Souths win Gosford try-fest to keep finals hopes alive
South Sydney were too strong for a spirited but inexperienced Wests Tigers side, snatching an enthralling 42-28 victory in front of 16,284 on the Central Coast.
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Giants crush road strugglers Suns in AFL finals push
Greater Western Sydney have claimed a 39-point victory against Gold Coast, with the Suns' poor form on the road leaving them outside the top eight.
Man jailed over ‘toolbox’ killings wins verdict appeal
A man jailed over the killing of two drug dealers who likely drowned while trapped in a toolbox south of Brisbane has been acquitted on appeal.
St Kilda’s Collard suspended for using homophobic slurs
First-year St Kilda player Lance Collard has been suspended for six games after directing homophobic slurs towards two opponents in a VFL game.
Veteran rugby league caller David Morrow dies aged 71
Long-time rugby league caller David Morrow has died of brain cancer at age 71, just a week after his elevation to the NRL's hall of fame.
10 grand in assets: Higgins’ finances revealed in court
Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has been granted court access to details of a trust which manages Brittany Higgins' $2.4 million taxpayer-funded settlement.
Australian shares climb further into record territory
The ASX200 finished up 0.7 per cent to hit another all-time high and gold prices also rose to their highest-ever level.
Mother on trial for girl’s death acted on Bible ‘facts’
A woman accused of killing her daughter by withholding medication told her prior trial for near-fatal child neglect the Bible's "facts" showed God could heal.
Rugby rookie Grace handed Wales start against Reds
Wales will hand rookie Regan Grace his first start in only his third game of rugby union when Warren Gatland's team face Queensland on Friday.
Ryles released by Storm to focus on Parramatta
Jason Ryles has been released from his duties as Melbourne's assistant coach, allowing him to start focusing on Parramatta's future.
Clearing rates down but Barrier Reef needs more help
Queensland's tree clearing rates have continued to decline but experts say protecting the Great Barrier Reef will require faster action.
Slater changes pack make up before Origin decider
Queensland coach Billy Slater has made three changes to his starting side for the State of Origin series decider, including Harry Grant at hooker.
Murray, Nanai binned as tempers flare in Origin decider
Cameron Murray has been sin-binned after joining a scuffle from the bench, while the Maroons lost Jeremiah Nanai for 10 minutes as tempers flared.
Defensive lapses cost heroic Maroons in Origin decider
Queensland have lost a State of Origin series decider in Brisbane for just the third time in history after two late defensive mistakes proved costly.
Blues topple Qld fortress for comeback Origin victory
New South Wales have won a Brisbane decider for just the third time, beating Queensland 14-4 to claim the State of Origin series 2-1.
Luai’s Origin scars heal, Blues exorcise Origin demons
Jarome Luai has completed a remarkable State of Origin revival in Brisbane, helping the Blues to a series-deciding win a year after being dropped from the side.
Netherlands families mark 10 years since MH17 tragedy
Relatives of people killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was downed in Ukraine have gathered in the Netherlands to mark the tragedy's 10th anniversary.
Injury sours magical Moses moments in Origin win
Mitchell Moses came up with two of the biggest plays in NSW's series-clinching Origin win but his heroics could prove costly.
Crichton feared broken neck before starring for Blues
Second-rower Angus Crichton has emerged as one of several wounded heroes in NSW's State of Origin win, fearing he had broken his neck early in the game.
Scott at 44 is still the big Aussie Open hope at Troon
Adam Scott goes into his 24th British Open at the age of 44 in the best form of any of the six-strong Australian contingent.
‘Walsh hit a fair bit without footy’: Slater fumes
Queensland coach Billy Slater says match officials will have to review their performance after fullback Reece Walsh was hit illegally in the Origin decider loss
Blues pair accept bans after Origin fight night
Cameron Murray and Haumole Olakau'atu have both accepted two-match bans stemming from the NRL after the sideline brawl during NSW's State of Origin win.
CFMEU suffers labor pains as ALP turns on the blowtorch
National and state Labor parties will no longer accept donations from the CFMEU's construction arm as it breaks links with the troubled union.
Residents weigh next steps after losing mine dust fight
Residents have lost a court battle over fine dust and other pollutants emitted by an open-cut coal mine in NSW but the fight may not yet be over.
Mixed jobs data highlights rate balancing act for RBA
Demand for labour is still strong enough to soak up extra workers as the population grows, according to fresh Australian Bureau of Statistics jobs data.
Thousands of phone users not ready to hang up on 3G
More than 100,000 mobile phones won't connect to triple-zero after the 3G network shuts down, as telcos ramp up their efforts to contact affected customers.
Ag ministers raise ‘serious’ concern over nuclear plans
There is too much uncertainty about how the federal opposition's nuclear reactor proposal would affect food production, the nation's agriculture ministers say.
Human impacts could lead to increase in ‘reef pest’
Blue-green algae, which can bloom over thousands of kilometres of the ocean, has been identified as the surprising food source of an invasive species.
Russia and Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners of war
Ukraine and Russia have swapped a total of 190 prisoners of war, with 95 being released by each side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
McEvoy can’t wait for US Olympic swim rivalry in Paris
Queensland speedster Cameron McEvoy reckons he loves being at the heart of Australian-US Olympic swimming rivalry, as Caeleb Dressel powers back to business.
Trump’s running mate Vance introduces himself to nation
JD Vance has introduced himself to US voters after being chosen as Donald Trump's running mate, arguing his party best understands Americans' struggles.