O’Connell scraps his way into Open second round
Chris O'Connell is the first home hope to make the Australian Open second round after compatriots Dane Sweeny, Adam Walton and Jason Kubler lost on day one.
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Moloney edges Sanchez in tense world title defence
A mouth-watering Australian return is on the cards after Jason Moloney defied Saul Sanchez in a classic to retain his WBO bantamweight world title in Canada.
Gigante wins women’s Tour with storming Willunga ride
Young Australian star Sarah Gigante has won the women's Tour Down Under with a blistering attack on the iconic Willunga Hill climb.
Kings rebound against Breakers, keep title hopes alive
Jaylen Adams scored 39 points in 27 minutes as the Sydney Kings blasted past the New Zealand Breakers105-76 to snap back into NBL form.
Warner sees clear upside in Smith’s shift to the top
David Warner has declared Steve Smith's move to the top of the Test order will play into Australia's hands by forcing bowlers to change tactics against him.
Uttrup Ludwig wins Tour stage, takes overall lead
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig leads the Tour Down Under in her debut appearance at the race after winning stage two, with Australia's Ruby Roseman-Gannon third overall.
Scorchers fight back for vital BBL win against Brisbane
Stunning bowling from AJ Tye and Lance Morris has helped the Perth Scorchers overcome the Brisbane Heat by 35 runs at Optus Stadium.
Illness forces star Ewan out of Down Under criterium
Australian sprint ace Caleb Ewan, the main favourite in Saturday night's Down Under criterium, is a late withdrawal because of illness.
Heyman hits 100th goal as Canberra beat Adelaide in ALW
Michelle Heyman scored twice in Canberra's 3-1 win over Adelaide to become the first to reach 100 goals in the top flight of Australian women's football.
Underwhelming Socceroos grind past India in Asian Cup
The Socceroos have ground their way to a 2-0 win over India in an underwhelming start to their Asian Cup campaign in Qatar.
Finch suffers duck but lands a winning BBL send-off
Melbourne Renegades have given Aaron Finch.a winning send-off though he was dismissed for a duck in their six-wicket BBL win over local rivals Melbourne Stars.
Taiwan voters give ruling party third presidential term
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te has been elected president but the party has lost its control of parliament.
Quiet streets, fuel lines after PNG declares emergency
Calm has largely returned to the Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby after rioting and looting broke out amid public sector protests over missing pay.
PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest
Australia's government remains in constant communication with Papua New Guinea and has received requests for assistance after deadly rioting and civil unrest.
Tour leader Wollaston warns of ‘Popcorn Pocket Rocket’
Stage-one winner Ally Wollaston says her Australian teammate Sarah Gigante is primed for the Tour Down Under's decisive Willunga finish.
Olam’s Tigers move confirmed in Storm NRL swap deal
Centre Justin Olam will shift to Wests Tigers while backrower Shawn Blore will go the other way to Melbourne in an immediate NRL swap deal.
Warner takes flight but Smith’s Sixers beat Thunder
The Sydney Sixers have booked a spot in the BBL finals, with David Warner's lone-hand 37 unable to help the Thunder avoid a 19-run loss at the SCG.
Smith points to new-ball success to back opener move
Steve Smith considered previous successes against the new ball, including in his Bradman-esque 2019 Ashes, before moving to the top of Australia's Test order.
Jhye Richardson suffers another injury setback
A side strain has ruled Jhye Richardson out of the remainder of the Big Bash League, leaving him in doubt for Australia's one-day series against West Indies.
Sam Kerr has knee surgery as Chelsea rally round star
Sam Kerr has undergone surgery on her season-ending ACL injury as Chelsea boss Emma Hayes refused to speculate on the Matildas' captain's future at the club.
Top seed dumped out of Adelaide International
Tommy Paul has crashed out of the Adelaide International while Christopher O'Connell, the last Aussie man standing, went down to Sebastian Korda.
Australia involved in strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen
Australia has participated in strikes launched by the US and the UK on Houthi rebels in Yemen, after they blocked a key maritime trading route.
Main draw beckons for seven Aussie qualifying hopefuls
Wildcard Dane Sweeny and doubles ace Storm Hunter are among seven local qualifying hopefuls one win away from making the main draw of the Australian Open.
US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The US and Britain have struck Houthis in Yemen in one of the most dramatic demonstrations to date of the widening of the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East.
Hundreds of jobs axed as Alcoa winds up old refinery
US alumina giant Alcoa says it will shut down a 60-year-old refinery south of Perth, where hundreds of workers are expected to lose their jobs.
Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying
Queensland teenager Melisa Ercan has left Australian Open qualifying in a wheelchair but victorious, as a raft of home hopes also advanced in Melbourne.
Strikers regain Carey, bowl first against Hurricanes
Australian Test keeper Alex Carey is a handy inclusion for the Adelaide Strikers as they try to keep their BBL season alive against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Captain Healy leads Australia to series win in India
Australia, led with skill and luck by Alyssa Healy, have chased down a target of 148 to defeat India in the third T20 international, clinching a series win.
NSW premier flags pivot for forestry after court battle
The premier says NSW's forestry industry can't remain static and change is coming after environmentalists lost a court battle over forest protections.
Smith to open, Green in at No.4 against West Indies
Selectors hope Steve Smith's shift to opening the batting could help extend his career, while also allowing Cameron Green back into the Test team at No.4.
Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish
Italian world No.4 Jannik Sinner is looking to continue a dominant end to 2023 and crack his first grand slam title at the Australian Open in Melbourne.