Lions claim thrilling comeback AFLW win over North
The Brisbane Lions have claimed an unlikely two-point AFLW win over North Melbourne after trailing by 18 points at halftime.
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Gold Coast to face Newcastle in NRLW grand final
Gold Coast have beaten the Sydney Roosters 12-0 to reach the NRLW grand final against Newcastle, after the Knights also defeated Brisbane in their semi-final.
Roar win to face Sydney FC in Australia Cup final
Brisbane Roar are into their maiden Australia Cup final, where they will face one-time winners Sydney FC.
India blast 399 in second ODI against Australia
Suryakumar Yadav hit six sixes after tons for Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill provided the platform for India's massive 5-399 in the Indore ODI against Australia.
Brisbane star Lachie Neale wins 2023 Brownlow Medal
Brisbane star Lachie Neale has won his second Brownlow Medal, beating Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos in an enthralling count.
Wallabies set to crash from World Cup after Wales loss
The Wallabies look sure to miss the World Cup play-offs for the first time after a humiliating 40-6 loss to Wales, their biggest in the tournament's history.
Home Affairs boss stands down over leaked Liberal texts
Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo will stand down from his role pending an investigation of text messages showing him seeking Liberal Party influence.
Knights prop Johnston able to pay to play in NRLW GF
Newcastle prop Caitlan Johnston will be able to pay a $400 fine and escape a one-match ban for a crusher tackle in order to play in the NRLW grand final.
Jones apologises after Wallabies’ World Cup humiliation
Australian rugby has endured its darkest day with the Wallabies suffering a record World Cup loss to Wales and set to miss the knockout stage.
Labor aims to smooth bumpy road off income support
Job seekers will soon receive welfare benefits for up to six months as they transition into the workforce, under changes announced by the Albanese government.
Tentative deal to end the Hollywood writers strike
Hollywood's writers may soon return to their laptops, if a new deal with the major film and tv studios is accepted by members of the Writers Guild of America.
Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale’s career
A look at the career of Brisbane star Lachie Neale, who became a two-time Brownlow Medallist by claiming the AFL's highest individual honour in 2023.
Daniel Andrews quits as premier of Victoria
Daniel Andrews has resigned as Victorian premier after nearly a decade in the top job, saying it is time to go and give "this privilege" to someone else.
Widders steps down as Eels NRLW coach
Parramatta's inaugural NRLW coach Dean Widders has stepped down from the role after three seasons, leaving the club to find a new mentor in 2024.
‘Litany’ of failures to protect children from abuse
An inquiry has found failings across multiple state government agencies in responding to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse in Tasmania.
Gee supplants Klein to referee NRL grand final
Ashley Klein's late-season blunders have opened the door for Adam Gee to oversee his first NRL grand final when Penrith face Brisbane in Sydney.
‘Shocking’: Qatar bosses lash government flights call
As calls mount for Qantas boss Richard Goyder to resign, Qatar Airways has revealed what happened when it asked the Albanese government for extra flights.
Joyce to be summoned by Senate probe on Qantas lobbying
Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce will be summoned to appear at a Senate inquiry examining the airline's role in a government decision to reject extra Qatar flights.
Giants’ Adam Kingsley named AFL coach of the year
Adam Kingsley has been named the AFL's coach of the year after leading Greater Western Sydney from 16th in 2022 to a preliminary final this season.
Turner blast helps WA down SA in domestic one-dayer
Western Australia have defeated the Redbacks by 22 runs in their one-day cricket clash in Brisbane, helped by a blistering 86 from Ashton Turner.
PwC took ‘whatever it takes approach’, review finds
A scathing review into PwC following the tax advice scandal found the firm overlooked poor behaviour and took a whatever it takes approach to business.
Child abuse risk at detention centre ‘live and current’
It will take years to close a troubled youth detention centre described as being a "live" sexual abuse risk, Tasmania's government says.
Maxwell spins Aussies to much-needed win over India
Mitchell Marsh led a storming batting display before Glenn Maxwell marked his return from injury by spinning Australia to a badly-needed 66-run win over India.
Dad to present cup to son if Magpies win grand final
Peter Moore will present the premiership trophy to son Darcy if Collingwood win the grand final, while Leigh Matthews will do the honours for Brisbane.
Poland says it will seek to host Olympics in 2036
Poland has announced it will bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
Three astronauts return to earth after a year in space
A NASA astronaut and two Russians are back on earth after being stuck in space for more than a year.
Ponga pips Johnson by a point to claim Dally M Medal
Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga is a surprise winner of the Dally M Medal, edging out Warriors ace Shaun Johnson to claim the NRL's top individual honour.
Lacklustre lift in August retail trade
Consumers appear to be spending more cautiously and the number of vacant jobs has fallen further, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows.
Magpies to name Lipinski as sub for grand final
Collingwood will make Patrick Lipinski their sub for Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane as Lions defender Jack Payne looks unlikely for a recall.
Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry
Experts will look into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but decisions taken by the states on lockdowns or border closures will be exempt.
Luai cleared to play in Penrith’s preliminary final
The Panthers have confirmed five-eighth Jarome Luai and centre Izack Tago will return from injury in the NRL preliminary final against Melbourne.