Lachlan Lam guides PNG to big win over Cook Islands
Papua New Guinea half Lachlan Lam was at his brilliant best in a 46-10 Pacific Bowl win over Cook Islands in Port Moresby.
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More evacuation flights for stranded Aussies in Israel
More repatriation flights for Australians stranded in Israel have been secured as people are being warned the security situation could prevent future efforts.
Raptors crush NBL outfit Cairns 134-93 in Toronto
The Cairns Taipans have been blown off the court in the first and last quarters on the way to a 41-point loss to NBA outfit Toronto Raptors.
Australia lose toss, bowl first against Sri Lanka at WC
Australia have lost the toss and will bowl first in their crucial World Cup clash against Sri Lanka in Lucknow.
Australia need 210 after fightback against Sri Lanka
Australia's World Cup dream appeared on a knife's edge early in the clash with Sri Lanka before Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins and David Warner inspired a fightback.
Perry holds no grudges over opening-game WBBL ban
Sydney Sixers captain Ellyse Perry has been sidelined from the WBBL season-opener against Melbourne Stars for over-rates penalties from the last campaign.
Zampa, Inglis resurrect Australia with Sri Lanka WC win
Australia have revived their World Cup campaign with a five-wicket defeat of Sri Lanka in which Adam Zampa shone with the ball and Josh Inglis with the bat.
Hipkins poised to stay on as NZ Labour leader
Defeated leader Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" as he returns to New Zealand's parliament after Labour's election loss.
Cricket’s return to Olympics ratified among five sports
Cricket is back in the Olympics with the sport's return for the 2028 Games ratified at a meeting in Mumbai.
Man dies in bushfire on NSW north coast
A man has died in a bushfire on the NSW mid-north coast, with a watch and act warning still in place for the out-of-control blaze.
Zampa pushes through back spasms for vital Cup win
Australia have revived their World Cup campaign with a five-wicket defeat of Sri Lanka in which Adam Zampa shone with the ball and Josh Inglis with the bat.
Crows forward Shane McAdam traded to Demons
Melbourne have acquired Adelaide's Shane McAdam, trading a future second-round draft pick for the experienced Crows forward.
Australia evacuates Pacific citizens stuck in Israel
Pacific countries' citizens stuck in Israel have been given seats on Australian flights out as the government increases support for neighbouring nations.
Australian dead in Israel as rescue flights confirmed
An Australian grandmother has been killed in the terrorist attacks on Israel as the Albanese government prepares to repatriate citizens.
Four Kangaroos to debut v Samoa, Edwards on wing
Dylan Edwards, Kotoni Staggs, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo have all been named to make their debuts in Australia's Pacific Cup Test against Samoa.
North set to chase No.1 pick after McKay joins Bombers
Hawthorn and North Melbourne head the list of clubs eyeing moves up the draft order as West Coast weigh up whether to trade the No.1 pick.
Pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without police approval
Police are warning people not to attend a pro-Palestine rally scheduled for the weekend at Sydney Town Hall after an earlier protest was widely condemned.
Leave now call as Qantas chief announces departure date
Under-fire Qantas chairman Richard Goyder will retire from the airline's board in about 12 months but a fierce critic wants him to leave the company now.
Swans land AFL targets as Grundy, Adams reunited
The AFL trades are continuing with former Collingwood teammates Brodie Grundy and Taylor Adams joining Sydney in separate deals.
Newly appointed WA Rebel bikie boss dies in police cell
Outlaw motorcycle boss Jamie Ginn has died in a police watch house in Western Australia, after being arrested on drug and firearm charges.
Cairns, Breakers denied fairytale NBA pre-season wins
Washington and Portland have emphatically avoided becoming the next shock NBL scalps, breezing by Cairns and the New Zealand Breakers in NBA pre-season action.
Nadal back for Australian Open, doubt over Kyrgios
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has confirmed Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are among the former champions returning to Melbourne Park this summer.
Kidnap trial postponed as MacGill faces drug charge
The charging of former Test bowler Stuart MacGill over an alleged cocaine deal has led to a trial for the men of accused of kidnapping him being postponed.
Diamonds won’t be distracted by pay dispute: captain
The Diamonds will start their Constellation Cup series against New Zealand amid a pay dispute between Super Netball players and Netball Australia.
Australians offered repatriation flights from Israel
Up to 10,000 Australians in Israel will be offered repatriation flights as the Middle East nation reels from deadly terror attacks.
Detained Australian journalist released by China
Cheng Lei has returned to Melbourne and been reunited with her family after Chinese authorities released the Australian journalist from detention.
Aussie Bevan French wins top Super League award
Former Parramatta Eels star Bevan French is the Super League's Man of Steel for 2023.
At least four dead, 80 hurt as train derails in India
At least four people are dead and dozens injured after a train derailed in the Indian state of Bihar.
Maguire poised to take over as NSW Origin coach
Michael Maguire is in line to take over as NSW State of Origin coach, after being offered a one-year deal to replace Brad Fittler.
Windies’ Matthews returns in rain-affected second ODI
Australia have won the toss and put West Indies in to bat in the second women's ODI, which has been reduced to 29 overs per side because of rain in Melbourne.
Big drug bust as meth found under toilet rolls
Four foreigners have been arrested after police uncovered 662 kilograms of methamphetamine in a shipment of toilet rolls sent from Malaysia to Melbourne.