Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss
Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator.
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De Minaur leads way as Aussie aces serve up success
Big guns Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin and teen sensation Maya Joint have led another successful day for the Australians at the US Open in New York.
‘I can cause trouble’: Popyrin fires warning to Sinner
After taking out Novak Djokovic last year, Alexei Popyrin says his latest US Open challenge holds no fears ahead of a second-round date with Jannik Sinner.
O’Brien departs Knights after wretched 2025 season
Newcastle have made a call on coach Adam O'Brien after an underwhelming NRL season, parting ways with their coach after six years.
No extra message sent after DV victim knifed 78 times
A 22-year term handed to a violent parolee for brutally slaying his ex-partner won't be increased after it was found to be in line with "broadly similar" cases.
‘Toughest decision’ – De Koning informs Carlton of call
Tom De Koning, the most talked-about free agent in the AFL, has described telling Carlton he is leaving as the "toughest decision" of his life.
Why Penrith believe they can defy NRL history
Penrith have rested 16 regular NRL starters and all but said goodbye to a top-four finish. But this is why they reckon their premiership race is firmly alive.
‘Take the burden’: ex-AFL player reveals he is bisexual
Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly identify as bisexual, has spoken about the fear of having his sexuality discovered while he was playing.
Dockers coach backs game style for AFL finals
Fremantle expect their contested game will hold them in good stead in September as they gear up for their first AFL finals campaign in three years.
Fit-again Cat Martin eyes rare finals run
After playing just two finals in 11 AFL seasons, former prodigy Jack Martin has his sights set on a September run with his new club Geelong.
Girl dies, students hurt in school bus rollover horror
The use of seatbelts will form part of a probe into a tragic bus crash that killed a young student and injured scores of others, including the elderly driver.
Could a pre-finals bye round halt the NRL’s rest-athon?
Amid concerns over the number of NRL stars being rested in crucial late-season games, the idea of a pre-finals bye week has been floated.
‘Haven’t played enough’: Manly star ready for pay cut
Manly star Tom Trbojevic insists he has a good relationship with coach Anthony Seibold, and is ready to take a pay cut to stay at the NRL club.
PNG CEO leaves for Penrith before key appointments made
The NRL's Papua New Guinea franchise is already on the lookout for a new CEO, after Andrew Hill opted to leave the club and join the Panthers Group.
‘Take the burden’: ex-AFL player reveals he is bisexual
Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly identify as bisexual, has spoken about the fear of having his sexuality discovered while he was playing.
Ex-Wallaby Petaia in French rugby move after NFL exit
Former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia has confirmed his next move just weeks after his NFL life with the Los Angeles Chargers was cut short.
US school shooting kills three, probed as hate crime
US authorities say a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that left two children dead and 17 wounded is being investigated as an act of domestic terrorism.
‘Always improvement’: coach reflects on Brown comments
Former West Coast player Mitch Brown is being lauded for revealing his bisexuality in what is being described as a landmark moment for the AFL.
Dangerous terrain hampers search for accused cop killer
Accused police killer Dezi Freeman has been urged to surrender as inclement weather hinders the search for the fugitive in difficult bushland terrain.
Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower’s ordeal
Calls to protect whistleblowers are growing after a judge declined to impose convictions or penalties against a former tax office debt collector.
Diamond bound: Olyslagers leaps to glory in Zurich
Nicola Olyslagers has won the Diamond League high jump title with a record-breaking display that's sent a message to all her world championship rivals.
High-flying Storm expecting bounce back from Bulldogs
Craig Bellamy says the Storm are bracing for a lift in physicality from the Bulldogs on Friday night after a public lashing from their coach Cameron Ciraldo.
Contract negotiations have broken down: Oscar Allen
West Coast appear all but certain to lose Oscar Allen to Brisbane, but coach Andrew McQualter has declared that Liam Ryan will be staying.
Bulldogs decide against risking injury-prone midfielder
Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar has been left out for the club's must-win clash with Fremantle, despite coming off a prolific VFL performance.
It’s Toole-time for the Wallabies as history beckons
Brumbies flyer Corey Toole will make his Test debut as the Wallabies aim to make history in Cape Town, where Fraser McReight will captain the side.
Johnston closer to history in ‘outstanding’ Souths win
Veteran winger Alex Johnston has moved closer to rarefied air by scoring his 210th NRL try in South Sydney's huge win over St George Illawarra.
Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style
Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG.
‘He’s not the victim’: Crows coach on banned star
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star player Izak Rankine isn't the victim after being suspended for four games by the AFL for a homophobic slur.
No ‘idle threat’: childcare on notice as reforms agreed
Education ministers have agreed to a national CCTV trial in childcare centres, a workers register and mandatory training as providers are warned to shape up.
Demon to play Aussie, Ajla lands Coco in US Open draw
Alex de Minaur will open up his US Open bid against fellow Australian Chris O'Connell while Ajla Tomljanovic will face former champion Coco Gauff.
Aussies may have Haas replacement as star mulls switch
Keaon Koloamatangi is considering putting his hand up to play for Australia in the Ashes series in what would be a boost for a side that's lost Payne Haas.