Matildas coach’s mind blown by Mary Fowler magic
Manchester City striker Mary Fowler has continued her hot form with a dazzling cameo during the Matildas' 2-0 win over Iran in Perth.
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Maddison Levi shortlisted for world sevens player award
Australian flyer Maddison Levi has been shortlisted for World Rugby's women's Sevens Player of the Year award.
Super sub Sam Kerr helps Matildas sink Iran 2-0
The Matildas have overcome a stubborn Iran defence to post a 2-0 win in their Olympic qualifier in Perth.
Harvey the hero as Hawks stun Taipans in NBL
A last-second three-pointer from Tyler Harvey has sealed the Illawarra Hawks' second win of the NBL season, an 84-83 upset of the Cairns Taipans.
Man shot by police in Queensland set to face charges
Body-worn camera footage is being reviewed after a man who allegedly threatened police with a screwdriver was shot by officers near Brisbane.
Lyon unscathed after wet and slow return to Shield
Nathan Lyon has bowled 16 overs for NSW against Victoria on his first day back in red-ball cricket since tearing his calf in the Ashes series in England.
Bancroft compiles half-century in national team push
Cameron Bancroft has posted his third score above 50 to start the Sheffield Shield season, as he pushes his case to replace David Warner as Australia's opener.
Joe burns Tigers with first Shield ton in 980 days
Queensland's Joe Burns made an unbeaten 127 on the first day of the Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania as the Bulls reached stumps on 3-293.
Athapaththu shines in WBBL to keep Thunder rolling
Sri Lankan star Chamari Athapaththu has smashed 80 from 54 balls to help the Sydney Thunder cruise to an eight-wicket WBBL win over the Melbourne Renegades.
Melbourne Storm deny shopping Papenhuyzen around
NRL side Melbourne have denied ever engaging the services of a third party to find a potential new club for Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Roar unleash teenager Thomas Waddingham for ALM debut
Young Socceroos striker Thomas Waddingham starred for the Brisbane Roar in the Australia Cup and will make his A-League debut against Sydney FC.
‘Not credible’: minister in dark on Comm Games axing
Senior Victorian government minister Harriet Shing has claimed she only learned the 2026 Commonwealth Games could be axed a week after lawyers were hired.
Front-row seats for Green, Exum at Wembanyama NBA debut
Top draft pick Victor Wembanyama tasted defeat on his NBA debut for San Antonio as Aussies Josh Green and Dante Exum played roles in Dallas' season-opening win.
Swimmer Chelsea Gubecka first named on Olympic team
World championship silver-medal winning marathon swimmer Chelsea Gubecka has become the first athlete named for Australia's Paris 2024 Olympic team.
Munster in doubt for Kiwi clash, with Hynes on standby
Kangaroos five-eighth Cameron Munster is still battling illness, with Test debutant Nicho Hynes on standby to start against NZ in the Pacific Championships
Ex-cricketer in court after alleged cocaine kidnapping
Ex-Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has faced court for the first time after he was charged over his role in an alleged drug supply operation.
Young ALM strikers spurring on evergreen Fornaroli
Melbourne Victory marksman Bruno Fornaroli has only been spurred on by watching the upcoming strikers in the A-League Men.
Wallaroos make three squad changes for France WXV1 Test
Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has retained the core of his team to face world No.3 France in round two of the women's WXV1 tournament in New Zealand.
Kuwait could host Australia-Palestine WC qualifier
Kuwait has emerged as the most likely destination to host the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against Palestine.
Cricket Australia braces for more pain after $17m loss
Hosting the Twenty20 World Cup has been crucial to Cricket Australia restricting its net loss to $16.9 million in the last financial year.
Dogs sign Curran after immediate Warriors release
Canterbury have lured Josh Curran across the Tasman, with the Warriors second-rower a significant signing as the Bulldogs bid to improve their forward pack.
Melbourne City win Thai clash in Asian Champions League
Jamie Maclaren and teen Alessandro Lopane were on target as their clinical finishing earned Melbourne City a key Asian Champions League win in Thailand.
Diamonds beat South Africa by 19 in first Test
Australia's world champion Diamonds have scored a 62-43 win over South Africa in Cairns in the first match of their three-game series.
Aussies smash Dutch as Maxwell breaks World Cup record
Australia have beaten the Netherlands by a record 309 runs in Delhi after Glenn Maxwell blasted the fastest century in the history of cricket's World Cup.
Matildas play it safe with Kerr for Olympic qualifiers
Hometown hero Sam Kerr will be among the stars in action when the Matildas take on Iran, the Philippines and Taiwan in three Olympic qualifiers in Perth.
‘Make them eat their words’: Papi’s point to prove
Ryan Papenhuyzen is prepared to fight to keep the Melbourne fullback jersey, insisting he has no desire to be moved on from the club.
Man fighting for life after being shot by police
A 40-year-old man has been taken to hospital in critical condition after he was shot by police near Brisbane.
Dolphins get Farnworth, Averillo pre-season boost
Injuries that prevented Herbie Farnworth playing for England won't delay his pre-season start with the Dolphins, while Jake Averillo will hit training early.
WSW prodigy Younis, 14, revels in eclipsing Kerr record
Western Sydney Wanderers teenager Talia Younis has already surpassed Sam Kerr, now she wants to follow the Matildas superstar on to football's biggest stages.
Raiders land Manly’s Weekes to fill Wighton void
Canberra have signed Kaeo Weekes in their bid to find a long-term replacement for Jack Wighton, while Newcastle will retain Phoenix Crossland through 2026.
Australian expansion of LIV Golf unlikely next year
The prospect of LIV Golf adding another Australian tournament next year appears unlikely with Adelaide the only location included in a preliminary schedule.