Top team in Vegas? No worries for Panthers’ youngsters
Penrith have beaten Manly 38-22 in the NRL's pre-season challenge, despite their entire top team already being in Las Vegas for the opening round.
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Jets soar to third straight ALM win against Roar
The Newcastle Jets have dragged themselves to within four points of the ALM's playoff places after extending their winning run to three against Brisbane Roar.
Hamas frees Israeli hostages in Gaza as body identified
Hamas has freed five more Israeli hostages in Gaza as a body released by the militant group hours earlier is confirmed to be that of Israeli mother Shiri Bibas.
Stabbing at Holocaust memorial in Berlin, man arrested
German police have given no details on the identity of a suspect who they arrested after a man was stabbed at Berlin's Holocaust memorial.
Public service jobs face axe in fresh bid to fix budget
Up to 3000 public service jobs are set to be slashed as a state seeks to burst its ballooning wage bill ahead of the budget.
State euthanasia changes to hinge on conscience vote
Victoria is moving to change its voluntary euthanasia laws after falling behind other states and erecting too many barriers for terminally ill patients.
Kerr captaincy discussion ‘irrelevant’ for Sermanni
Tom Sermanni insists discussions surrounding whether Sam Kerr will retain the Matildas captaincy is "irrelevant" as he may not be around when she returns.
Mitchell to miss first six rounds with hamstring tear
South Sydney's horror summer has continued, with Latrell Mitchell facing a two-month fightback from a hamstring injury and Cameron Murray sidelined long term.
Hawks expect Days and Kell back, Harry Froling pops in
The Illawarra Hawks have welcomed Harry Froling to training, with Trey Kell III and Darius Days both expected back from injury for the NBL playoffs.
Bulldogs’ Jacob Kiraz sidelined indefinitely
Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz has been sidelined by a back injury that has prevented him from training this pre-season.
Injustice for priest’s victim-survivors despite death
The death of one of Australia's worst sexual predators will provide cold comfort for the dozens of victims and families he preyed upon, legal experts say.
Matildas ‘can’t wait’ for acquitted Kerr to be back
Matildas player Ellie Carpenter is throwing her arms around Sam Kerr as the Australian captain nears a return to full fitness.
Robodebt: corruption watchdog to investigate six people
Six public servants involved in the robodebt disaster will be investigated for possible corrupt conduct, offering hope to victims of the illegal welfare scheme.
Canberra Raiders earmark Pattie as long-term hooker
Canberra have re-signed up-and-coming hooker Owen Pattie, as Tyrone Munro and Brodie Jones ink new NRL deals of their own.
Papali’i ready to rebound with Panthers after ‘plateau’
Isaiah Papali'i has admitted his career stalled at the Wests Tigers, but says he's feeling more physically fit and mentally locked at Penrith.
Injured Crow Michalanney to miss rest of AFL pre-season
Adelaide hope defender Max Michalanney will return for round one of the AFL's premiership season after dislocating a thumb in a trial game.
Sea Eagles embrace chaos in bid to end capitulations
Anthony Seibold hopes a summer of training chaos, with weekly mystery sessions, can help eradicate Manly's habit of cracking amid adversity in the NRL.
NRL players to be given loose leash in Las Vegas
If Warriors coach Andrew Webster runs into one of his players on the infamous Las Vegas Strip late at night, he won't react in the way you might expect.
Lyon unconvinced Demons have turned corner in AFL
Former Melbourne captain Garry Lyon is hopeful, rather than confident, his old AFL club has solved its many problems over the last few years.
Konstas faces scrutiny after bizarre Shield cameo
Sam Konstas is facing pressure to prove his approach can work, after being bowled slog-sweeping Scott Boland in the third over of a Sheffield Shield game.
GWS star Green to miss AFL season start with injury
GWS will be without Tom Green for their AFL opening-round clash against Collingwood after the star midfielder strained his calf during a match simulation.
Brave neighbour tried to save residents in deadly blaze
Scenes of shock and panic have been recalled by neighbours near a fire that killed a mother and her young daughter as investigators work to determine its cause.
Tiger Woods picks Aussie ace to wear his Sun Day Red
Australian golf prodigy Karl Vilips has been chosen as the first brand ambassador to wear Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red apparel at this week's Mexico Open.
Why Mitch Barnett won’t overthink Warriors captaincy
Mitch Barnett spent almost half of his best NRL season acting as captain, so he's not worried about taking on the mantle fulltime.
England epic revisited as Wallabies return to Twickers
The Wallabies will revisit the scene of their recent epic win over England at Twickenham among four Tests to be played on their European spring tour.
Murray, Mitchell injured in double blow for Rabbitohs
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray's NRL season is in tatters with a suspected ruptured achilles, while Latrell Mitchell has suffered a hamstring injury.
Grim end to ‘horrific’ stranding of false killer whales
Rescue efforts have failed for a pod of 157 false killer whales beached on a remote coastline, with authorities forced to begin euthanasia.
Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised
A woman charged with attacking two Muslim women in separate assaults at a suburban shopping centre has appeared in court sobbing as she was remanded in custody.
Reds’ muscle man De Lutiis given Super Rugby start
Queensland coach Les Kiss has backed Massimo De Lutiis to deliver after naming the super-strong 21-year-old to start in their Super Rugby Pacific opener.
Kuhnemann undergoes ICC testing, awaits fate on action
Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann is set to soon learn if his action is deemed illegal, after being put through ICC biomechanical testing.
‘Awful human being’ jailed for Brittany Higgins threats
A man who made death threats towards Brittany Higgins, her husband and their dog was "more than just another idiot online", a judge has said.