Kyle Flanagan dumped by Dragons for Anzac Day clash
Dean Young is wasting no time in sparking change at St George Illawarra, dumping Kyle Flanagan to the bench in his first game as interim Dragons coach.
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Hollands support grows as Worksafe probes Carlton
Elijah Hollands' brother Ollie has joined father Ben in support of the Carlton utility following his concerning mental health episode at the MCG.
Embattled NZ PM Luxon wins shock confidence vote
Labour is challenging National to reveal the vote count in a surprise partyroom confidence vote in Chris Luxon, the New Zealand prime minister.
‘Massive’: Crows young gun on cusp of comeback
Adelaide defender Josh Worrell says the imminent return of a young teammate from injury will be a massive boost for the Crows.
Injury-hit Bulldogs won’t take chances with sore stars
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is among the sore stars fighting to be cleared to face Sydney in a crunch clash to open round seven.
Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson
A sacked UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US despite security concerns.
Woolworths denies deception, blames inflation for hikes
Inflation and supplier negotiations drove prices higher, not a desire to mislead consumers with short-term hikes, Australia's biggest supermarket says.
Carlton’s Elijah Hollands admitted to hospital
Carlton footballer Elijah Hollands has been admitted to hospital in the wake of his 'mental health episode' against Collingwood.
Japan eases tsunami alert after powerful quake strikes
Japan has downgraded tsunami warnings triggered after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in waters off its northeast coast.
AFL apologises after Butters charge thrown out
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has been cleared of umpire abuse after the AFL appeals board overturned the tribunal's verdict based on an error of law.
Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out
NSW prop Payne Haas' injury could mean Laurie Daley turns to a new face for next month's State of Origin series opener.
Yallop eyeing Matildas return after injury heartbreak
Midfielder Tameka Yallop is looking to use Brisbane Roar's finals campaign as a springboard to make the Matildas' 2027 World Cup squad .
Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms
Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster is his own "worst critic" and admits he has been down on form at club level as the Origin series opener draws nearer.
No game for old recruits: Flanagan’s strategy times out
Shane Flanagan's old hands won him a premiership in 2016, but his decision to go back to the well at St George Illawarra has proven costly.
36ers captain’s contract release after NBL finals loss
Sharpshooter and co-captain Dejan Vasiljevic has been released from his Adelaide 36ers contract with a year remaining after the side's narrow finals defeat.
Court denies Aboriginal woman’s ‘on Country’ request
A magistrate has rejected an Aboriginal woman's request for a hearing on culturally significant land, saying the case can be fairly determined without doing so.
Red-hot Green blazes to third LA Championship triumph
Australian golf ace Hannah Green has won her fourth title of the season after taking out the LPGA Tour's LA Championship for a third time in four years.
Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again
While Essendon captain Andrew McGrath says morale has been strong this year, the Bombers will go into Anzac Day without one of their most important players.
Young takes reins after Dragons part ways with Flanagan
St George Illawarra have parted ways with head coach Shane Flanagan after the NRL club slumped to an 11th consecutive loss in round seven.
Football legend acquitted of child sex abuse charges
Australian Rules football great Barry Cable has walked from court with his family after being acquitted of a slew of historical child sexual abuse charges.
‘Bully, liar’: Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has been decried as a bully who has made malicious and grotesque allegations about the young star of her directorial debut.
US gunman kills seven of his children and another child
A gunman in Louisiana has killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two women in a domestic violence attack.
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World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship
The fate of the Mideast ceasefire is in doubt as Tehran says it won't participate in a second round of negotiations after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship.
Jeers to cheers: Parra flip script to punish Bulldogs
Parramatta have put bitter rivals Canterbury to the sword in a 38-20 NRL win.
Young Demons ecstatic after stunning Lions upset
Melbourne have held on for an extraordinary two-point win over reigning premiers Brisbane for the best win of the Steven King era.
Lightning survive Giants scare to spoil 10th birthday
The Sunshine Coast Lightning have snapped a two-game Super Netball losing streak by beating the winless Giants in a thrilling contest in Sydney.
Learner driver charged over comic expo pedestrian death
A young man narrowly escaped being hit by a car that killed one person and seriously injured another, prompting charges against the alleged driver.
Key Hawks banned for costly gut punches
Hawthorn is set to be without James Sicily and Dylan Moore against Gold Coast after the pair were suspended for gut punches on Port Adelaide's Logan Evans.
Mariners’ upset win clinches Jets the Premier’s Plate
The Central Coast Mariners have pulled off one of the upsets of the season to gift-wrap arch rivals the Newcastle Jets a maiden A-League Men's Premier's Plate.
‘Incredible’ Tedesco stars in Roosters comeback win
Inspirational captain James Tedesco has helped the Sydney Roosters to a third consecutive win and denied Newcastle victory on Dylan Brown's return from injury.
Injury leaves Tom Trbojevic’s Origin hopes in tatters
Scans have confirmed Manly captain Tom Trbojevic will miss between six and eight weeks after he suffered yet another hamstring injury.