Storm lock down flyer until 2027, but door open for PNG
Melbourne have taken one of their key players off the market for 2027, meaning he cannot become a priority target for the Perth Bears' first roster.
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Hawks respond to Mitchell’s message, book spot in semi
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has praised his side for responding to a simple three-quarter time message after they powered past GWS and into a semi-final.
Panthers book finals date with ‘beast’ Fisher-Harris
Penrith's win over St George Illawarra means they will face one of the chief architects of their premiership dynasty in the first week of the NRL finals.
Knights hoping to send O’Brien out a winner
Newcastle have the chance to send Adam O'Brien out a winner when they face Parramatta at CommBank Stadium.
Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push
Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals.
Veteran forward retires as Dolphins rue finals fade-out
The Dolphins will not play finals this year but have plenty to look forward to in future as Kenny Bromwich announces his retirement from the NRL.
‘False promises’: players fume over Western United woes
Western United players have become free agents after their club was placed into A-Leagues hibernation, with the players' union demanding action.
‘Tragedy’: Dad fatally mauled by ‘obviously huge’ shark
A man killed by a shark while surfing leaves behind a wife and young daughter as beaches remain closed while authorities probe the species involved.
Rabbitohs halfback faces late start to 2026 season
South Sydney will be without their halfback for the first two games of 2026 as they fight to recover from a dismal season.
Alcaraz deals with a Djoker, now to exorcise a Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet for the third grand slam final in a row when they play for the US Open title.
UK PM picks new deputy, foreign minister in reshuffle
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejigged his cabinet after Angela Rayner quit for breaching the ministerial code by failing to pay the correct tax amount.
‘Amazing what happens when valued’: Suns’ missing piece
John Noble has a complicated relationship with AFL finals but still played enough of them to be a source of wisdom this week for Suns teammates.
A million reasons to help the cops catch accused killer
A massive manhunt for an accused double murderer is nearing its third week, with police offering a sizeable reward for info that helps track him down.
Season over for two Lions premiership heroes
The Brisbane Lions' premiership defence has been dealt two huge blows after Eric Hipwood and Lachie Neale were ruled out for the rest of the finals series.
Socceroos win – but here’s why Popovic isn’t satisfied
Tony Popovic will cop the teething pains of ugly Socceroos performances if it means they learn and are ready to rise to a higher level at next year's World Cup.
Umpiring controversy revved up red-hot Geelong
Geelong star Max Holmes has revealed two controversial umpiring calls that led to Cam Rayner goals "pissed off" the Cats and motivated them against Brisbane.
Scintillating Cats topple Lions in AFL qualifying final
Geelong have beaten reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions by 38 points in the second AFL qualifying final to charge into a 14th preliminary final in 19 years.
Nawaqanitawase achieves 89-year first in Roosters rout
Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has bagged another try-scoring hat-trick to help pilot the Sydney Roosters into the NRL finals.
Balard strikes on debut as Socceroos down New Zealand
Max Balard has hit the ground running for the Socceroos, netting the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.
DCE ices last Manly game but ‘won’t be looking back’
NRL champion Daly Cherry-Evans has bowed out of Manly as a winner but could not inspire the big victory the Sea Eagles needed to keep their finals hopes alive.
Aiken leads Roosters to 10th straight 2025 win
The Sydney Roosters were missing some key players but star halfback Tarryn Aiken ensured they overcame plucky Canberra.
Thailand’s Anutin elected PM after rout of ruling rival
Political veteran Anutin Charnvirakul has easily won a vote against Thailand's once-dominant ruling party to become the turmoil-hit nation's new prime minister.
Gordon boosted by ex-Wallabies mate for Titans debut
Former Wallabies star Carter Gordon has been inspired watching his ex-teammate Mark Nawaqanitawase take the NRL by storm ahead of his own debut.
Search over as man’s missing head formally identified
Police have confirmed that a skull found in bushland has been formally identified as the remains of murder victim Julian Story, ending months of searching.
Injury forces pole vault star Kennedy out of worlds
Pole vaulter Nina Kennedy, who won gold at last year's Olympics, is out of the Tokyo world championships because of a new leg injury.
‘Danger to public’: Neo-Nazi leader loses bid for bail
Dozens of supporters yelled "heil Australia" as their white nationalist leader was denied bail after a magistrate ruled he was a safety risk to the community.
Storm shaken with duo joining Hughes on sidelines
Nelson Asofa-Solomona's NRL season could be over, and he'll be joined on the sidelines by Jahrome Hughes and Ryan Papenhuyzen.
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PM talks up ‘warm’ Trump phone call but no meeting set
Anthony Albanese has held his fourth phone call with President Donald Trump, but there has been no update on the result of a critical US defence review.
‘My superhero’: touching funeral tributes for slain cop
Heartbroken family and friends have farewelled the first of two fallen police officers, with a guard of honour stretching hundreds of metres.
The change Socceroos boss sees in recalled Irankunda
In his first call-up in close to a year, Nestory Irankunda has impressed Socceroos coach Tony Popovic with his new-found maturity.
DR Congo reports 15 deaths in new Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry says a new Ebola outbreak in the country is suspected of having caused 15 deaths.