Assange begins last-ditch fight to stop US extradition
Julian Assange's lawyers have begun their final UK legal challenge to stop the WikiLeaks founder from being sent to the United States to face spying charges.
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Da Silva snatches Victory late win over Western United
Melbourne Victory have claimed an extraordinary dramatic stoppage-time 2-1 win over Western United, with Daniel Arzani teeing up Damien Da Silva for both goals.
Wages outrunning inflation in win for household budgets
Average wages grew at the fastest annual pace in 14 years in 2023 while just outpacing inflation, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported.
Taekwondo instructor charged with murder of family
A taekwondo instructor has been charged with three counts of murder over the killing of a boy and his parents in Sydney.
Robertson exits NZ politics as Labour licks wounds
Grant Robertson, New Zealand's finance minister from 2017 to 2023 and a giant of the Labour party, is leaving politics.
Schuster left off plane for Manly’s Las Vegas trip
Injury-plagued forward Josh Schuster has been ruled out of Manly's NRL season-opener against South Sydney in Las Vegas.
NRL gives bunker power to step in on field-goal shots
The NRL's bunker will review all field-goal shots in 2024, encouraging it to step in and penalise teams for using kick blockers or markers who are not square.
Navy to be ‘most lethal’ in history after huge overhaul
An overhaul of the navy's combat fleet will make it the most lethal in history, its chief says, but concerns remain about its capability in the short term.
ANZ, Suncorp welcome takeover approval as ACCC reflects
ANZ's proposed $4.9 billion takeover of Suncorp's banking arm will proceed after a tribunal found it would not lessen competition but would benefit consumers.
Sinner maintains hold over de Minaur with Rotterdam win
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has lost his seventh match in seven to Jannik Sinner, this time in the final of the Rotterdam Open.
Manly’s Sipley takes three-game ban for Young crusher
Tof Sipley has accepted a three-game ban for his crusher tackle on the Roosters' Dom Young, ruling the Manly prop out of the NRL season opener in Las Vegas.
New owner wants Perth Glory to be the envy of everyone
Perth Glory have finally landed a new owner, with property developer Ross Pelligra setting big goals for the A-Leagues club.
Sutherland cracks double ton in women’s WACA Test
Allrounder Annabel Sutherland has helped propel Australia to the highest score in women's Test cricket on a record-breaking day at the WACA Ground.
Labuschagne fights hard for Bulls on Adelaide minefield
Struggling Test No.3 Marnus Labuschange has top-scored for Queensland as 17 wickets tumbled on a chaotic day of Sheffield Shield action against South Australia.
Breakers beat Bullets to lock in NBL Finals spot
American import Parker Jackson-Cartwright has steered the New Zealand Breakers into the NBL Finals, starring in a tough 103-87 home win over Brisbane.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dead: prison
Russia's jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, the country's prison service says.
De Minaur avenges Rublev defeat to make Rotterdam semis
Alex de Minaur has exorcised his Australian Open loss by beating Andrey Rublev at the Rotterdam Open and setting up a semi-final on his 25th birthday.
Trump found liable in New York civil fraud case
Former US president Donald Trump has been found liable in his civil fraud case, and has been banned from doing business in New York for three years.
Dom Young taken to hospital after crusher tackle
Roosters winger Dom Young has been stretchered into an ambulance and taken to hospital for neck scans after a crusher tackle in a pre-season win over Manly.
Cogger makes case for Knights’ No.6 jersey in trial win
Jack Cogger has kicked a 40/20 and scored a try in a 44-18 win over Cronulla to push his case to claim the Newcastle No.6 jersey ahead of Tyson Gamble.
Ruthless Aussies pluck Proteas, now watch out world
Australia have totally outplayed South Africa to win the women's Test in Perth by an innings and 284 runs to wrap up victory in the multi-format series.
Dragons’ Flanagan era starts with Charity Shield loss
The Shane Flanagan era is underway at St George Illawarra but it was South Sydney who left Jubilee Stadium with the Charity Shield, winning 28-6.
Carey’s 90 helps SA to handy Shield lead against Bulls
Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey's 90 runs helped South Australia set Queensland a target of 206 in their Sheffield Shield clash at Adelaide Oval.
Beautiful Bolden hat-trick takes Jets into ALW top six
Three goals from Newcastle striker Sarina Bolden have earned the Jets a 3-0 A-League Women victory against the Brisbane Roar.
Kings thump Phoenix, beat Bullets to NBL Finals berth
Two-time defending champions Sydney will sneak into the NBL Finals at Brisbane's expense after a historic flogging of the Phoenix in the final round.
Raiders belt Eels in trials but spine questions remain
Canberra have comfortably accounted for Parramatta 38-16 in an NRL pre-season trial, but uncertainty lingers as to their spine for 2024.
Magnay monsters Perth as Cotton is wrapped in wool
Tasmania JackJumpers centre Will Magnay has helped put the brakes on a Perth team missing Bryce Cotton in an 86-72 win ahead of the NBL Finals.
Colakovski scores the winner to haunt Zadkovich’s Roar
Stefan Colakovski has come off the bench to score the winner in Perth Glory's dramatic 3-2 win over Brisbane Roar at HBF Park.
De Minaur earns crack at Sinner in Rotterdam final
Birthday boy Alex de Minaur has set up a Rotterdam Open final against Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner, beating Grigor Dimitrov in the semis.
Speed ace McEvoy toppled as Dolphins grab three silvers
Cameron McEvoy has been pipped by just 0.01sec in his bid to retain his 50m free title on a day of three silvers for the Dolphins at the world championships.
Robinson confident Manu will return after code switch
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says it is clear Joey Manu will leave the NRL for rugby union, but expects the star centre to one day return to his club.