US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19
Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas and is self-isolating after displaying "mild symptoms".
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Dustin Martin sidelined again with lingering back issue
Richmond star Dustin Martin is still struggling with a back injury and won't be able to front up for their away clash with Port Adelaide.
Schmidt makes mass changes as Wallabies face Georgia
The Wallabies have made 10 changes to their starting side as they prepare to face Georgia in a one-off Test in Sydney following their series win over Wales.
Impromptu trick gone wrong caused deadly jet crash
A spontaneous manoeuvre to create a "good filming opportunity" led to a mid-air collision between two former military jets, killing a pilot and cameraman.
Cameron, Bedford win appeals amid AFL tackle shock wave
Brisbane star Charlie Cameron and GWS tagger Toby Bedford are both free to play this week after successful visits to the AFL Appeal Board.
Drunk cop who fled crash and lied ‘should be sacked’
A senior NSW police officer who downed 23 drinks, crashed his police car and then left the scene before lying about it should be sacked, a watchdog has found.
Tim Tszyu eyeing Australian boxing return in September
Four months after losing his WBO super welterweight belt, Tim Tszyu is set to fight again in Australia with American Erickson Lubin a potential opponent.
Bombers swing axe, Eagle Darling still out of favour
West Coast forward Jack Darling has been overlooked for AFL selection despite the Eagles losing in-form spearhead Jake Waterman to a knee injury.
Lowry lights up 152nd Open with terrific Troon turn
Ever-popular Shane Lowry left it late to put his stamp on the British Open at Royal Troon, but even he was upstaged by a surprise late-night, first-day leader.
Scott and Lee thrive – but Cam Smith has Open calamity
Early risers Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee have ensured a bright start to Australia's challenge at the British Open, but 2022 champ Cam Smith had a nightmare.
Camper killer may use rare legal move to delay sentence
Greg Lynn's lawyer indicated he will appeal his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay and may use a rare legal manoeuvre to delay sentencing.
NSW’s youngest premier quits politics for BHP gig in US
Former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet is leaving politics and moving to the United States with his wife and their seven children to work for mining giant BHP.
Gasps in court as accused teen arsonists freed on bail
Two 19-year-old men charged over a large fire that left two men dead have been granted bail and must abide by a night time curfew.
Global IT outage continues to crash services nationally
Australian banks, governments, airports and media companies have been hit by a major IT outage that appears to be a global issue but is not a malicious attack.
Jason Day makes Troon Open move with fine second round
Australian No.1 Jason Day has made a strong second-morning move at the British Open to draw within four shots of the lead.
Guardians tie down No.1 pick Bazzana in $13.4m deal
Travis Bazzana has completed a meteoric rise from Australian schoolboy cricketer to the Cleveland Guardians' prized MLB capture in $13.4 million deal.
Russian court jails US reporter for 16 years for spying
A Russian court has found US reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage charges and jailed him for 16 years.
Ginnivan stars as Hawks bury Magpies in AFL finals bid
Jack Ginnivan has produced a career-best performance to lead AFL finals hopefuls Hawthorn to a stirring victory over his former club Collingwood.
Tickford one-two at top of Sydney Supercars grid
Cam Waters has won his fifth top-10 shootout of the season to claim pole position alongside Tickford teammate Thomas Randle in race 15 of the Supercars season.
Wallabies secure hard-earned win over gritty Georgia
The Wallabies have eked out a 40-29 victory over Georgia to extend their unbeaten run under coach Joe Schmidt to three wins.
Aussie Bazzana thrilled to join Guardians in mega deal
Travis Bazzana has completed a meteoric rise from Australian schoolboy cricketer to the Cleveland Guardians' prized MLB capture in a $A13.3 million deal.
Storm’s Anderson stars in win, ends match in agony
Melbourne winger Grant Anderson has starred with two tries in the Storm's 24-8 win over the Sydney Roosters but hurt himself in the final play of the match.
Scott starts hot as British Open reaches ‘moving day’
Early third-round starters in the British Open have taken advantage of mild conditions at Royal Troon with Australia's former world No.1 Adam Scott to the fore.
NRL stands firm on Origin bans, handling of fight night
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has rejected calls for State of Origin bans to only be served in representative matches, backing the league's current judicial system.
Crows’ Keays cleared of tackle after ‘confusing week’
Adelaide forward Ben Keays has been found to have showed a "duty of care" in a tackle that forced Essendon's Jye Caldwell off the field for a concussion test.
Unified Hockeyroos can end generational drought: coach
Katrina Powell has addressed the fall-out of Rosie Malone's non-selection and failed appeal as they fly to Paris intent on ending a 24-year medal drought.
Bazzana aiming for spot in US baseball’s hall of fame
Travis Bazzana, who made history as the first Australian to be the No.1 pick in the Major League Baseball draft, wants to end up in the sport's hall of fame.
Australian Olympics star Matthews battling dental issue
Michael Matthews, the main Australian hope in the Olympic men's cycling road race, says a serious tooth problem nearly forced him out of the Tour de France.
Gawn a chance for Dees, Port’s Finlayson out for season
Melbourne captain Max Gawn is likely to feature against Fremantle, while Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson has suffered a season-ending injury.
‘Bitcoin inventor’ referred to prosecutors for perjury
A UK judge has referred self-declared bitcoin inventor Craig Wright for alleged perjury after ruling the Australian had lied "extensively" to support his claim.
Gunmen kill nine in attack on Oman Shi’ite mosque
An assault on a mosque in Oman's capital Muscat has left at least nine people dead including three attackers, officials say.