Kerr makes immediate impact for Sixers in WBBL win
Amelia Kerr scored an unbeaten 46 and took two wickets in her Sydney Sixers debut as they won a rain-affected WBBL match against the Melbourne Stars.
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Probe into Qantas ‘loud bang’ engine fail, runway fire
Passengers heard a loud bang as a Qantas jet suffered engine failure on take-off, sparking a grass fire, emergency landing and hours of chaos at Sydney Airport.
Australia sent in to bat by Pakistan in second ODI
Australia openers Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short will get an early chance to silence critics after Pakistan elected to bowl first in the second ODI.
Dragons nab Gutherson as first signing post-Hunt
Versatile veteran Clint Gutherson has signed a three-year NRL contract with St George Illawarra after departing Parramatta.
Test hope Harris top-scores as Australia A close on win
Marcus Harris was the only Test selection hopeful to bolster his claims in Australia A's first innings against India A at the MCG.
Airport kiosk glitch fixed but cause remains a mystery
International airports are recovering from serious disruption including delayed flights due to a technical outage across Australia border force systems.
Socceroos want Irankunda to develop at Bayern: Popovic
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has dropped Nestory Irankunda but says that is to help the teenager to "grow and settle" at German club Bayern Munich.
Far-right extremist vows to continue doing Nazi salute
A self-proclaimed "Hitler soldier" has been granted bail as he appeals a one-month jail sentence for performing the Nazi salute outside a court.
Anguish over paramedic killer’s ‘tragic’ case verdict
The man who brutally stabbed paramedic Steven Tougher to death has been cleared of his murder on mental health grounds, leaving a family searching for answers.
Wallabies debutant Suaalii unleashed against England
Superstar cross-code signing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been selected to make his Wallabies' debut at outside centre against England at Twickenham.
Richardson to ride in cycling league after defection
Former Australian cyclist Matt Richardson, who has defected to Great Britain, will compete in the track champions league despite a two-year national ban.
Sydney FC fall short as Sanfrecce snatch 1-0 win
J-League heavyweights Sanfrecce Hiroshima came to Sydney and put a dent in the Sky Blues' AFC Champions League Two campaign.
Scorchers pull off minor miracle, Thunder defeat Heat
Perth Scorchers speedster Ebony Hoskin has bowled a superb final over to lift her side to a thrilling two-run victory over the Melbourne Renegades.
Kearney remains sidelined for North ahead of AFLW final
North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney remains out with her serious hamstring injury as the Kangaroos make one change for their AFLW qualifying final.
Orcas’ bid has NRL coach, immediate title claims in NZ
The Southern Orcas have launched their bid to become the NRL's second New Zealand team, armed with a current NRL coach and $325 million in funding.
Cavs notch best-ever NBA start, Warriors pip Celtics
Cleveland are 9-0 for the first time in their 55-year NBA history, the red-hot Warriors beat champions Boston and Boomer Jack McVeigh debuted for Houston.
Fortress Alberton holds no fears for ‘hardened’ Tigers
Richmond will play an AFLW game in Adelaide for the first time this Sunday when they take on Port Adelaide at Alberton in an elimination final.
Scientists tip 2024 to be world’s hottest on record
The European climate agency says 2024 will very likely be hottest year on record, driven by the burning of fossil fuels.
Cup final biggest game in Tongan history: Fonua-Blake
The historical significance of Tonga's upcoming clash with Australia is not lost on superstar captain Addin Fonua-Blake.
‘Don’t want them in Australia’: ex-detainee crack down
Australia is pressing ahead with its hardline approach to former immigration detainees, seeking to pay third-party countries to take in members of the cohort.
McSweeney, Bancroft out cheaply after Neser injured
Test aspirant Nathan McSweeney fell for 14 while opening for Australia A, keeping the door open for Marcus Harris to be recalled instead.
‘Impossible to process’: why Raygun has quit breaking
Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, has called time on her competitive breakdancing career after experiencing intense backlash following the Paris Olympics.
Arrest threat for protesters who block major coal port
Plans by climate protesters to hold a floating blockade of a major coal port have been deemed unlawful by the NSW Supreme Court, but organisers vow to fight on.
Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic
Veteran broadcaster Ray Hadley will give up full-time hosting duties at the end of the year after a long career defined by success but dotted by controversy.
Sentence for killing two sex workers ‘unjust’: advocate
The life of a migrant sex worker is treated as less valuable than others, advocates say, as a man was jailed for at least nine years for killing two women.
‘We have your back’: push to ban kids from social media
A push to ban Australian children under the age of 16 from social media has the support of families who have experienced the dark side of online content.
Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on
Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in the US presidential election to Donald Trump in a Washington speech.
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Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump
With US president-elect Donald Trump foreshadowing tariffs and American isolationism, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia will likely need to navigate change.
Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power
Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in a speech after voters across the United States elected Donald Trump to the White House.
Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback
Donald Trump has recaptured the White House after a divisive US election campaign as he vows to reshape the executive branch and prioritise personal loyalty.
Harvey, Drew tons fire Redbacks to Cup win over Vics
South Australia claimed a One-Day Cup bonus point in a nine-wicket pummelling of Victoria with Mackenzie Harvey, Daniel Drew and Spencer Johnson all starring.