Suns coach Hardwick escapes sanction for F-bomb
AFL footy boss Laura Kane says the use of a swear word during Damien Hardwick's press conference was just a show of passion from the Gold Coast coach.
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China-backed hacker group unmasked by Australia, allies
Australia has for the first time led the unmasking of a malicious cyber group linked to the Chinese government and targeting public and private sector networks.
France’s Macron asks PM to stay on in role for now
French President Emmanuel Macron has asked Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to remain temporarily in office after elections left the government in limbo.
Third-largest Australian overseas Olympic team named
Monday's 55 athletics selections finalises the Australian team for the Paris Games - the third-biggest for an overseas Olympics.
Adam Simpson axed as West Coast coach
West Coast have parted ways with coach Adam Simpson following a horror run of results over the past few AFL seasons.
Rabbitohs delay call on surgery for Latrell Mitchell
Latrell Mitchell hopes to play for South Sydney later this year after the club opted against sending the fullback for a foot operation.
Hynes out for eight weeks in huge blow to Sharks
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes has been ruled out for about eight weeks after suffering bone and ligament damage to his ankle after a training injury.
Cripps calls for AFL Brownlow eligibility change
Sydney's top Brownlow Medal favourite Isaac Heeney and Adelaide star Izak Rankine will front the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night.
Trbojevic returns to No.1, rookie halfback at Manly
Tom Trbojevic's stint in the centres has lasted one week at Manly, with the superstar Sea Eagle returning to the No.1 jersey against Newcastle.
Boy accused of crash has bail revoked after absconding
A 17-year-old boy who was released on bail five days ago has had it revoked after he went on the run and violated his conditions.
Greyhounds boss resigns after damning vet report
The chief of Greyhound Racing NSW has resigned after the industry's top vet wrote a scathing report alleging poor animal welfare practices.
Brownlow contender Heeney fails to overturn ban
Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after failing to overturn his one-game ban at the AFL tribunal for striking.
Breakers heading back to US for NBA pre-season games
The New Zealand Breakers will represent the NBL in two exhibition games against NBA opposition in October, taking on the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Latrell ‘not too sore’, as Souths hold hope for return
South Sydney insist Jye Gray's move to fullback to replace Latrell Mitchell won't force changes in their game as they attempt a late surge into the NRL finals.
Australia to announce more Ukraine aid at NATO summit
Further support for Ukraine is set to be announced at a key NATO summit as Kyiv calls for aid after a Russian missile barrage struck a children's hospital.
World-first laws curtailing vape sales pass parliament
Vapes will only be able to be sold over the counter at pharmacies under world-leading reforms passed by federal parliament.
Ex-Wildcat Sarr goes second in NBA draft, Furphy slides
French forward Alex Sarr has made NBL history as pick No.2 in the NBA draft, but Australian first-round prospect Johnny Furphy wasn't among the 30 names called.
‘I owe Storm’: Papenhuyzen keen to make up for absences
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed why he was so keen to get back to NRL action and insists there is a lot of improvement in his game to come.
Victoria to axe lucrative private prison deal early
Two prisons will close in Victoria with inmates moved to facilities including a $1.1 billion state-of-the-art prison that's been mothballed since 2022.
Bulldogs skipper Bontempelli hurt in training incident
Brownlow Medal fancy Marcus Bontempelli has left Western Bulldogs training early after hurting his back under the weight of a tackle from a teammate.
David Armstrong backflips on Knights, set to leave club
Newcastle have confirmed David Armstrong will leave the Knights at the end of the year despite initially agreeing to a new deal at the club.
Cleary set for post-Origin round-20 NRL return
Penrith have identified round 20 as Nathan Cleary's most likely return date, meaning he will not play any role in NSW's State of Origin series.
Wests Tigers allow Stefano Utoikamanu to test market
Wests Tigers have opened the door for Stefano Utoikamanu, their best forward, to walk to an NRL rival.
Potential Canberra bird flu case linked to NSW outbreak
A Canberra egg farm has been locked down while the ACT government investigates a suspected case of the bird flu virus believed to be linked to a NSW outbreak.
NATO picks Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next boss
Mark Rutte has promised to lead NATO "with great vigour" after the outgoing Dutch PM was chosen as secretary-general at a critical time for the alliance.
Assange seeks privacy to adjust to new-found freedom
After more than a decade in some form of custody overseas, WikiLeaks leader Julian Assange is back in Australia and will take time to adjust to his new freedom.
Swim star Cate Campbell retires without any regrets
Swimming star Cate Campbell says she gave it her all in her bid to qualify for a fifth Olympic Games and can retire with no regrets.
Zelenskiy presents new commander to Ukraine troops
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited frontline forces in eastern Ukraine, where he introduced troops to their new joint forces commander.
Assange lands in Australia after US guilty plea
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to Australia aboard a charter jet hours after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing US military secrets.
September D-Day set for NRL’s 20-team expansion plans
The NRL has begun the formal process towards a 20-team competition and plans to announce an expansion blueprint by the end of the current season.
NSW demolish Queensland in 38-18 Origin II win
Mitchell Moses has helped salvage NSW's State of Origin campaign, leading the Blues to a 38-18 thrashing of Queensland in Melbourne.