Turbo-charged Sea Eagles end NRL season for Bulldogs
Manly have booked their spot in the second week of the NRL finals and ended Canterbury's season with a 24-22 win in the sides' elimination final.
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Winds hit east coast, Tassie prepares for more floods
A woman has been killed by a falling tree branch as damaging winds hit the east coast of NSW, bringing gusts up to 100km/h.
Roosters go top in NRLW and end Cowboys’ finals hopes
The Sydney Roosters flew to top spot on the NRLW ladder by beating North Queensland, before Parramatta kept their slim top-four hopes alive.
Man dead after ambulance wait amid crew shortage
The boss of Victoria's Ambulance Union has concerns about a man who died after waiting four hours for help while the state was down 50 paramedic crews.
Riddell, Shierlaw shine as Kangaroos trounce Dees
North Melbourne have thumped Melbourne by 50 points at Casey Fields to underline their premiership credentials, with Ash Riddell and Kate Shierlaw starring.
Fresh calls for ad ban as gambling losses climb
Australians have the highest gambling losses in the world and those numbers are tracking higher, adding fuel to the argument to ban all ads.
Stars in Victoria to film Netflix thriller
Hollywood stars are shooting a major blockbuster thriller in Victoria for Netflix and Lionsgate, written by a local film maker.
Hynes urges NRL to give Sharks home semi-final
Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes would love to play a semi-final against North Queensland at PointsBet Stadium, but the NRL appears to have other ideas.
Myanmar flooding kills at least 74 with 89 missing
Heavy flooding has hit Myanmar with more than 65,000 houses destroyed, according to officials.
50 cent fares to stay in Qld – at least for four years
Both major parties in Queensland have ramped up their bid for votes by promising to keep 50 cent fares during the next term of government.
‘Undisciplined’ spending in opposition’s sights
Several industry-shaping programs could be axed were the coalition to win the election, with Labor questioning its commitment to essential services.
Aussie Gadecki reaches maiden WTA tournament decider
Australia's Olivia Gadecki has sealed her spot in the WTA 500 event decider in Guadalajara, Mexico, by crushing her Colombian opponent in straight sets.
Grundy backs Ginnivan after AFL social media drama
While admitting to being wiser to engage, Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy has no problems with polarising Hawthorn star Jack Ginnivan flaunting his character.
Beef-loving US can’t get enough true blue red meat
Beef exports to the United States have taken off and South Australia is leading the way, with almost $200 million worth sold to the American market this year.
‘Wasted opportunity’: Giants bow out of AFL finals
GWS star Tom Green says their straight-sets AFL finals exits will burn after a five-point loss to the Brisbane Lions snuffed out their premiership hopes.
Knights’ Thompson served ban for hit on Feldt in final
The pain of Newcastle's elimination final loss will linger beyond this season for Leo Thompson, who has received a one-game ban for his shot on Kyle Feldt.
Houthi missile reaches central Israel for first time
A missile fired by Yemen's Iran-backed rebels has landed in an open area in central Israel, triggering air raid sirens at its international airport.
These men are dancing an ode to Indigenous brotherhood
A story of self-discovery, connection to Country and brotherhood will be performed through dance as part of Brisbane Festival.
Nina Kennedy ends golden season with Diamond glory
Olympic champion Nina Kennedy has soared to victory in the Diamond League final once more in Brussels, completing her remarkable 2024 pole vault campaign.
Remnants of NZ supereruption found in Tasmanian wetland
Invisible volcanic glass shards found in Tasmanian wetland sediment may have originated from the supereruption of New Zealand's Taupo Volcano 26,000 years ago.
Walters’ record compares with early Broncos: Maranta
Founding Brisbane chairman Barry Maranta says "stupid" calls for coach Kevin Walters' head are made by people who don't understand the NRL club's history.
Moonboot and a prelim: Neale backed to tackle Cats
Dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale had his foot in a moonboot after Brisbane's thrilling AFL semi-final win over GWS in Sydney.
Early to bed … Cowboys’ secret to Sydney winning run
North Queensland have found ways to win their past four games in Sydney and won't be daunted by another journey in the knockout final against Cronulla.
Kikau and Olakau’atu primed for heavyweight clash
Two of the NRL's premier second-rowers will do battle when Canterbury and Manly return to the finals in an elimination clash.
Lord Mayor closes in on sixth term, maybe her last
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore is tipped to win her sixth term while some councils face a shift to the left after a nomination debacle by the Liberals.
Kingsley laments straight-sets exit after Lions loss
GWS coach Adam Kingsley says the Giants have yet to learn their lessons from recent history after they again coughed up a lead to lose to Brisbane.
Lions draw on grand final heartbreak in semi stunner
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says it was telling his AFL club's oldest players lifted at the end of what had looked set to be their final game of the 2024 season.
Fraser-McGurk can be three-format Aussie star: Ponting
Jake Fraser-McGurk is already a big-hitting T20 superstar - but Ricky Ponting believes the youngster can be a whole lot more than that for Australia.
‘Not content’: O’Brien targets Knights title after exit
Knocked-out Newcastle have made finals four of the last five seasons but repeating the feats of the 1997 and 2001 sides still drives coach Adam O'Brien.
Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap
Ukraine and Russia have carried out their second prisoner exchange in as many days, with 103 soldiers from each side being repatriated.
Leapai Jr sends opponent through ropes for brutal KO
Teenage heavyweight boxing sensation Alex Leapai Jr sent his opponent through the ropes with a devastating three-punch knockout combination in Auckland.