Two-year-old girl drowns in backyard pool
A two-year-old girl has died after being pulled unconscious from a pool in northern NSW as the number of drownings this holiday season continues to rise.
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Canberra, Gold Coast could host BBL finals matches
BBL finals could be played in Canberra and the Gold Coast due to venue clashes, while the players' union are open to regular-season matches on Christmas Day.
Marsh’s 96 swings momentum back to Australia at MCG
Mitch Marsh has made Pakistan pay for dropping an easy catch, steering Australia out of trouble and into a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test.
Australian coach Gleeson joins NBA title-chasing Bucks
Former Perth Wildcats championship-winning mentor Trevor Gleeson has linked up again with Adrian Griffin in the NBA, this time at the Milwaukee Bucks.
Djokovic, Alcaraz predict Nadal will reach top level
The world's top players Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz maintain Rafael Nadal, who is preparing in Brisbane, will be back at the top of his game.
Starc strikes early in Pakistan’s chase of 317 at MCG
Pakistan have stumbled to 1-25 in their chase of Australia's 317 in the Boxing Day Test following an early breakthrough from star quick Mitchell Starc.
Cummins takes crucial wicket of Pakistan captain at MCG
Australia captain Pat Cummins has taken the vital wicket of Pakistan skipper Shan Masood to keep the hosts in the box seat to win the second Test.
Cummins masterclass inspires Australia to MCG Test win
Pat Cummins has powered Australia to a memorable 79-run win at the MCG after Pakistan lost 5-18 in a dramatic conclusion to the Boxing Day Test.
Spanish pair hold off Brazil star in United Cup opener
Spanish pair Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Sara Sorribes Tormo have combined to beat Brazil 2-1 in the United Cup opener in Perth.
Alex de Minaur loses to Briton Norrie at United Cup
Australia are 1-0 down against Great Britain at the United Cup in Perth after Alex de Minaur lost his singles against Cameron Norrie.
Swiatek in Pole position to embrace world No.1 ranking
Polish star Iga Swiatek says she is now better placed to handle the pressure of being the world's best player as she tries to add to her tally of four majors.
South Africa seeks ICJ genocide order against Israel
Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it at the International Court of Justice as a "blood libel" with no legal merit.
Sydney to Hobart yacht towed to safety as arrivals grow
More than a dozen yachts have added their names to the Sydney to Hobart finish list, with Tasmania's Alive expected to be named overall winner.
Alive named overall 2023 Sydney to Hobart winner
Tasmanian yacht Alive has been declared the overall winner of the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart, claiming handicap honours for the second time.
Dutch duo cause double trouble for Norway in United Cup
Doubles experts Demi Schuurs and Wesley Koolhof have helped the Netherlands claim a 2-1 United Cup win over Norway in Sydney.
Sixers’ Edwards claims three to keep Thunder to 7-151
Sydney Sixers seamer Jack Edwards has claimed career-best BBL figures of 3-24 to help contain the Sydney Thunder to 7-151 in their cross-town derby.
Edwards shines but rain wrecks Sixers’ BBL hopes
Sydney's rain has denied the Sixers a chance to beat cross-town rivals the Thunder, with umpires taking players off an over before the match could be declared.
China’s Zheng shines, Dutch triumph in United Cup
China's Zheng Qinwen is not letting her three-set United Cup victory over Czechia's Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova go to her head.
Pakistan fume over umpiring and technology in defeat
Pakistan have claimed they were the better team in the Boxing Day Test, but believe technology decided the result in Australia's 79-run victory.
Valentine’s day as Kings post crucial win over Taipans
Former NBA guard Denzel Valentine was in everything as the Sydney Kings notched a vital 19-point NBL win over the Cairns Taipans at Qudos Bank Arena.
No Morris as Australia keep unchanged 13 for SCG Test
Australia's selectors have kept an unchanged 13-man squad for David Warner's farewell Test in Sydney against Pakistan.
Canada impress as Djokovic starts march to AO defence
Leylah Fernandez has starred for Canada in their 2-1 win over Chile in an action-packed day at the United Cup.
Djokovic less nervous as he returns to his happy place
Novak Djokovic will attempt to win grand slam No.25 at this summer's Australian Open, and he's not feeling as nervous as last year.
Two children found floating in Perth river
Two children have been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after they were found floating in Perth's Swan River on New Year's Eve.
Novak Djokovic fires in his United Cup opener
Novak Djokovic has made a hot start to the summer, defeating China's Zhang Zhizhen 6-3 6-2 in their United Cup clash in Perth.
Bancroft believes specialist openers best for Test role
Test contender Cameron Bancroft believes the experience of being a specialist opener would be precious for candidates in the battle to replace David Warner.
David Warner retires from ODI cricket
Australian opening batter David Warner has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket only days before the start of his final Test match.
Aust cycling mourns after Melissa Dennis hit and killed
The cycling community is reeling from the death of Olympian Melissa Dennis as her husband and fellow former star Rohan Dennis reportedly faces charges.
De Minaur thumps Taylor Fritz in stunning display
Australia lead the US 1-0 in their United Cup tie after Alex de Minaur destroyed world No.10 Taylor Fritz in straight sets.
Australia’s United Cup hopes come down to mixed doubles
Australia must win their mixed doubles encounter against the US in straight sets in order to earn a quarter-final berth at the United Cup.
Djokovic ‘rusty’ but still oh so good at United Cup
Novak Djokovic has made a hot start to the summer, leading Serbia to a 2-1 United Cup victory over China.