Price mystery as Metro tunnels into more taxpayer cash
Spending on the Melbourne Metro Tunnel has blown out again with the latest hike costing taxpayers $837 million, with the total now put at $13.48 billion.
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GWS utility Cumming shuns Port, set to join Crows
Greater Western Sydney's Isaac Cumming has shunned Port Adelaide's offer and is set to link up with the Adelaide Crows.
Meninga expects Ponga to want to play Tests in future
Nathan Cleary is set to miss Australia's post-season Tests, while coach Mal Meninga believes Kalyn Ponga will one day want to play for the Kangaroos.
Roosters ready to make their own statement in Melbourne
An NRL grand final between Melbourne and Penrith appears a formality to most, but the Sydney Roosters are adamant they still belong in the conversation.
Gordon back but Koroibete, Slipper out of Bledisloe II
Veteran winger Marika Koroibete has suffered a wrist injury and won't play in the return Bledisloe Cup clash in Wellington on Saturday.
Swans and Lions trek different paths to AFL summit
Grand finalists Sydney and Brisbane trod different paths to the AFL summit where both clubs want to plant the flag.
Biden announces billions to help Ukraine ‘win this war’
A major new US commitment includes a precision medium-range missile among billions of dollars in assistance to help Ukraine "win this war".
Brown leads Australia to world mixed relay cycling gold
Grace Brown has collected her second gold medal at the cycling road world championships leading Australia home in the mixed team time trial in Zurich.
Diamonds dominate third Test to win England series
With shooters Sophie Garbin and Kiera Austin starring, the Diamonds dominated the third Test against England 69-56 to take out the series.
Port’s Charlie Dixon calls it quits after 221 games
Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon has announced his AFL retirement following 357 goals from 221 games at the top level.
Swans to ramp up GF preparation after Mills heartbreak
As Sydney captain Callum Mills gets to grips with missing out on the AFL grand final, the Swans will get into the pointy end of their preparation.
China launches long-range missile into Pacific waters
The launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by China is likely to raise international concerns about the country's nuclear build-up.
Routh charged with attempted assassination of Trump
Prosecutors have charged Ryan Routh with the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump.
Rebound fears as energy help flicks switch on inflation
Federal energy bill relief has led to a drop in monthly inflation figures, but there are warnings the measures only caused an artificial reduction.
England beat Aussies as Brook ton saves their ODI hopes
England have ended Australia's 14-match one-day international win streak with a Harry Brook ton earning the hosts a 46-run win on DLS in a rain-hit game.
AFL grand final corporate tickets illegally downloaded
The AFL says a number of corporate hospitality tickets for the grand final have been illegally downloaded, with Victoria Police investigating.
Positive test: NRL slaps Addo-Carr with breach notice
Canterbury star Josh Addo-Carr has been formally issued with a breach notice by the NRL as the fallout to his positive drugs test continues.
NRL fines Dragons over Volkman contract saga
St George Illawarra have been slapped with a suspended $40,000 fine for the handling of Ronald Volkman's contract, after he failed a medical at the club.
Isabelle Kelly shakes off injury scare for NRLW finals
The Sydney Roosters expect captain Isabelle Kelly to return from her elbow injury in time for the NRLW finals.
Geelong delist premiership players Rohan, Parfitt
Premiership player Gary Rohan and Brandan Parfitt have been delisted by Geelong, just days after the Cats' preliminary-final loss to Brisbane.
Ponga’s Test withdrawal may rest with selectors, NRL
Kalyn Ponga has opted to withdraw from Kangaroos contention for the end-of-year Tests, despite a rule stating players must make themselves available if fit.
Grandad sorry for tossing beloved chook to alligator
A lawyer has denied making fun of a case after his client pleaded guilty to animal cruelty by throwing a chicken known as Betty White to feed an alligator.
Houston wants out of Port while Lukosius wants in
Star defender Dan Houston wants to leave Port Adelaide for a Victorian club and his trade will likely result in Gold Coast's Jack Lukosius joining the Power.
McDonald to play in AFL decider, Swans wait on Mills
Sydney coach John Longmire is expecting injured key forward Logan McDonald to play in the AFL grand final but remains non-committal about captain Callum Mills.
Munster ‘excited’ to be target for Roosters bruiser
Melbourne star Cameron Munster isn't shying away from an anticipated physical challenge from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in Friday's NRL preliminary final.
Cam Davis aims to turn Cup snub into success back home
Cam Davis is to join fellow stars Jason Day and Cameron Smith in playing this year's Australian PGA Championship and Australian Open.
Raiders lock down speedster Weekes for two more years
Canberra's fullback-in-waiting Kaeo Weekes will remain at the club until at least the end of the 2027 NRL season.
McKenzie overturns AFLW ban, Pauga rubbed out for two
Richmond gun Ellie McKenzie is free to play against Port Adelaide on Tuesday night, but GWS forward Mikayla Pauga has been suspended for two AFLW matches.
Wallabies frustrated by rollercoaster Test performances
Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa says the team badly want an 80-minute performance in their second Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand.
Tough-talking Popovic vows to make Socceroos dream
Tony Popovic has promised no Socceroos players will be given a carte blanche pass into his squad after being unveiled as Australia's new coach.
Players vote Edwards NRL’s No.1 fullback
Dylan Edwards and Jahrome Hughes have been voted the NRL's best fullback and halfback respectively in the players' union 2024 Dream Team.