Magpies win epic as McGovern misses after the siren
Carlton defender Mitch McGovern has missed a shot after-the-siren, giving Collingwood an epic three-point win in club legend Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.
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Suns road hoodoo continues after defeat to Eagles
Gold Coast's losing streak on the road has stretched to 16 games after they coughed up a 23-point lead in their 10-point loss to West Coast.
US to send more warships, fighter jets to Middle East
The US is sending additional navy cruisers and destroyers to the Middle East and Europe after threats from Iran and allies Hamas and Hezbollah.
Trump agrees with Fox News to debate Kamala Harris
Donald Trump says he has agreed with Fox News to a debate with US Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4.
Walker magic gets Roosters win over Dolphins in classic
Sydney Roosters beat the Dolphins 40-34 in a thriller in Perth with halfback Sam Walker's two brilliant tries amid a personal haul of 24 points the difference.
Australian Bree Masters gets spot in Olympic 100m semis
Sprinter Bree Masters, 800m runner Claudia Hollingsworth and high jumpers Eleanor Patterson and Nicola Olsylagers were the stand-out Australians on day one.
Australia’s McKeown, McEvoy win historic Olympic golds
Kaylee McKeown and Cameron McEvoy have collected landmark victories in a 10-minute Australian gold rush at the Paris Olympic pool.
AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025
After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks.
Advisors called in as taxpayer bailout weighed for Rex
The federal government has engaged three external consultants as it considers its options in coming to the aid of cash-strapped regional carrier Rex.
Souths No.7 Walker out of crunch Sharks clash
A win for South Sydney against Cronulla will go a long way to keeping their slim NRL finals hopes alive, but they'll need to do it without halfback Cody Walker.
Sky Blues, Wanderers to clash in ALM first-round derby
Sydney FC will start their upcoming A-League Men campaign against Western Sydney Wanderers, after the draw for the 2024-25 season was released.
CFMEU seeks legal advice over administrator orders
The CFMEU says it is "under attack" and will fight an attempt by the watchdog to give an independent administrator powers to overhaul its construction division.
Family wants new probe into aid worker deaths in Israel
An Australian aid worker's family wants more answers after a report into her death and that of six colleagues found the attack was "not deliberately directed".
Plea to avoid panic as ‘unusual’ deadly outbreak grows
Victoria's legionnaires' disease outbreak has grown to 71 confirmed cases and a further seven suspected, following the death of an infected woman in her 90s.
Robinson edges Ewing in all-Aussie surfing shoot-out
Jack Robinson is through to the semi-finals of the Olympic surfing, while fellow Australians Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright were quarter-final losers.
Justin Olam’s season could be over after high shot
Justin Olam was sent off for a high shot on North Queensland's Heilum Luki and the Wests Tigers centre is now facing suspension.
‘Transnational’ gang behind billion-dollar meth import
A man has been charged over an international plot to import almost a tonne of methamphetamine inside industrial machinery, but the ringleaders remain at large.
Utoikamanu poised to become Storm’s next success story
Melbourne have beaten Canterbury to gain the signature of Stefano Utoikamanu from Wests Tigers, the best prop on the NRL's open market.
BMX ace Sakakibara in shape to banish Tokyo memories
Saya Sakakibara looks the rider to beat for gold in the BMX racing at the Olympics after an unbeaten quarter-final display at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.
Biles edges Andrade for Olympic all-around title
A mighty floor routine from Simone Biles featuring Taylor Swift and Beyonce powered the iconic American gymnast to gold in the all-around final.
Hope for ‘better future’ as PM lands at Garma Festival
Australia's largest Indigenous cultural festival has officially opened with bunggul (dance) as the prime minister joined attendees in Arnhem Land.
Senator labelled a villain in Higgins’ ‘fairytale’
Brittany Higgins made allegations of ill-treatment, ostracism, bullying and harassment but none of it was true, Senator Linda Reynolds' lawyer told a court.
US prisoners released from Russia back on home soil
The United States and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap, the largest in post-Soviet history, with the US detainees finally back home.
Olam sent off as Tigers’ tough week ends in loss to NQ
Wests Tigers' week started with news their most promising player will leave the NRL club, and ended with a loss that included a player sent off.
Boxing biology war erupts after 46-sec Paris Games bout
Imane Khelif's next opponent has thrown down the challenge after the Algerian began her controversial Olympic boxing campaign with a 46-second stoppage.
Australia freestyle relayers in golden salute in Paris
Australia's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team has won the nation's eighth gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Death of Hamas military leader confirmed, Israel says
The head of Hamas' military wing died in an air strike in Gaza in July, Israel has confirmed a day after the group's political chief was killed in Iran.
Jemima Montag wins brave bronze in 20km walk
Australian Jemima Montag has drawn inspiration from her late grandmother to win a bronze medal in the women's 20km walk at the Paris Olympics.
Praiseworthy author Alexis Wright wins Miles Franklin
Author Alexis Wright has become a two-time winner of the prestigious $60,000 Miles Franklin Literary Award, with her epic novel Praiseworthy.
Ex-Sydney Kings import star Martin joins Adelaide 36ers
Former Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin is joining the Adelaide 36ers as Scott Ninnis aims to guide his side up the NBL ladder this season
Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach
Football Australia is searching for a new Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's reign was brought to an end after Australia's group-stage exit at the Olympics.