Bulldogs end losing run with throwback win over Storm
Jethro Rinakama has scored a double as Canterbury displayed some of their grittiest football of the season to defeat Melbourne 30-20.
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Brumbies deny Waratahs to snare Super Rugby finals spot
The clinical ACT Brumbies have held on for a tense derby win to clinch a Super Rugby Pacific finals spot with victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
Treloar back as Bulldogs swing changes for Dees test
The Western Bulldogs have made five changes for their clash with Melbourne, including a recall for veteran midfielder Adam Treloar.
Man guilty of enslaving and assaulting elderly woman
A man has been found guilty of keeping a vulnerable woman as a slave to clean his home, care for his children, depriving her of freedom and basic necessities.
Australian policeman dies in Machu Picchu hiking fall
An Australian police officer has died in Peru after falling from the Inca Trail near the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu while on holiday.
History beckons for Auckland in ‘weird’ ALM grand final
One win away from becoming the first New Zealand club to claim an A-League Men grand final, Auckland coach Steve Corica admits facing his former side is weird.
‘I’ll kill them’: cop killer’s words before shooting
The shooting murder of an experienced community police officer on a routine job at a isolated property was akin to an execution, a court has been told.
‘It’s exciting’: NBL master coach joins Adelaide 36ers
The Adelaider 36ers have appointed five-time NBL championship winner Trevor Gleeson as coach for the next three seasons.
Juiced Australian swimmer racing for riches in Vegas
An Australian swimmer could earn more in a couple of minutes racing at the Enhanced Games than he did during his storied career as a clean athlete.
Teen star’s dream/nightmare French Open draw
Emerson Jones will play four-time champion Iga Swiatek in her French Open bow as Alex de Minaur's Paris route could see him meet Novak Djokovic in the quarters.
Hawthorn hold off Crows to extend Tassie streak
Hawthorn have extended their winning run in Launceston to 12 games, with Blake Hardwick and Nick Watson combining for six goals in a tense win over Adelaide.
Stuart blasts officials after Raiders lose to Dolphins
The Dolphins have claimed a historic fourth-straight win in Canberra to move into the top half of the NRL table, but it hasn't come without controversy.
Queen was ‘very keen’ for Andrew to become trade envoy
The UK government has released documents on the hiring of former prince Andrew as a trade envoy, saying it found no evidence of proper vetting for the role.
Murphy completes rare sprint double in Darwin
Australian sprinter Aidan Murphy has done the rare 200m-400m double at the Oceania championships in Darwin.
Dockers cop Serong blow as new club record looms
Star Fremantle midfielder Caleb Serong has joined Hayden Young on the sidelines, but the Dockers will still be favourites against St Kilda.
It’s subjective whether I’ve ‘owned’ Origin: Cleary
Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary comes into State of Origin camp on the back of a loss in last year's game-three decider, his third as NSW halfback.
AFLW fixtures in spotlight on men’s grand-final weekend
The AFL has scheduled six AFLW matches in Victoria around the men's grand final, as part of a 2026 season fixture that culminates in a decider in late November.
Football Australia’s record losses top $15 million
Football Australia lost $15.34 million last year, almost twice as much as in 2024, according to the governing body's financial report.
Airport bomb scare over hot chocolate container find
An airport has reopened after being plunged into lockdown by the discovery of a suspicious item hidden within a hot chocolate container.
Aussie stars hit form and Kokkinakis is back for Paris
Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin have found timely form with big wins before the French Open, while comeback man Thanasi Kokkinakis is to play in Paris.
Island state to cut, cut, cut its way back to the black
Tasmania will spend more on servicing debt in 2026/27 than on police, fire and emergency services, showing the scale of the state's borrowing challenge.
Jobless jump, Iran war shoot down fears of rate rise
The big four banks are tipping the Reserve Bank to hold interest rates steady at its next meeting after the jobless rate surged and as the Iran war hits home.
Azzopardi and Reath the big winners at Oceania titles
Sprinter Josh Azzopardi and high jumper Yual Reath were the day's big winners at the Oceania athletics championships in Darwin.
City’s treble dream over after WACL semi-final loss
A-League Women champions Melbourne City's dream of completing the treble is over after a 3-1 Asian Champions League semi-final defeat to Tokyo Verdy Beleza.
‘More tries’: Hammer on track to nail Origin try record
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has 11 tries in 10 State of Origin matches and is scorching towards setting a record benchmark before his career is done.
Breakers lock in World Cup-winning coach for NBL tilt
Canadian national team coach Gordon Herbert, who led Germany to World Cup gold three years ago, has been confirmed as the Breakers' new coach.
Manly vice-captain Jake Trbojevic makes career call
Middle forward Jake Trbojevic will play into a 15th NRL season at Manly after triggering an option in his contract.
McDermott returns, Brumbies switch up for big clashes
The Queensland Reds will welcome back Tate McDermott from a long-term hamstring injury, and the Brumbies have opted to shift some of their stars to the bench.
Dragons’ Su’A addresses rumours of mid-season switch
Jaydn Su'A is heading to Parramatta next season and has sought clarity from current club St George Illawarra over whether they would let him leave early.
Crichton sidelined from training as Blues hit camp
Stephen Crichton missed NSW's first training session of their game-one camp, but Isaah Yeo insists the centre will be fit for the State of Origin opener.
‘Can’t believe it’: Souths star suffering from MND
Jai Arrow's decade-long NRL career has come to an end after the South Sydney forward was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.