A state MP convicted and jailed of rape and indecent assault has been rebuked by a court after losing a rushed bid to prevent his parliamentary expulsion.
Collingwood's Jeremy Howe was taken to hospital for precautionary scans after a huge collision with Jai Newcombe as Hawthorn posted a crucial win at the MCG.
Michael Voss's job was on the agenda at a scheduled Carlton board meeting, but the under-pressure coach remains in his position.
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has launched a passionate defence of under-fire trainer Corey Bocking after the NRL banned him for running in front of a goalkicker.
AFL premiership coaches Adam Simpson and John Longmire, who are working in the media, have spoken following Melbourne's sacking of Simon Goodwin.
Port Adelaide's Jase Burgoyne is set to miss the rest the season and be added to a long list of Power players sent for surgery this year.
Will Day's season-ending foot injury is a massive blow for Hawthorn as they prepare for a blockbuster against Collingwood.
As the Dragons sign a former prop, Tyrell Sloan insists he can prove his worth to St George Illawarra after being given permission to talk to rivals.
A motion will be moved to test if state Liberals have the parliamentary numbers after being allowed to reform minority government without crossbench support.
Three Wests Tigers players accused of making an offensive gesture at Canterbury fans have learned whether they will be sanctioned over the incident.
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright interfered with a helicopter's dashboard at a crash site in an attempt "to cover up previous rule breaking", a jury has heard.
Convicted Snowtown killer James Vlassakis is no longer considered a threat to the community and has been granted parole after 26 years in jail.
Manly have moved Tom Trbojevic back to his preferred fullback spot as Brandon Smith makes a return for South Sydney and Latrell Mitchell looms large.
Lachlan Galvin has been named to face the Warriors despite suffering a hand injury in the shock loss to his former club Wests Tigers.
Mark Nawaqanitawase had been considered a leading candidate for the NRL's Dally M Rookie of the Year award until a mid-season rule change.
A former Manly prop is seeking a multi-million dollar payout from the club after an alleged "outlandish" training session that ended his NRL career.
Dash Daniels represents the fresh new face of the Boomers, who begin their two-time defence of the Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia with bigger things in mind.
Andrew Abdo has opened up on the NRL's decision to whack Penrith with a monster punishment for trainer Corey Bocking's mid-game blunder against Gold Coast.
Japanese Mogami-class frigates will replace aging Australian warships following a landmark review recommending a focus on long-range firepower.
Departing Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has the rare and dubious distinction of being sacked after a huge AFL win.
While the Wallabies suffered a narrow series loss to the British and Irish Lions, Rugby Australia are cheering the tour's success on and off the field.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek cabinet backing for a plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip according to media reports.
Manly have agreed to release middle forward Toafofoa Sipley from the final year of his NRL contract to take up an opportunity overseas.
Ahead of his 100th Storm game, captain Harry Grant says contract talks are continuing but he was thrilled to see halfback Jahrome Hughes extend to 2030.
Penrith have been handed a hefty fine and will be without a trainer for five games following a controversial incident in the NRL win over Gold Coast.
Krissy Barrett will make history when she becomes the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police, replacing Reece Kershaw after his early retirement.
Beloved GWS champion Callan Ward knows he won't be part of the maiden Giants premiership team, but he ends his storied AFL career with no regrets.
Canterbury have reached out to the NRL integrity unit after Wests Tigers players made an offensive gesture at the crowd in the latter stages of Sunday's game.
The ailing Whyalla steelworks is in the sights of an international consortium with deep pockets and led by Australia's largest steelmaker.
Alex Seyfarth's NRL season could be over after a monster ban from the match review committee but the news is better for Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton.
Latu Fainu says he's happy to keep sharing halfback duties with Adam Doueihi if that's what Benji Marshall decides is best for Wests Tigers.
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