McSweeney helps SA hang on for dramatic Shield draw
NSW's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final have been dealt a blow after falling agonisingly short of defeating South Australia on a dramatic final day.
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Carlton star Walsh out indefinitely with back issue
Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first two games of their AFL season and potentially longer as the star midfielder deals with a back issue.
WA boost prospects of making another Shield final
Dual defending champions Western Australia are within reach of making a third straight Sheffield Shield final after defeating Queensland by 146 runs.
St Kilda’s Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been hit with the longest AFL suspension since 2018 after receiving a seven-game ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin.
Matildas star Kerr didn’t tell FA of harassment charge
Matildas captain Sam Kerr didn't tell Football Australia of her racial harassment charge, or her court appearance, says FA chief James Johnson.
Calls for health insurance oversight after premium rise
The largest increase in health insurance premiums for five years has been signed off on by the federal government.
Fiji could follow USA in hosting NRL match in 2025
Melbourne are eying off playing a historic regular-season NRL game in Fiji in 2025, and are set to open talks with rivals and head office about the proposal.
Leniu charged by NRL, players clash over alleged slur
Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have had a heated exchange at their Las Vegas hotel as Spencer Leniu is charged by the NRL for an alleged racial slur.
Pucovski’s future in doubt after another head knock
Star Victorian batter Will Pucovski's future is in doubt again after being felled by a bouncer in the Sheffield Shield clash in Tasmania.
Saints’ Webster in trouble for high bump on Simpkin
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster sparked a huge melee with his high bump on Jy Simpkin in the Saints' AFL practice match win over North Melbourne at RSEA Park.
Japan’s Takahiro Hataji has won the New Zealand Open
Takahiro Hataji from Japan has hung tough to beat Australian Scott Hend by one shot and win the New Zealand Open.
De Minaur retains Mexican Open title with Ruud victory
Australia's Alex de Minaur is the first player to successfully defend the Mexican Open title in more than a decade, outclassing Casper Ruud in the final.
Leniu accused of racial slur, placed on report
Spencer Leniu has been accused of a racial slur by Brisbane star Ezra Mam, with the Sydney Roosters recruit placed on report in Las Vegas.
Hannah Green joins golf greats with fifth LPGA Tour win
Hannah Green has joined an elite group of five Australians to win five times on the LPGA Tour with a thrilling victory at the HSBC Women's World Championship.
NRL’s brutality on show in USA as Roosters stun Broncos
The Sydney Roosters have scored an upset in Las Vegas, barging past Brisbane for a 20-10 win to close out the NRL's bold venture to the USA.
Inglis stars as WA squeeze Queensland at the WACA
WA have the chance to shoot up to second on the Sheffield Shield table after edging closer to victory in their match against Queensland in Perth.
Tributes for ‘beloved, formidable’ Labor senator
Labor senator for Victoria Linda White is being remembered as a fierce advocate and tireless worker after losing a health battle.
Conflict forces Socceroos-Lebanon clash to Canberra
The Socceroos will play as the away team in Canberra after their World Cup qualifier against Lebanon was relocated due to the Middle East conflict.
NZ court orders millions in payouts over deadly volcano
Tourist operators of a New Zealand island where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people have been ordered to pay around $A12 million in fines and reparations
Falling letters, shop traffic weighs down Aust Post
Australia Post may have to shrink its retail network as falling foot traffic and low letter activity threatens the service's financial viability.
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Australia looks at forcing Facebook to do news deals
All options are on the table as the federal government tries to get Facebook to negotiate deals with Australian news outlets.
NRL draws 5000 to Vegas launch as crowd hopes soar
Latrell Mitchell has described the hype around the Las Vegas double-header as the equivalent of an NRL grand final, after 5000 fans turned up for its launch.
Manenti half-century settles Redback wobble against NSW
Ben Manenti has struck an unbeaten half-century to guide South Australia to 8-257 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash against NSW in Sydney.
Jayden Goodwin century lifts WA to 9-287 against Bulls
Cameron Bancroft fell for a six-ball duck but 22-year-old rising star Jayden Goodwin came to WA's rescue on the opening day of their match against Queensland.
Navalny buried in Moscow as thousands chant his name
A burial ceremony for the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has taken place at Moscow's Borisovskoye cemetery.
Black Caps 3-111 at stumps chasing 369 against Aussies
Chasing 369 to win, New Zealand reached 3-111 at stumps on day three of the first Test against Australia at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Saturday.
PM’s birthday wish granted as Labor retain Dunkley
Labor is projected to retain the Melbourne federal seat of Dunkley despite a swing to the Liberals as both parties talked down their chances before the vote.
US military to airdrop food and supplies into Gaza
US President Joe Biden has announced plans to airdrop aid into Gaza, after the deaths of people queuing for food highlighted the desperation in the enclave.
Olyslagers leaps to glory to become world indoor champ
Australian Nicola Olyslagers has soared to high jump gold at the world indoor athletics championships in Glasgow for her first global title.
Walker confirmed fit for NRL season opener in Vegas
South Sydney five-eighth Cody Walker has been cleared to play in the NRL season opener against Manly in Las Vegas after overcoming a calf injury.
Swans recruit Taylor Adams sidelined for a month
Sydney will begin their AFL premiership pursuit with boom recruit Taylor Adams and former captain Luke Parker sidelined for four weeks because of injuries.