Veteran Rabbitoh re-signs with NRL record in sight
Alex Johnston has signed a new contract at South Sydney as he closes in on the NRL's tryscoring record as Api Koroisau extends his stay at Wests Tigers.
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Retiring champion Docherty’s words for Carlton star
After beating cancer twice and overcoming three ACL injuries, Carlton's Sam Docherty will exit the AFL after one last game.
Victoria’s trash is now Commonwelth Games treasure
Two years after Victoria suddenly scrapped hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a batch of countries are hoping to host after Scotland's Glasgow next year.
Police given more time to investigate accused pedophile
A childcare worker accused of abusing eight children is expected to face further charges as prosecutors successfully applied for more time to gather evidence.
AFL superstar Bontempelli makes call on Bulldogs future
Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli has inked a new four-year, keeping him at the Whitten Oval until the end of 2029.
Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern
A Liberal leader has made his first play to form government with balance-of-power independents after a state election that delivered another hung parliament.
UK, Australia, allies say Gaza Strip war ‘must end now’
The war in the Gaza Strip should end immediately and the Israeli government's aid delivery model is "dangerous," 25 countries have declared in a statement.
Swans defender faces AFL ban over homophobic slur
Sydney defender Riak Andrew is the latest AFL player in trouble for using a homophobic slur, this time towards an opponent in a VFL match.
‘Incredibly disturbing’: federal help for algae crisis
Millions of dollars in federal funding have been pledged to tackle a massive and toxic algal bloom choking life along a state's coast and waterways.
New AFL footy boss flags gameplay change this season
New AFL football boss Greg Swann has outlined his plans to speed up the flow of matches this season, rather than waiting for next year to implement changes.
Kangaroos captain endorses next green and gold coach
Australia captain Isaah Yeo has backed Kevin Walters' looming appointment as Kangaroos coach, believing someone without club ties is right given the timing.
Brailey can only see himself running in Sharks colours
Cronulla hooker Blayke Brailey has revealed the mental shift in his game that has prompted career-best form, while giving a big hint on his future.
‘Tried to hit six first’: Owen clubs Aussies to T20 win
An Australian T20 debutant has played a starring role in a three-wicket win over the West Indies in game one of the five-match series in Jamaica.
Scheffler’s magisterial march to British Open triumph
American world No.1 Scottie Scheffler has won the 153rd British Open, outclassing the field at Royal Portrush to win by four shots.
Gold Coast playmaker hurt in crushing loss to Adelaide
Adelaide have kicked the initial 11 goals in a 61-point thrashing of Gold Coast, with the Suns losing a key playmaker to injury.
Knights’ horror week ends in heartbreak after the siren
Newcastle's finals hopes are all but over after the Warriors scored a dramatic last-second try to seal victory at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Fremantle set up finals tilt with monster upset at MCG
Fremantle's finals destiny is in their hands after coming from 22 points down in the final quarter to stun premiership favourites Collingwood in an MCG classic.
Iran beat Jordan to complete Women’s Asian Cup line-up
Iran have scored a 2-1 win over Jordan to clinch the final spot at next year's Women's Asian Cup finals in Australia.
Walters poised to become national rugby league coach
The Australian Rugby League Commission is poised to unveil the new head coach of the national men's team.
Beale to lead, Wallaby absent for historic Lions clash
Kurtley Beale will face the Lions again while a Wallabies hopeful's absence has been confirmed for the historic First Nations and Pasifika clash in Melbourne.
Field (goal) of dreams as Doueihi proves a late hero
Adam Doueihi has landed a field goal to lead Wests Tigers to a 21-20 win over Gold Coast, keeping the joint-venture clear of the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Roosters concede they must aim up to stay with eight
Sydney Roosters players have admitted they need to be better physically against Melbourne, while five-eighth Hugo Savala is battling a new injury concern.
Souths cop another season-ending injury in horror year
South Sydney's bid to avoid their first wooden spoon in almost 20 years has taken another hit, with the club's best player of 2025 ruled out for the season.
Tszyu’s future in limbo after another Fundora pounding
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has suffered a shattering TKO loss to American Sebastian Fundora in their world-title rematch in Las Vegas.
Scheffler in complete command at the Portrush Open
US great Scottie Scheffler has been hailed "inevitable" by great rival Rory McIlroy as perhaps only some magic from the home hero can now stop him at the Open.
Storm prop Asofa-Solomona learns fate over stray elbow
Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is facing another stint on the sideline after being charged over a stray elbow to Manly hooker Jake Simpkin's face.
Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents
Tasmania has delivered a hung parliament for the second time in two years, leaving its politicians to figure out who can govern and end the political chaos.
Deadly Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape
A Vietnamese man who survived the capsizing of a tour boat in Ha Long Bay says he escaped the overturned vessel by swimming out through a window underwater.
Dozens injured as car drives into crowd in Los Angeles
A car has rammed a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles, injuring dozens of people.
Manly hold off late Storm surge to boost finals hopes
Manly have held off a late challenge from Melbourne to win 18-16, inflicting the first home loss of the season upon the high-flying Storm.
Ref calls may have cost Dragons finals: Flanagan
An enraged Shane Flanagan has taken aim at the NRL match officials after St George Illawarra's tight loss to Canterbury.