Seven dead in new California shootings
A suspect is in custody after seven people were killed in shootings at two locations near San Francisco, just days after a gun massacre in southern California.
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GWS sack development boss after drug bust
GWS development boss Robbie Chancellor has lasted just four months in the role, with his drug bust costing him his job at the AFL club.
Caslick re-signs with rugby sevens
Charlotte Caslick became the highest-profile signing in NRLW history in 2020 but is unlikely to ever return after inking a new rugby sevens deal.
Motive unclear in US dance club shooting
The suspect in a Los Angeles-area dance club shooting that killed 10 people and wounded 10 more has been found dead as police say his motive remains a mystery.
Sixers’ Smith set to play in BBL finals
Steve Smith and most other Australian Test players contracted to Big Bash sides will be available for the first week of the finals before flying out to India.
Omicron jab gets provisional green light
A Pfizer booster that specifically tackles two Omicron COVID-19 variants has been given provisional approval by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
NBL announces first pride round
The NBL will host its inaugural pride round this week, which will feature custom jerseys and optional LGBTQI awareness training for players and coaches.
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Swift elated with shock Golden Guitar win
Andrew Swift has been named best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards at Tamworth, while duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley also won big.
Chris Hipkins to be next New Zealand PM
Chris Hipkins, the only nominee for Labour's leader, says he is honoured and humbled as he prepares to become New Zealand's next prime minister.
Mooney century wraps up Pakistan ODI sweep
Australia have claimed their 11th clean sweep in their last 12 one-day series, as a Beth Mooney century helped them to a 101-run win over Pakistan in Sydney.
Rugby league pioneer Bremner retires
Sam Bremner has retired from rugby league, after a career that included two World Cup triumphs and a Dally M fullback of the year award.
Beale ‘strongly denies’ sex charges
Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been granted bail after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.
Vine retains Tour lead after hectic stage
Stage four of the Tour Down Under has been won by French sprinter Bryan Coquard, while Australian Jay Vine retains his overall lead with one day left.
Crichton signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Dual premiership winner Stephen Crichton has signed to join Canterbury from Penrith on a four-year deal after the 2023 NRL season.
Keane on song as Western down Roar in ALW
Hannah Keane has led the way as Western United returned to winning ways with a 2-0 A-League Women victory over Brisbane Roar in Hobart.
De Minaur, Djokovic set up Open showdown
Alex de Minaur says he's ready to take it to Novak Djokovic after setting up a blockbuster fourth-round showdown with the nine-times Australian Open champion.
Bullets shoot down Hawks in NBL
The NBL's cellar-dweller battle was fiery in the first half before Tyler Johnson got hot to help Brisbane gain the upper hand over the Hawks in Illawarra.
Dwight Yorke leaves ALM’s Macarthur
Macarthur FC are on the hunt for a new A-League Men coach after the club agreed to terminate Dwight Yorke's contract.
Smith stars as Sixers down Thunder in BBL
Marquee signing Steve Smith and veteran Steve O'Keefe starred as the Sydney Sixers defeated David Warner's Sydney Thunder by 125 runs in the Big Bash.
Vine turns screw on Tour Down Under rivals
Australian cyclist Jay Vine leads the Tour Down Under after finishing third on stage three behind Spanish winner Pello Bilbao and Britain's Simon Yates.
Australian runner Bol fails drugs test
Australian Olympic runner Peter Bol has failed a drugs test, returning a positive result for the banned substance EPO at an out-of-competition test.
Rugby star charged over sex assault
Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.
Australia is ‘odd one out’ on sugar tax
The Australian Medical Association has renewed calls for the nation to follow the lead of 85 countries and jurisdictions and impose a tax on sugar.
Trio in court over Indigenous teen death
Two men and a woman have faced Perth Magistrates Court charged with murder over the bashing death of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey.
Murder charges over Indigenous teen death
Police have charged three more people with murder over the bashing death of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey in Perth.
Heartbreak as chopper victim farewelled
The husband of Gold Coast helicopter crash victim Vanessa Tadros choked back tears at her funeral service as he paid tribute to the family's "protector".
Pegula leads big-gun winners at AO
Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Victoria Azarenka are among the big-name women's winners on day one at Melbourne Park.
Gadecki lives up to hype with big Open win
Emerging star Olivia Gadecki has led four locals through to the Australian Open second round on a thrilling first day and night at Melbourne Park.
Crichton prepares to leave NRL’s Panthers
Talented Penrith centre and dual NRL premiership winner Stephen Crichton has informed the Panthers 2023 will be his last season with the club.
Kyrgios out of Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open due to injury.
Injured Kyrgios out of Australian Open
A devastated Nick Kyrgios felt he was a favourite to break through for his first major title before a knee injury forced him out of the Australian Open.