‘A huge shock’: champion paddler Fox on surgery
Australia's star paddler Jessica Fox says having surgery and being forced out of a world championships on her home course was a huge shock.
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Lions would be ‘mad’ not to pick Neale in grand final
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions would have been "mad" not to pick Lachie Neale for the grand final after his speedy recovery from a calf injury.
‘Net negative’: Cats’ take on GF player availability
Finding a way to cover for Tom Stewart shapes as the biggest grand final conundrum for Geelong coach Chris Scott.
Aussie pharma giant sees no pain from big Trump tariffs
The Australian government and pharmaceutical exporters are scrambling to determine whether they will be impacted by Donald Trump's latest tariff bombshell.
Barber accused of six-hour gang rape to be released
The oldest member of a four-strong gang of teenagers charged with a "brutal" gang rape will be allowed to run his barber shop while on bail.
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Trump slaps new tariffs on drugs, trucks and furniture
President Donald Trump's tariff spree continues with new US levies including 100 per cent on pharmaceuticals as well as duties on furniture and heavy trucks.
‘I’m innocent’, says ex-FBI boss Comey after indictment
Former FBI boss James Comey has been indicted on alleged crimes "related to the disclosure of sensitive information", the US justice department says.
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Trump declares plan to transfer TikTok to US investors
President Donald Trump has OK'd a plan to sell TikTok's US operations to American investors following China's approval, with a company price tag of $21 billion.
NRL ace pulls out of Ashes duel in blow for England
Roosters ace Victor Radley has now pulled out of England's bid to win the rugby league Ashes following his recent ban by the Sydney club.
Doyle sparks ‘significant’ United blitz in NBL thumping
American import Milton Doyle has fired as Melbourne United blew away local rivals South East Melbourne in the final quarter of their NBL derby.
France’s Sarkozy jailed for five years in Gaddafi case
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of a key charge in his trial for alleged illegal campaign financing by Libya.
Adelaide terminate drug-tainted NBL drawcard’s contract
The Adelaide 36ers have terminated Montrezl Harrell's NBL contract as the American drawcard serves a provisional drugs ban from a positive test in China.
James O’Connor zooms in for Slipper’s big day
Wallabies prop James Slipper will notch an important milestone against New Zealand on Saturday, while a globetrotting James O'Connor will start at flyhalf.
‘Part of your DNA’: Snoop taking grand final seriously
Snoop Dogg has strutted into the MCG for his official appearance ahead of a fascinating, somewhat controversial, AFL grand-final entertainment set.
‘Unusual’ stat Sharks will own with grand-final berth
If Cronulla beat Melbourne at AAMI Park, they'll become the first team in 20 years to make it to the NRL grand final without any State of Origin players.
Sea Eagles boost forward stocks with Moale signing
Manly are investigating the possibility of bringing Davvy Moale over early after signing the Souths prop on a three-year deal that currently starts in 2027.
Storm back star to deliver with grand final on offer
Craig Bellamy says he's seen enough from Jahrome Hughes to be convinced the halfback is ready to fire in Melbourne's grand final qualifier against Cronulla.
Spoon to NRL title? How ex-Tiger has evolved at Penrith
Versatile forward Isaiah Papali'i has opened up about an ill-fated stint at Wests Tigers and what has changed in his first season at NRL powerhouse Penrith.
‘Zero to 100’: alarm over violent youth crime surge
A "perfect storm" is being blamed for a crime wave driven by theft and repeat offenders as police raise concerns about an alarming surge in youth violence.
Lions star picked for grand final, Cats summon ruckman
The Brisbane Lions' Lachie Neale has won his race to overcome injury and play in the AFL grand final against a Geelong side to feature ruckman Rhys Stanley.
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Climate action vs con job: PM rebuts Trump stance at UN
The ideological divide between Australia and the US has grown wider on the world stage as leaders deliver two very different messages to the United Nations.
‘Riding through hell’: Aussie cyclists take world gold
Jay Vine has upgraded his individual silver to a gold in the mixed team time trial relay as Australia's top cyclists defended their world title in Rwanda.
A-League players sidestep conviction in betting scam
A pair of soccer players who pleaded guilty to deliberately receiving yellow cards for $10,000 have avoided convictions and jail time.
Uncertainty remains over NBL star’s drugs violation
The NBL future of Adelaide 36ers star Montrezl Harrell remains uncertain as the Australian hierarchy seeks more information about his drugs violation in China.
Hawk flag heroes join forces again in Richmond rebuild
Hawthorn premiership teammates Luke Breust and Taylor Duryea will reunite at Richmond under Adem Yze, while Sydney's backroom reshuffle has continued.
Samurai Panther: Cleary already Penrith’s master shogun
Nathan Cleary has spent parts of 2025 reading up on the samurai, but the halfback has already shown much of their discipline throughout Penrith's dynasty.
Club legends Brown, Selwood to present premiership cup
Former Brisbane captain and three-time premiership player Jonathan Brown will have the honour of presenting the cup if the Lions defeat Geelong.
Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma
If Cronulla make the NRL grand final, Sione Katoa's father will have to skip Sunday service to watch his son, who was versed in the church of tough love.
Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Bledisloe opener
Andrew Kellaway is the latest Wallabies player to be ruled out with a calf injury, paving the way for Max Jorgensen to make his Bledisloe Cup debut at fullback.
Opals coach without WNBA gig after shock Liberty move
Opals coach Sandy Brondello has been let go by the New York Liberty after the WNBA team opted not to renew the Australian's contract.
Big bank is cutting 200 teller, personal banking roles
Westpac is cutting 200 customer-facing roles in its network but says it will try to keep as many workers as possible through retraining and redeployment.