Australia retain trophy as second NZ T20I washed out
Australia's second Twenty20 International against New Zealand has been washed out with less than three overs bowled in Tauranga.
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Stacked NRLW sides set scene for Origin-style decider
Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters are laden with Origin stars, and there's an expectation the NRLW grand final will bring a similar level of intensity.
‘Tragic’ end to missing boy case as search scaled back
Police have taken aim at "keyboard detectives" as a massive outback search for a four-year-old boy missing from a rural property for a week is downgraded.
Forgotten Socceroo back in the fold for friendlies
Tony Popovic has made eight changes to the Socceroos' squad to face Canada and the United States, including giving a young gun a recall after almost two years.
Psychiatrists win pay leap but system still ‘broken’
A big temporary pay boost for public psychiatrists has been handed down after scores of specialists quit an under-resourced state public system.
Mokbel drug convictions ‘infected’ but retrial on cards
An underworld figure faces a retrial on a 2005 drug importation charge after three judges delivered a mixed ruling on his appeal against three convictions.
Petracca wants time in the Sun as Saint makes big call
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has selected his preferred club, while Jack Steele has stepped down as St Kilda captain on day one of the free agency period.
‘I’m only human’: Piastri eyes Baku bounce back
Oscar Piastri has had more than a week to contemplate his worst grand prix yet but the championship leader is confident he'll bounce back in Singapore.
Two dead, suspect shot in attack near UK synagogue
Two people are dead and three others are seriously wounded after a car and stabbing attack near a synagogue in Manchester in northern England.
Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms
Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.
Wallabies coach weighs up pros and cons of rebel comp
A new rebel rugby competition could be launched as early as next year, but Rugby Australia are set to blacklist any Wallabies players who participate.
Broncos respond to Storm star’s ‘stuck up’ barb
Brisbane ace Pat Carrigan has addressed comments from Stefano Utoikamanu after the Melbourne prop claimed the Broncos were 'stuck up'.
Demon exodus: star mid told to explore trade options
Clayton Oliver is the latest big name set to leave Melbourne, but new coach Steven King is upbeat Christian Petracca will remain at the AFL club.
Bassett claims surprise slalom medal as Fox falls short
Australia's Kaylen Bassett has claimed the men's C1 bronze at the slalom world championships, while Noemie Fox has fallen short of a podium finish.
Politics played down as Australia locks in PNG pact
A landmark military treaty binding Australia and Papua New Guinea ensures domestic security and has little to do with geopolitics, the Pacific nation's PM says.
Finance boss latest top exec to quit FA after $8m loss
Chief financial officer Caroline Veitch has become the latest high-profile departure from Football Australia, resigning after reporting a $8.55-million loss.
Israel intercepts 39 Gaza aid boats sparking criticism
Thirty-nine boats among an activist flotilla bound for Gaza have been boarded by Israeli forces in the latest high-profile protest action against the war.
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson to appeal convictions
Triple-murderer Erin Patterson has formally indicated she will appeal her convictions after she was found guilty of serving a deadly mushroom lunch.
Walsh gets VIP backing to take on Kangaroos No.1 jersey
Reece Walsh has shown he's ready to be Australia's next Test fullback, says James Tedesco, after his own withdrawal from the Ashes left a vacancy.
Wildlife advocate and primate expert Jane Goodall dies
Jane Goodall is being hailed as a pioneering primate expert and tireless advocate for the environment after her death at the age of 91 while on a speaking tour.
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Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes
Strong growth in household spending earlier this year is unlikely to be matched, which could ease Reserve Bank fears of a return of inflation pressures.
‘People keep writing me off’: Dally M winner Tedesco
A year on from being dropped by NSW and Australia, James Tedesco has claimed his second Dally M Medal and declares his best football is still ahead of him.
Gardner mows down NZ to give Aussies World Cup lift off
Ash Gardner has hit a landmark ton to set Australia on their way to an 89-run victory over New Zealand, a striking lift-off to their World Cup title defence.
Upton still No.1 in NRLW with historic second Dally M
Tamika Upton has won her second Dally M Medal, in a season when she returned to Brisbane and steered them to the NRLW grand final.
Tedesco scorches field to win second Dally M Medal
James Tedesco has won his second Dally M Medal in a big night for the Roosters at the NRL's awards evening, while Tamika Upton was crowned best women's player.
Bulldogs chief Gould in hospital amid health concerns
Phil Gould is in hospital awaiting test results on his heart, after falling ill at the start of the NRL's grand-final week.
Police zero in on area in search for alleged cop killer
Police hunting Australia's most wanted fugitive have targeted an area far away from where he was last sighted after he allegedly shot dead two officers.
Australia easily beat NZ in T20 despite Robinson ton
Captain Mitch Marsh top-scored with 85 as Australia cruised to victory in their opening T20 against New Zealand, despite Tim Robinson's century.
Stay away bro: Strange wary of Ethan virus for NRLW GF
Sydney Roosters second-rower Jasmin Strange has kept away from her brother Ethan ahead of the NRLW grand final, after the sick Canberra men's star returned home
We’re sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans
Geelong have apologised for any offence caused by their off-the-mark Mad Monday celebrations, declaring future events won't continue in their current format.
Wallabies record-holder to quit international rugby
Wallabies prop James Slipper says the time is right to step away from international rugby after a career in which he has smashed all sorts of records.