Xavier Bartlett handed debut for T20 clash with Windies
Australia have brought in debutant paceman Xavier Bartlett and allrounder Aaron Hardie for the third and final T20 clash with the West Indies in Perth.
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Cyclone threat looms again for flood-hit regions
As Queensland counts the cost of an already disaster-riddled summer, another cyclone threat is looming in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Zampa feels the pain as West Indies post 6-220
Australia spinner Adam Zampa finished with the worst figures of his T20I career as the West Indies went on a slogfest in the series-ending clash in Perth.
Brave Warner goes down swinging in T20 loss to Windies
The West Indies have avoided a 3-0 series whitewash after posting 6-220 and restricting Australia to 5-183 for a 37-run victory in the T20 clash in Perth.
Profits halve for Kerry Stokes’ Seven West Media
Net profits after tax have halved to $63 million for Kerry Stokes' media conglomerate, while revenue has dropped five per cent.
I’m grateful for being booed: Port’s Horne-Francis
Port Adelaide's Jason Horne-Francis says being jeered by opposition fans has fast-tracked his AFL development.
Queensland MP recovering in hospital after car crash
Queensland Greens leader Michael Berkman says he's hopeful MP Amy MacMahon will make a full recovery after suffering serious injuries in a car crash.
Xerri named for Dogs trial in first game since drug ban
Bronson Xerri's four-year NRL exile is over after the one-time prodigy was named to return from a doping ban to line up in Canterbury's trial against Melbourne.
Townsville tapped to turn farm waste into jet fuel
Australia's first sustainable aviation facility could be established in north Queensland to turn sugarcane by-products into low-carbon fuel.
Sharks pack carry chip as Hamlin-Uele mulls future
Braden Hamlin-Uele admits Cronulla's pack don't believe they get the respect they deserve, as he weighs up his own future beyond the 2024 NRL season.
‘Stop swimming after diarrhoea’ amid gastro spurt
Parents are being urged to isolate ill kids and keep them out of pools after more than 500 children aged under 10 were diagnosed with a diarrhoeal disease.
Breaker Abercrombie to call time on 15-year NBL career
After 15 seasons and four NBL titles with the New Zealand Breakers, Tom Abercrombie has announced his retirement at the end of this campaign.
Tax office staff suspects in $2 billion GST refund scam
Up to 150 Australian Taxation Office staff are suspected of taking part in a social media scam that swindled $2 billion in GST refunds.
Best inspired by last year’s finals to stay at Knights
Bradman Best says last year's finals run inspired him to prioritise a premiership at Newcastle over money in deciding to re-sign at the Knights.
Plenty of proof for two Roberts-Smith murders: lawyers
Clear evidence showed Ben Roberts-Smith executed a prisoner with a prosthetic leg and kicked a handcuffed man off a cliff before he was shot, a court has heard.
Price of failure isn’t just money, it’s lives: Albanese
The federal government has tabled its Closing the Gap reports in parliament, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promising to drive cultural change.
Defence minister favourite in Indonesian elections
Prabowo Subianto is the favourite for Indonesia's elections but faces runoff uncertainty amid protests.
Hundreds of thousands of Victorian homes without power
Thousands of households and businesses remain without power in Victoria after storms knocked down transmission towers afte a day of high temperatures.
Israel, Hamas making progress in talks, officials say
Two officials say Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
Wilkinson begged Ten to say it approved Logies speech
Lisa Wilkinson says she begged Network Ten to publicly admit it cleared her Logies acceptance speech that delayed Bruce Lehrmann's criminal trial for rape.
‘Poisoned’ review into Bruce Lehrmann’s rape trial
A former judge who examined the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann had his mind "poisoned" against the man in charge of the Crown's case, a court has heard.
Stabbing victim’s daughter calls for peace and unity
The daughter of a Queensland grandmother who was fatally stabbed in a shopping centre has called for peace after reports of a racist backlash.
Ex-boxing champ jailed for guarding drug ring’s stash
A world champion and Olympic boxer's downward spiral through drug addiction led to him working for a crime syndicate to watch over their safe house.
West Indies stars set to shine in Australia T20 clash
After sitting out Test and ODI matches to play franchise T20s, some superstar West Indian players will front up for their T20I series opener in Hobart.
Australia could co-host next Commonwealth Games
Co-hosts are being considered for the next Commonwealth Games, but Australia remain steadfast in wanting to keep the multi-sports event.
Mariners, Simon look for ALW upset against Victory
Central Coast are pushing for finals in their first season back in the A-League Women, having been massively boosted by the return of star forward Kyah Simon.
Powerbrokers weigh in on Gabba’s rebuild, future
Members of the organising committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have indicated a rebuild of the Gabba may not be the best way forward.
Aust shares market end higher on solid company earnings
The local share market has finished up 0.3 per cent, after better-than-expected earnings from AGL, Transurban, Mirvac, News Corp and Cochlear.
Harry Potter embraces Western Force razzle dazzle
Western Force utility back Harry Potter is already making headlines in Perth after scoring two tries against against Queensland in a trial game last week.
Kenny on notice after NRL investigate Panther’s post
Penrith premiership hooker Mitch Kenny has been served an NRL breach notice alleging his social media post in December brought the game into disrepute.
Precious Jewell knock leads Tigers past battling Bulls
Tasmania have kept their one-day cup final hopes alive courtesy of a bonus-point defeat of Queensland at the Gabba in the penultimate round.