‘Formidable woman’ to fill Jim Molan’s Senate vacancy
The NSW Senate seat held by the late Jim Molan will be taken up by former NSW Liberal Party president Maria Kovacic, who was preselected at a party meeting.
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Hawks overcome inaccuracy for shock win over Saints
Hawthorn captain James Sicily was mighty as his team overcame bad goalkicking to score a shock AFL win over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Blues star Cerra offered one-game ban in major blow
Struggling Carlton could be without star midfielder Adam Cerra for a crucial clash with Melbourne after he was offered a one-game ban for a dangerous tackle.
Telea scores four tries in Blues’ Super Rugby victory
The Blues have taken a major step towards securing a top-four berth in Super Rugby Pacific with a 36-25 win over the Hurricanes.
No panic for Cats as Giants’ Greene inspires AFL upset
Toby Greene has celebrated his 200-game milestone in style with four goals as GWS scored a surprise seven-point win over Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
Broncos topple fast-finishing Warriors in Napier
An undermanned Brisbane have survived a late Warriors fightback in a thrilling 26-22 NRL win in Napier.
Raiders edge Souths amid Harawira-Naera concerns
A worrying medical incident involving Raiders forward Corey Harawira-Naera has overshadowed a 33-26 win for Canberra at South Sydney.
Thunderbirds beat Fever in Super Netball thriller
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have protected their lead on the Super Netball ladder with a one-point win over the West Coast Fever.
Chiefs beat Brumbies to confirm Super Rugby dominance
The Chiefs have handed the Brumbies a big home Super Rugby Pacific defeat, beating the ACT-based side 31-21 at GIO Stadium.
Suns down Bulldogs to kickstart AFL finals push
Gold Coast have boosted their finals hopes after a dramatic seven-point win over the Western Bulldogs in Darwin, with Jack Lukosius and Matt Rowell starring.
Raiders’ Harawira-Naera hoping for imminent NRL return
Corey Harawira-Naera has been discharged from hospital after experiencing a seizure during Canberra's NRL match against South Sydney.
Biden, McCarthy reach tentative US debt ceiling deal
US Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative deal to raise America's debt ceiling.
Sidebottom knee injury sours Magpies’ win over North
Collingwood gun Steele Sidebottom's 300th AFL game in a 35-point win over North Melbourne has been soured by the veteran's medial ligament injury.
Resilient Power extend streak in win over Richmond
Port Adelaide have fought out another narrow victory to extend their winning streak to eight matches, with Zak Butters outstanding against Richmond at the MCG.
Haas set for Origin after shaking off ankle complaint
In a major boost for NSW, prop forward Payne Haas is back training after an ankle injury hampered his preparation for the State of Origin opener.
Firebirds beat Giants to bank third Super Netball win
A big second half has helped the Queensland Firebirds down the Giants 68-50 to collect their first away win of the Super Netball season and just third overall.
Adelaide’s belief rising after downing Lions: Nicks
Adelaide upset high-flying Brisbane by 17 points at a wet Adelaide Oval to climb into the AFL's top eight.
Clear conscience helps me cope with racism saga: Fagan
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says his clear conscience is helping him cope with being involved in the AFL's racism saga regarding his time at Hawthorn.
Hazlewood remains in contention for WTC final
Cricket Australia have indicated Josh Hazlewood is still a chance to face India in the World Test Championship final, naming him in their 15-man squad.
De Belin to stay at Dragons after taking up final year
Jack de Belin's management have informed St George Illawarra the forward intends to take up an option to stay at the NRL club in 2024.
Man avoids jail after drunken rampage in Indonesia
Australian man Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones has avoided jail after reaching a settlement with his alleged assault victim in Indonesia.
Last-minute try cruels Reds’ Super Rugby finals hopes
The Queensland Reds have conceded a try with 30 seconds to play to deny them a rare win in Dunedin that would have locked up a Super Rugby finals spot.
Moses leads Eels to hard-fought win over the Cowboys
A late Mitchell Moses try has led Parramatta to a much-needed 24-16 win over the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL.
Lanning out of women’s Ashes for ‘medical reasons’
Australia captain Meg Lanning will miss the Ashes in England due to medical reasons in a major blow for the all-conquering women's cricket team.
Greens seek to release list of names in PwC tax leak
A Greens attempt to publicly release a list of names of people the party says were involved in the PwC tax leak has been temporarily stymied pending advice.
Sydney Kings land DJ Hogg as Xavier Cooks replacement
The Sydney Kings have signed DJ Hogg as their first import for the 2023/24 season and will look to the American to fill Xavier Cooks' shoes.
Tenants win in revamp but no-grounds evictions remain
West Australian renters will be given greater freedom to keep pets and modify their homes but the state government has stopped short of changing eviction laws.
Dragons forward Jack de Belin avoids ban for cannonball
Stand-in St George Illawarra captain Jack de Belin has avoided suspension for the cannonball tackle that thwarted the Dragons against the Dolphins.
Blues hopeful Haas injury will be no big Payne
Prop Payne Haas has sent a scare through NSW's State of Origin camp after suffering an apparent ankle injury at training.
NRL’s Roosters re-sign Waerea-Hargreaves, Tupou
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed two of their most experienced players in Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Daniel Tupou.
Port coach Hinkley won’t rush fresh contract talks
Despite the sudden Richmond vacancy, Port Adelaide's Ken Hinkley says his club won't deviate from their plan to open fresh contract talks in August.