Perth street circuit to host Supercars from 2026
Supercars' Western Australia swing will say goodbye to Wanneroo Raceway and hello to a new circuit on the streets of Perth from 2026.
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Knocking out England not on mind as Aussies beat Scots
Australia have pulled off a last-over win against Scotland, keeping England's Twenty20 World Cup alive and avoiding another spirit-of-cricket debate.
‘Please explain’ for watchdog’s robodebt probe decision
About 900 complaints have been made since the federal corruption watchdog announced it wouldn't investigate six public officials connected to an illegal scheme.
Matildas skipper Kerr signs new Chelsea deal until 2026
Injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr has signed a new contract at English powerhouse Chelsea as she looks to make a successful return from her ACL tear.
Daicos still a chance, Weightman back for Bulldogs
Port Adelaide have axed forwards Charlie Dixon and Jeremy Finlayson in a big selection move, while Collingwood are still hopeful Nick Daicos can play this week.
Dragons’ Ravalawa handed big ban for dissent
St George Illawarra winger Mikaele Ravalawa is set for four weeks on the sidelines for swearing at a match official while playing in the NSW Cup competition.
Upset loss to Dolphins another hit to Hynes’ NSW hopes
Cronulla have suffered a surprise loss to the Dolphins that will do Nicho Hynes no favours as he looks to retain NSW's halfback jersey.
Cantlay, McIlroy share US Open first-round lead
American Patrick Cantlay and Northern Ireland's former world No.1 Rory McIlroy share the first-round lead at the US Open in North Carolina.
Tom Lynch to return in milestone man Martin’s 300th
Tom Lynch will return from injury in Dustin Martin's 300th AFL match, while Richmond coach Adem Yze has no concerns over the playing future of Dion Prestia.
Weakness creeping into labour market as hiring slows
Australia's labour market is slowly softening but the Reserve Bank is unlikely to be bothered by the latest jobs numbers ahead of its next board meeting.
No miscarriage of justice for jailed wife-killer Dawson
Three appeal judges have unanimously upheld Chris Dawson's conviction for murdering his wife, finding there was no credible evidence to show he was innocent.
Manslaughter alternative thrown out of Lynn trial
The judge in Greg Lynn's double camper murder trial has told jurors they no longer need to consider manslaughter as an alternative charge.
Samoa to make historic end-of-year tour of England
Samoa will this year play a Test series in England for the first time, while Fiji and PNG are being considered to host Pacific Championship matches.
Season over for wounded Demons star Christian Petracca
Melbourne's Christian Petracca is looking ahead to the 2025 AFL season after conceding internal injuries will keep him sidelined for the rest of this year.
Roosters’ Brandon Smith dropped after ‘rookie mistake’
A poorly timed coffee with his girlfriend has cost Brandon Smith a spot in the Sydney Roosters' NRL team for round 15.
Sixers land seismic WBBL blow on Heat with key signing
The Sydney Sixers have secured a WBBL recruitment coup in the first big pre-draft play under the league's new rules.
Demons star Petracca has spleen surgery after nasty hit
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has needed surgery after he suffered several injuries in the King's Birthday loss to Collingwood.
Souths’ Cam Murray returns with Origin clock ticking
With the days counting down to State of Origin II selection, Cam Murray has been named on the bench for Souths against Brisbane as he returns from a hip injury.
Chinese premier to visit Australia for four-day tour
Li Qiang will be the first Chinese premier to visit Australia for seven years when he makes an official trip to Canberra, Adelaide and Perth.
Toothless Wests Tigers make plenty more changes
The woeful Wests Tigers have brought Api Koroisau into the halves and given Lachlan Galvin a spell as he contends with a hand injury.
Josh Aloiai should have gone to sin bin for trip: NRL
Josh Aloiai should not have remained on the field after he tripped Daine Laurie during Manly's defeat by Penrith, the NRL's head of football says.
Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years jail over conviction
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison after being convicted by a jury of lying about his drug use to buy a gun in 2018.
Yengi stars as Socceroos beat Palestine 5-0
Australia have ended the current phase of World Cup qualifying with six wins from six matches after defeating Palestine 5-0 in Perth.
UN finds Israel and Hamas committed war crimes
The "immense" scale of killings in Gaza is a crime against humanity, a UN inquiry says as it finds both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict committed war crimes.
Hamas says it accepts UN-backed Gaza truce plan
Conversations on plans for Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war ends will continue US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says after talks with Israeli leaders.
Australia reach final eight at T20 WC in record style
Australia have booked their place in the final eight at the T20 World Cup after a record-setting thrashing of Namibia in Antigua.
Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been granted bail after sexual assault convictions were quashed on appeal, with prosecutors considering another trial.
Re-signed Lolesio stakes claim for Wallabies No.10 role
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is confident newly re-signed five-eighth Noah Lolesio will be back in the Wallabies squad after a stellar Super Rugby season.
AFL has ‘gone too far’ on free-kick clarity, says Lyon
Ross Lyon wants the AFL to stop publicly clarifying controversial umpiring decisions, questioning why certain free kicks are deemed more important than others.
Manly’s Brown turns NRL lifeline into new two-year deal
Former NSW State of Origin forward Nathan Brown has extended his contract at Manly, continuing his new lease of life in the NRL.
Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call
AFL umpires' boss Steve McBurney says two of Saturday's big free kicks were correct calls, with Gold Coast's Mac Andrew the unlucky exception.