Melham left sweating as Melbourne Cup field reshuffled
Star jockey Jamie Melham has secured a Melbourne Cup ride on Future History, but needs one more withdrawal for her mount to leap into the 24-horse field.
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Lomax lands Wallabies audition for World Cup spot
Former NRL star Zac Lomax is set to add to his case for a Wallabies spot at next year's home World Cup after earning a senior debut for Australia A.
Grudge matches galore as AFL releases fixtures for 2027
Sydney have received plenty of prime-time slots for 2027, but the round-eight match when they face their former star Nick Blakey shapes as the spiciest.
‘It’s done’: Cherry-Evans rules out Roosters comeback
Sam Walker's premiership-winning halves partner Daly Cherry-Evans is committed to finishing his career in England and not at the Sydney Roosters.
In the US, Bolsonaro says he’s Brazil’s president-elect
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro has thanked Donald Trump after arriving in Miami after leaving his country following a defeat in the presidential election.
Brand rejects charges as he takes stand in rape trial
Comedian Russell Brand has denied rape allegations during his UK trial and says a documentary about his alleged behaviour has had a devastating effect of him.
Australia take lead after delivering on batting promise
Australia's best day with the bat in years has given them control of the third Test against South Africa, and a chance to clinch the series.
High-speed train collision kills dozens in Spain
A high-speed train has slammed into the rear of another train in central Spain, killing at least 30 people in the country's second major rail accident in 2026.
Diamonds keep No.1 ranking with key NZ win
The Diamonds have beaten New Zealand 68-58 in Melbourne to avoid a Constellation Cup clean sweep and retain their netball No.1 ranking.
Jillaroos intent on showing no mercy against Wales
The Australian women's team are preparing to take on Wales in the Rugby League World Cup and every indication suggests it will be a tough day for the Welsh.
Beale recalled to Wallabies in huge World Cup pointer
Veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale is being considered for a fourth Rugby World Cup after being recalled to the Wallabies' spring tour squad at age 37.
So You Are stakes Cup claim with Bendigo triumph
So You Are has staked his claim for a spot in the Melbourne Cup field with a strong victory under Rachel King in the Group 3 Bendigo Cup (2400m).
Casino dealt crushing $260m fine amid fight to survive
Australia's biggest listed casino company has been slapped with a hefty fine for breaking money laundering and organised crime laws as it chased profits.
Fire produce statement WNBL victory against Spirit
The Townsville Fire have shown why they are one of the WNBL's championship contenders in a dominant victory over the Bendigo Spirit.
Starc heroics put Australia back in hunt in Cape Town
Mitchell Starc's six wickets have helped bowlSouth Africa out for 329 in the third Test at Newlands, after sending the Proteas in to bat on day one.
‘Difficult, not exceptional’: Greg Lynn denied bail
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, who denies murdering camper Carol Clay, did not have exceptional reasons to be released on bail, a judge has determined.
Cop’s arrest for murder shown, helpline call aired
Accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon rang a welfare line to report psychological injury while driving to a police station to hand himself in to detectives.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic files for IPO
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has filed papers to sell shares to the public for the first time.
Killer cop told not to dump bodies in dam, jury hears
A friend of a police officer charged with double murder claims he advised against disposing of bodies in water, saying Google showed it would not have worked.
Murderer fails to overturn Vegemite prison ban
A murderer unable to eat Vegemite behind bars has lost a case arguing he was being denied his human right to enjoy his culture as an Australian.
Serbia celebrates as Vucic concedes defeat in election
The streets of Belgrade erupted in wild scenes of celebration after Serbia's long-serving leader, Aleksandar Vucic, conceded defeat in a historic election.
Abuse of women MPs ‘supercharged’ by social media
MPs from across the political divide have paid tribute to Helen Haines as the independent recovers in hospital from an alleged attack outside her office.
Bolsonaro calls for Brazil poll results to be annulled
Flavio Bolsonaro is refusing to concede defeat to Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has defeated him by nearly 4.4 million votes.
Tedesco gets Australia out of jail against fab Fiji
Australia are into the World Cup semi-finals after a 36-22 win over a Fiji side that threatened one of the biggest upsets in rugby league Test football.
Vine returns to haunt Sydney FC in thumping
Melbourne City have beaten Sydney FC 5-0 with Cortnee Vine scoring against her old club, while Wellington drew 1-1 with Melbourne Victory.
Kiwis crush Cook Islands, send World Cup warning
New Zealand have shown why they are still one of the men's World Cup favourites, thrashing the Cook Islands 82-16 in Christchurch.
‘Pissing me off’: Aussie’s Phillip Island washout pain
Hope that Phillip Island will end its Australian MotoGP tenure on a high has been lost after limited visibility meant the event couldn't go ahead.
Thomas Markle says he paid for sex in the Philippines
Meghan Markle's father Thomas admits he had sex with prostitutes in the Philippines but denies he had a stash of child sex abuse images.
‘Absolute stud’ Volkanovski wants retirement superfight
Alexander Volkanovski wants to take on a fellow UFC superstar veteran in a possible career finale following his TKO win over Russian Movsar Evloev.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones and missiles
Houthi rebels in Yemen have renewed their warning to airlines, airport staff and travellers against using Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
‘Unfortunate’ Victory scrap out derby draw with City
Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory have had to settle for a 1-1 draw and remain winless at the start of the A-League Men season.