Hundreds of thousands of protesters across Australia have called for greater sanctions against Israel and an end to its bombardment and occupation of Palestine.
The Wallabies' bid for landmark back-to-back triumphs over the Springboks in South Africa has fallen just short, despite an impressive debut by Corey Toole.
Winger Desiree Miller has flown over for a hat-trick as Australia's rugby women opened their World Cup bid in Manchester with a 73-0 trouncing of Samoa.
Parramatta have ambushed an error-prone Sydney Roosters to win 30-10, leaving the Roosters clinging desperately to the top eight.
Fired by a late goal from Aine McDonagh, Hawthorn have survived a late scare to pip Carlton in a low-scoring arm wrestle.
North Melbourne have finished in the AFL's bottom three for six consecutive years but are hopeful of climbing up the ladder next season.
The Raiders have kept alive their finals hopes while the Titans and Roosters also racked up wins in the NRLW.
Geelong have cruised past rebuilding Richmond for the second time in eight weeks, triumphing by 39 points to lock up a top-two finish ahead of the finals.
Veteran halfback Daly Cherry-Evans helped set up five tries in his milestone 350th first-grade game for Manly as the Sea Eagles thumped the Dolphins.
Adelaide have claimed their first minor premiership in eight years despite the Izak Rankine homophobic slur furore threatening to derail their flag bid.
Australian world No.8 Alex de Minaur says his preparation for the US Open is poles apart from last year's injury-ravaged build-up to the New York grand slam.
Melbourne's Destanee Aiava and Brisbane's Priscilla Hon have both qualified for the US Open main draw, but teen hope Emerson Jones had her hopes dashed.
Melbourne captain Harry Grant faces a two-week stint on the sidelines, but the Storm can rest some of their key players after sealing a top-two ladder spot.
Port Adelaide have upset Gold Coast by four points to leave the Suns' hopes of a maiden finals appearance hanging in the balance.
Melbourne have edged Canterbury to cap a pulsating night of NRL games, with the win allowing the Storm to seal a top-two spot on the ladder.
Canberra have secured a dramatic 20-16 comeback win over Penrith in extra time, cementing their spot at the top of the NRL ladder.
New captain Fraser McReight says he'll let his game do the talking as the Wallabies hunt their first win in Cape Town in 33 years, with more history on offer.
The mother of a baby boy found dead inside a stormwater drain by maintenance workers has been charged with concealing the birth of a deceased child.
As Israel readies a takeover of Gaza City, its defence minister warns Hamas that the "gates of hell" will be opened unless the group accepts Israeli terms.
A positive meeting with a surgeon has left GWS coach Adam Kingsley confident injured star forward Jesse Hogan will return for finals.
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is keeping it simple as the battle for an NRL finals spot heats up.
A junior doctor accused of filming staff in hospital toilets and showers has not revealed whether he will fight more than 130 charges levelled against him.
Dolphins No.6 Kodi Nikorima has been ruled out with illness, while Trai Fuller and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will get time at fullback against Manly.
Two soccer players, including a former A-League midfielder, have each been fined $5000 and convicted over a one-month yellow card betting fraud.
Just over six months out from the Matildas' Women's Asian Cup campaign, the global players' union has called for equal prize money to the men's tournament.
Keaon Koloamatangi is considering putting his hand up to play for Australia in the Ashes series in what would be a boost for a side that's lost Payne Haas.
Alex de Minaur will open up his US Open bid against fellow Australian Chris O'Connell while Ajla Tomljanovic will face former champion Coco Gauff.
Education ministers have agreed to a national CCTV trial in childcare centres, a workers register and mandatory training as providers are warned to shape up.
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star player Izak Rankine isn't the victim after being suspended for four games by the AFL for a homophobic slur.
Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG.
Veteran winger Alex Johnston has moved closer to rarefied air by scoring his 210th NRL try in South Sydney's huge win over St George Illawarra.
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