China’s swim gold medallist is drug-free, says Chalmers
Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers won an Olympic 100m freestyle silver medal behind a Chinese rival who he believes is drug-free.
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Martin dethroned but Aussies hail Diehm’s BMX bronze
Logan Martin has crashed out in the Olympic BMX freestyle final as Natalya Diehm took a surprise bronze in the equivalent women's event in Paris.
Australia’s Smith claims shooting bronze at Olympics
Australian trap shooter Penny Smith has won her first Olympic medal, taking trap bronze after scraping into the final.
Fox etched into history with sixth Olympic medal
Jessica Fox has claimed her second gold of the Paris Games with victory in the C1 and has now won more individual Olympic medals than any other Australian.
Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss
The Matildas' Olympic dream is over, knocked out of the tournament after a 2-1 loss to the United States in their final group game in Marseille.
Brian To’o staying put at reigning champions Penrith
Penrith winger Brian To'o has declared he will stay at the three-time defending premiers, after meeting with club bosses and his management.
Koroibete back in Wallabies fold for Rugby Championship
Star winger and two-time John Eales Medallist Marika Koroibete has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa.
Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach
Football Australia is searching for a new Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's reign was brought to an end after Australia's group-stage exit at the Olympics.
Ex-Sydney Kings import star Martin joins Adelaide 36ers
Former Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin is joining the Adelaide 36ers as Scott Ninnis aims to guide his side up the NBL ladder this season
Praiseworthy author Alexis Wright wins Miles Franklin
Author Alexis Wright has become a two-time winner of the prestigious $60,000 Miles Franklin Literary Award, with her epic novel Praiseworthy.
Jemima Montag wins brave bronze in 20km walk
Australian Jemima Montag has drawn inspiration from her late grandmother to win a bronze medal in the women's 20km walk at the Paris Olympics.
Death of Hamas military leader confirmed, Israel says
The head of Hamas' military wing died in an air strike in Gaza in July, Israel has confirmed a day after the group's political chief was killed in Iran.
Australia freestyle relayers in golden salute in Paris
Australia's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team has won the nation's eighth gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Boxing biology war erupts after 46-sec Paris Games bout
Imane Khelif's next opponent has thrown down the challenge after the Algerian began her controversial Olympic boxing campaign with a 46-second stoppage.
Olam sent off as Tigers’ tough week ends in loss to NQ
Wests Tigers' week started with news their most promising player will leave the NRL club, and ended with a loss that included a player sent off.
US prisoners released from Russia back on home soil
The United States and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap, the largest in post-Soviet history, with the US detainees finally back home.
Senator labelled a villain in Higgins’ ‘fairytale’
Brittany Higgins made allegations of ill-treatment, ostracism, bullying and harassment but none of it was true, Senator Linda Reynolds' lawyer told a court.
Hope for ‘better future’ as PM lands at Garma Festival
Australia's largest Indigenous cultural festival has officially opened with bunggul (dance) as the prime minister joined attendees in Arnhem Land.
Biles edges Andrade for Olympic all-around title
A mighty floor routine from Simone Biles featuring Taylor Swift and Beyonce powered the iconic American gymnast to gold in the all-around final.
BMX ace Sakakibara in shape to banish Tokyo memories
Saya Sakakibara looks the rider to beat for gold in the BMX racing at the Olympics after an unbeaten quarter-final display at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.
Utoikamanu poised to become Storm’s next success story
Melbourne have beaten Canterbury to gain the signature of Stefano Utoikamanu from Wests Tigers, the best prop on the NRL's open market.
‘Transnational’ gang behind billion-dollar meth import
A man has been charged over an international plot to import almost a tonne of methamphetamine inside industrial machinery, but the ringleaders remain at large.
Justin Olam’s season could be over after high shot
Justin Olam was sent off for a high shot on North Queensland's Heilum Luki and the Wests Tigers centre is now facing suspension.
Robinson edges Ewing in all-Aussie surfing shoot-out
Jack Robinson is through to the semi-finals of the Olympic surfing, while fellow Australians Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright were quarter-final losers.
Plea to avoid panic as ‘unusual’ deadly outbreak grows
Victoria's legionnaires' disease outbreak has grown to 71 confirmed cases and a further seven suspected, following the death of an infected woman in her 90s.
Family wants new probe into aid worker deaths in Israel
An Australian aid worker's family wants more answers after a report into her death and that of six colleagues found the attack was "not deliberately directed".
CFMEU seeks legal advice over administrator orders
The CFMEU says it is "under attack" and will fight an attempt by the watchdog to give an independent administrator powers to overhaul its construction division.
Sky Blues, Wanderers to clash in ALM first-round derby
Sydney FC will start their upcoming A-League Men campaign against Western Sydney Wanderers, after the draw for the 2024-25 season was released.
Souths No.7 Walker out of crunch Sharks clash
A win for South Sydney against Cronulla will go a long way to keeping their slim NRL finals hopes alive, but they'll need to do it without halfback Cody Walker.
Advisors called in as taxpayer bailout weighed for Rex
The federal government has engaged three external consultants as it considers its options in coming to the aid of cash-strapped regional carrier Rex.
AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025
After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks.