Justin Olam still unsure about NRL’s plans for PNG
The NRL unveiled its expansion plans into Papua New Guinea in late 2024, but the Pacific nation's most prominent player Justin Olam still has concerns.
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Gardner leads calls for expanded women’s Ashes
Ashleigh Gardner has called for more Tests to be included in the women's Ashes, with England players also backing a push for three in the multi-format series.
Kyrgios will play despite injury fears, says Open chief
Nick Kyrgios is in doubt for the Australian Open after pulling out of a pre-tournament exhibition match against Novak Djokovic with an abdominal strain.
‘Too late to leave’: Tourist warning as bushfire burns
A warning has gone out to tourists and locals in a popular holiday region that they are in danger and it's too late to leave as a bushfire burns out of control.
Seaplane owners: we’re devastated by fatal crash
A seaplane company has expressed its "heartbreak" after one of its aircraft crashed off a popular island, killing three people and injuring three others.
Man in court over $1m heritage racecourse stand fire
An alleged firebug has faced court after being charged with nine offences following a blaze that damaged a $1 million heritage-listed racecourse stand.
Illawarra Hawks hit back to surprise JackJumpers
The Illawarra Hawks have bounced back from two-straight home losses to hand the Tasmania JackJumpers consecutive defeats in the NBL.
Three hurt, others unaccounted for after seaplane crash
Three people are seriously injured and several others are unaccounted for after a seaplane crash near a world-famous holiday island.
Vidmar praises City’s resilience after 2-0 derby win
Melbourne City have defied an injury crisis to smash Western United 2-0 in a one-sided A-League Men derby at AAMI Park.
Sinner fires warning to Open rivals in charity match
World No.1 and defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has picked up where he left off in 2024, with a win, beating Alexei Popyrin in a charity match.
Young Aussie Maya Joint on a high after career-best win
Teenager Maya Joint has scored the biggest win of her rookie career at the Hobart International, beating world No.53 Olga Danilovic in straight sets.
Tomic and Hewitt among early exits at Open qualifying
Bernard Tomic and Cruz Hewitt, the teenage son of Lleyton, have both lost in the first round of Australian Open qualifying but seven other locals advanced.
Test players prepare for BBL, but no Head, Lyon, Boland
Cricket Australia has confirmed which of its Test players will suit up in the Big Bash League this summer.
High seed de Minaur wary of demons lurking in Open draw
While Alex de Minaur is rapt with being the eighth seed for the Australian Open, the top local hope notes it guarantees nothing with results.
Suspected arsonist arrested over racecourse stand blaze
A 51-year-old man has been arrested over a series of suspicious fires, including one lit at a heritage-listed racecourse grandstand.
Canadian PM blames party infighting for early exit
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to step down as leader of his governing Liberal Party after nine years in power.
Tomic back in Australia trying to qualify for the Open
Former Wimbledon quarter-finalist Bernard Tomic is back home trying to qualify for the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Kokkinakis caps winning day for Aussies in Adelaide
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Chris O'Connell have joined qualifiers James Duckworth and Adam Walton as Australian winners at the Adelaide International tournament.
Aussie teen tennis star Jones notches breakthrough win
Australia's much-hyped 16-year-old tennis player Emerson Jones is staying grounded after claiming the biggest win of her career at the Adelaide International.
‘It’s bulls***’: Crowe denies wanting out of Souths
Hollywood actor Russell Crowe has denied he is interested in selling his share of NRL club South Sydney, despite media reports to the contrary.
In-form Gauff, Fritz lead Team USA to United Cup glory
Big guns Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have swept Team USA to a 2-0 victory over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.
Capitals trump Geelong, Lynx extend WNBL winning streak
A star performance from Nyadiew Puoch has helped the Canberra Capitals cruise to an 89-69 WNBL win over Geelong United, while Perth defeated Adelaide.
‘Can’t be that soft’: India’s final swipe at Aussies
In a series punctuated by tensions between the sides, India have thrown one last swipe at Australia following a confrontation on day one of the SCG Test.
Nursing support for all, no matter the cancer type
Cancer patients will find it easier to get specialised support after the government committed millions during one of the nation's biggest fundraising events.
Kings sign Lamonte Turner in push for NBL finals
As the business season of the NBL season approaches, the Sydney Kings have bolstered their roster with an American point guard.
Cummins’ men lay their legacy with era-defining triumph
Australia have regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in 10 years, with a six-run win over India in Sydney the team's most defining of this era.
Man City roar back but it’s a gloomy EPL day for Ange
Erling Haaland and Manchester City could be turning the corner after a big win over West Ham but Ange Postecoglou suffered another defeat with Spurs.
Man charged with sexual assault of crew member in Fiji
A man has reportedly been charged with rape and sexual assault after an airline crew member was allegedly attacked on New Year's Eve in Fiji.
Bumrah in doubt for remainder of Test with back issue
India's best player Jasprit Bumrah left the Sydney Cricket Ground behind an ambulance escort during the second day of the final Test.
Boland heroics and turbo-charged Pant set up SCG finale
Australia are on the verge of reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but will face a tricky fourth-innings chase after a manic day two at the SCG.
Bancroft, Sams leaving hospital after horror BBL clash
Cameron Bancroft's Sydney Thunder BBL season is over with a broken shoulder and nose, while Daniel Sams will miss at least four games following their collision.