Australia’s Test title hailed as one of the greats
Australia are hailing their World Test Championship triumph as one of their great achievements, after they defeated India by 209 runs in the final at The Oval.
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Former premier shares national stage with comedy legend
A premier who stamped an indelible mark on an Australian state and a satirist who left generations in stitches feature in the King's Birthday Honours List.
Scotland’s Sturgeon proclaims innocence after arrest
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has defended her innocence after being arrested as part of a financial investigation into her party, the SNP.
Driver charged over 10 deaths in wedding bus tragedy
A 58-year-old bus driver has been charged with 10 counts of dangerous driving occasioning death over a bus crash after a wedding.
Murder charge looms after young constable dies on duty
Police expect to lay a murder charge against the Perth driver accused of running over Constable Anthony Woods, who succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
Gilmore topples Picklum in El Salvador Pro WSL defence
Stephanie Gilmore will surf against Tyler Wright for a spot in the El Salvador Pro final after the Australian pair both carved up the Punta Roca break.
NSW to drop Hynes in gamble on Origin debutant Robson
North Queensland hooker Reece Robson is set to make his State of Origin debut for NSW in the second game of the series, spelling bad news for Nicho Hynes.
Storm’s Welch to miss a week for hip-drop style tackle
Melbourne captain Christian Welch is set to miss the side's next game after being cited for a hip-drop style tackle in the Storm's romp against Cronulla.
Imprisoned pilot’s human rights breached, family claims
The operator of a NSW prison denies it is holding former US military pilot Dan Duggan in solitary confinement as alleged by his family.
AFL player Marlion Pickett bailed on burglary charges
Richmond Football Club player Marlion Pickett has been granted bail after facing a Perth court on allegations he was involved in several commercial burglaries.
Moses makes compelling Origin case as Eels smash Dogs
Mitchell Moses has left NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler with food for thought as he starred in Parramatta's 34-12 NRL win over Canterbury.
Demons hang tough to snap Collingwood winning streak
Bayley Fritsch kicked three goals in Melbourne's hard-fought four-point win over AFL leaders Collingwood in the King's Birthday blockbuster.
JPMorgan reach $A430m settlement with Epstein victims
After months of embarrassing disclosures JPMorgan ignored internal warnings about their client Jeffrey Epstein, the bank settled a class action out of court.
Kelly named for women’s Origin II after horror injury
NSW will give Isabelle Kelly every chance to prove her fitness for Game II after suffering a horror injury in the women's State of Origin series opener.
Barnett faces one-week ban, Hopoate cited for hair pull
Warriors forward Mitch Barnett is set to miss one game for a high tackle on Canberra's Jordan Rapana, while Canberra's Albert Hopoate was cited for a hair pull.
Australia urged to honour the past and vote for voice
Australians are being called on to honour past leaders Yunupingu and Bob Hawke by voting 'yes' for an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Gallagher denies misleading parliament over Higgins
Senator Katy Gallagher says Labor did not "weaponise" Brittany Higgins' rape claims for political gain and has denied misleading parliament over the case.
Hawthorn continue Lions’ horror AFL record at MCG
The Brisbane Lions have suffered another MCG horror show, losing to a young and determined Hawthorn team by 25 points in a major boilover.
Reds denied Super history by Chief McKenzie’s boot
A Suliasi Vunivalu double got the Queensland Reds within reach of a historic Super Rugby victory but Damian McKenzie sealed a quarter-final win for the Chiefs.
NRL’s Dragons upset Souths as coaching call looms
St George Illawarra have proven there are green shoots for their new coach to work with, upsetting South Sydney 36-30 in their NRL match at Jubilee Stadium.
Walker kicks 10 goals as Adelaide demolish West Coast
Taylor Walker has celebrated his 250th AFL match with a 10-goal goal haul in Adelaide's 122-point thrashing of West Coast.
Blues enforcer Martin hurt in Penrith win over Roosters
NSW coach Brad Fittler may have lost another Blues star for State of Origin II after Liam Martin was concussed in Penrith's 30-6 rout of the Sydney Roosters.
Kohli, seven wickets stand between Australia and title
Australia need seven wickets and India 280 more runs for victory, with a thrilling final day of the World Test Championship final at The Oval looming.
Brumbies survive after controversial Savea no-try call
The Brumbies are through to Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals after beating the Hurricanes in a thrilling 37-33 contest in Canberra.
Shai Bolton shines as Tigers beat Dockers in the wet
Richmond speedster Shai Bolton has tallied 33 disposals as the Tigers survived a late Fremantle fightback in a 15-point AFL win in Perth.
Leniu backed to take on Queensland after JWH tussle
Penrith forward Spencer Leniu is firming for his NSW State of Origin debut after antagonising Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Swiatek takes new belief from third French Open title
Defending champion Iga Swiatek overcame a mighty challenge from Karolina Muchova to win the women's final at the French Open 6-2 5-7 6-4.
Former Cricket Australia exec spared jail for assaults
Cricket Australia's former head of communications has avoided jail for sexually touching two men without their consent.
Injured Cody Walker racing the State of Origin clock
State of Origin hopeful Cody Walker has suffered a minor quad injury that could affect his ability to earn a NSW recall for the second game of the series.
Premiership star Scott Sorensen re-signs with Penrith
Penrith forward Scott Sorensen has ended speculation he might be forced to leave the club by signing a contract extension with the Panthers.
Butler banned for one game over Blakey dangerous tackle
St Kilda forward Dan Butler is the latest player to fall foul of an AFL crackdown on dangerous tackles, receiving a one-game suspension.