New Aussie Kasatkina embraces ‘fun pressure’ of Open
New Australian citizen Daria Kasatkina says the pressure that comes with being a local at Melbourne Park is "fun" compared to what she's experienced.
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Wollaston wins first Tour stage, crash hits Australians
New Zealand sprinter Ally Wollaston has won the first stage of the Tour Down Under, after a late crash ruined the hopes of the Australian Liv AlUla Jayco team.
US names Rubio, Tony Blair, Kushner to Gaza board
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK leader Tony Blair and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are members of a "Board of Peace" to govern Gaza.
Wallabies captain Wilson to miss start of Super Rugby
Queensland backrower Harry Wilson has undergone surgery on his troublesome right knee and is expected to be sidelined for about six weeks.
Death toll in Iran protests over 3000: rights group
A massive crackdown appears to have quelled protests that rocked Iran, which a rights group says killed more than 3000 people.
Djokovic won’t let record talk burden grand slam tilt
Adamant he can still take it up to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic won't let his pursuit of a record 25th grand slam title prove a burden.
Woman dies as wild weather lashes east coast
A woman has died when a branch fell on her car as dangerous thunderstorms lash parts of Australia's east coast, prompting hundreds of calls for help.
Southside overshadow young gun to cement fourth spot
The Adelaide Lightning have fallen apart in an 82-58 drubbing by the Southside Melbourne Flyers, despite huge efforts by Dallas Loughridge and Steph Talbot.
Cricket legend is ‘back’ after surviving eight-day coma
Damien Martyn has posted a heartfelt message to the world, saying he is recovering well after fighting for his life.
Reds end Victory drought to keep ALW finals bid alive
An Olimpico goal from Paige Zois has fired Adelaide United to a win over Melbourne Victory, while Wellington Phoenix defeated a 10-player Canberra United.
Barbieri in box seat to claim wind-swept Vic Open
NSW golfer Nathan Barbieri leads by five shots heading into the final round of the men's Vic Open, while Lydia Hall has a three-shot lead in the women's event.
Breakers notch crucial win after Cairns coach ejected
The New Zealand Breakers have kept their NBL season alive by beating the Cairns Taipans, whose coach Adam Forde was ejected from the game.
Unruffled Rennie shows nerves of Steel with Kobe win
With his team going great guns in Japan, former Wallabies mentor Dave Rennie is one of a number of options to become the new All Blacks coach.
Scorchers lock up top spot as fumbly Stars tumble
New Zealand star Finn Allen has struck 69 off 39 balls, after being dropped on 23, to lead the Perth Scorchers to a six-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars.
Scotty soars to win on big day for Aussie Olympic hopes
Scotty James has sent a clear message to his Olympic snowboard rivals as fellow Australian Winter Games hopes also prospered.
Body found as search for plane crash victims continues
Indonesian authorities have located a body and the wreckage of a plane carrying 10 people that came down near a fog-covered mountain in South Sulawesi.
Uganda’s Museveni re-elected, challenger in hiding
Uganda's incumbent president has claimed a landslide victory in the country's election, while his challenger is at large having fled his home.
Clean-up begins as deadly, damaging storms move on
Residents are returning to their homes after rapidly rising floodwaters and storms pummelled Australia's east coast, prompting thousands of emergency incidents.
‘Could be a miracle’: Wollaston faces a hill too far
While Ally Wollaston rode superbly to win stage two of the Tour Down Under and retain the overall lead, she knows the final stage might be beyond her.
Hate speech laws could be ‘salvaged’ after backdown
Despite criticising Labor's proposed hate speech laws as unsalvageable, the coalition is looking to get elements passed in an emergency session.
Where is Maxwell’s mojo? Stars sticking by The Big Show
Glenn Maxwell is stuck in a rut -- and he needs to regain his mojo quickly if the Melbourne Stars are to have any chance of winning this season's BBL title.
Iran’s leader accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests
Donald Trump has been accused of encouraging violent unrest in Iran by the nation's supreme leader, who says the US president is considered a criminal.
Israel doesn’t approve of US Gaza executive board
Israel says composition of the Gaza executive board named by the Trump administration was not coordinated with Israel and contradicts its policy.
Holiday-home perks under spotlight in ATO clampdown
The tax office is planning to clamp down on holiday home tax deductions, as proposed new rules clarify the criteria for which home owners can claim expenses.
Taipans star demands consistency over NBL calls
Coach Adam Forde got ejected in the Taipans' loss to the NZ Breakers for supporting his guard Andrew Andrews, who now wants more consistency from officials.
Fish eaters pay more for fillets as ban guts supply
Some of Australia's keenest seafood consumers will pay up to 40 per cent more for table fish as controversial commercial restrictions create supply issues.
Indigenous community hatches native prawn plan
The giant freshwater prawn has been a tasty meal for multiple generations but a new First Nations aquaculture project aims to share it with the country.
Voll back with a bang while Aussie teen shines in WPL
Recalled opener Georgia Voll has guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a WPL win, while Lucy Hamilton announced herself in India as a teenage Aussie star.
Anti-ICE protesters face off with far-right activists
Anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis have chased off a group of far-right activists who planned to march on a neighbourhood where many immigrants live.
Syria army continues advance against Kurdish-held towns
Syrian forces have captured a city and two dams as they push further into Kurdish-held territory, state media says.
Gibson gets Australian party started at Open
Local hope Talia Gibson has made a red-hot start to the Australian Open with 43 winners as she rolled past Russian Anna Blinkova in straight sets.