ACL confirmed for Williamson, set to miss World Cup
Scans have confirmed New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, leaving him in huge doubt for October's one-day World Cup.
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Harris ahead of Renshaw in race to challenge Warner
Marcus Harris has won back his national Cricket Australia contract as selectors indicated he will tour with the Ashes squad ahead of Matthew Renshaw.
Australian suspects arrested in global cybercrime raid
Australian police have taken part in a multinational crackdown on a sprawling online marketplace popular with cybercriminals, arresting 10 Australian suspects.
Former NSW minister guilty again of abusing minors
Ex-NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos has been found guilty of 26 counts of sexually abusing and supplying drugs to teenage boys.
GWS’ Kingsley rubbishes ‘wrong’ criticism of Coniglio
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has defended Stephen Coniglio against claims he was consistently "badgering" umpires in the lead-up to a dissent free kick.
Cherry-Evans says players may allow NRL trade changes
Players' union president Daly Cherry-Evans has given the strongest indication yet his association could allow the NRL to change contract windows.
Charges against Guy Sebastian’s neighbour withdrawn
An order has been made to protect singer Guy Sebastian from his older neighbour, but criminal charges have been dropped.
City beat Victory, bring pitch invasion saga to a close
Three-and-a-half months after a pitch invasion forced the abandonment of the Melbourne derby, Melbourne City have claimed a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory.
Magpies star Crisp under investigation for leaked video
Collingwood star Jack Crisp is under investigation after a video full of crude Snapchats circulated on social media.
Greg Norman not welcome at Augusta for 2023 Masters
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley has confirmed Greg Norman hasn't been invited to the 2023 Masters but said he would never rule out the LIV chief's return.
Man charged with DV offences after NSW fatal car crash
Police investigating a car crash that killed a woman and three young boys in the NSW Riverina have charged a man with domestic violence-related offences.
Manu named at fullback for Roosters’ clash with Storm
Joey Manu will replace James Tedesco as the Roosters' fullback this weekend, while Parramatta, Manly and North Queensland have welcomed back key players.
NRL likely to weigh up Hayne’s awards after conviction
Jarryd Hayne could lose his Dally M Medals and other awards with the NRL expected to weigh up his accolades in the game after a rape conviction.
Matildas’ Foord, Kennedy out of England, Scotland games
Gun forward Caitlin Foord's hamstring injury has ruled her out of the Matildas' friendlies against England and Scotland, while Alanna Kennedy is also injured.
Finland joins NATO, Russia threatens ‘countermeasures’
Finland has officially joined the NATO alliance in a historic realignment of Europe's post-Cold War landscape triggered by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Trump pleads not guilty to criminal charges in New York
Betraying little emotion, former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges in a Manhattan courthouse.
Libs lose their voice and say ‘no’ to Indigenous vote
The Liberal Party will oppose an Indigenous voice in the constitution, but support a revised referendum to recognise Indigenous people and a legislated voice.
Ardern exits politics with climate rallying call
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has finished her parliamentary career with a rousing call for commitment on climate change.
RBA boss eyes more rate hikes, ‘way too early’ for cuts
The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold, but governor Philip Lowe says there's a good chance the central bank will need to fire off more increases.
Cleo kidnapper jailed over little girl’s horror ordeal
The man who admitted abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family's West Australian campsite has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison.
Trump charged with 34 counts in hush money scheme
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in a historic court appearance to allegations he conspired to use hush payments to illegally influence the 2016 US election.
Wests Tigers apologise, re-design Anzac jersey
Wests Tigers have chosen to re-design their Anzac Day jersey which used a stock image of American soldiers rather than Australian servicemen.
Sharks’ Rudolf set for three-month injury absence
Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf is set to miss the next three months of the NRL season after having surgery on his toe.
Union boss’ estranged wife in court on kill plot charge
The estranged wife of construction union boss John Sekta has faced court over allegations she conspired to murder him.
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Queensland, SA to ban TikTok on government devices
Queensland and South Australia will ban the use of TikTok on government devices amid security concerns but politicians are planning to keep their accounts.
Finucane, Niukore, Okunbor accept NRL hip-drop bans
Cronulla captain Dale Finucane, Warriors second-rower Marata Niukore and Canterbury winger Jayden Okunbor have all pleaded guilty to hip-drop tackles.
Panthers re-sign NRL premiership prop Moses Leota
New Zealand international prop forward Moses Leota has re-signed with Penrith in a major boost for the reigning premiers.
Owen Wright forced to wait for Bells Beach swansong
Owen Wright's Bells Beach farewell is on hold for at least a day, with the the Rip Curl Pro having a lay day because of the conditions.
Australia, China ramp up talks over easing trade bans
A round of trade talks is being held between Australian and Chinese officials as Canberra works to ease diplomatic tensions with Beijing.
Leifer sexual abuse verdicts bittersweet for sisters
A jury has found former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer guilty of 18 sexual abuse charges against two former students at the Adass Israel School.
Wright feeling blessed ahead of Bells Beach swansong
Australian surfing star Owen Wright will compete for the last time at Bells Beach and says he feels lucky, despite his well-publicised head health issues.