‘Cute boy’: teacher guilty of procuring child for sex
A former elite-school teacher's disturbingly graphic messages to a 15-year-old have been revealed as he was found guilty of procuring a child for sex.
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‘Trying to go home’: Swans give update on veteran Adams
Sydney coach Dean Cox has provided an update on midfielder Taylor Adams after the AFL veteran was knocked unconscious in a Saturday-night incident.
‘I can’t give what is needed’: Port’s AFLW coach quits
Port Adelaide's AFLW coach has quit, with Lauren Arnell stepping down to spend more time with her family.
Perth hand Southside their biggest loss of WNBL season
The Perth Lynx have smashed the Southside Melbourne Flyers, who are at risk of dropping out of the top four as the WNBL finals approach.
De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat
Home hope Alex de Minaur has suffered a straight-sets Australian Open quarter-final defeat to career grand slam-hunting world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.
Nationals back leader as MP warns of ‘political cliff’
Nationals MPs are standing behind leader David Littleproud after a renegade backbencher announced his intention to challenge for the leadership.
Multiple bidders in mix for Mariners licence: APL boss
The Australian Professional Leagues are confident they will find new ownership for Central Coast, with more than 12 bidders entering the due diligence process.
The key factor in code-hopper’s Wallabies start date
If code-hopper Angus Crichton wants to play for the Wallabies earlier than November, he'll have to get permission from the Sydney Roosters, not the NRL itself.
‘A special person’: the new Crow making instant impact
Adelaide defender Mitch Hinge says a decorated new recruit has made an instant impact at an AFL club seeking to rebound from a straight-sets finals exit.
Wildcats upset Phoenix to congest NBL top-five
Perth have rallied from 12 points down to beat second-placed South East Melbourne and knock on the door of the NBL's top-four on the run towards finals.
‘Life experience’: The key to Brancatisano’s WNBL rise
Isabella Brancatisano was "living her life" before coming back to the WNBL, while rookie Unique Thompson discusses why she's had a stellar season.
‘No stress’: Aussie skipper on disjointed T20 lead-in
Australia's T20 captain Mitch Marsh says a disjointed preparation won't be an issue against Pakistan in a three-match series ahead of the World Cup.
Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire
An abusive man who set fire to his wife and stepchild has been jailed for life with 32 years to serve before he will become eligible for parole.
‘It’s no surprise’: West Coast appoint co-captains
West Coast have appointed a second-year player at the club as co-captain, while a recruit yet to play a game for the Eagles is in their new leadership group.
‘A lot of grey area’: Pies gun relives contentious call
Star forward Jamie Elliott, who was controversially denied a free-kick in last year's preliminary final, believes Collingwood are capable of anything in 2026.
Can NRL switch save Titans discard’s career?
He has scored 53 tries in 54 NRL games but Alofiana Khan-Pereira is looking to reboot his NRL career after joining the Warriors.
It took 19 seconds for Tigers to win Pearce-Paul over
On an August afternoon last year, Kai Pearce-Paul was convinced once-and-for-all he'd made the right call signing with Wests Tigers.
Zampa four-fer can’t save Aussies in Pakistan defeat
With three new faces in their team, Travis Head's Australia have succumbed to a 22-run defeat against Pakistan in their first T20 international in Lahore.
‘Just a dream’: Sabalenka in Hingis-like Open rare air
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is into her fourth consecutive Australian Open final and on track for a third crown when she meets Elena Rybakina for the title.
Israel to reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt
Israel says it will reopen Gaza's border crossing with Egypt in both directions over the weekend.
‘Long overdue’: states sign off on $25b hospital deal
An eleventh-hour agreement means states and territories will receive extra funding for public hospitals but health experts are calling for more reforms.
Liberal MP rules himself out of leadership challenge
Andrew Hastie will not contest a potential leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, after saying he does not have the numbers for a move.
City teen learns fate over alleged ‘gypsy’ slur
Medin Memeti won't face a suspension from Football Australia after AAP revealed he was under investigation for the alleged use of a racial slur.
‘Devastating’: parents, teenage boys found dead at home
Investigators are treating the deaths of a man and a woman and their teenage children as a murder-suicide after their bodies were found at their home.
Halfpipe rookie Brown surges into Olympic medal mix
Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Australia's teenage freeski star Indra Brown has surprised even herself with her rise through the ranks.
Phoenix miss golden chance as City fight out ALM draw
Melbourne City have fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Wellington, who had a penalty to win the match saved in injury time.
Geelong’s venom breaks Bendigo’s spirit in WNBL stunner
The Bendigo Spirit have been stunned by the Geelong Venom, who have moved off the bottom of the WNBL ladder with their win.
Alcaraz scrambles into Open final to reach rarefied air
Irrepressible world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz has become only the seventh man in professional tennis history to consecutively reach the final of all four grand slams.
Trump names Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair
US President Donald Trump says he'll nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed chair.
Djokovic on verge of grand slam history after AO epic
Novak Djokovic has downed Jannik Sinner in an epic Australian Open semi-final battle and will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the title decider as both men eye history.
‘Doesn’t get better’: Djokovic on verge of slam history
Novak Djokovic has downed Jannik Sinner in an epic Australian Open semi-final battle and will meet world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the title decider.