Durston wins the $5 million Caulfield Cup
Durston has won the $5 million Caulfield Cup, beating Gold Trip and Knights Order in the first of three signature races of the Melbourne spring carnival.
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UK PM fights for job, Hunt issues warning
Britain's new finance minister Jeremy Hunt warns tough decisions will have to be made, as the prime minister's own lawmakers start to question her position.
‘It’s time’: NSW Labor prepares for 2023
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has promised a fresh start for the state if his party wins in March after nearly 12 years in opposition.
Halfback poser lingers as rusty ‘Roos win
Australia began their Rugby League World Cup title defence with a 42-8 win over Fiji in Leeds, with unused players set to get their chance against Scotland.
Rins wins epic Aus MotoGP, Miller crashes
Spain's Alex Rins has won the first Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix since 2019, with local favourite Jack Miller forced to retire in dramatic fashion.
Redbacks bat first against Tasmania
South Australia have won the toss and will bat first in their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania at Adelaide Oval.
Moloney boxing twins aim for world titles
The Moloney twins, Jason and Andrew, are chasing world title fights after wins in Melbourne while Cherneka Johnson has defended her IBF world title.
Hooper returns to Wallabies fold for tour
Veteran flanker Michael Hooper will join the Wallabies on their spring tour after returning from personal leave, but the captaincy will stay with James Slipper.
Blackburn stars as Dogs near AFLW finals
Ellie Blackburn led from the front as the Western Bulldogs gave themselves breathing space in the AFLW top-eight with a 15-point win over struggling St Kilda.
Vanquished Kambosos Jr vows to rise again
American Devin Haney has defeated Australian boxer George Kambosos Jr to remain the undisputed lightweight champion of the world after a Melbourne rematch.
Diamonds return home amid sponsor wrangle
Netball Australia insist Marina Go's departure as chair of the organisation is unrelated to a player protest over a sponsorship deal with Hancock Prospecting.
Floodwaters to cut off Vic town for a week
A Victorian town is preparing to be isolated by floodwaters, as the flooding disaster unfolds and the state announces a $351 million recovery package.
New national plan targets family violence
A new government plan has been unveiled to try to end violence against women and children within a decade.
Reynolds quizzed on Higgins’ alleged rape
Senator Linda Reynolds has denied accusations she tried to coach the cross-examination of Brittany Higgins or otherwise interfere at her rape accused's trial.
Finch ‘disgusted’ by his abuse messages
Former NSW state of origin star Brett Finch says he's ashamed at sending child abuse messages in a desperate bid to obtain cocaine, a court has heard.
Roosters’ Keary stars in Ireland RLWC win
Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary has marked his Ireland debut with a stirring display in a 48-2 win over Jamaica.
Surprise petrol price dip amid global fear
Motorists are seeing a mixed bag of petrol prices, with some retailers even charging less than the wholesale price, as global economic warnings abound.
Medicare rorts claims to be investigated
Health Minister Mark Butler has ordered his department to examine claims the Medicare system was being rorted by billions of dollars each year.
Saints sack Ratten, regret deal extension
St Kilda president Andrew Bassat has discussed the ruthless sacking of Brett Ratten, saying he regrets reappointing the AFL coach three months ago.
Morrison’s staff ‘knew about alleged rape’
A former staffer has claimed he spoke to then prime minister Scott Morrison's office about Brittany Higgins' alleged sexual assault within two weeks.
Court hears Lehrmann’s conflicting stories
Bruce Lehrmann told security, police and his boss different reasons for being at Parliament House the night he's accused of rape, his trial jury has heard.
Kimmorley ready for Tigers NRLW job
Brett Kimmorley says the lessons he learned coaching Wests Tigers' NRL side will be of value when he takes charge of the club's NRLW side next year.
CA poised to open door for Warner review
Cricket Australia has asked its integrity department to propose an amendment to its code of conduct, allowing David Warner's leadership ban to be reviewed.
Trbojevics are going nowhere: Manly CEO
Neither of the Trbojevic brothers will be leaving Manly, the NRL club's CEO Tony Mestrov insists, as the fallout goes on from coach Des Hasler's sacking.
Rain spares Australia’s blushes in T20
Australia were left reeling at 3-30 before rain ended the third T20I against England, with home captain Aaron Finch admitting his side had been outplayed again.
Tigers’ comeback seals AFLW finals berth
Richmond are set to play AFLW finals for the first time after reeling off a sixth straight win on the back of Courtney Wakefield's four goals against Carlton.
Taipans hand Kings first NBL defeat
A spirited Cairns Taipans have handed reigning champions the Sydney Kings their first loss of the NBL season, winning 83-78.
UK PM fires finance minister Kwarteng
UK finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng has confirmed he has been sacked by Prime Minister Liz Truss, becoming the third chancellor to quit the government this year.
United snap Perth’s unbeaten NBL start
Melbourne United have rallied away from home to snap Perth's undefeated start to the NBL season with a 84-81 win at RAC Arena.
UK PM sacks Kwarteng, company tax to rise
The United Kingdom's corporation tax will rise to 25 per cent, Prime Minister Liz Truss has confirmed after she sacked finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng.
Frenchman Zarco dominates MotoGP practice
Australian MotoGP rider Jack Miller has endured a difficult second practice session after being second-fastest in P1 at the grand prix at Phillip Island.