Umpiring standard is as good as ever, says AFL boss
The standard of umpiring is as good as ever despite widespread outcry this season, says AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon.
breaking_news
De Minaur overcomes dogged Duckworth and Wimbledon rain
James Duckworth stretched Alex de Minaur but could not take a set off Australia's No.1, while Alexei Popyrin and Adam Walton have also progressed at Wimbledon.
Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing to September
Justice Juan Merchan has delayed Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges in his hush money trial from July 11 to September 18.
Retail sales rise 0.6 per cent as sales start early
Financially-strapped shoppers took advantage of sales last month, with retail turnover lifting 0.6 per cent from a limp 0.1 per cent gain in the previous month.
Child missing after suspected crocodile attack at creek
Police are searching for a child who has reportedly been attacked by a crocodile in a small community southwest of Darwin.
St Kilda spearhead Max King ruled out for season
Key St Kilda forward Max King has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury against Port Adelaide.
Crunch meeting to decide A-League central distribution
The scale of central distribution available to Australia's A-Leagues clubs is due to be revealed, with clubs bracing for a significant reduction in funds.
Fancied Thompson succumbs tamely at Wimbledon
Jordan Thompson's hopes of a big run at Wimbledon have been shattered at just the second hurdle after he was outplayed by Brandon Nakashima.
Thompson caned as Vukic bows to Wimbledon champ Alcaraz
Jordan Thompson was outplayed at Wimbledon by Brandon Nakashima but fellow Aussie Aleksandar Vukic had plenty to be proud of in defeat to Carlos Alcaraz.
‘Hurting’ A-League clubs to net just $530k in funding
The scale of central distribution available to Australia's A-Leagues clubs has been revealed, with clubs set to pocket just $530,000 for the 2024/25 season.
Tedesco backs Cowboy Townsend to add value to Roosters
The acquisition of Chad Townsend can ensure a player exodus won't impact the Sydney Roosters' premiership ambitions, captain James Tedesco says.
Palestine protesters climb onto Parliament House roof
Protesters have lowered signs from the roof of Parliament House condemning "genocide" in Gaza and calling for Palestine to be free.
Cavendish claims solo Tour stage record with 35th win
Mark Cavendish has won a record-breaking 35th career Tour de France stage at the age of 39, moving clear of Belgian legend Eddy Merckx.
Liam Wright named as Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies captain
Queensland Reds flanker and captain Liam Wright has been named as the new Wallabies skipper by coach Joe Schmidt.
Police pedophile groomed, abused 50 boys over 30 years
Former Tasmanian police officer Paul Reynolds groomed or sexually abused up to 52 boys over 30 years and concealed it through his status, a review has found.
Four rookies in line to make their Wallaroos debut
Four newcomers have been named in the Wallaroos side to face Fijiana in a double-header with the Wallabies in Sydney.
Remains found after reported croc attack on girl
Police have found human remains believed to be a 12-year-old girl who went missing after a suspected crocodile attack in the Northern Territory.
De Minaur forges into the last-32 at Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur has made it into the third round at Wimbledon with a straight-sets win over familiar rival Jaume Munar.
De Minaur into the last-32 at Wimbledon but Saville out
Alex de Minaur has made it into Wimbledon's third round with a straight-sets win over familiar rival Jaume Munar but Daria Saville has suffered a tough loss.
De Minaur wins at Wimbledon but Saville and Walton lose
Alex de Minaur has made it into Wimbledon's third round beating familiar rival Jaume Munar but Daria Saville and Adam Walton are out after agonising losses.
Controversial star Taylan May to leave Panthers
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
UK’s Labour set for huge majority, exit poll shows
Exit polls suggest Keir Starmer will be Britain's new leader, with his Labour party winning a huge majority in the UK general election.
Sicily and Martin grounded, Melksham back from ACL
Melbourne forward Jake Melksham shapes as the feel-good story of round 17 after being named to return from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.
More Eels misery as Paulo injury compounds Souths loss
Parramatta have slumped to a fourth-straight NRL loss, falling to a 32-16 defeat at the hands of a resurgent South Sydney.
Labour landslide set to sweep Starmer to power in UK
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken of the country's desire for change, after officially winning his seat, amid a massive Labour wave in the UK election.
Joy for de Minaur and Popyrin mixed with Wimbledon woe
Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin have won at Wimbledon but there was agony for fellow Australians Thanasi Kokkinakis, Daria Saville and Adam Walton.
Manly keep open mind on Trbojevic’s centre shift
Manly have kept their options open on Tom Trbojevic playing centre on his return from injury, and won't stop him playing State of Origin III if picked.
‘I wish you well’: verdict over homeless man’s stabbing
Stephen Greenfield, whose ex-girlfriend said he came home one night saying "I killed someone", has been acquitted of murdering homeless man Reginald Mullaly.
Wests Tigers ready to unleash Justin Olam against Storm
Justin Olam is set to return for Wests Tigers as the joint venture looks to continue a charmed run at Leichhardt Oval against first-placed Melbourne.
Knights take Gamble to keep halves competition alive
Tyson Gamble has signed a contract extension that will keep him in Newcastle until the end of the 2026 season.
UK Labour sweeps to power in historic election win
New prime minister Keir Starmer has vowed "change begins now" as UK voters handed Labour a landslide win after 14 years of often-tumultuous Conservative rule.