AFL flag is Neale’s key focus as Brownlow history looms
Brisbane star Lachie Neale will join one of the AFL's most revered clubs if he defies the odds again on Monday night and wins his third Brownlow Medal.
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Cripps, Daicos the AFL Brownlow Medal favourites
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps and Collingwood star Nick Daicos are the standout favourites for Monday's Brownlow Medal count.
Swans sweat McDonald, Mills fitness for AFL decider
An ankle injury to Logan McDonald has added to Sydney's injury concerns, with the key forward absent from training ahead of the AFL grand final.
Grand final could be Swan-song for Luke Parker
The Swans' sole remaining 2012 premiership player Luke Parker says they are a better team than the 2022 beaten grand finalists.
Freed NZ pilot reunited with family in Indonesia
After being held hostage for more than a year in the Papua region of Indonesia, a New Zealand pilot has spoken of his relief after being freed by rebels .
Reserve Bank to hold the line despite US Fed cut
The Reserve Bank is unlikely to give interest rate relief to borrowers at the September meeting as Australia's inflation rate still has fight left in it.
Isaah Yeo to enter rarefied air in preliminary final
Inspirational lock forward Isaah Yeo will set a new record for most NRL appearances at Penrith when he runs out in the preliminary final against Cronulla.
Guthrie backs brother, Cats to bounce back in 2025
Cam Guthrie's experience will be crucial for Geelong as they seek to bounce back from their AFL preliminary final heartbreak and reload in 2025.
Brutal Roosters belt each other before battering Manly
The Sydney Roosters have revealed how they spent a week belting each other at training to put their finals run back on track, before taking down Manly.
Israel shuts down Al Jazeera bureau in Ramallah
Heavily armed Israeli soldiers have raided Al Jazeera's bureau in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, ordering the satellite news network to shut for 45 days
Melbourne’s Katoa switches Wallabies dream for league
Eli Katoa says he wanted to play for the Wallabies rather than the Melbourne Storm but took a chance on rugby league to support his family back in Tonga.
Warning of ‘unintended consequences’ on gambling reform
As reports emerged about how a gambling ad crackdown may work, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the reforms need to be right the first time.
Shareholders test Coles, Woolies over extinction threat
Australia's supermarket duopoly is facing a double-barrelled shareholder challenge over fish farming threats to an ancient, imperilled species.
Trindall hopes he’s on track to regaining Sharks’ trust
Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall wants to win back the trust of Sharks teammates, after rebounding from off-field issues to star in the finals.
‘Welcome progress’ on inflation to come: Treasurer
Jim Chalmers says while inflation levels are set to drop when figures are released on Wednesday, it remains unclear if it will get back to RBA targets.
Ukraine urges allies to provide weapons to end the war
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his meetings next week in the US are ''crucial' to ensuring that Ukraine has the defence capabilities it needs.
Quad group expands maritime security co-operation
Quad alliance leaders have agreed to strengthen maritime co-operation in the Indo-Pacific region, including the first joint exercise of their coast guards.
Dangerfield rallies Cats to regroup after heartbreak
Geelong veteran Mark Blicavs says captain Patrick Dangerfield quickly rallied the Cats after their heartbreaking preliminary final loss to Brisbane on Saturday.
Trump rejects Harris’ challenge to debate again
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris was keen for a debate rematch with Republican rival Donald Trump, but he refuses to take up the gauntlet.
Cheika’s Leicester reign off to a winning start
Michael Cheika is off to perfect start as his new Leicester Tigers side snatch a dramatic late victory at Exeter Chiefs in English rugby's Premiership.
Quad to endure despite new leaders coming: PM
Quad leaders have agreed to a multi-million dollar push to prevent cervical cancer in the Pacific and increase coast guard co-operation.
Lions tweak travel plans for another AFL grand final
The Brisbane Lions will fly to Melbourne on Wednesday, a day earlier than last year, as they attempt to atone for their heartbreaking 2023 grand final defeat.
Scott laments ‘price of admission’ after Cats bow out
While Geelong have showed great consistency under coach Chris Scott, winning two flags, they've now also lost six preliminary finals during his tenure.
‘Hollow’ to lose but Manly can be proud of season: DCE
Daly Cherry-Evans says Manly took big strides in Anthony Seibold's second season, which ended with a semi-final loss to the Sydney Roosters.
No panic for Cairns despite worrying round-one fadeout
The Cairns Taipans were blown away in their 102-75 loss to Illawarra in Perth, but coach Adam Forde says his team's problems are a quick fix.
UN ‘gravely alarmed’ by RSF’s assault on al-Fashir
UN chief Antonio Guterres is calling on the leader of Sudan's paramilitary group to "act responsibly" and halt its attack on al-Fashir.
Hezbollah and Israel exchange heavy fire after strike
Heavy exchanges of fire across Lebanon's southern border follow an Israeli strike against Hezbollah commanders in the capital Beirut.
Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth
Sam Froling has scored 19 points and Darius Days posted 20 points and 12 rebounds as Illawarra started their NBL season with a big win over Cairns.
Israeli strike kills 22 in school shelter: Palestinians
An air strike on a school in Gaza has killed 22 people who were sheltering there, Palestinians say, while Israel says the target was a command centre.
Sea Eagles battered into submission by brutal Roosters
Manly's NRL season is over after they were unable to contain a physically rampant Sydney Roosters side in the second semi-final.
Tedesco carries Roosters on his back to knock out Manly
James Tedesco has starred to lead the Sydney Roosters to a 40-16 semi-final win over Manly, setting up a heavyweight preliminary final against Melbourne.