Natural disaster declared as NSW flood clean up begins
Natural disaster zones have been declared as damage assessments begin and residents across eastern NSW mop up from record-breaking rain.
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Latrell Mitchell charged, facing minimum 3-game ban
South Sydney's woes continue to mount, with fullback Latrell Mitchell now facing a NRL ban of up to four weeks.
Roosters players maintain Jennings should be celebrated
Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has rejected claims Michael Jennings' 300th game shouldn't be celebrated, after the player's return from a drug suspension.
GWS aces Greene, Hogan fire in win over Gold Coast
GWS captain Toby Greene has kicked five goals in a 28-point win over Gold Coast in the Adelaide Hills.
Saints hold on for gripping comeback win over Tigers
St Kilda first overcame a dire opening half and then held on grimly in the last few minutes for a seven-point win over Richmond at Norwood Oval.
Pies withstand Hawks challenge in Gather Round thriller
Tom Mitchell starred against his former side as Collingwood held off a late challenge from Hawthorn to post their second win of the AFL season.
Israeli military reduces troops in southern Gaza
The Israeli military says it has withdrawn all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip except for one brigade.
Canberra’s kids slice up Parramatta for comfortable win
Canberra have delivered the perfect response to back-to-back NRL losses, thrashing Parramatta 41-8 at GIO Stadium to move to 3-2 for the season.
Three-game ban for Latrell as heat ramps up on Souths
South Sydney will be without the suspended Latrell Mitchell for the next three NRL games, placing yet more scrutiny on under-pressure coach Jason Demetriou.
Balmain, Kangaroos Test great Keith Barnes dies aged 89
Former Australian Test captain and Balmain Tigers legend Keith Barnes has died at the age of 89.
Demons to challenge Pickett suspension at AFL tribunal
Melbourne will head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Kysaiah Pickett's one-match ban, while Carlton have accepted Lachie Fogarty's suspension.
Panthers breath easy as Luai cleared of knee injury
Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai has been cleared of a serious knee injury, going as far as to return to the gym on his day off.
Nick Meaney’s Storm future settled
Versatile back Nick Meaney has signed a new contract that will keep him in Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026 season.
Bomber Langford condemns Finlayson’s homophobic slur
As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, Essendon forward Kyle Langford has condemned the Port Adelaide player's actions.
Judgment day set again for Lehrmann defamation case
The highly-anticipated judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Ten will be delivered next week after the court heard new, last-minute evidence.
Landmark climate win in European human rights court
A top European court has sided with a group of Swiss women who says their government's failure to meet greenhouse reduction targets violates their human rights.
Cook axed by Souths as Parramatta dump Sivo
Jason Demetriou has axed NSW State of Origin hooker Damien Cook as his South Sydney coaching career goes on the line against Cronulla.
ALM duo into Olyroos squad as Irankunda turns down call
Nestory Irankunda has opted against an Olyroos lifeline as coach Tony Vidmar calls up Keegan Jelacic and Lucas Mauragis to his squad.
Jennings’ return ‘not disrespectful to women’: Robinson
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has rejected claims Michael Jennings' return to the NRL is disrespectful to women, on the eve of the centre's 300th game.
Demons continue to work with Pickett after another ban
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists Kysaiah Pickett has already been working on his pressuring technique after receiving a third ban in 12 months.
‘Potential to cause injury’: AFL stands by Pickett ban
Kysaiah Pickett will be watching Melbourne's clash with the Brisbane Lions from the sidelines after the Demons failed to overturn his one-match ban.
Cook angry, sad and frustrated after South Sydney axe
Damien Cook has insisted he can fight back into South Sydney's first-choice team, after being left angry, sad and frustrated when axed from the No.9 jersey.
Papali’i reassures Raiders youngsters over capitulation
Canberra veteran Josh Papali'i admits his side has to get their error rate down to beat Parramatta on Sunday and put their NRL campaign back on track.
Wallaby Foketi set for Waratahs start after neck injury
The NSW Waratahs have named Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi to start against the ACT Brumbies as he continues his return from a neck injury.
Leapai Jnr’s narrow escape in pro fight debut victory
Alex Leapai Jnr has won on his professional boxing debut, edging brave New Zealander Joe Ageli in a tight four-round slugfest in Adelaide.
‘Never find forgiveness’: one-punch killer gets parole
The family of Thomas Kelly say they were left in the dark about the troubling behaviour of their son's killer ahead of his imminent release on parole.
Flood alerts as fatal storm drives rain further south
An inland low and coastal trough joining forces over NSW is forecast to dump up to 300mm of rain on Sydney, Newcastle and coastal towns in the next 24 hours.
Ex-AFL star Fisher pleads guilty to trafficking cocaine
Retired St Kilda player Sam Fisher has formally pleaded guilty to charges of trafficking drugs of dependence, including cocaine and methamphetamine.
Lambie party gets third seat in Tasmania’s parliament
Senator Jacqui Lambie's party has picked up a third seat in Tasmania's parliament as preference counting following the state election continues.
‘Hate to be in his shoes’: Olyroos coach on Irankunda
Tony Vidmar says he's looking after Nestory Irankunda's long-term wellbeing after leaving the teen out of the Olyroos squad.
Hardwick swings the axe in big Gold Coast Suns shake-up
The Gold Coast Suns have dropped six players ahead of Sunday's AFL clash with Greater Western Sydney, in a big statement from coach Damien Hardwick.