Hope for Australia even as tariffs strain US friendship
The worst consequences of Donald Trump's tariffs won't be borne by Australia's economy, but by its relationship with the US, an expert has warned.
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F1 date change has Piastri pumped for home race
Locking in his Formula One future with the McLaren team, Oscar Piastri is looking to cap a momentous week with a home-town victory in Melbourne.
Play better golf: diplomat Scott’s priorities straight
A key figure in the PGA Tour's attempts to unify golf, former world No.1 Adam Scott insists he has no future in politics and would rather be improving his game.
Major super fund sued over tardy death benefit payouts
AustralianSuper is the latest major super fund to face legal action for allegedly failing to pay out benefits to families of dead members in a timely manner.
Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster
Richmond key forward Tom Lynch and Carlton utility Jack Silvagni will return from injury in Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at the MCG.
$13m Knights deal about security, not money, says Brown
Parramatta's Dylan Brown says contract security offered by Newcastle prompted him to leave the Eels for a 10-year deal with the Knights.
Darwin closing in on international cricket return
Two Australian Twenty20s have been pencilled in for Darwin in August, in what will be Northern Territory's first international cricket in 17 years if confirmed.
Harvey’s redemption as Hawks level NBL title series
Tyler Harvey was the hero as the Illawarra Hawks levelled the best-of-five NBL championship series against Melbourne United at 1-1 with a tense road win.
Thurman KOs Jarvis, wants Tim Tszyu next in super fight
American two-time world champion Keith Thurman has knocked out Sydney boxer Brock Jarvis and says he wants a shot at Tim Tszyu next.
Gallant Tigers stun below-par Blues in AFL boilover
Richmond have defied predictions of doom and gloom, starting the AFL season with a stunning 13-point upset of arch-rivals Carlton at the MCG.
Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain
The threat of further energy bill increases of up to $200 annually following a regulator's decision has put the spotlight back on federal energy policy.
Chat with Bennett has Koloamatangi fit and firing
South Sydney's Keaon Koloamatangi credits a conversation with Wayne Bennett for helping him become the leanest he's been at any stage of his first-grade career.
‘Why not?’: Vilips has eye of Tiger in Players debut
Australian rookie Karl Vilips has rolled into Florida for a Players debut confident his form can hold up against the world's best in tricky conditions.
Roosters coach stands by exit calls on May, Tupouniua
Terrell May and Sitili Tupouniua excelled in their first NRL games of 2025 but that hasn't left the Sydney Roosters to regret pushing the forwards out the door.
Ex-Test spinner MacGill faces jail stint for coke deal
The man whose Test career was throttled by being legspinning great Shane Warne's understudy has walked from a court after mixed verdicts in a drug trial.
Eagles back star bull Harley Reid to fire against Suns
Harley Reid has endured an interrupted pre-season but new West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is expecting big things from the star midfielder.
Sevens stars warned about fierce Wallaroos challenge
Charlotte Caslick and her sevens teammates eyeing 15-a-side World Cup spots have been warned the Wallaroos incumbents won't give up their spots easily.
Stretch stance on ref attacks to commentators: Robinson
The NRL will take a dim view of coaches criticising referees this year but Sydney Roosters boss Trent Robinson feels the league could take it further.
Hayne’s rugby league return grounded for another week
Jarryd Hayne will be made to wait at least another week to play his first rugby league game since 2018, after being ruled out of a Ron Massey Cup match.
Ponga genius inspires Knights to home win over Dolphins
Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga has turned in one of his best all-round games in a 26-12 win over the Dolphins to keep the Knights undefeated after two rounds.
US ceasefire bid for Ukraine needs reworking: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he hopes the proposed Ukraine ceasefire plan leads to "long-term peace", but wants many issues clarified before signing.
PM downplays personal poll lift as Labor maintains lead
Anthony Albanese has improved his standing among voters, drawing level with Peter Dutton for satisfaction in polling for the first time in a year.
Magpie coach McRae warned by AFL over Bedford jibe
Collingwood premiership coach Craig McRae has been handed an official warning by the AFL over his sarcastic jibe directed at GWS tagger Toby Bedford.
Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada’s PM
Former central banker Mark Carney has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump after winning the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister.
Humphreys set to hold No.7 spot when Souths meet Ilias
Jamie Humphreys looks set to retain South Sydney's No.7 jersey when the Rabbitohs face off against former halfback Lachlan Ilias for the first time in the NRL.
Rachael Pearson on outer of Sky Blues’ Origin team
NSW coach John Strange has picked star teenager Kasey Reh in his squad for the Sky Blues' preliminary camp, throwing another star's Origin future into doubt.
Boxers Jarvis and Thurman trade vicious verbal blows
Australian Brock Jarvis and American Keith Thurman have staged a pre-fight slanging match ahead of their super-welterweight battle in Sydney on Wednesday night.
Floods prompt early Lions trip to Sydney for AFL opener
Brisbane will head early to Sydney for their AFL opener as south-east Queensland sports teams deal with storm damage.
Cops expose Jewish caravan plot as ‘criminal con job’
A caravan bomb linked to prominent Jewish sites was one of several anti-Semitic incidents set up by organised crime figures for their own benefit, police said.
Brown to leave Eels, set to join Knights on mega deal
Parramatta have confirmed five-eighth Dylan Brown will leave the club at season's end, with the five-eighth set to sign a monster deal to join Newcastle.
Fears for environment after ships collide off UK
Britain is bracing for environmental damage after a ship carrying toxic chemicals hit a tanker laden with jet fuel in the North Sea, setting the vessels ablaze.