No Nicking this one: Daicos claims first Brownlow
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has won his first Brownlow Medal with a record 47 votes.
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‘Confusing call’ mars Johnson magic as Tasmania win
Tasmania have shrugged off a slow start to win their opening game of the NBL season over South East Melbourne after a late call benefited them.
Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error
The NRL has admitted the Warriors should have had the chance to level the scores at 12-12 late in the dying stages of their semi-final loss to Newcastle.
Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback
Playmaker Sam Walker looks set to feature in the Sydney Roosters' preliminary final after completing his first training session since undergoing ankle surgery.
Alan Jones’s alleged teen victim withdrawn from trial
Prosecutors have withdrawn an indecent assault charge related to a 17-year-old boy midway through veteran broadcaster Alan Jones's trial.
Jurors hear cop faked cancer, plotted partner’s murder
After being told to leave his ex alone for obsessive behaviour, a police officer allegedly blamed his actions on cancer treatment months before killing him.
NRL set to act over ’embarrassing’ referee abuse
Warriors great Shaun Johnson has labelled footage of fans throwing projectiles at referee Ashley Klein in Auckland as embarrassing, with the NRL investigating.
‘Match their bravery’: PM pushes climate action at UN
In a major speech opening the United Nations' climate week, the prime minister will urge political leaders to step up efforts in combating rising emissions.
Mum’s last words to son before jumping castle tragedy
Georgie Burt, the mother of Zane Mellor who was among six killed in a jumping castle tragedy, has spoken about the day that "ripped my heart out".
AI looming as economy’s make-or-break turning point
Technological change could help make the nation better off but young workers face a growing burden, a triennial assessment of Australia's economic future shows.
Inglis, Ellis steer Aussies to tense win over Zimbabwe
Australia have beaten Zimbabwe by one wicket in the third ODI to wrap up a 3-0 series clean sweep in Harare, with Josh Inglis smacking a fine century.
Sydney thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence
The Sydney Kings made a shaky start to their title defence before stamping their authority in style, as Kendric Davis starred in a comfortable win over Cairns.
Knights book prelim with Penrith as Warriors fume
Newcastle have upset the Warriors in a controversy-laden 12-10 win at Eden Park to secure a preliminary final berth against NRL heavyweights Penrith.
Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare
Gold Coast have mixed style with substance to entrench themselves inside the AFLW's top eight, while Richmond hung tough to beat a resurgent GWS.
AFL bans loom for bottle-throwing Hawthorn fans
Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires after a controversial finals exit face lengthy bans if identified by the AFL and Victoria Police.
Ed Sheeran contemplated quitting performing over row
An emotional Ed Sheeran has confided in fans about his tumultuous week, admitting he'd made 'mistakes' and condemned the conflict in Gaza as 'catastrophic'.
Wallaroos’ agony after amazing French rugby comeback
The Wallaroos will look back in frustration at a Test where they had indisciplined France at their mercy only to end up losing 29-26.
Roosters book prelim ticket by mauling Sharks
The Sydney Roosters will meet the Dolphins in an NRL preliminary final after beating Cronulla 46-10.
Lions break Hawk hearts to set up shot at AFL hat-trick
Brisbane will play Fremantle in next Saturday's AFL grand final after a controversial free kick was pivotal in their epic preliminary final win over Hawthorn.
Hynes’ head knock hurts as Sharks suffer same old pain
Cronulla are now one of only a few teams to have made five straight finals in the NRL era without reaching a decider, after their 46-10 loss to Sydney Roosters.
Neale stars in Lions’ prelim win after early collision
Brisbane star Lachie Neale has played a significant role in the Lions' classic AFL preliminary final win over Hawthorn after being felled at the opening bounce.
PM urges US tech giants to compete on online safety
Anthony Albanese is set to meet with former Apple executive Tim Cook to discuss internet safety measures for young people ahead of a push at the United Nations.
Dockers’ sizzling surge seals spot in AFL grand final
Fremantle will meet either Hawthorn or Brisbane in the AFL grand final as they chase a maiden premiership after coming from behind to beat Sydney.
‘Bloody good effort’: Raiders end Tigers’ fairytale
Canberra have held on to beat Wests Tigers in a low-scoring NRLW semi-final, with Zahara Temara's game management the difference for the Raiders.
Australian pleads not guilty to Thai teen’s murder
An Australian man has appeared in a Thai court and pleaded not guilty to killing a teenage girl whose body was later found in a discarded suitcase.
Head back in the game as Aussies cane Zimbabwe
A return to form from centurion Travis Head has led the way as Australia overpowered Zimbabwe by 84 runs in Harare to clinch the ODI series victory.
Lions star addresses motivation of potential three-peat
Just two wins away from a third straight AFL premiership, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is adamant the chance to pull off a three-peat has yet to be discussed.
Roosters’ make call on star forward, Walker progress
Angus Crichton has been cleared to return for the Roosters in their knockout clash with Cronulla, with star halfback Sam Walker not too far behind him.
Family split on victim’s abuse before violent killing
The children of a woman who killed and dismembered their father say he subjected her to decades of violence and abuse, leaving her severely traumatised.
September hike firms as RBA inflation fears come true
Oil prices might rise as high as $US150 a barrel as the Iran war drags on, further entrenching expectations for more Reserve Bank rate rises.
US accused of possible war crimes in Iran strikes
UN-commissioned human rights experts have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the US committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including on a school.