‘Decaying’ sport institute gets $250m Olympic makeover
The ageing Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra and receive a major facilities upgrade ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.
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Woman cries as ex-NRL player cleared of groping claim
A magistrate has ruled ex-NRL star George Burgess did not sexually touch a woman without her consent when he went to her home to hand over a signed jersey.
Veteran Gagai shuns Roosters to re-sign with Knights
Queensland Maroons centre Dane Gagai will stay at Newcastle beyond the age of 35 after penning a two-year extension with the Knights.
Back injury forces Magpie Elliott out of Eagles clash
Forward Jamie Elliott has been ruled out of Collingwood's AFL clash with West Coast through a back injury, with Jeremy Howe to swing forward.
Ex-AFL player Cam McCarthy found dead, aged 29
Former Greater Western Sydney and Fremantle forward Cam McCarthy has died in Perth at the age of 29.
Penrith’s Cleary limps out of Bulldogs clash
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary has aggravated his right hamstring injury during Penrith's clash with Canterbury, leaving the field before halftime.
Basketball mourns loss of NBL figure Corey Williams
Former National Basketball League MVP and outspoken commentator Corey Williams, 46, has died after a battle with cancer.
‘Shattered’ Cleary hurt against Bulldogs, in NSW doubt
Nathan Cleary has aggravated his right hamstring injury in Penrith's win over Canterbury, throwing his State of Origin hopes into doubt.
Pearson earns NSW recall for women’s Origin opener
NRLW halfback star Rachael Pearson will make her return to the Origin arena after being named in the NSW side, with young gun Jesse Southwell getting the chop.
Luai desperate to make amends for NSW in Origin
Jarome Luai has detailed his desperation to make up for the pain of last year's State of Origin series, as he fights to win back the NSW No.6 jersey.
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama sentenced to year in jail
After initially being spared jail, former Fijian leader Frank Bainimarama has been handed a one-year term for perverting the course of justice.
‘Nation-leading’ WA budget splurge fired by big surplus
WA has rolled out a "nation-leading" state budget, with billions of dollars to help families, boost housing supply and diversify its mining-led economy.
Fifita tells Chooks he’s in after knocking back Titans
David Fifita is set to join the Sydney Roosters in 2025 after deciding to tear up the last years of his Gold Coast deal and knock back an offer from Penrith.
Missing Victorian alpine campers murder trial begins
Twelve jurors and two substitutes have been tasked with deciding whether Greg Lynn is guilty or innocent of the murder of two campers in regional Victoria.
Northern Territory steps up push for AFL licence
An AFL club could be ready playing at a new Darwin stadium in seven to 10 years, according to a strategic business case.
Darcy out for Dockers, Hardwick swings the axe at Suns
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has made six changes for the Suns' clash with North Melbourne following last week's 34-point loss to the Brisbane Lions.
New campers murder trial to begin after jury discharged
Pilot Greg Lynn's murder trial has faced a hurdle as the first set of jurors empanelled was discharged by the judge, with a new jury to be chosen next week.
Australian men’s 4x100m team qualifies for Paris Games
Australia will be represented in both team sprint events at the Paris Olympics after a strong showing at the World Relays in the Bahamas.
Panthers circle ‘marquee’ Fifita as contract call looms
David Fifita has been labelled a "marquee player" by Penrith coach Ivan Cleary after the Panthers met with the Gold Coast star at the weekend.
‘Not a gender issue’: NRL launches defence of referee
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has defended the performance of referee Kasey Badger amid intense scrutiny over her officiating.
Souths’ Gray, Hawkins face lengthy injury lay-offs
Jack Wighton looks set for an extended stint in the halves after South Sydney confirmed Dean Hawkins and Jye Gray were both facing long-term lay-offs.
Moloney’s final flurry not enough, loses title in Tokyo
Australia is without a current male world champion after bantamweight Jason Moloney was upset on points by Yoshiki Takei on a historic Tokyo card.
Israeli military seizes Rafah border crossing
Israel's army has taken control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing after carrying out strikes in the eastern part of the city.
Mushroom cook pleads not guilty to triple murder
Erin Patterson's case has been fast-tracked to the Supreme Court after she pleaded not guilty to murdering three people, including her former in-laws.
Deportation bill held up as major High Court case looms
A Senate committee is split over laws threatening foreigners with jail time if they don't comply with deportation orders as a significant High Court case nears.
Souths turn to debutant halfback amid injury crisis
South Sydney have named their third different halfback of the season with Dion Teaupa set to make his NRL debut amid the club's injury crisis.
Season over for Lions duo as Richmond guns eye return
Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy and Darcy Gardiner require knee reconstructions while Richmond's Dion Prestia and Noah Balta are chances to return from layoffs.
Families ‘failed’ in deal for bus driver who killed 10
Driver Brett Button has been taken into custody after pleading guilty over a bus crash in the NSW Hunter Valley that left 10 people dead and many more injured.
Lehrmann lawyers to receive no payment for failed case
Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers agreed not to charge any fees if he lost a defamation suit against Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, which led to him being declared a rapist.
Surfers confirmed dead amid probe of ‘horrific ordeal’
Bodies found at the bottom of a well in Mexico have been identified as missing Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American Carter Rhoad.
Bulldogs rule out Liberatore, confirming concussion
The Western Bulldogs have confirmed star midfielder Tom Liberatore suffered another concussion late in their upset loss to Hawthorn.