Brumbies pip Waratahs in Super Rugby mudlark thriller
The ACT Brumbies have all but booked a home Super Rugby Pacific final and cruelled the NSW Waratahs' playoff hopes with a thrilling derby win in Sydney.
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Ben Donaldson scores 23 points as Force crush Drua
The Western Force's finals dream remains well and truly alive after they scored six tries on the way to a 48-10 bonus-point win over Fijian Drua in Perth.
Thousands evacuate as Russia presses Ukraine villages
Civilians are fleeing Russia's renewed ground offensive in Ukraine's northeast amid intense battles targeting towns and villages with artillery and mortar fire.
Sudan’s military fends off attack on major Darfur city
Sudanese paramilitary group RSF's attack on el-Fasher in the provincial captial of North Darfur was defeated by the country's army.
Netball Australia apologises after review into result
Netball's governing body says it will ensure there's no repeat of the chaos that followed a scoreboard error that caused final-score confusion for 50 minutes.
Sharks stars deserve Origin selection says coach
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his players wouldn't let NSW down if they got an Origin call-up, naming his skipper Cam McInnes as deserving of selection.
Skipper Hunt: Dragons must stop switching off in games
St George Illawarra have had a "patchy" start to 2024 but have nevertheless won as many games through 10 rounds this year as they did in the entire 2023 season.
Israel orders Palestine to evacuate more of Rafah
As Israel prepares to expand operations in Rafah, it has ordered further evacuations in the city that has homed more than a million displaced Gazans.
Contortionist’s new twist: from birth to foot archery
Contortionist and foot archery world record holder Shannen Michaela is back in training ahead of Cirque Bon Bon's national tour.
Treasurer promises more relief alongside tax cuts
With long-awaited stage three tax cuts set to drive cost of living relief in the budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given an assurance more help is coming.
Staggs ready for Origin shot as Cleary adds to NSW woes
A "matured" Kotoni Staggs says he is ready to step up and be NSW's answer in the centres, after a horror weekend for Blues coach Michael Maguire.
Setbacks drove Teitzel to Maroons pinnacle in Origin
Queensland and Brisbane second-rower Romy Teitzel realised her Maroons dream after a tough season at Newcastle, saying she emerged a better person and player.
Storm skipper Grant fined after shock sin-bin
Storm skipper Harry Grant has been fined $1000 after his controversial sin-bin for making contact with Cronulla kicker Daniel Atkinson during Melbourne's loss.
Perth NRL bid open to Bears liaison, rather go alone
The consortium hoping to get a Perth franchise into an expanded NRL wants a stand-alone side but have left the door open for a North Sydney or Newtown link.
Reforms target scrutiny of fertility clinic services
Proposed laws in Queensland will bring greater scrutiny to IVF and fertility services, as well as the introduction of a donor conception register.
Lomachenko TKOs George Kambosos in brutal title bout
Ukrainian Vasiliy Lomachenko is the new IBF lightweight world champion after scoring a TKO win over Australian George Kambosos in Perth.
Daicos dazzles amid injury carnage as Pies belt Eagles
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has racked up a game-high 36 disposals in a starring role for the reigning premiers in their comprehensive win over West Coast.
Roosters make statement in 10-minute attack of Warriors
The Sydney Roosters scored four tries in 10 minutes early to set up a 38-18 win over the Warriors, again reminding rivals they are genuine title contenders.
Man arrested and extradited in historic murder case
After 16 years on the run, a man is facing charges over the murder of another man at an 18th birthday party in Adelaide.
Another opportunity to see Aurora Australis
The colourful Aurora Australis lights caused by a large geomagnetic storm may be visible in some Australian states for a second night.
Boos turn to cheers for Fifita as Titans repel Cowboys
The Gold Coast suffered injury carnage and departing forward David Fifita won over his home crowd in a courageous 20-18 defeat of the Cowboys.
Victory aim to ruin Phoenix fairytale in Wellington
Melbourne Victory are prepared to suffer to get the job done, with honours even as they travel to Wellington aiming to dash the Phoenix's grand final dreams.
Adelaide and Brisbane finish level in AFL thriller
Adelaide and Brisbane have fought out a tense draw in their Adelaide Oval fixture but but coaches aren't advocating for extra-time to decide games.
Warriors confident Johnson pec issue won’t be long term
The Warriors are confident Shaun Johnson's pectoral injury won't be the kind of setback that ruins his season or leaves the star halfback's future in doubt.
Gem of a display as Ruby shines at gymnastics nationals
Teenager Ruby Pass has won four senior gold medals in the space of 90 minutes at the Australian gymnastic championships as the Paris Olympics loom large.
Israel pushes into north Gaza, ups pressure on Rafah
Thousands of families are fleeing Rafah as tank shells land across the city and Israel's military intensifies the pressure with more evacuation orders.
Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies
Fossil fuel subsides are increasing and undermining Australia's climate efforts, a think tank says, but energy producers insist they're paying plenty of tax.
Doctors demand answers over end-of-life care funding
A peak medical body is calling for urgent end-of-life care funding in the Queensland budget and an explanation as to where previous funding has gone.
Payten faces one of his toughest tests as Cowboys coach
North Queensland are in the midst of a five-game losing streak and coach Todd Payten has urged them to scrap their way out of the hole they are in.
Force keen to get Izack Rodda into beast mode
The Western Force's 48-10 win over Fijian Drua has kept their finals hopes alive, and they will be aiming to sweep aside the Waratahs in Perth this week.
Aussies in the dark on major heart attack risk factor
A young Australian's near-death experience produced a silver lining when it prompted his brother to get tested for a life-threatening condition.