Australian walker Jemima Montag wins world silver medal
With her late grandmother there in spirit, walker Jemima Montag has claimed Australia's first medal at the Budapest world athletics championships.
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Raiders close to NRL finals after 12-point Bulldogs win
Canberra have come up with the biggest win of their NRL season, seeing off Canterbury 36-24 at GIO Stadium.
Spain drop Putellas, England unchanged for WWC final
England have named an unchanged starting line-up for the Women's World Cup final while Spain have dropped Alexia Putellas for Salma Paralluelo.
Port Adelaide content with Jonas head-knock protocols
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas has overcome a nasty head knock to play a role in his team's 16-point win over Fremantle in Perth.
Spain beat England 1-0 to win Women’s World Cup final
Spain have won the Women's World Cup for the first time by beating England 1-0 in the final in Sydney, with captain Olga Carmona scoring the winner.
Browning run out in 100m semis in Budapest
Rohan Browning couldn't find the extra gear he needed to book a spot in the 100m final at the world championships.
Personal items found in defence helicopter search
Personal items and further wreckage from a defence helicopter that crashed off the coast of Queensland have been found in recovery efforts.
Kerr wants to end rollercoaster World Cup with bronze
Matildas captain Sam Kerr fought back from injury to deliver one of the goals of the Women's World Cup and wants to end her campaign with a bronze medal.
Georgia charges Trump with trying to overturn 2020 loss
Prosecutors in Georgia have charged Donald Trump and 18 other people, including lawyer Rudy Giuliani, over their efforts to overturn the 2020 US election.
Port deny succession plan after Hinkley re-signs
Port Adelaide have finally agreed to a contract extension for long-time coach Ken Hinkley as the Power attempt to win the club's second AFL premiership.
Knights back Hastings to bounce back from ankle injury
Despite suffering a painful ankle injury last week, Newcastle's Jackson Hastings has been named for the crucial clash against top-eight rivals South Sydney.
Bulldogs’ Pangai quits NRL to pursue boxing career
Tevita Pangai Jr has informed Canterbury of his plans to quit the NRL and pursue a career in boxing.
Spain beat Sweden to claim Women’s World Cup final spot
Spain have defeated Sweden 2-1 to book their place in the Women's World Cup final where they will meet the winner of Australia and England.
Deal for new dwellings to get nation’s house in order
A new target of 1.2 million dwellings and rental and planning reforms are among steps agreed to by national cabinet to tackle Australia's housing crisis.
Maui death toll rises to 106 as fire recovery continues
Maui police are urging patience as a painstaking search for victims from last week's inferno continues, with 106 people dead and hundreds still missing.
Magpies forced into big changes for Lions blockbuster
Collingwood will be without four of their best players this weekend after ruling Jordan De Goey and Bobby Hill out for the clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Benji to coach Tigers in 2024 as Sheens nears exit
Benji Marshall will coach Wests Tigers from 2024, one year earlier than planned, taking over from mentor Tim Sheens at the end of this NRL season.
Pacific Championships league Tests launched by Albanese
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says the newly launched Pacific Championships can take rugby league towards a State of Origin fanfare internationally.
Van Gisbergen exits Supercars, set for NASCAR move
Shane van Gisbergen's move to NASCAR is set to become official with Will Brown confirmed as the Supercars champion's replacement at Red Bull Ampol.
Superstar Sam Kerr to start in Matildas’ WWC semi-final
Superstar captain Sam Kerr will make her first start of the Women's World Cup in Australia's semi-final against England, but defender Alanna Kennedy is out ill.
England end Matildas’ dream at Women’s World Cup
The Matildas are out of the Women's World Cup after suffering a 3-1 loss to England in the semi-final and must now prepare for the third-placed play-off.
Hillsong founder brands failed case a ‘targeted attack’
Brian Houston has been cleared of concealing his father's child abuse in a case the Hillsong founder says would not have been brought against someone else.
More bark than bite as Labor debate turns nuclear
Labor heavyweights have stared down calls for a super profits tax and an end to native logging as party members prepare to debate nuclear submarines.
Jobless figures ‘final nail in coffin’ for rates hike
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 3.7 per cent in July, fuelling expectations the cash rate could remain on hold in a relief for home owners.
Demons’ Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has called the latest allegations made against him in a long-running dispute "absolute rubbish".
UK broadcaster Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: BBC
Broadcasting great Sir Michael Parkinson has passed away peacefully at home aged 88 after a brief illness, his family has told the BBC.
Bomber Stringer, Cat Hawkins lead big AFL inclusions
A host of star forwards will return to action this weekend, with Bomber Jake Stringer, Cat Tom Hawkins, Blue Harry McKay and the Suns' Ben King all named.
UK chat-show king Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: BBC
Broadcasting great Sir Michael Parkinson has passed away peacefully at home aged 88 after a brief illness, his family has told the BBC.
Aussies won’t end trip after ‘terrifying’ ordeal at sea
Rescuers let out a cheer when they found three Australians who spent two nights adrift at sea after a boat capsized during bad weather in Indonesia.
No regrets for Nic Naitanui as Eagles ruck star retires
West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui says he has exhausted every avenue to keep his AFL career alive following a serious achilles tendon injury.
McCartin calls time in AFL after concussion battle
Sydney defender Paddy McCartin has announced his AFL retirement because of concussion issues after 63 games with the Swans and St Kilda.