Raiders set to keep hooker Starling on new deal
Canberra are on the verge of re-signing hooker Tom Starling, who will reject interest from elsewhere to stay at the Raiders until the end of 2027.
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Young told he can talk to rivals as Roosters exit looms
The Sydney Roosters have told star English winger Dom Young he can talk to rivals, with Newcastle the most likely landing spot for the 23-year-old.
Raiders pave way for Horsburgh to face the Bulldogs
Corey Horsbugh could loom as a key inclusion for Canberra in their top-of-the-table clash with Canterbury, despite suffering a head knock at Magic Round.
Merz elected German chancellor after initial defeat
MPs have elected conservative leader Friedrich Merz as Germany's next chancellor in a second round of voting.
Preston’s lawyer hits out as Dogs star banned for four
A dejected Jacob Preston has copped a four-game ban after being found guilty of a crusher tackle, while his lawyer accused the NRL of being rife with diving.
Sprint ace Ewan stuns cycling with retirement
Australian cycling star Caleb Ewan has retired from the sport, effective immediately, only a few months after joining INEOS Grenadiers.
Greens leader Adam Bandt loses seat in federal election
Greens leader Adam Bandt has lost his seat after Labor reclaimed the electorate from the minor party for the first time in 15 years.
US to stop bombing Yemeni Houthis after deal: Trump
US President Donald Trump says Yemen's Houthi rebels have agreed to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea, and US bombing will also cease.
‘Act of war’: India hits targets in Pakistani territory
Tensions between India and Pakistan are soaring after India struck "terrorist camps" in Pakistani Kashmir, in an attack that Islamabad brands an act of war.
Hayne finally set to make return after hamstring issues
Jarryd Hayne is set to play his first rugby league game since September 2018, after being named to play for Wentworthville in the third-tier Ron Massey Cup.
US, China to hold ice-breaker trade talks in Geneva
Two top US officials will meet with China's top trade negotiator this weekend in the first major talks since President Donald Trump sparked a trade war.
AFL still pondering sanctions for Rioli over threats
Willie Rioli has been interviewed by the AFL after two more reports emerged about the Port Adelaide forward allegedly threatening rival players.
Tributes for trailblazer’s turbulent time as top cop
Lauded as a no-nonsense reformer, the first woman to lead Australia's biggest police force is headed for the exit after cutting short her five-year term.
Waratahs coach wields axe for must-win Reds battle
Coach Dan McKellar has made six changes to the NSW Waratahs' starting side for their must-win Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Queensland Reds.
WA signs $65m deal to create new NRL franchise
The NRL is officially expanding to Western Australia after the state government signed off on a $65.6 million deal to create the league's 18th team.
Storm star sees Perth’s lure as race for talent begins
Melbourne superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen believes Perth will be an attractive option for NRL players contemplating a change of clubs.
Heartbreak for 7s men in brutal world champs near-miss
Australia's rugby sevens men have been denied a World Championship semi-final spot after their match-winning try was controversially waved away on review.
Chad Warner stars as Swans down Giants in bitter derby
Sydney have bounced back from consecutive AFL losses to defeat GWS in their qualifying final rematch and hold onto local bragging rights.
Chad Warner stars as Swans down Giants in bitter derby
Sydney have bounced back from consecutive AFL losses to defeat GWS in their qualifying final rematch and hold onto local bragging rights.
Garbin stars as Vixens top Mavericks in Melbourne derby
Sophie Garbin has scored 42 goals to lift the Melbourne Vixens to a third straight victory over cross-town rivals the Melbourne Mavericks.
PM stares down political rivals after landslide victory
Labor will move to cut student debt as its first re-election priority with the prime minister claiming a mandate to press forward with housing reform.
Israel approves plan to capture ‘all of Gaza’
Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to capture the entirety of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time.
Piastri powers to victory in Miami for F1 hat-trick
Australia's F1 star Oscar Piastri has won his third straight race and fourth for the season, victory in Miami extending his lead in the drivers' championship.
Positive sign as Devils nab Collingwood recruiting guru
The Tasmania Devils have completed an off-field signing coup, with a highly regarded former Collingwood recruitment manager joining the club.
Club groper dodges jail after attacks caught on CCTV
A man who groped and kissed 18 women at a nightclub has been ordered to complete 180 hours of community work after being spared jail time.
Scorned celebrations give Tony Popovic reason to smile
Tony Popovic didn't mind when three of the A-League's best youngsters clipped him at being overlooked. Now the Socceroos boss has challenged them to back it up.
Port’s Rioli apologises for message to Bulldogs player
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has apologised and the AFL will take no further action after his message to a Western Bulldogs player caused a stir.
Swans weigh up AFL tribunal challenge for Melican ban
Sydney might take Lewis Melican's striking charge to the tribunal after he was offered a three-game ban for the incident involving GWS opponent Toby Bedford.
Sole survivor of poisonous mushroom lunch speaks out
The only guest to survive a poisonous beef Wellington lunch has described in detail what happened on the day and how Erin Patterson served up the deadly dish.
Klein double lifts Roar to ALM win over Mariners
Brisbane Roar have ended their A-League Men season with a comeback 2-1 win over fellow non-finalists Central Coast thanks to a Samuel Klein double.
US job growth slows marginally, unemployment steady
US employers have added a better-than-expected 177,000 jobs in April as the job market shows resilience.