Schmidt wants Wallabies to rise to Springbok challenge
Despite four wins on the bounce, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says his side will need to lift their game when they face South Africa in Brisbane.
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Long road to glory for bull as heavy as a car
A bull that weighs as much as a car has been crowned the heaviest at Queensland's Ekka after his breeder spent years preparing for the competition.
UK far-right mob attacking hotel housing asylum seekers
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers, calling it "far-right thuggery" as widespread violence broke out.
Rates likely on hold with Reserve Bank coy on next move
The August interest rate meeting will dominate the week's economic agenda, with the Reserve Bank tipped to leave rates unchanged.
Second Legionnaires’ patient dies, outbreak slows
A second person with Legionnaires' disease has died in Victoria, while the number of new cases appears to be decreasing
Fractured ribs for Dees star May, return date unknown
Melbourne have confirmed Steven May sustained fractured ribs in a heavy collision with Western Bulldogs forward Laitham Vandermeer.
FA to look far and wide for next Matildas coach
Football Australia will consider local and foreign talent to replace Tony Gustavsson as Matildas coach following his departure after a below-par Paris Olympics.
Police brace for more violent unrest over UK stabbings
British police are bracing for more far-right violence across the weekend after another night of rioting following a knife attack that left three girls dead.
At least 73 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh
The Bangladesh government has brought in an indefinite nation-wide curfew as the death toll from clashes reached at least 73.
‘A good idea’ to acknowledge Australia’s history: PM
It's important to acknowledge Australia's history but optimism is needed to move forward, the prime minister says after attending a major Indigenous gathering.
Brailey ready to play No.7 as Sharks sweat on Trindall
Blayke Brailey has emerged as a surprise option to wear the No.7 jersey for Cronulla, as the Sharks sweat on the fitness of Braydon Trindall.
Man remains missing after suspected crocodile attack
The search for a man reportedly taken in a crocodile attack in far north Queensland has entered a second day.
Probe into worker’s death at Queensland coal mine
Initial reports on the death of a Queensland mine worker suggest an incident involving a small crane, the industry regulator says.
Australia’s Titmus wins silver, McKeown bronze in Paris
Ariarne Titmus won a silver medal while Kaylee McKeown and Australia's mixed 4x100m medley team took bronze medals at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Trump seeks earlier debate, Harris says he’s ‘scared’
The campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have argued whether a presidential debate should take place on September 4 or September 10.
Bangladesh PM offers talks, protesters urge her to quit
Thousands of people have protested in Bangladesh's capital to demand justice for more than 200 students and others killed during protests last month.
Golf ace Day flags playing in Brisbane Olympics
Golfer Jason Day has enjoyed his Olympic experience in Paris so much he wants to be Australian team and play at home at the Brisbane Games in 2032.
Why future cars will be like ‘smartphones on wheels’
Buyers might not choose their next car for its shape, power or brand, auto experts say, but based on what its software can do.
Air strikes on Gaza kill 12 as fears of wider war spike
Israeli strikes have killed at least 12 people in Gaza, including four who were sheltering in a tent camp for displaced people inside a hospital complex.
Veterans Ebden and Peers roar to Olympic doubles gold
Veterans Matt Ebden and John Peers have won Australia's first Olympic tennis gold since 1996, winning a nail-biting men's doubles final in Paris.
Dragons stun Storm to break 25-year Melbourne curse
Ben Hunt has led St George Illawarra to a famous win, helping the Dragons overpower the Storm's star-studded spine for their first win in Melbourne since 1999.
Trindall hurt as Sharks claim pressure-relieving win
Cronulla have taken a step towards finishing in the NRL's top four with 20-6 win over South Sydney, but halfback Braydon Trindall failed to finish the game.
Thunderbirds swoop to back-to-back Super Netball titles
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have won back-to-back Super Netball crowns after sneaking past the Melbourne Vixens by two goals in the grand final.
Nine dead in Israeli air strikes in West Bank: reports
Israeli air strikes in the occupied West Bank have killed at least nine people including a Hamas commander, Palestinian media reports.
Magpies win classic as McGovern misses after the siren
Carlton defender Mitch McGovern has missed a shot after the siren, giving Collingwood an epic three-point win in club legend Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.
Snoop’s palatial visit as Aussie horse bows out
Snoop Dogg, dressed in full dressage attire, made an appearance at Chateau de Versailles and an Australian horse competed for the final time.
Ukraine says it sank Russian submarine, hit oil depots
The Ukrainian army says it has sunk a submarine belonging to Russia's Black Sea Fleet in an attack on the port of Sevastopol.
Browning eliminated in first round of 100m heats
Rohan Browning was unable to match his Tokyo heroics as he bowed out in the opening round of the 100m at the Paris Olympics.
Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza City school: Hamas
Hamas says at least 15 people have been killed in an Israeli strike on a school in Gaza City, which the Israeli army says was being used to hide militants.
PM urges walking together to reconcile with history
Australia would benefit from being more united, the prime minister says, drawing on the term Makarrata, which he says means coming together after struggle.
PM walks ‘new path’ in tackling Indigenous disadvantage
Indigenous leaders have reflected on the voice referendum defeat as the prime minister spoke of old roads and new paths in tackling disadvantage.