‘Sensational’: NZ legend backs Origin across the ditch
One of New Zealand's most prolific international rugby league players has backed a move to play State of Origin across the ditch in 2027.
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Man sentenced to life for trying to assassinate Trump
A man convicted of trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison.
Hope out of tragedy as mass stabbing lessons laid bare
The husband of a woman killed in a shopping mall stabbing spree says lives will be saved by improvements suggested after an inquest into the mass killing.
China to buy more US soybeans, Trump says after Xi call
Chinese President Xi Jinping has had a phone call with US President Donald Trump, officials from both countries say.
Star moguls duo given Winter Olympics ceremony honour
Moguls medallists Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham will be Australia's flag bearers at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Wanderers stun City to blow open ALW title race
The ALW premiership race is wide open after Western Sydney upset leaders Melbourne City to send Sydney FC, who lost to Brisbane, to the foot of the table.
Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training
Melbourne premiership defender Steven May, a restricted free agent at the end of this season, was a notable absentee from training.
NRL dumps kick-off change, reveals 2026 rule tweaks
The NRL has reversed plans to drastically alter the kick-off, but made a handful of eye-catching tweaks to its rules for the 2026 season.
‘Frightening’: why Reds will stoke Kiwi rugby rivalry
Stoking rivalries across the Tasman and pushing an up-tempo brand of rugby is the focus of the 30th Super Rugby Pacific season, which begins next week.
Defence property sell-off in bid to shore up budget
Almost 70 historic defence sites across Australia will go under the hammer, saving $100 million in annual costs to be reinvested back into the armed forces.
Injured Aussie under cloud ahead of Olympics opening
Superstar Laura Peel can turn to former aerials champion and now Australian chef de mission Alisa Camplin, who made an amazing return from injury to win gold.
Iran demands changes in venue for US talks
The US military says it shot down an Iranian drone acting "aggressively" near its aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea in self-defence.
Peake performance can’t save Aussie teens in World Cup
Ollie Peake's captain's century wasn't enough to prevent Australia's Under 19s being dethroned as world champions as they lost by 27 runs to England.
Rogers leads Vics to big win with freak catch and runs
Tom Rogers reeled in a one-handed screamer to send Marnus Labuschagne packing before making 69 as Victoria beat Queensland by seven wickets in the One-Day Cup.
ALW coaching great Juric parts ways with Sydney
Ante Juric has stepped down as Sydney FC boss with immediate effect, leaving a legacy that includes six major trophies across an eight-year span.
Cummins reveals plan for returning from back injury
After a "minor setback" ruled Pat Cummins out of the T20 World Cup, the star Australia quick has revealed when he hopes to return to the field.
Aspiring Matildas bolter nets record move to Juventus
Annalise Rasmussen is nearing a maiden Matildas call-up after earning a move to Juventus following a stellar season for the Central Coast Mariners.
Injury casts doubt over Aussie star’s Winter Olympics
Australian aerials superstar Laura Peel has suffered an injury on the eve of the winter Games.
Wallabies’ surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup
The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.
Body cameras deployed to field officers in Minneapolis
US federal agents in Minneapolis will wear body cameras after the killing of two US citizens sparked weeks of protests about the immigration crackdown.
Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation
Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to comply with a US Congressional subpoena to testify about their relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Trickle of Palestinians leave Gaza at Rafah crossing
Some 20,000 wounded and sick Palestinians are hoping to leave Gaza for medical treatment as Israeli authorities open the Rafah border crossing into Egypt.
Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities before talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine with around 450 drones and 70 missiles launched.
Rebels benched, jobs swapped in coalition peace offer
The Nationals are weighing a reconciliation deal proposed by the Liberals to restore the coalition after weeks of damaging infighting.
Treasurer announces first female head of ASIC
Former corporate lawyer Sarah Court will succeed Joe Longo as chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Giddey among All-Star snubs, LeBron earns 22nd-straight
Australia's Josh Giddey has been overlooked for a NBA All-Stars berth but he wasn't the only big snub, while LeBron James made it 22-straight selections.
Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start
The Brisbane Lions have lost one of their star recruits to a stress fracture that will mean he misses the early rounds of their AFL title defence.
Tap-and-go: Super tweaks to speed up domestic rugby
A host of rule innovations will be introduced in this season's Super Rugby Pacific competition, designed to encourage faster play and reduce "dead time".
Major parties spend big but Clive Palmer goes larger
Billionaires bet big on major parties at the federal poll but the standout spender was Clive Palmer, despite failing to get any of his candidates elected.
Socceroo gambles on UK move ahead of World Cup
Mohamed Toure has potentially risked his near-certain World Cup spot by joining struggling English Championship side Norwich City.
‘Really cool’: Gunners’ Matildas help conquer the world
Matildas trio Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross have enjoyed the perfect Asian Cup warm-up as they helped Arsenal become world champions.