Bulldogs give Crichton update, reveal Kikau outlook
Captain Stephen Crichton has been ruled out of Canterbury's Saturday night clash with Wests Tigers.
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Liberals wave goodbye to controversial MP
The Victorian Liberals have voted to remove an MP as a candidate for the upcoming state election after she withdrew legal action against the party.
‘Circuit-breaker’: Bulldogs drop out-of-form young gun
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has confirmed a highly touted young gun has been dropped as a "circuit-breaker" for the club's trip to the Gold Coast.
Warnings ignored over $30k part that crippled Telstra
Despite multiple warnings a bug in a piece of equipment risked causing a major outage, Telstra failed to update or replace the $30,000 bit of tech.
Suber-sonic! Shock British Open leader at Birkdale
The 154th British Open at Royal Birkdale has a surprise first-round leader in Florida's Jackson Suber, a player on his first ever trip to Europe.
Walsh wizardry helps Broncos edge past Panthers
Three try assists and a late goal from the sidelines from Reece Walsh have helped Brisbane edge past Penrith in a 14-12 NRL thriller.
Hawks receive mixed injury news as star suffers setback
Hawthorn will welcome back a trio of proven stars to face Richmond, but midfield gun Will Day is set for a short stint on the sidelines.
Essendon slapped with $20,000 fine for umpire contact
The AFL has handed down a fine to Essendon after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire.
Schmidt backs in Meredith ahead of Wallabies farewell
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has taken the gamble of selecting Declan Meredith for the starting flyhalf spot ahead of Ben Donaldson for the clash against Italy.
‘Dark times’: Young gun reveals the cost of his injury
Noah Martin has opened up about his recent ankle surgery, while speculation spreads on Corey Horsburgh's future in Canberra.
‘I’m the big fish’: superstar Spence’s warning to Tszyu
Undefeated American superstar Errol Spence Jr has arrived in Sydney with a word of warning to Australian rival Tim Tszyu ahead of their blockbuster bout.
Sharks star now better at handling the heat: coach
Nicho Hynes had a record-breaking performance in Cronulla's big defeat of the Dolphins, with the Sharks now hoping to follow that result with another win.
‘End of an era’: 200 jobs lost, unique smelter shuts
The nation's only manganese smelter, which produced material critical to steel manufacturing, will shut after a buyer couldn't be found.
Unwanted star Tiger ‘fully supportive’ of exit plan
Four-time NRL premiership winner Jarome Luai admits it was "a bit of a shock" to be told he was unwanted by Wests Tigers beyond 2026.
Messi’s men sink England, title defence one win away
England have fallen at the semi-final stage for the fifth time at a major tournament, conceding two late goals to lose their World Cup clash with Argentina 2-1.
Open season: IBF presses flesh with Aussie golf on menu
Ian Baker-Finch, a British Open champion at Royal Birkdale 35 years ago, has met with Scottie Scheffler to discuss his desire to play in Australia.
Bombers have ‘no idea’ if Merrett will request trade
Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has dismissed suggestions Zach Merrett has checked out of the Bombers as the club prepares for him to request another trade.
Death toll climbing in horror Thai pub inferno
Two more people injured in a huge fire at a crowded Bangkok bar have died, as Thai police investigate whether negligence played a factor in the horrific blaze.
Former AFL great stripped of Hall of Fame status
Nicky Winmar's place in the Australian Football Hall of Fame has been revoked after he was found guilty of an attack, which left a woman fearing for her life.
‘ISIS bride’ accused of training with terror fighters
A so-called "ISIS bride" who is accused of training for weeks with Islamic State will remain behind bars after being refused bail for a second time.
Hird momentum grows, Solomon ‘consumed’ by Bombers job
Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon expects a "tap on the shoulder" from club hierarchy, but is yet to put himself in the process for the full-time role.
Confirmed Ebola cases pass 2000 in Congo outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the grip of the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with cases reaching 2011 and deaths hitting 754.
Police charge Crows star over traffic accident
Police have charged a Crows star with two offences after he was involved in a traffic accident on the way to training last Friday.
Young gun looking for new NBL home after United split
Dash Daniels will land in new NBL colours after the emerging star's decision to leave Melbourne United after one season.
ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of fatal shootings
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been ordered to suspend vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in little over a week.
France flop, Euro champs Spain seal Cup final spot
Didier Deschamps' hopes of leading France to a third successive World Cup decider have been dashed, his world No.1 side beaten 2-0 in the first semi by Spain.
New rules for AI as critics lash ‘energy vampires’
Australia will introduce laws to govern artificial intelligence and data centres in less than a year, but they can't come soon enough for some advocates.
New US strikes on Iran as escalation threatens shipping
The US has resumed a blockade on Iran and launched more air strikes while Tehran threatens shipping corridors in the fight to control the Strait of Hormuz.
Free Billy: Pie’s charge downgraded at AFL tribunal
The AFL tribunal has downgraded Collingwood defender Billy Frampton's rough conduct suspension to a fine, freeing him to play against Carlton.
‘ISIS bride’ allegedly urged kids to be like terrorists
An "ISIS bride" is seeking bail despite allegations she showed her children propaganda videos and encouraged them to act like fighters while living in Syria.
Crichton on Bulldogs’ team sheet after ‘scary’ injury
Stephen Crichton is in Canterbury's extended squad for round 20 so is rated a chance to make a quick recovery from the frightening injury he suffered last week.