Cricket’s return to Olympics ratified among five sports
Cricket is back in the Olympics with the sport's return for the 2028 Games ratified at a meeting in Mumbai.
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Man dies in bushfire on NSW north coast
A man has died in a bushfire on the NSW mid-north coast, with a watch and act warning still in place for the out-of-control blaze.
Zampa pushes through back spasms for vital Cup win
Australia have revived their World Cup campaign with a five-wicket defeat of Sri Lanka in which Adam Zampa shone with the ball and Josh Inglis with the bat.
Crows forward Shane McAdam traded to Demons
Melbourne have acquired Adelaide's Shane McAdam, trading a future second-round draft pick for the experienced Crows forward.
Australia evacuates Pacific citizens stuck in Israel
Pacific countries' citizens stuck in Israel have been given seats on Australian flights out as the government increases support for neighbouring nations.
Australian dead in Israel as rescue flights confirmed
An Australian grandmother has been killed in the terrorist attacks on Israel as the Albanese government prepares to repatriate citizens.
Four Kangaroos to debut v Samoa, Edwards on wing
Dylan Edwards, Kotoni Staggs, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo have all been named to make their debuts in Australia's Pacific Cup Test against Samoa.
North set to chase No.1 pick after McKay joins Bombers
Hawthorn and North Melbourne head the list of clubs eyeing moves up the draft order as West Coast weigh up whether to trade the No.1 pick.
Pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without police approval
Police are warning people not to attend a pro-Palestine rally scheduled for the weekend at Sydney Town Hall after an earlier protest was widely condemned.
Leave now call as Qantas chief announces departure date
Under-fire Qantas chairman Richard Goyder will retire from the airline's board in about 12 months but a fierce critic wants him to leave the company now.
Swans land AFL targets as Grundy, Adams reunited
The AFL trades are continuing with former Collingwood teammates Brodie Grundy and Taylor Adams joining Sydney in separate deals.
Newly appointed WA Rebel bikie boss dies in police cell
Outlaw motorcycle boss Jamie Ginn has died in a police watch house in Western Australia, after being arrested on drug and firearm charges.
Cairns, Breakers denied fairytale NBA pre-season wins
Washington and Portland have emphatically avoided becoming the next shock NBL scalps, breezing by Cairns and the New Zealand Breakers in NBA pre-season action.
Nadal back for Australian Open, doubt over Kyrgios
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has confirmed Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are among the former champions returning to Melbourne Park this summer.
Kidnap trial postponed as MacGill faces drug charge
The charging of former Test bowler Stuart MacGill over an alleged cocaine deal has led to a trial for the men of accused of kidnapping him being postponed.
Diamonds won’t be distracted by pay dispute: captain
The Diamonds will start their Constellation Cup series against New Zealand amid a pay dispute between Super Netball players and Netball Australia.
Australians offered repatriation flights from Israel
Up to 10,000 Australians in Israel will be offered repatriation flights as the Middle East nation reels from deadly terror attacks.
Detained Australian journalist released by China
Cheng Lei has returned to Melbourne and been reunited with her family after Chinese authorities released the Australian journalist from detention.
Aussie Bevan French wins top Super League award
Former Parramatta Eels star Bevan French is the Super League's Man of Steel for 2023.
At least four dead, 80 hurt as train derails in India
At least four people are dead and dozens injured after a train derailed in the Indian state of Bihar.
Maguire poised to take over as NSW Origin coach
Michael Maguire is in line to take over as NSW State of Origin coach, after being offered a one-year deal to replace Brad Fittler.
Windies’ Matthews returns in rain-affected second ODI
Australia have won the toss and put West Indies in to bat in the second women's ODI, which has been reduced to 29 overs per side because of rain in Melbourne.
Big drug bust as meth found under toilet rolls
Four foreigners have been arrested after police uncovered 662 kilograms of methamphetamine in a shipment of toilet rolls sent from Malaysia to Melbourne.
Israel ‘at war’ as Hamas gunmen launch surprise attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "in a war and we will win it" after Hamas gunmen entered the country in an unprecedented attack.
Crows beat Dees in thriller to go outright top in AFLW
Adelaide have claimed outright top spot in the AFLW after beating reigning premiers Melbourne by 10 points in one of the games of the season.
Neser, Pierson tons guide Qld to Shield draw vs NSW
Injuries to Hayden Kerr and Jack Edwards left NSW's attack undermanned and out of answers as Queensland fought out a draw in their Sheffield Shield clash.
Erebus star Brodie Kostecki claims Bathurst 1000 pole
Supercars championship leader Brodie Kostecki will start the Bathurst 1000 from pole after producing a stunning top-10 shootout lap around Mount Panorama.
Sydney FC beat Brisbane Roar 3-1 to win Australia Cup
Sydney FC have claimed their second Australia Cup in defeating Brisbane Roar 3-1, thanks to two second-half goals from Brazilian import Fabio Gomes.
Israel pounds Gaza after Hamas raid as conflict spirals
More than 700 Israelis and Palestinians are dead after Hamas launched what Israel calls "a cruel and wicked war" and claimed it had taken many Israeli captives.
Van Gisbergen powers to back-to-back Bathurst 1000 wins
Supercars star Shane van Gisbergen has scored red-hot favourite Brodie Kostecki to become the first driver since 2008 to win consecutive Bathurst 1000 titles.
Piastri wins as Vertsappen clinches F1 world title
Max Verstappen is Formula One champion for a third year in a row after finishing second behind Australian rookie Oscar Piastri in the sprint race in Qatar.