‘Of course’ Sandon Smith still part of Roosters’ plans
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has explained his decision to preference off-contract veteran Chad Townsend for an NRL recall over Sandon Smith.
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Mitchell injury adds to ‘pressure’ on Souths coach
Wayne Bennett says the pressure on South Sydney is nothing he hasn't seen before in 40 years as coach, and an injury to Latrell Mitchell has just added to it .
Newcastle No.1 insists he’s committed to Knights
Kalyn Ponga has affirmed his commitment to Newcastle amid speculation the gun fullback could be lured to rugby union.
Hunt continues for synagogue firebombing ‘masterminds’
Counter-terrorism police have charged a man over his alleged actions in the lead up to a synagogue firebombing but those responsible remain at large.
Air India crash probe focuses on plane’s captain
The black-box recording of dialogue between the Air India flight's two pilots indicates it was the captain who turned off the fuel switches to the engines.
Three-person IVF technique pioneered in UK
British scientists have pioneered a three-person IVF technique to spare children from inheriting diseases, with the procedure resulting in eight healthy babies.
Trump: those questioning Epstein case are ‘weaklings’
Donald Trump has lashed out at his MAGA supporters who want more details about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's case, labelling them "stupid" and "weaklings".
Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans
Australia's unemployment rate has bucked expectations and risen as economic headwinds take their toll on employers.
Gallen wins points verdict in hyped fight with SBW
Paul Gallen has scored a split points win over Sonny Bill Williams in their long-awaited heavyweight boxing bout that hardly lived up to the billing.
Johnson wins first Australian 10km world swim title
Moesha Johnson has won an historic gold medal and Kyle Lee claimed bronze in the 10km open water events at the world aquatics championships.
Crush at Gaza aid distribution site kills at least 20
A number of Palestinians have been crushed to death at an aid site run by a US-backed group that claims the crowd surge was instigated by Hamas agitators.
Snubbed shooter Wallam thrown a lifeline by Diamonds
Donnell Wallam couldn't even land a contract with a Super Netball club this season, but she's back in the picture when it comes to the Australian Diamonds.
Coach explains reason Dogs dropped Sexton for Galvin
Coach Cameron Ciraldo says Canterbury aren't a side who want to sit still, while outlining why he pulled the trigger on Lachlan Galvin in the halves.
Key Magpies ruled out of MCG clash with Fremantle
Collingwood premiership stars Jeremy Howe and Bobby Hill will join recruit Dan Houston on the sidelines for their MCG clash with Fremantle.
Past British Open heartbreak now a bonus: Leishman
Golfer Marc Leishman says past misses at the British Open will now be a bonus for a batch of Australians set to tee off in Northern Ireland.
Trump touts deal with Indonesia, flags pharma tariffs
President Donald Trump says he has agreed to a tariff deal on goods entering the US from Indonesia.
Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist
A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann alleges the former Liberal staffer was stalked by a journalist from the Daily Mail, with his mental health suffering as a result.
Son of Wallabies gun eyes Lions family history
Wallabies playmaker Tom Lynagh is jostling with his former mentor James O'Connor for a chance to make Australian rugby history and face the touring Lions.
Dogs make Galvin call, as Eels drop star player
Canterbury have pulled the trigger on their first-choice halves pairing, while several other clubs have made big calls ahead of the run into the finals.
Coniglio set to make AFL return as Giants rest Kelly
GWS are confident midfielder Stephen Coniglio has overcome a glute complaint and will make his return to AFL level, more than three months since his last game.
‘It gets tiring’: Port forecast AFL action over racism
Port Adelaide football boss Chris Davies says "we all need to do more" following the online racism called out by Jase Burgoyne and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
Hundreds more kids to be tested as abuse scandal widens
Authorities are contacting the families of 800 children to undergo screening after finding an alleged sex offender worked in another four childcare centres.
Boland the best in 100 years, but remains unlucky man
Scott Boland can add a Test hat-trick to his incredible late-career surge, with the Victorian also holding a 100-year best in international cricket.
Starc record eclipses Boland hat-trick on ‘bonkers’ day
Records have tumbled as fast as West Indies wickets with Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland delivering Australia a 176-run win in the third Test.
‘Deepest pain’ felt as landmark climate case dismissed
As a landmark climate case is dismissed by a federal court, the Torres Strait Islander men behind the action are vowing to keep fighting for their homelands.
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China hails PM’s ‘personal efforts’ to restore ties
China's premier has applauded Anthony Albanese's efforts to restore Chinese-Australian relations after they had reached "a low point" in recent years.
Carlton’s Cerra learns fate on busy night at tribunal
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra, Brisbane Lions premiership player Zac Bailey and North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri have all fronted the AFL tribunal.
Russia faces tariffs within 50 days over Ukraine: Trump
US President Donald Trump says he will implement tariffs against Russia if there is no deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
Overlooked lock given another chance to push Test case
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will give Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt another reminder of his value after his selection in the historic First Nations and Pasifika squad.
‘Selfless’: why NRL star played hours after funeral
Cronulla prop Addin Fonua-Blake has explained his decision to face the Dolphins only hours after attending his grandfather's funeral.
Saints star weighs up police involvement over racism
St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Port Adelaide's Jase Burgoyne have been sent racist messages online after their teams' matches over the weekend.