Groves win stage as Aussies hold three Vuelta jerseys
Kaden Groves' stage win capped a notable day for Australian riders in La Vuelta a Espana with the main three jerseys all retained by the nation's riders.
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Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA
The economy might be slowing but the Reserve Bank chief wants inflation to moderate further before opening the door to interest rate cuts.
Geelong trounce Port Adelaide in AFL qualifying final
Geelong have thrashed a lacklustre Port Adelaide by 84 points in the first AFL qualifying final to book a preliminary final berth.
Head fires Australia to record but Fraser-McGurk fails
Travis Head has blasted a 25-ball 80 firing Australia to a powerplay world record score, beginning their UK white-ball tour in stunning style against Scotland.
Cycling silver as Lauren Parker smashes 44-year record
Lauren Parker is Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic medallist adding a cycling silver to her triathlon gold.
Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames UK govt and industry
Years of failures by government and industry made London's Grenfell Tower a "death trap" where 72 people were killed, a damning report on the 2017 tragedy says.
NRL reject Souths, Mitchell likely to serve ban in 2025
Latrell Mitchell is likely to serve his one-game suspension in 2025 after the NRL rejected South Sydney's application to have it wiped this season.
Port’s Hinkley says past is irrelevant to fresh finals
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the past is irrelevant ahead of his club's AFL qualifying final against Geelong at Adelaide Oval.
Broncos prop Haas to have foot surgery, Walsh out
Brisbane prop Payne Haas will have surgery on his foot next week, while Reece Walsh has been ruled out of the Broncos' round-27 clash with Melbourne.
Tim Tszyu locks in US world title fight with Russian
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has the chance to emulate his father as a multiple world champion after locking in a date with destiny in Florida.
Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts
The Australian economy is barely growing as higher borrowing costs and inflation keep a lid on household consumption.
Russia launches air attacks on Kyiv and Lviv
Ukraine's capital of Kyiv and the western city of Lviv are under sustained drone attacks from Russia as air defence units try to repel the barrage.
James Turner conquers glandular fever to get 400m gold
James Turner has claimed his third straight Paralympic athletics gold, posting a world record in his T36 400m victory in Paris.
Agonising medal miss adds to Clifford’s Paris pain
Australian runner Jaryd Clifford will go home without a medal after being disqualifed in one race and coming fourth by 0.01secs in another.
Kaufusi wins at judiciary, free for must-win NRL game
Felise Kaufusi is free to play in the must-win game against Newcastle in a massive boost for the Dolphins' hopes of clinching a top-eight berth.
Former NSW prop retires after five-club NRL career
Journeyman forward Aaron Woods has announced his retirement from the NRL after 14 seasons playing first grade, ending his career with boyhood club Manly.
Soward staying with NRLW’s Dragons for rest of season
Jamie Soward has decided to remain in charge of St George Illawarra for the rest of the season before the NRLW side names a new coach for 2025.
Feds step in to take over embattled state Liberals
Two Victorians are among three ex-politicians who will take command of the NSW Liberal Party after factional rifts and admin failures beset the division.
Stars back for Storm as Bellamy sweats on Papenhuyzen
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has reinstated the majority of his stars for their final-round clash with Brisbane after a depleted Storm lost to the Cowboys.
Souths teammates expect Mitchell to serve ban this year
Latrell Mitchell was restricted to riding an exercise bike at training. But Rabbitohs teammates believe the star is fit enough to start his one-game ban now.
CFMEU launches High Court challenge over administration
The CFMEU has launched legal proceedings in the High Court against the commonwealth after its construction arm was placed into administration.
Raiders captain’s NRL career over after guilty plea
Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead has almost certainly played his last game in the NRL after accepting a three-game ban for a hip-drop tackle on Brandon Smith.
White’s three-match AFLW ban upheld by Tribunal
Collingwood's Tarni White will miss out on more than a quarter of the AFLW season after she failed to overturn her three-match ban for a high bump.
Construction boss guilty of $10m fraud in marathon case
A Sydney construction boss and four others have been found guilty of a conspiracy to defraud the tax office of more than $10 million over two years.
‘It’s your loss’: chilling words after Tinder gang rape
A woman gang raped by a several men says she was terrified as one by one they entered her bedroom and forced her into sex.
Remarkable Gabba return personifies Docherty: Weitering
Carlton's Sam Docherty will make his comeback from a knee reconstruction in an elimination final, returning just 183 days after suffering the injury.
The 21-year-old Rooster given key role amid injury hell
Sandon Smith and Connor Watson will respectively replace the injured Sam Walker and Brandon Smith in the Sydney Roosters' final game of the regular season.
De Minaur’s 20-year first to reach US Open quarters
Alex de Minaur has won his all-Australian US Open clash with Jordan Thompson to be the first Aussie in 20 years to make three straight slam quarter-finals.
Tigers nab Royce Hunt as Utoikamanu replacement
Cronulla prop Royce Hunt will join Wests Tigers on a three-year deal from next season.
Russian strike kills 41 in Ukrainian city: Zelenskiy
At least 41 people have been killed and 180 others injured after two Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian city of Poltava, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Angus Crichton caps comeback with Brad Fittler Medal
Angus Crichton began his year in the reserve-grade NSW Cup and ended it voted NSW's best State of Origin player, after being awarded the Brad Fittler Medal.