Olympic golden girl surfaces from dark hole
An Australian swim star has surfaced from a "dark place" to post a world-best time this year at Australia's selection trials for the world championships.
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Hawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows
Hawthorn have given their top-four hopes a major boost after coming from behind to defeat Adelaide in a scrappy thriller.
Air India black box recovered as toll climbs to 270
Investigators have found the flight data recorder of the Air India flight as the death toll reaches 270.
Surging Scott, J Day in US Open mix as superstars crash
Adam Scott is tied for fourth, while fellow Australian Jason Day has also roared into US Open contention during a dramatic second round at Oakmont Country club.
Aussie swimmers try to surface from post-Olympic blues
A chorus of Australia's best swimmers are voicing their struggles with the post-Olympic blues.
‘Tehran will burn’, Israel warns Iran after attacks
Iran has targeted Israel with waves of long-range missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear sites.
Marines make first arrest in LA as more protests loom
US Marines have temporarily detained a man while guarding a building in Los Angeles, the first time troops have held a civilian since being sent to the city.
NSW make call on Brian To’o for State of Origin II
NSW have made a call on Brian To'o's fitness following a crucial training session in Sydney before flying out to Perth for State of Origin II.
Foot fault: ‘inconvenient’ setback a blow for Blues
Carlton star Sam Walsh has succumbed to a hot spot in his foot, with coach Michael Voss saying the club did well to diagnose the untimely setback early on.
From Robin to Batman, Luai says he’s no hero for NSW
Jarome Luai is preparing to reunite with Nathan Cleary on the State of Origin stage after the pair won four premierships together at Penrith.
Australian man shot dead at Bali villa, another injured
A Melbourne man is dead and another Australian is injured following a shooting at a villa in Bali, police say.
Cats’ call on Smith pays off in mauling of Bombers
Geelong have charged into the AFL's top two after easing to a 95-point win over Essendon, with Bailey Smith starring and Jeremy Cameron kicking six goals.
‘Outstanding’ Chiefs continue Aussie Super hoodoo in NZ
The Brumbies have fallen short in their quest to win their first Super Rugby title since 2004 with the ACT side again bowing out at the semi-final stage.
Roosters win as Radley suffers another head knock
Victor Radley has gone down with the latest in a string of head knocks as the Sydney Roosters came from behind to defeat the Knights in Newcastle.
Dolphins rookies urged to mine golden generation
Lani Pallister has broken a long-standing Commonwealth record moments before Australia named a 40-strong team for the looming world championships.
South Africa unite nation with historic cricket triumph
Australia's glorious run in world cricket finals is over, upset by an inspired South Africa in an enthralling Test Championship decider at Lord's.
Israel, Iran bombard each other as Trump flags easy end
World leaders are urging Israel and Iran to de-escalate their conflict as the Israeli military warns residents near Iranian weapons facilities to evacuate.
Microscope on IVF giant over ‘inexcusable’ embryo error
A private fertility giant faces potential legal and regulatory backlash after transferring the wrong embryo to a woman, its second mix-up in months.
Coach Ryles welcomes hype as spurned Eels face Galvin
Lachlan Galvin's Canterbury club debut will come against Parramatta, the other NRL team that had pursued the teenage star amid his move from Wests Tigers.
Aussie swim star says risky gamble will reap rewards
Australian swim star Kyle Chalmers is shocked by the results of changing the training program that has propelled him to greatness in the pool.
Archer fires an early shot amid state political turmoil
Ousted federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer will attempt a return to politics as embattled state premier Jeremy Rockliff prepares to call an early election.
Milestone Papalii double lifts Raiders over Souths
Josh Papalii and Ethan Strange scored two tries apiece as the Raiders moved to the top of the ladder with a 36-12 win over South Sydney in miserable conditions.
Penrith have last laugh at Luai as Tigers slam referees
Penrith have defeated Wests Tigers in Jarome Luai's first game against the club where he won four NRL premierships at five-eighth.
‘Miracle’ PM gets top gong in the name of the King
A controversial ex-prime minister, an Oscar winner and several academics are receiving one of Australia's top merits on the King's Birthday Honours List.
‘Black and white’ bump as Blues hold off Bombers’ surge
Carlton's second-half woes threatened to doom them again, but they steadied in the last quarter for a pulsating eight-point win over arch-rivals Essendon.
Epic Alcaraz comeback seals amazing French Open triumph
Carlos Alcaraz has saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner in five epic sets and successfully defend his French Open crown in one of the great finals.
Sarah Snook picks up Tony Award for Dorian Gray
Sarah Snook has taken home a Tony Award for leading actress in a Broadway play for her work in The Picture of Dorian Gray, where she plays all 26 roles.
Selection shock: Gordon fancied for Wallabies captaincy
Inspirational NSW Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon appears on track for a major Wallabies promotion ahead of the showpiece British and Irish Lions series.
Utoikamanu in as Cleary warns NSW halves set to explode
While Queensland are undergoing monumental changes in their halves, Nathan Cleary believes his combination with Mitch Moses will only grow better for NSW.
‘Really? Wow’ – Blues’ surprise at Cherry-Evans axing
Former NSW coach Ricky Stuart took a subtle dig at Queensland selectors over the decision to axe skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.
Sorensen’s tackle could be season-defining: Panthers
Penrith teammates are taking inspiration from a crucial effort play by Scott Soernsen as they battle to revive their title defence.