Cats coach Scott regrets run-in with female AFL staffer
In a 36-minute press conference, Geelong coach Chris Scott has expressed his regret for a run-in with an AFL employee, and addressed star Bailey Smith's antics.
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No taunting from Brailey if Sharks repeat famous win
Blayke Brailey has fond memories of watching Cronulla beat Canberra to ignite their 2016 premiership charge and is hoping to inspire another victory this week.
Magpies make brutal call on star for preliminary final
Bobby Hill has run out of time to force his way into Collingwood's line-up for their preliminary final against Brisbane, but could still feature this season.
Shock jock Jones’ alleged public sex abuse revealed
Former radio powerhouse Alan Jones is accused of indecently assaulting his alleged victims in public places including restaurants and the Sydney Opera House.
Why Bulldogs flyer couldn’t watch Penrith’s NRL dynasty
Penrith's historic NRL dynasty has been must-watch rugby league, but not for Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri.
Humble Shark goes from ‘borrowed time’ to NRL semi
Billy Burns was staring down the possibility of taking a full-time job in the mines or as a tradie not so long ago but now he's preparing for an NRL semi-final.
US Fed cuts rates by quarter of a percentage point
The US central bank has lowered the key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point due to a weak labour market, the board of governors says.
Signs of cooling labour market in surprise job numbers
Australia's unemployment rate has held steady at 4.2 per cent despite thousands of jobs unexpectedly dropping out of the nation's economy.
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PM spruiks ‘sweet spot’ climate target, rejects critics
Australia has set fresh climate targets the federal government believes strikes the right balance between responsibility and ambition.
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Trump hails US, UK’s ‘unbreakable bond’ at talks
US President Donald Trump has arrived to hold talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his Chequers country estate.
Junior star Gout Gout announces himself on world stage
Sprint sensation Gout Gout has lived up to the hype by qualifying for the 200m semi-finals at the world championships.
Gout Gout cruises through his 200m heat at worlds
Sprint sensation Gout Gout has lived up to the hype by qualifying for the 200m semi-finals at the world championships.
Woman freed on bail over fire that killed two children
A mother who left three children aged under five at home alone minutes before a fire engulfed the property and killed two girls has been freed on bail.
‘Everyone’s healthy’: Hawks ready for Cats prelim final
There's good news at Hawthorn after several players pulled up sore from last week's barnstorming semi-final win over Adelaide.
Konstas conquers mental demons to post Test statement
Sam Konstas' early-season statement to Test selectors came with a balance of patience and aggression while playing for Australia A in India.
‘Too early’ to say if NRLW is too lop-sided: CEO
Andrew Abdo claims it's too early to say the NRLW has become too lop-sided as Ali Brigginshaw floats a solution for helping to close the gap between sides.
PNG defence pact sign-off delayed in setback for PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there's "no downside" to the delayed sign-off on a major defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Report blow for AFL stadium but premier vows to kick on
A stadium attached to one state's dream for an AFL side has failed to score in a highly critical planning assessment, plunging the project into further doubt.
US judge dismisses terrorism charges against Mangione
A judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Jessica Hull hangs tough to claim 1500m bronze in Tokyo
Jessica Hull has claimed bronze in a dramatic 1500m final at the world championships won by Kenyan superstar Faith Kipyegon.
Hollywood actor and director Robert Redford dies at 89
Oscar-winning actor and director Robert Redford has died at his home in Utah aged 89.
Eels NRLW hooker cleared of bite at judiciary
Parramatta's Rueben Cherrington has been found not guilty at the NRLW judiciary of biting, after she was referred by the match review panel.
Key Suns utility wants out, veteran Dog signs new deal
A key utility wants out of the Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs will persist with an injury-plagued veteran.
Albornoz back for Pumas ahead of South Africa trip
Argentina will be boosted by the return of No.10 Tomas Albornoz for their final two Rugby Championship matches against South Africa.
‘Thought that was me’: Papalii’s ankle fears revealed
Ahead of a sudden-death clash with Cronulla, Raiders star Josh Papalii reveals he was ready to hang up the boots after fearing he broke his ankle in training.
Ciraldo rolls dice with new-look Bulldogs spine
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has gone for broke, naming a heavily rotated Bulldogs side for Sunday's clash with Penrith.
‘Frustrated’ Mata confident he and ALM can rise again
Former Premier League star Juan Mata has departed the Western Sydney Wanderers and joined one of their A-League Men rivals, believing the only way is up.
NRLW star’s recovery from ‘most uncomfortable’ injury
For Sydney Roosters captain Isabelle Kelly, getting back on the field in time for the NRLW finals has been quite literally like pulling teeth.
NRL ‘really comfortable’ with unprecedented finals draw
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has defended the league's decision to schedule its preliminary finals further apart than usual.
Trump begins historic state visit to UK amid protests
US President Donald Trump has arrived at Windsor Castle at the start of a two-day state visit to the UK as the guest of King Charles.
Kids to lose social media access but others will be OK
Social media companies will have to detect and eject under-16s from their platforms, but this does not mean all users will have their ages checked.