Aussie swim star to compete at drug-taking Games
Retired Australian swimmer James Magnussen is the first person to publicly pledge to compete at an Olympic-styled event for drug-taking athletes.
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Seamer Neser recalled for Australia’s Test tour of NZ
Queensland quick Michael Neser has been recalled to Australia's squad to tour New Zealand as he eyes his first Test appearance since December 2022.
PwC executives accused of ‘thumbing nose at parliament’
The head of embattled consulting firm PwC has come under fire for not providing details of a key report into the organisation's conduct.
Billy Smith’s NRL rise continues with new deal
Once among the unluckiest players in the NRL, Billy Smith has signed a new three-year deal that keeps him at the Sydney Roosters long term.
Hooker Grant takes over as Melbourne Storm skipper
Star hooker Harry Grant is the new Melbourne skipper, replacing prop Christian Welch for the 2024 NRL season.
Defiant Rudan launches blistering attack on ALM bosses
A defiant Marko Rudan has gone on the offensive, savaging A-League head office and the standard of officiating in the Australian game.
Humbled Valetini wins Wallabies’ John Eales Medal
Brumbies No.8 Rob Valetini has been rewarded for his consistent 2023 season with the John Eales Medal as the Wallabies' player of the year.
Australia suffer first-ever WODI loss to South Africa
South Africa have pulled off a major ODI upset, stunning Australia at North Sydney Oval to send their three-match series to a decider.
PNG wants to stand on its ‘own two feet’: PM Marape
The leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea have discussed regional and economic security after James Marape made history by addressing federal MPs.
Donors to UN agency in Gaza ‘need confidence’: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has received advice saying Australian money is not being funnelled through an aid organisation to fund terrorism in Gaza.
Last Burgess standing gets set to leave Souths
Tom Burgess will become the last of the four famous siblings to quit South Sydney when he joins English club Huddersfield at the end of the 2024 NRL season.
Stronger work rights secure as businesses warn of costs
Gig workers, casual staff and employees bugged after hours by their bosses are the winners of laws that have passed the Senate to the displeasure of businesses.
Molly Picklum shines as women’s Pipe Pro action begins
The two best waves of the day were scored by Australia's Molly Picklum, while Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright also avoided the Pipe Pro elimination round.
Tasmania’s minority Liberal government on thin ice
Tasmania appears to be heading to an early election with rebel independent MPs and the state's minority Liberal premier at loggerheads.
Souths lose Campbell Graham for up to six months
South Sydney centre Campbell Graham will spend up to six months on the sidelines after having surgery to address a lingering sternum injury.
Matt Wright hit with fresh charges over fatal crash
Netflix star Matt Wright and his aviation company have been hit with a suite of new WorkSafe charges over a fatal chopper crash that killed his co-star.
Johnson replaces injured Ellis for Windies T20 series
Spencer Johnson has been called up to Australia's squad for the Twenty20 series against West Indies as a replacement for injured paceman Nathan Ellis.
Mills always to skipper Swans despite Mad Monday: coach
Callum Mills has been appointed Sydney's sole captain despite a Mad Monday injury that left the 26-year-old to question whether he'd be kept on as a leader.
ALM top two Phoenix, Mariners slug out tough 0-0 draw
The A-League Men table-toppers have failed to produce a goal in Wellington, which keeps the Wellington Phoenix ahead of Central Coast on the ladder.
Shock Matildas call makes veteran Heyman feel 21 again
Michelle Heyman has capped an impressive A-League Women season for Canberra United with her first Matildas call-up in six years.
Injured Morris sent for scans after ODI series sweep
Australia have torn apart an abysmal West Indies batting line-up to wrap up a 3-0 ODI series sweep, but lost second-gamer Lance Morris to injury in the process.
Judge accused of assault too unwell to appear in court
A Tasmanian judge accused of emotional abuse or intimidation, as well as assault, has failed to appear in court because he was feeling unwell.
Hawthorn appoint Daniel Webster as new AFLW coach
Hawthorn's new AFLW coach Daniel Webster says he is honoured and humbled to be given the role and feels privileged to be part of the "brown and gold family".
Tax cuts all but assured as coalition backs changes
Households struggling with living costs can breathe a sigh of relief, with the coalition agreeing to back Anthony Albanese's reworked tax cuts.
Palace says King has cancer, to undergo treatment
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced as reports say Prince Harry will visit his father in coming days.
‘Hottest ever’ training: Manly teammate tells inquest
An inquiry into the death of Manly player Keith Titmuss has been told the rising NRL star probably died of exertional heat stroke after a training drill.
US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid
Senate negotiators have released a sweeping bipartisan border security deal that is aimed at discouraging migrants from crossing the US-Mexico border.
Rudan faces FA sanction over furious referee rant
Football Australia says it will issue Western Sydney coach Marko Rudan with a "show cause" notice following his angry post-match comments on Sunday.
China hands Australian writer suspended death sentence
Australian writer Yang Hengjun has received a suspended death sentence in China, meaning he could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Dutton signals support for Labor’s changes to tax cuts
Australians in need of greater assistance are soon expected to get some relief, with signs the coalition is unlikely to oppose reworked tax cuts.
Debutant Bartlett dominates in Australia’s big ODI win
World Cup champions Australia have made light work of the West Indies, cantering to an eight-wicket win at the MCG in the first of three ODIs.