Donaldson stars in Wallabies World Cup win over Georgia
The Wallabies are no longer winless under Eddie Jones after downing Georgia 35-15 in their Rugby World Cup opener in Paris, as fullback Ben Donaldson starred.
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Coco Gauff rallies to beat Sabalenka and win US Open
Teenager Coco Gauff has surged back after losing the first set to beat Aryna Sabalenka and win her first grand slam title, taking the US Open title 2-6 6-3 6-2.
SA fire bombers sent to battle large bushfire in NT
South Australian fire bombers have been called in to fight a massive bushfire burning east of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, with fire bans in place.
Irvine injured as Socceroos slip to Mexico draw
Midfielder Jackson Irvine has been taken off on a stretcher as the Socceroos let a two-goal lead slip in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Mexico.
Hawthorn kick-start AFLW season in win over Bulldogs
Hawthorn have claimed their first win of the AFLW season with a seven-point victory over a gritty Western Bulldogs outfit in Ballarat.
Irvine cleared of serious injury in Socceroos’ draw
Midfielder Jackson Irvine has been cleared of a serious ankle injury after the Socceroos let a two-goal lead slip in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Mexico.
World stability at ‘critical juncture’, PM tells G20
Anthony Albanese has urged countries to come together to uphold the rules-based order during his final speech at the G20 summit in New Delhi.
Port’s Butters avoids AFL suspension over Zorko clashes
Port Adelaide have breathed a collective sigh of relief after star midfielder Zak Butters escaped with fines over his run-ins with Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko.
Sean Strickland stuns Israel Adesanya in UFC boilover
American Sean Strickland has caused one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, winning the middleweight title with a unanimous points win over Israel Adesanya.
Labor, Greens strike deal to deliver $10b housing fund
The Greens have struck a deal to pass the Albanese government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund through parliament.
Polling day locked in despite voice support slipping
Voting day has been locked in for the Indigenous voice referendum despite last-minute opposition pleas to scrap it as polls show falling support for the change.
Pearce calls time on decorated rugby league career
Mitchell Pearce has announced he will retire from rugby league at the end of 2023, ending any chance of a return to the NRL.
History-making Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire
Former foreign minister Marise Payne has announced her retirement from federal parliament, describing her time in politics as an extraordinary honour.
AFL career likely over for Port captain Jonas: Hinkley
Coach Ken Hinkley is bracing for news that Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas's AFL career has been ended by a calf injury.
Maynard sent straight to AFL Tribunal for Brayshaw hit
Collingwood's Brayden Maynard is facing a ban of at least three weeks after being sent straight to the AFL Tribunal for his bump on Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw.
Sharks to play Tracey at fullback for elimination final
Connor Tracey is set to line up at fullback for Cronulla's elimination final after both he and Will Kennedy were named in the squad to face the Sydney Roosters.
Cost of living, rates drag on economy as growth slows
The Australian economy is still growing, but more slowly, as strong population growth supports activity.
Australia’s economic destiny lies in Southeast Asia: PM
Anthony Albanese has unveiled $95 million in measures to boost trade links with Southeast Asia as the first part of a new economic strategy with the region.
Proud Boys leader jailed 22 years for US Capitol attack
Enrique Tarrio, a former chairman of the right-wing Proud Boys group, has been convicted for his role in planning the storming of the US Capitol in 2021.
Billions to bolster NSW budget with coal tax hike
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has unveiled the state's first increase in coal royalties in almost 15 years as he tries to limit a growing budget deficit.
Muchova to tackle teen sensation Gauff in US Open semi
Teenager Coco Gauff will face No.10 seed Karolina Muchova in the semi-finals of the US Open, after both players overwhelmed their last-eight opponent.
Woman’s day in court shifts over alleged crash cover-up
A woman has been granted bail after showing up to court to support her partner, being arrested as she tried to leave, and then ending up in the dock herself.
Northern summer the hottest ever measured: UN agency
The UN's World Meteorological Organization says August is estimated to have been around 1.5C warmer than the pre-industrial average.
PM confirms China trip in ‘frank and constructive’ talk
Anthony Albanese has confirmed accepting an invitation to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, following talks with the country's premier.
Government ‘helping hand’ ideal to control prices: Lowe
A bigger role for government in managing economic cycles and acting on sluggish productivity features on Philip Lowe's wish list for a stronger Australia.
Keys sets up Sabalenka US Open semi showdown
Maddison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka have both won their respective US Open quarter-finals 6-1 6-4 to set up a final-four showdown.
Tough times set up Carlton’s AFL finals campaign
Carlton have been on a rollercoaster throughout the AFL season and Michael Voss believes it has steeled his players for the elimination final against Sydney.
Hunt for gunman at large after grain silo shooting
Members of the public have been warned to stay indoors as police search for a gunman after a person was shot at a grain silo east of Perth.
Port defender McKenzie proves fitness for final
Port Adelaide's Trent McKenzie has proven his fitness as the Power axe stalwart Travis Boak from their starting team to meet Brisbane in a qualifying final.
Shaun Johnson ruled out of Warriors’ NRL finals clash
Dally M Medal favourite Shaun Johnson has been ruled out of the Warriors' NRL finals clash against Penrith with a calf issue.
Sweet deal for sugar exporters as UK drops tariffs
Australian raw sugar is heading to the UK tariff-free for the first time in 50 years under the free trade agreement between the two nations.