Jhye Richardson has endured a frustrating start to the domestic summer, but he's hoping the slow build-up will pay big dividends down the track.