Piastri secures sprint race pole at Belgium Grand Prix
Australia's F1 Championship leader Oscar Piastri has beaten Max Verstappen to pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix
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Season over for Swans after sensational Giants comeback
GWS have slammed through eight-straight goals in a third-quarter blitz to secure their first derby win in six matches and end Sydney's finals bid.
Dogs twin towers bully Essendon for second time in 2025
After destroying Essendon earlier in the season, the Western Bulldogs have made it a 2025 double by crushing the hapless Bombers by 93 points at Marvel Stadium.
Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia
Verbal and physical abuse by a one-time Miss Australia winner of her then-husband was a serious example of family violence.
Hasler makes future call ahead of 500-game milestone
A defiant Des Hasler has maintained there is more left in the tank, as the under-pressure Gold Coast coach prepares for his 500th NRL game in charge.
Bennett wants overhaul of international league rules
Wayne Bennett has backed alterations to State of Origin eligibility rules, but believes changes also need to happen at an international level.
Souths cop another scare as Dodd’s chance looms
Lewis Dodd's second chance in South Sydney's starting halves will come against Cronulla, but the Rabbitohs have another injury scare with a forward leader.
MP’s future in doubt after convictions for sexual abuse
A state MP has been found guilty of sexually abusing two men - including a teen - during his time in office, with a question mark now hanging over his future.
Storm learn fate on Hughes’ battered shoulder
Jahrome Hughes has learned whether he will play again this season, in a crucial development for Melbourne's premiership hopes and the rest of the NRL.
AFL players will adapt to May’s appeal verdict: Goodwin
Melbourne defender Steven May's hearing at the AFL Appeals Board will shape how players approach to future contests, Demons coach Simon Goodwin says.
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‘Anchor in a volatile world’: Australia, UK draw closer
The Australia-UK relationship has been hailed as providing "stability in troubled waters" as the two nations look to sign a treaty without their AUKUS partner.
Australian O’Connor storms to brilliant Tour stage win
Australian cyclist Ben O'Connor has powered to a superb victory on stage 18 of the Tour de France.
Hawks on Blues cruise to deny Docherty fairytale finish
Sam Docherty has signed off with a goal and bowed to the crowd, but finals-bound Hawthorn proved far too strong in the Carlton stalwart's farewell appearance.
Hughes hospitalised as Storm title hopes take a hit
Melbourne have beaten the Sydney Roosters 34-30 in one of the games of the NRL season, but suffered a seismic blow with Jahrome Hughes dislocating his shoulder.
Suns swing changes for huge Lions test
Sam Collins and Lachie Weller are back from injuries as Gold Coast resume their chase for a maiden AFL finals appearance in the clash with Brisbane.
Rejected 200+ times, Ghost Cities wins major book prize
An ambitious novel inspired by Chinese megacities has won Australia's most prestigious literary award after being rejected more than 200 times by publishers.
Twelve dead as Thai, Cambodian troops clash at border
At least 12 people have been killed in clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops in a disputed border area.
Near-miss at training gives Manly glimpse into future
Manly are confident Luke Brooks will feature in their intriguing clash with Canterbury after a near-miss gave the side a look at young gun Joey Walsh.
Tuipulotu misses homecoming in Lions’ second Test
Sione Tuipulotu will miss playing in front of his home fans, left out of the British and Irish Lions squad to face the Wallabies in Melbourne due to injury.
Big names return for Wallabies’ do-or-die clash
The Wallabies their biggest and best players in Will Skelton and Rob Valetini, saying they don't want to play "nice" against the Lions in their crunch Test.
It creates hysteria: Demons to challenge May’s AFL ban
Melbourne will argue that Steven May's sole focus was to win the ball when they attempt to overturn his three-match ban at the AFL Appeals board next week.
Broncos to unleash ‘super six’ together for first time
Brisbane have a premiership window open and must make the most of it as six superstars take the field against Parramatta in their first game together.
Trump to make his presence felt at the Federal Reserve
US President Donald Trump will shortly be visiting the Federal Reserve, the central bank led by Chair Jerome Powell, who he's derided as 'a numbskull'
Sky Blues, Roar make moves in ALM rebuilds
Sydney FC have landed former Adelaide United forward Al Hassan Toure on a two-year deal, while an English journeyman will bolster the Roar's front third.
‘Summit fever’: Tszyu intent on climbing to top again
Tim Tszyu wants to scale the heights again, but a climbing expert is warning the boxing star not to make the same mistake of returning to the ring too soon.
Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review
Australia's surprise decision to open the door to more US beef imports has prompted calls for an independent review amid biosecurity concerns.
RBA not swayed by jobless spike as next rate call looms
Reserve Bank governor Michelle Bullock has pushed back on rate cut expectations and weighed in on Donald Trump's pressure on Fed chair Jerome Powell.
May banned for three games for controversial collision
Steven May says he was shocked he didn't arrive to the ball first, but the AFL Tribunal has found him guilty over the collision that concussed Francis Evans
First-year Swan cops five-match ban for homophobic slur
First-year Sydney Swans player Riak Andrew says he's sorry for making a homophobic slur towards an opponent and he deeply regrets his actions.
Jason Sangha pushes Test case with unbeaten double ton
Only 10 wickets fell across four days in Australia A's first-class match against Sri Lanka, but Jason Sangha and Jake Weatherald made sure they cashed in.
Roosters admit halves gamble ‘didn’t work out’
Trent Robinson has addressed his decision to drop Chad Townsend back to reserve grade a week after parachuting the veteran in to the Sydney Roosters' NRL side.