Zheng upstages Aussie golfers in race for Masters berth
Australian teenager Billy Dowling is in second place, trailing Yunhe Zheng, and in the hunt for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and a Masters ticket.
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Jillaroos’ win streak ended by Kiwis in Pacific clash
Australia's seven-year winning streak has been ended by New Zealand, who shocked the Jillaroos 12-6 in their Pacific Championships clash in Melbourne.
Kangaroos thump Kiwis ahead of Pacific decider
The Kangaroos will take confidence into the Pacific Nations Championship decider next week after scoring six tries en route to a 36-18 victory over New Zealand.
Former VP Pence ends campaign for the White House
Struggling to gain traction in the race to the US top job, former vice president Mike Pence is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
South Africa win Rugby World Cup for fourth time
A closely fought Rugby World Cup final in Paris has ended in a 12-11 win for defending champions South Africa, their fourth title success.
NSW’s winless Shield streak continues with loss to Vics
Victoria have secured their first win of the Sheffield Shield season with a commanding 205-run thumping of struggling NSW at the MCG.
Friends star Matthew Perry found dead at 54
Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose wise-cracking turn as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom Friends brought him international fame, has died at 54.
At least 16 dead, dozens wounded in US mass shooting
At least 16 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a mass shooting in Maine.
Cleo Smith rescuer leaked to journalist lover
A former WA police detective who rescued kidnapped child Cleo Smith has been found to have leaked sensitive information to journalists.
Front-row seats for Green, Exum at Wembanyama NBA debut
Top draft pick Victor Wembanyama tasted defeat on his NBA debut for San Antonio as Aussies Josh Green and Dante Exum played roles in Dallas' season-opening win.
Man accused of gangland murder faces Melbourne court
Jaeden Tito, 22, has appeared in a Melbourne court, a day after he was charged with the murder of gangland figure Gavin "Capable" Preston.
Athapaththu shines in WBBL to keep Thunder rolling
Sri Lankan star Chamari Athapaththu has smashed 80 from 54 balls to help the Sydney Thunder cruise to an eight-wicket WBBL win over the Melbourne Renegades.
Joe burns Tigers with first Shield ton in 980 days
Queensland's Joe Burns made an unbeaten 127 on the first day of the Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania as the Bulls reached stumps on 3-293.
Harvey the hero as Hawks stun Taipans in NBL
A last-second three-pointer from Tyler Harvey has sealed the Illawarra Hawks' second win of the NBL season, an 84-83 upset of the Cairns Taipans.
Super sub Sam Kerr helps Matildas sink Iran 2-0
The Matildas have overcome a stubborn Iran defence to post a 2-0 win in their Olympic qualifier in Perth.
Aerial shooting cleared after brumby numbers boom
Shooting of brumbies from helicopters will return in NSW as modelling suggests 6000 of the wild horses need to be removed yearly to meet population targets.
Body found in manhunt over ‘heartbreaking’ school death
A body has been found by police in their search for Paul Thijssen after his colleague Lilie James was killed at an elite Sydney private school.
Sean Keppie released by Sea Eagles, joins Rabbitohs
Ex-Manly prop Sean Keppie has joined South Sydney on a long-term deal as the Rabbitohs plot to recover from their ninth-placed finish.
Qld overcome Neser Shield withdrawal to pressure Tassie
Queensland are well on top of Tasmania on day two of their Sheffield Shield match, despite Michael Neser leaving the match for personal reasons.
Healy out of WBBL, racing to tour India after dog bite
The WBBL season is over for Alyssa Healy after she was bitten by her dog, with the Australia star battling to be fit for the end-of-year tour of India.
Harris falls cheaply again as Vics hold Shield lead
Victoria hold a lead of 225 in their Sheffield Shield clash with NSW despite fringe Test opener Marcus Harris falling cheaply for the second time in the match.
Soaring Minjee Lee threatened 59 in renewed Saudi duel
Australian star Minjee Lee has maintained her stellar run of form, even threatening a 59 as she set up another duel with namesake Alison Lee in Saudi Arabia.
Kuwait could host Australia-Palestine WC qualifier
Kuwait has emerged as the most likely destination to host the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against Palestine.
Cricket Australia braces for more pain after $17m loss
Hosting the Twenty20 World Cup has been crucial to Cricket Australia restricting its net loss to $16.9 million in the last financial year.
Dogs sign Curran after immediate Warriors release
Canterbury have lured Josh Curran across the Tasman, with the Warriors second-rower a significant signing as the Bulldogs bid to improve their forward pack.
‘Heroic’ boy dies after trying to save siblings in fire
A third child has died after trying in vain to protect his two young siblings in a shed fire, while his six-year-old sister remains in a critical condition.
Aussies smash Dutch as Maxwell breaks World Cup record
Australia have beaten the Netherlands by a record 309 runs in Delhi after Glenn Maxwell blasted the fastest century in the history of cricket's World Cup.
Melbourne City win Thai clash in Asian Champions League
Jamie Maclaren and teen Alessandro Lopane were on target as their clinical finishing earned Melbourne City a key Asian Champions League win in Thailand.
Biden and Albanese hope for swift AUKUS sub deal
A deal to sell US nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has edged closer with the election of a new House speaker in the US Congress.
Johnson elected Speaker, pro-Israel bill his first act
Republican Mike Johnson has been elected as Speaker after weeks of party infighting left the US House of Representatives in chaos.
Man yet to be found after woman killed in elite school
Police are set to resume a manhunt over the death of a 21-year-old staff member whose body was found at a Sydney private school.