Athapaththu shines in WBBL to keep Thunder rolling
Sri Lankan star Chamari Athapaththu has smashed 80 from 54 balls to help the Sydney Thunder cruise to an eight-wicket WBBL win over the Melbourne Renegades.
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Joe burns Tigers with first Shield ton in 980 days
Queensland's Joe Burns made an unbeaten 127 on the first day of the Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania as the Bulls reached stumps on 3-293.
Harvey the hero as Hawks stun Taipans in NBL
A last-second three-pointer from Tyler Harvey has sealed the Illawarra Hawks' second win of the NBL season, an 84-83 upset of the Cairns Taipans.
Super sub Sam Kerr helps Matildas sink Iran 2-0
The Matildas have overcome a stubborn Iran defence to post a 2-0 win in their Olympic qualifier in Perth.
Aerial shooting cleared after brumby numbers boom
Shooting of brumbies from helicopters will return in NSW as modelling suggests 6000 of the wild horses need to be removed yearly to meet population targets.
Body found in manhunt over ‘heartbreaking’ school death
A body has been found by police in their search for Paul Thijssen after his colleague Lilie James was killed at an elite Sydney private school.
Sean Keppie released by Sea Eagles, joins Rabbitohs
Ex-Manly prop Sean Keppie has joined South Sydney on a long-term deal as the Rabbitohs plot to recover from their ninth-placed finish.
Qld overcome Neser Shield withdrawal to pressure Tassie
Queensland are well on top of Tasmania on day two of their Sheffield Shield match, despite Michael Neser leaving the match for personal reasons.
Healy out of WBBL, racing to tour India after dog bite
The WBBL season is over for Alyssa Healy after she was bitten by her dog, with the Australia star battling to be fit for the end-of-year tour of India.
Harris falls cheaply again as Vics hold Shield lead
Victoria hold a lead of 225 in their Sheffield Shield clash with NSW despite fringe Test opener Marcus Harris falling cheaply for the second time in the match.
Soaring Minjee Lee threatened 59 in renewed Saudi duel
Australian star Minjee Lee has maintained her stellar run of form, even threatening a 59 as she set up another duel with namesake Alison Lee in Saudi Arabia.
Kuwait could host Australia-Palestine WC qualifier
Kuwait has emerged as the most likely destination to host the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against Palestine.
Cricket Australia braces for more pain after $17m loss
Hosting the Twenty20 World Cup has been crucial to Cricket Australia restricting its net loss to $16.9 million in the last financial year.
Dogs sign Curran after immediate Warriors release
Canterbury have lured Josh Curran across the Tasman, with the Warriors second-rower a significant signing as the Bulldogs bid to improve their forward pack.
‘Heroic’ boy dies after trying to save siblings in fire
A third child has died after trying in vain to protect his two young siblings in a shed fire, while his six-year-old sister remains in a critical condition.
Aussies smash Dutch as Maxwell breaks World Cup record
Australia have beaten the Netherlands by a record 309 runs in Delhi after Glenn Maxwell blasted the fastest century in the history of cricket's World Cup.
Melbourne City win Thai clash in Asian Champions League
Jamie Maclaren and teen Alessandro Lopane were on target as their clinical finishing earned Melbourne City a key Asian Champions League win in Thailand.
Biden and Albanese hope for swift AUKUS sub deal
A deal to sell US nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has edged closer with the election of a new House speaker in the US Congress.
Johnson elected Speaker, pro-Israel bill his first act
Republican Mike Johnson has been elected as Speaker after weeks of party infighting left the US House of Representatives in chaos.
Man yet to be found after woman killed in elite school
Police are set to resume a manhunt over the death of a 21-year-old staff member whose body was found at a Sydney private school.
Raiders land Manly’s Weekes to fill Wighton void
Canberra have signed Kaeo Weekes in their bid to find a long-term replacement for Jack Wighton, while Newcastle will retain Phoenix Crossland through 2026.
Forward Corey Waddell returns to Manly Sea Eagles
Canterbury forward Corey Waddell will return to Manly on a one-year deal in 2024.
Hynes won’t let Origin define him as Kangaroos utility
Nicho Hynes is ready to brush aside his 12-minute stint as NSW bench utility when he debuts off the interchange for Australia against New Zealand.
China announces defence minister has been ousted
Chinese state media report General Li Shangfu, who has not been seen in public for two months, has been dismissed as defence minister and state councillor.
Surprise Hamas attack shows need for ADF reform: brass
Australia's defence department boss has pointed to Hamas' surprise attack against Israel as evidence of the need for urgent military reform at home.
Heated inflation figures put rate hike firmly in play
The Reserve Bank may be forced to lift interest rates again as fresh inflation data suggests the fight is not yet over.
Man extradited over cafe shooting murder of gangster
A Sydney man allegedly involved in the suburban cafe shooting of Melbourne gangland figure Gavin "Capable" Preston has been charged with murder.
Ruby Princess liner negligent, misleading in COVID trip
Australians who embarked on a COVID-19-ravaged cruise in the early days of the pandemic have had a legal win, with operator Carnival declared negligent.
Australians exit war zone ahead of PM talks with Biden
Jordan has helped four Australians and a permanent resident cross the Palestinian border, as concerns grow about a humanitarian disaster.
Diamonds lose fourth Test but win Constellation Cup
The Diamonds have dropped the last two games of the Constellation Cup, losing Game 4 to New Zealand 53-50 in Auckland, but won the trophy on aggregate.
Melbourne Renegades take down Strikers in WBBL upset
The Adelaide Strikers' 81-run upset loss to the Melbourne Renegades has extended the losing streak of WBBL teams winning the toss and bowling to seven games.