Adelaide seal top spot, Brisbane bound for WBBL finals
The Adelaide Strikers claimed top spot on the WBBL ladder and the Brisbane Heat secured a finals berth as both won games in the double-header at Adelaide Oval.
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Pistorius gets parole 10 years after killing girlfriend
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend at his home in South Africa.
De Minaur, Popyrin power Australia into Davis Cup final
Australia's tennis men believe no-one will want to play them after they beat Finland to reach back-to-back Davis Cup finals in Malaga.
Israel reviews list of hostages to be freed by Hamas
Israeli security officials are reviewing the list of hostages set to be freed by Hamas as US President Joe Biden says the chance of extending the truce is real.
Boomers star Josh Giddey being investigated by NBA
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey is being investigated by the NBA over social media claims he engaged in a relationship with a minor.
Brodie Kostecki claims maiden Supercars championship
Brodie Kostecki has won his first Supercars title after a collision forced defending champion Shane van Gisbergen out of the Adelaide 500.
Canberra, Brisbane set for women’s Hockey One decider
Brisbane and Canberra will clash in the Hockey One women's decider after they won their semi-finals at the National Hockey Centre.
NSW up for Brisbane test in Hockey One men’s finale
NSW Pride are through to the Hockey One men's grand final, where they will play the Brisbane Blaze in Canberra.
Hamas releases Israeli, Thai hostages under ceasefire
Hamas has released 13 Israelis and four foreigners in a second round of swaps under a ceasefire deal in Gaza after a delay due to a dispute over aid.
Sinner downs Djokovic twice, sets up Aussie final clash
Italy's Jannik Sinner has sensationally beaten Novak Djokovic twice in one evening to set up a Davis Cup final against Australia.
Rookie Payne on provisional pole for Supercars finale
Penrite Racing rookie Matthew Payne has bounced back on the final day of the Adelaide 500 to secure provisional pole for the 250km Supercars race.
Supercars champion Kostecki on pole for season ender
Newly-crowned Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki will start from pole position in the last race of the season in Adelaide after winning the top-10 shootout.
Dave Sharma takes Marise Payne’s NSW Senate spot
NSW Liberal Party members have selected moderate Dave Sharma to take Marise Payne's Senate seat, pipping favourite Andrew Constance.
Victory beat Central Coast to extend unbeaten ALW run
Melbourne Victory are now four games unbeaten after beating Central Coast 2-1 courtesy of a late winner from McKenzie Weinert.
Skye’s the limit as Nicolson calls out champion Serrano
Skye Nicolson wants to fight boxing great Amanda Serrano early next year after retaining her WBC interim featherweight title in a Dublin stoppage.
Hamas release another group of Israeli, Thai hostages
The Israeli military says 13 Israelis and several foreign citizens have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip.
Popyrin will lead Australia’s Davis Cup final charge
Alexei Popyrin will lead Australia's challenge in the Davis Cup final, while Alex de Minaur will face Italy's Jannik Sinner in the second rubber.
Agonising loss for Aussie Popyrin in Davis Cup final
Alexei Popyrin has lost Australia's crucial opening rubber of their Davis Cup final to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi.
Sierra Leone enacts curfew as gunmen attack barracks
Officials say Sierra Leone has declared a curfew after reports gunmen attempted to break into a military armoury in the capital Freetown.
Blaze overcomes Chill to claim Hockey One premiership
The Brisbane Blaze have come from behind to beat the Canberra Chill 4-1 and claim the Hockey One women's grand final at the National Hockey Centre.
Brisbane stun NSW to claim Hockey One title in shootout
The Brisbane Blaze have won a thrilling Hockey One men's grand final, claiming victory against the NSW Pride 5-3 in a penalty shootout.
City beat Sydney to stake ALW contenders claim
Melbourne City beat Sydney FC in a lightning-affected A-League Women clash while Newcastle and Melbourne Victory won and Brisbane drew with Adelaide United.
Cats forward Scheer named to make unlikely AFLW return
Geelong forward Chloe Scheer could make a shock return to face Brisbane in an AFLW preliminary final, less than two weeks after breaking her collarbone.
South Sydney great Paul Sait dies
South Sydney's centre in their club's Dream Team, Paul Sait has died at age 76 after battling a long illness.
Homes lost in city bushfires with fears toll could rise
A large bushfire in Perth's north has destroyed at least 10 homes and is not expected to be under control for days, authorities say.
‘Armed and dangerous’ killer found dead after manhunt
A police manhunt for wife-killer Kevin Jewell is over after the 55-year-old was found dead on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.
New Zealand to get new government on Black Friday
The three party leaders involved in New Zealand's next government have concluded negotiations and are set to sign a coalition agreement.
Cummins sees legacy created in World Cup and Test wins
Australia captain Pat Cummins has detailed how his team have created a long-lasting legacy in a year that included Ashes retention and two world titles.
Remains of pilot, cameraman found after plane crash
Crews have found the remains of a 30-year-old TV camera operator and a 56-year-old pilot after a former military jet crashed into Victoria's Port Phillip Bay.
‘Things are going to get worse’: cyber shield unveiled
A cyber strategy focused on protecting small and medium businesses against an increasing number of attacks has been released by the federal government.
Dragons have Dearden in sights to play with Hunt
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan says signing Tom Dearden will not green-light Ben Hunt's exit from the NRL club but rather convince the half to stay.