New Socceroos coach Popovic demands intensity lift
Socceroos stalwart Jackson Irvine says new coach Tony Popovic has made an instant impact by demanding greater intensity ahead of a crunch World Cup qualifier.
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Former military lawyer to appeal leaked docs conviction
Former military lawyer David McBride has been granted leave to appeal against his convictions for leaking secret documents.
‘A cry for change’: senator unveils new political party
Former Labor senator Fatima Payman has issued a call to disenfranchised and "unheard" Australians to join her in shaking up the two-party system.
Son jailed for mum’s murder believes it was justified
Paul Cohrs has been jailed for 30 years for murdering his mother after fatally shooting his brother in a different state over a family business feud.
Ex-Magpie football boss Wright to be Carlton’s next CEO
AFL powerhouses Carlton have announced former Collingwood football boss Graham Wright as their next chief executive officer, in a massive coup.
Whincup ‘proud’ of final series in Supercars overhaul
Motorsport legend Jamie Whincup says he's proud of the new Supercars finals series, after the sport revamped its category for the first time since 2007.
Neo-Nazi who performed salute walks ahead of jail term
Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant has been told he is going to prison after he was found guilty of intentionally performing the Nazi salute.
International sector should grow despite unis’ concerns
A Senate report on international student caps says the sector must be allowed to grow sustainably despite concern about limits from major universities.
Businessman accused of poisoning wife with laced tea
A Sydney man will remain behind bars, prohibited from contacting his wife after he allegedly tried to poison her with a cup of tea spiked with ant-killer.
Disciplined Australia crush Kiwis to close in on semis
Australia's bowlers have defended 8-148 with ease to beat New Zealand by 60 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.
Inglis fireworks digs WA out of trouble against Bulls
Josh Inglis has struck 122 off 116 balls to lift Western Australia to 7-319 at stumps on day one of their Shield clash with Queensland.
Harris makes statement with century to open Shield
Former Test opener Marcus Harris has started his Sheffield Shield summer with a century against Tasmania, pushing his case for a recall to the national side.
Teen prodigy Konstas hits maiden Shield century for NSW
One of Australia's best young cricketers, Sam Konstas, has announced himself on the domestic stage, hitting his maiden Sheffield Shield century for NSW.
Tigers given round-two AFL pick as Graham joins Eagles
The player exodus from Richmond is underway, with the Tigers to receive a second-round AFL draft pick as compensation for losing Jack Graham to West Coast.
Qantas fined for selling seats on cancelled flights
A Federal Court judge has approved a $100 million fine, agreed by the consumer watchdog and Qantas, after the airline sold seats on already cancelled flights.
Cam Smith adds more star power to Australian Open field
Cameron Smith has signed up for four tournaments, starting this month, before he makes a 12th bid for the Stonehaven Cup as Australian Open winner.
Socceroos plotting to break through great wall of China
Socceroos midfielder Riley McGree says new coach Tony Popovic will have plans to break through a defence-minded China in their vital World Cup qualifier.
Penrith’s Alamoti wins call-up to stacked Tongan squad
Coach Kristian Woolf is poised to hand Penrith's Paul Alamoti his maiden Tongan Test cap after he received a debut call-up for the Pacific Championships.
Eight debutants in depleted NZ Pacific Champs squad
Stacey Jones has been forced to call up eight debutants and recall a Super League veteran in his first squad as New Zealand's head coach.
Rights concern as premier flags end to endless protests
The drain on police resources from pro-Palestine rallies has been declared unacceptable but rights defenders are warning against any attempt to curb protests.
Neo-Nazi guilty of salute feels no shame, mulls appeal
A man who has become the first Victorian found guilty of performing the Nazi salute says he will continue to do the gesture but hopes police won't see it.
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House divided: leaders spar over Israel-Gaza motion
As Australians continue to flee escalating violence in the Middle East, a potential moment of unity between the nation's leaders has been rejected.
Dally M winner Kernick dropped from Australian squad
Australia's selectors have made the shock call to drop Sydney Roosters star Olivia Kernick from their Test squad, despite her winning the NRLW's Dally M Medal.
Meninga swings axe as Kangaroos captain Tedesco dropped
Penrith's premiership-winning skipper Isaah Yeo is the new Australian rugby league team captain amid a radical squad overhaul by coach Mal Meninga.
Penrith want full hand of premiership rings in 2025
Penrith built their fourth-straight NRL premiership on a "legacy" motto introduced by coaching staff, but players say there is still far more to be achieved.
Brondello’s WNBA Finals-bound Liberty not satisfied
New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello can win a second WNBA crown, a decade on from her first, after the side emphatically booked their Finals berth.
Socceroos coach change can unnerve players: Goodwin
Winger Craig Goodwin says a change in Socceroos coach can unnerve players ahead of new manager Tony Popovic's first game in charge.
Munster cleared over grand-final biting claim
Cameron Munster has avoided any match review committee charge over a claim he bit Paul Alamoti during the NRL grand final, something he denied.
Pies, Blues sharpen focus on trade for Port’s Houston
Alex Neal-Bullen and Jack Darling are the first players on the move as the AFL trade period starts, with plenty of focus on Dan Houston and Bailey Smith.
Decision to rule out Howarth try was correct, NRL says
Melbourne will be left to rue a bunker no-try call in the second half of their tight grand final loss to Penrith.
Martin dominates rival Munster to claim Clive Churchill
Liam Martin has become the fourth second-rower of the NRL era to win a Clive Churchill medal after shining in Penrith's 14-6 grand final triumph over Melbourne.