Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double
Jack Robinson shot from seventh to fourth and into the WSL finals after winning the Tahiti Pro, shortly after Molly Picklum claimed the women's crown.
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Eels forward announces immediate retirement from NRL
Shaun Lane, a member of Parramatta's most recent grand final team, has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL.
Jobless fall gives RBA room before next rate cut
The unemployment rate slid to 4.2 per cent in July, partly because of an unwinding from an earlier, outsized jump, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reports.
PM slams Hamas as senior leader denies praising him
Anthony Albanese has warned against trusting Hamas propaganda as an official from the terrorist group denies reports it backed Labor's "political courage".
Fed-up Moloney pulls pin after Mexican stand-off
Australian world title prospect Andrew Moloney has withdrawn from his elimination bout in Mexico after multiple delays and another location change.
Whistling Wahs coach bins journos for ‘crap’ questions
A cheeky Andrew Webster has come up with an unorthodox way of keeping journalists in check at the Warriors' weekly media session.
Bulldogs’ Hayward switch could be best in 15 years
Canterbury teammates are liking what they've seen from Bailey Hayward as he settles into the starting hooker job at the premiership hopefuls.
Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest
A bullet was fired by mistake from the rifle of a cop and hit a cafe oven as police arrested a disruptive man at a major airport on a busy travel day.
St Kilda coach slams ‘half-baked stories’ over trades
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has slammed "half-baked stories" surrounding his club as they become the centrepiece of early trade talks.
Aussie duo suffer agonising defeats in steamy Cincy
Alexei Popyrin and fellow Aussie Adam Walton have both suffered close, energy-sapping defeats in the third round of the Cincinnati Open.
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Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA
Strong annual growth in wages will be noted by the Reserve Bank as it collates data leading up to its next decision on whether to cut interest rates.
Australia’s win streak ended by S Africa’s rising star
Emerging star Dewald Brevis has smashed a record 125 not out in 56 balls to set up a 53-run victory for South Africa and level the T20 series with Australia.
Storm lose Papenhuyzen, Sharks bitten by centre blow
Melbourne's spine has taken another battering with fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen out of the blockbuster against Penrith, as Cronulla lose Jesse Ramien.
Cleary urges ‘common sense’ on mid-air tackle ruling
Ahead of a key top-four NRL game against Melbourne, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary hopes a controversial penalty try rule won't impact the game.
Burns ready to step up in Sharks’ finals fight
Cronulla's Billy Burns is preparing to start against Gold Coast, with a win much needed to stay in the NRL's top eight.
Turfed: Muddy square forces Eagles’ AFLW venue change
Badly damaged turf in the centre square has forced a venue change ahead of West Coast Eagles' AFLW opener.
Dillon says AFL State of Origin call hopefully ‘soon’
Amid reports that State of Origin will return to the AFL next February, Andrew Dillon says negotiations are still ongoing.
Blues want to keep stars as footy boss heads for exit
Carlton football manager Brad Lloyd will leave at the end of the season but new chief executive Graham Wright wants to keep hold of the Blues' top players.
Aussie women’s Cincinnati chances over as US Open looms
A straight-sets defeat for Maya Joint has ended Australian interest in the women's singles in Cincinnati with the US Open due to start in less than a fortnight.
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Israel’s Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act
Concerns over Israel's plans to seize Gaza City helped push Australia to recognise Palestine, but the government has been urged to go further.
Essendon’s Shiel banned one game in tribunal test case
Essendon veteran Dylan Shiel has been suspended for one match by the AFL tribunal in an unusual rough conduct case.
Crows veteran banned for massive Magpies clash
Adelaide veteran Rory Laird is out of Saturday night's home game against Collingwood after being suspended for his high bump on West Coast's Jamie Cripps.
‘I don’t need anything further’: Dockers great retires
Two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe has announced his retirement and is out to end his glittering AFL career by steering Fremantle to finals.
‘I love Canberra’: Papalii hopes for new Raiders deal
Veteran prop Josh Papalii has confirmed a change of heart on his playing future, admitting he wants to remain with Canberra in 2026.
Bulldogs tie down key forward to new deal
Bailey Hayward has signed a new two-year deal with Canterbury as a showing of faith in the man likely to become the Bulldogs' long-term hooker.
They smacked us in the face: Crows reset after scare
Adelaide forward Izak Rankine says the ladder-leading Crows must rapidly recover from copping a 'smack in the face' from lowly West Coast.
Storm gun has point to prove with Panthers on the prowl
Ahead of their NRL grand final rematch, Melbourne's Stefano Utoikamanu is hopeful of getting Nelson Asofa-Solomona back to help halt Penrith's winning run.
Star Swan ruled out of clash with Cats after head knock
Star ruck Brodie Grundy will miss at least one week of AFL action, as one of two Sydney stars to suffer injuries in their thrilling win over Brisbane.
Another big name out of Demons’ AFL coaching race
Two days after John Longmire ruled himself out of applying for Melbourne's vacant head coach role, another big-name candidate has also opted out of the race.
Kiwi ace re-signs as Giant makes a Super move for love
Two international netball stars have locked in their futures, with Diamond Jamie-Lee Price in Melbourne and Kiwi Grace Nweke recommitting to the NSW Swifts.
Christchurch to stage Super Round in stadium opener
Rugby's Super Round will return and officially launch Christchurch's new, 25,000-seat roofed stadium in a three-day event that spans Anzac Day.