NZ shuns ‘sugar hits’ in budget, cuts growth forecast
New Zealand has unveiled a bare-bones budget with a projected surplus sooner than expected, but few incentives for voters in an election year.
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Lions veteran Zorko hit for six, Swans rest Grundy
Brisbane will have to battle out of their recent form slide without star veteran Dayne Zorko after scans more injury damage.
‘Closer to not finding him’: no trace of missing boy
The outback hunt for a missing boy has been "relentless" and "demoralising" as a fresh search finds no trace of him, but police say their resolve is unwavering.
‘No apology’: NRL backs referee Klein’s send-off call
The NRL has supported Ashley Klein's controversial and game-changing decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, saying the Origin whistleblower got the call right.
Cash-strapped FA ‘not reliant on’ Socceroos Cup bailout
Forced to make cost-cutting measures, cash-strapped Football Australia aren't placing any pressure on the Socceroos to go deep at the World Cup.
AFP defends Roberts-Smith arrest as media leak probed
The AFP has denied leaking details of alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest to the media as it backed its prosecution of the former SAS soldier.
Dasha wins but Aussie giant-killers’ Paris dreams melt
Resurgent Daria Kasatkina has earned a French Open third-round date with the world No.1 but Adam Walton and Kimberly Birrell have been knocked out in Paris.
Down and out in Paris: Sinner feels heat in boilover
History-bound Jannik Sinner has suffered an incredible collapse to bow of the French Open, ending the most dominant duopoly in the annals of men's grand slams.
WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo
The head of the World Health Organisation is travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo to oversee efforts to battle an outbreak of Ebola.
Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire 60 days: report
US and Iranian negotiators have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to extend a ceasefire by 60 days and launch talks on Iran's nuclear program.
Blues evolving but can they take down the Cats?
Carlton's recent resurgence under caretaker coach Josh Fraser will receive a huge test when they face Geelong at the MCG on Friday night.
Juiced Australian swimmer racing for riches in Vegas
An Australian swimmer could earn more in a couple of minutes racing at the Enhanced Games than he did during his storied career as a clean athlete.
‘It’s exciting’: NBL master coach joins Adelaide 36ers
The Adelaider 36ers have appointed five-time NBL championship winner Trevor Gleeson as coach for the next three seasons.
‘I’ll kill them’: cop killer’s words before shooting
The shooting murder of an experienced community police officer on a routine job at a isolated property was akin to an execution, a court has been told.
History beckons for Auckland in ‘weird’ ALM grand final
One win away from becoming the first New Zealand club to claim an A-League Men grand final, Auckland coach Steve Corica admits facing his former side is weird.
Australian policeman dies in Machu Picchu hiking fall
An Australian police officer has died in Peru after falling from the Inca Trail near the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu while on holiday.
Man guilty of enslaving and assaulting elderly woman
A man has been found guilty of keeping a vulnerable woman as a slave to clean his home, care for his children, depriving her of freedom and basic necessities.
Treloar back as Bulldogs swing changes for Dees test
The Western Bulldogs have made five changes for their clash with Melbourne, including a recall for veteran midfielder Adam Treloar.
Brumbies deny Waratahs to snare Super Rugby finals spot
The clinical ACT Brumbies have held on for a tense derby win to clinch a Super Rugby Pacific finals spot with victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
Bulldogs end losing run with throwback win over Storm
Jethro Rinakama has scored a double as Canterbury displayed some of their grittiest football of the season to defeat Melbourne 30-20.
‘I won’t write me off’: Aussie teen ace on Paris dream
Emerson Jones has been handed the hardest of Roland Garros main draw debuts, but the Aussie teen wildcard remains excited and undaunted.
Surgery for skipper as Bombers count cost of carnage
Andrew McGrath will miss at least three matches with a broken jaw after Essendon were hit hard by injuries in a disastrous loss to Richmond.
‘Debilitating for young guys’: Dogs slam Burton rumours
Cameron Ciraldo has gone on the attack, lashing out at the NRL rumour mill that has fed speculation the Bulldogs are ready to cut ties with Matt Burton.
De Minaur’s dreams of first clay-court triumph dashed
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has fallen short at the penultimate hurdle in his bid to lift a maiden clay-court crown in Hamburg, outlasted by Tommy Paul.
Senegal’s president sacks PM, dissolves government
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in a decision announced during a late-night broadcast.
‘Great initiative’: Blues back Arrow fundraising push
NSW hooker Blayke Brailey has backed plans for the NRL to introduce a fundraising campaign for Jai Arrow, who has been diagnosed with MND.
‘Guessing game’: Blues’ mystery over Origin refereeing
NSW forward Cameron Murray says players are in the dark as to how Wednesday night's State of Origin series opener will be refereed.
No panic, Jannik: how can a Demon and co down a Sinner?
Jannik Sinner looks the hottest favourite to win a grand slam for years, with Alex de Minaur among the support cast wondering how on earth to halt him in Paris.
Much better late than never in Kangaroos’ Cam-back win
North Melbourne have come back from 43 points behind in the second quarter to beat Gold Coast by six points in a pulsating Marvel Stadium clash.
We were worried: Reds scrape past Moana in thriller
Queensland have coughed up a 19-point lead before pulling off a game-winning try at the death to scrape past Moana Pasifika and secure a finals berth.
Injuries sour victory as Magpies salute Pendlebury
Injuries to Jamie Elliott and Darcy Moore have soured Collingwood's win over West Coast in Scott Pendlebury's record-breaking AFL appearance.