Wanted $10m fraudster strolls into court after no-show
A construction boss found guilty over a plan to defraud the tax office of more than $10 million is back in custody for the start of a "significant" jail stint.
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Swimming Australia sack coach for Korea barracking
Michael Palfrey has been sacked by Swimming Australia, who say the coach's Paris Olympics comments caused 'serious damage' to the governing body's reputation.
Souths weigh up next move as NRL hold over Mitchell ban
South Sydney have refused to declare the Latrell Mitchell saga over as the club considers a response to the NRL's claim the No.1 must serve his ban in 2025.
Thompson set for monster million-dollar US Open pay day
Aussie tennis ace Jordan Thompson is a win away from landing a million-dollar US Open pay day after surging into the doubles final with compatriot Max Purcell.
Asian minnows enjoy success in World Cup qualifiers
There were shocks galore in the opening night of the third round of World Cup qualifying with minnows Bahrain, Palestine, the UAE and Indonesia causing upsets.
Low claims long jump gold as Ballard goes on attack
Vanessa Low wants to push more boundaries after breaking a new long jump world record en route to a third consecutive gold medal.
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‘Horrific’ figures as DV services given funding boost
Frontline services supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence won't get an immediate funding boost, as Australian leaders agree to a new package.
Port must move on quick from finals flop: Hinkley
Coach Ken Hinkley says Port Adelaide must find a way to move on from the AFL club's second-biggest finals loss as star midfielder Zak Butters is sent for scans.
Macron names former Brexit negotiator as new French PM
President Emmanuel Macron has made former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier France's new prime minister after weeks of talks following an inconclusive election.
More golden glory as Parker wins para-cycling road race
Lauren Parker is Australia's first dual-sport gold medallist in 48 years after her latest victory in the cycling road race added to her triathlon crown.
Blues load up against Lions but Curnow still injured
Harry McKay, Mitch McGovern and Tom De Koning are among the stars to return for Carlton, but Charlie Curnow still hasn't recovered from an ankle injury.
Mitchell says he’s fit as Souths NRL stoush drags on
Latrell Mitchell has taken to social media to ask for answers from the NRL, as South Sydney sought legal advice in their bid to wipe his NRL ban in 2024.
‘I did it my way’: Bill Shorten to retire from politics
Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from politics after almost 17 years in the halls of Parliament.
Nawaqanitawase to debut, Smith and Whitehead clear air
Mark Nawaqanitawase will debut in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters less than two months after playing in the Olympics, with the winger set to face South Sydney.
Wounded de Minaur in Davis Cup doubt after US Open exit
Alex de Minaur says he never considered forfeiting as he struggled with a hip injury flare up in his US Open quarter-final defeat by Jack Draper.
World hold on: Leary powers to Paralympic gold with WR
Alexa Leary's remarkable comeback story has its latest chapter after she claimed a 100m freestyle with a world record time at the Paralympics.
Boy, 14, charged after four dead in US school shooting
Four people have been killed in a shooting at a high school in the US state of Georgia, with a 14-year-old boy - to be tried as an adult - charged with murder.
Groves win stage as Aussies hold three Vuelta jerseys
Kaden Groves' stage win capped a notable day for Australian riders in La Vuelta a Espana with the main three jerseys all retained by the nation's riders.
Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA
The economy might be slowing but the Reserve Bank chief wants inflation to moderate further before opening the door to interest rate cuts.
Geelong trounce Port Adelaide in AFL qualifying final
Geelong have thrashed a lacklustre Port Adelaide by 84 points in the first AFL qualifying final to book a preliminary final berth.
Head fires Australia to record but Fraser-McGurk fails
Travis Head has blasted a 25-ball 80 firing Australia to a powerplay world record score, beginning their UK white-ball tour in stunning style against Scotland.
Cycling silver as Lauren Parker smashes 44-year record
Lauren Parker is Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic medallist adding a cycling silver to her triathlon gold.
Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames UK govt and industry
Years of failures by government and industry made London's Grenfell Tower a "death trap" where 72 people were killed, a damning report on the 2017 tragedy says.
NRL reject Souths, Mitchell likely to serve ban in 2025
Latrell Mitchell is likely to serve his one-game suspension in 2025 after the NRL rejected South Sydney's application to have it wiped this season.
Port’s Hinkley says past is irrelevant to fresh finals
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the past is irrelevant ahead of his club's AFL qualifying final against Geelong at Adelaide Oval.
Broncos prop Haas to have foot surgery, Walsh out
Brisbane prop Payne Haas will have surgery on his foot next week, while Reece Walsh has been ruled out of the Broncos' round-27 clash with Melbourne.
Tim Tszyu locks in US world title fight with Russian
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has the chance to emulate his father as a multiple world champion after locking in a date with destiny in Florida.
Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts
The Australian economy is barely growing as higher borrowing costs and inflation keep a lid on household consumption.
Russia launches air attacks on Kyiv and Lviv
Ukraine's capital of Kyiv and the western city of Lviv are under sustained drone attacks from Russia as air defence units try to repel the barrage.
James Turner conquers glandular fever to get 400m gold
James Turner has claimed his third straight Paralympic athletics gold, posting a world record in his T36 400m victory in Paris.
Agonising medal miss adds to Clifford’s Paris pain
Australian runner Jaryd Clifford will go home without a medal after being disqualifed in one race and coming fourth by 0.01secs in another.