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.
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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.
Storm roar home to deny Broncos in Melbourne thriller
Melbourne have scored two late tries to deny Brisbane, with the home side continuing their domination over the Broncos at AAMI Park with a 34-32 NRL victory.
Pickett faces AFL scrutiny after Dees’ win over Crows
Kysaiah Pickett's high contact with Jake Soligo will be looked at by the MRO after Melbourne's 15-point AFL win over Adelaide in the Gather Round opener.
Break pattern of mental health police killings: coroner
Police killings of people with mental health needs can no longer be addressed individually when a pattern of deaths has become so clear, a coroner has found.
Broncos skipper Reynolds cleared of serious leg injury
Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds has been diagnosed with a minor hamstring injury, while winger Deine Mariner could miss a month with a fractured back.
Nadal out of Monte Carlo amid doubt over French Open
Spanish great Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters as his return to tennis suffered another bad blow.
Years of anguish for train driver’s widow after crash
Jenny Kennedy will never forget the day her beloved, train driver husband John was killed in a derailment north of Melbourne in 2020.
Houshmand, Simmers win Rip Curl Pro titles at Bells
American duo Cole Houshmand and Caitlin Simmers have won their maiden Rip Curl Pro crowns on a dramatic finals day at Bells Beach.
Roosters sign trailblazing American talent for NRLW
The Sydney Roosters have pulled off the signing of USA rugby sevens talent Liz Tafuna, who stands to become the first American to play in the NRLW.
Nine dead as Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years
At least nine people are dead, more than 800 injured and dozens still trapped after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan, officials say.
AFL won’t seek out Wilkie drug documents: Dillon
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says the league won't examine documents alleging widespread drug use and a secret testing regime in the sport.
Cashed-up Dragons with NRL war chest after Lomax exit
Zac Lomax has been released from the last two years of his St George Illawarra deal, leaving the Dragons with a large chunk of their salary cap to play with.
Daniels’ all-round statement in NBA injury comeback
Devin Booker stole the show for Phoenix but Dyson Daniels was New Orleans' most effective player in his second NBA game back from knee surgery.
Crows’ systems breaking down in winless start: Nicks
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says there is a good reason Crows fans are not enjoying watching the team in their 0-3 start to the AFL season.
Munster returns for Storm, Knights recall Hastings
Melbourne star Cameron Munster has been named to play his first game of the NRL season with the five-eighth passed fit to face Brisbane on Thursday.
Ten wins ‘exceptional bid’ to reopen Lehrmann case
Judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's lawsuit against Network Ten has been delayed after an extraordinary bid to introduce new evidence at the eleventh hour.
Rail operators fined $525k over fatal train derailment
NSW Trains and Australian Rail Track Corporation have been sentenced in a Melbourne court after two men were killed in a 2020 train derailment.
Sam Mostyn named as Australia’s 28th governor-general
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced "exceptional leader" Samantha Mostyn AO as the next governor-general of Australia.
Cameron Smith open to a return to merged golf tours
Former world No.2 and British Open champion Cameron Smith says he's hoping the PGA Tour and LIV Golf can reach a resolve soon.
US ‘deeply troubled’ as Israeli strike kills aid team
An Australian from a non-governmental organisation has been killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza as the US calls the attack "deeply troubling".
Tigers rookie Galvin to miss two weeks for hip-drop
Wests Tigers are set to be without breakout star Lachie Galvin for two games after he was sanctioned for a hip-drop tackle in the win over Parramatta.
Dockers defender McDonald to undergo knee surgery
Fremantle defender Oscar McDonald faces a long stint on the sidelines after it was deemed he needs knee surgery to fix his damaged posterior lateral corner.
‘Selfless’ aid worker among 7 killed in Gaza air strike
Australian woman Zomi Frankcom is among a group of aid workers killed by an Israeli air strike while they were delivering food in Gaza.