Wallaroos suffer biggest home defeat to New Zealand
The Black Ferns have trounced the Wallaroos 62-0 in a dominant display capped by a four-try haul from prolific winger Katelyn Vahaakolo.
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Foord sits out Matildas’ pre-Games loss to Canada
The Matildas fell to a 2-1 loss to reigning Olympic champions Canada in Spain in their final match before their Paris Games campaign.
Suns hold fort to cut Power’s top-four bid short
Gold Coast have maintained their home fortress with a 14-point defeat of Port Adelaide that denied the Power a move to fourth on the AFL ladder.
Origin moment awaits for big-game player Crichton
Stephen Crichton has provided the most famous grand final moment at Suncorp Stadium and now he believes better is yet to come for NSW in State of Origin.
Aussie to cash in on rich slice of US baseball history
Travis Bazzana has made Australian sporting history as the first baseballer to be recruited with the No.1 major league draft pick.
Breakthrough for Gulf War veterans suffering illness
The underlying cause of a complex and mysterious illness in Gulf War veterans has been unearthed by Australian researchers after decades of investigations.
Blues ignore history but must take lessons from past
NSW have adopted the approach that past results at Suncorp Stadium are irrelevant, but they must still take lessons from previous the State of Origin wins.
Cops, watchdog called on to investigate ‘rotten’ CFMEU
Victoria and NSW want CFMEU officials facing possible criminal investigations to stand down and the Labor Party to suspend accepting its donations.
Seibold pleads with Manly fans no to boo Hasler
Des Hasler remains engulfed in a legal battle with Manly, but Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has urged fans to respect him on his return to Brookvale.
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Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock
Delays for energy transmission projects over the past decade, under both major parties, are adding to power bills and making the nation's network less reliable.
Aussie shares close over key level for first time ever
The ASX200 rose 0.7 per cent to close above 8,000 for the first time ever, more than four years after it broke through the 7,000 level.
Australia facing unprecedented bird flu threat: CSIRO
Three different strains of bird flu are now circulating in Australia and scientists can not rule out more, with spill over from ducks and geese suspected.
AFL investigating St Kilda youngster over homophobia
The AFL is investigating after St Kilda youngster Lance Collard became the latest player to have allegedly used homophobic slurs during a game.
Simmo has a special place in my heart: Eagles’ Ryan
The Adam Simpson era at West Coast is officially over, and forward Liam Ryan hopes interim coach Jarrad Schofield gets handed the reins full-time.
Ponga a risk but Suncorp is Maroons 14th man: Bennett
Wayne Bennett says the selection of "wonderful" Kalyn Ponga is a risk for the State of Origin decider but insists Suncorp Stadium is the ace up Maroons' sleeve.
Toxic factory fireball contained but will rage for days
A huge factory fire billowing toxic smoke is expected to burn for days, with residents told to stay indoors and a major freeway shut for health reasons.
AFL coaching rivals join forces to praise Adam Simpson
Eagles coach Adam Simpson has endured a tough ride over the past two-and-a-half years, but he leaves the club as one of the most respected figures in the AFL.
Greens’ essential goods cap ‘may lead to shortages’
A Queensland Greens plan to cap prices for essential groceries is set to save households cash at the checkout but an expert has warned it may lead to shortages.
Miller’s time comes as Wallaroos dream of NZ upset
Wallaroos try-scoring machine Desiree Miller's feats have sparked confidence as the side fronts up to a New Zealand team they haven't beaten in 25 attempts.
Meares satisfied with Paris security ahead of Olympics
Australia's Olympic team boss Anna Meares is confident security plans by the French authorities will keep athletes safe after riots broke out in Paris.
Off-contract Oates faces uncertain future at Broncos
Brisbane winger Corey Oates is yet to start talks with the NRL club for a new deal but explains why the Broncos will always hold a special place in his heart.
Religious group refuses to plead in girl’s death trial
Fourteen religious group members charged with either murder or manslaughter over a girl's death have refused to bow or enter pleas at the start of a trial.
Watchdog warns on budget after cop’s serial child abuse
A police officer's child sex abuse crimes will lead to tougher investigation powers but a corruption watchdog has warned it needs more funding to enact them.
Foran to go into 17th NRL season, Aloiai stays at Manly
Kieran Foran will join Ben Hunt as the only NRL players from the first decade of the 2000s still in the NRL next season, after re-signing with Gold Coast.
Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east
Ukraine will receive further military support from Australia, the government has hinted as the defence minister shores up NATO support for the Indo-Pacific.
Why Queensland jeers won’t stop NSW’s back-fence Spence
Queensland have been warned against trying to put Spencer Leniu off his Origin game, with teammate Liam Martin saying it'll only make the NSW prop run harder.
Anzac Day trade ban to end ‘creeping commercialisation’
NSW is extending its Anzac Day trading bans to cover the full day, but retailers say the move is out of step with what staff and shoppers want.
Man in court accused of murdering woman found in tip
A 45-year-old man has been remanded in custody accused of murder after a woman's body was found at a Melbourne tip.
Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering his ruck options with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon, while Bombers coach Brad Scott is wary.
Social media age limits ‘likely to make things worse’
Bringing in age restrictions for social media could make safety issues worse for young users, child protection organisations have told a parliamentary hearing.
Freo skipper Alex Pearce in line for shock early return
Fremantle defender Alex Pearce's recovery from a fractured forearm is going so well that he could return in Saturday's clash with Hawthorn in Launceston.