Panthers avoid repeat of Wests Tigers Bathurst upset
Penrith are back in the winners' circle after holding out Wests Tigers 22-6 in front of a sell-out crowd in their NRL clash in Bathurst.
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Magpies return to form with seven-goal belting of Port
Collingwood have recovered superbly from a slow start to maul Port Adelaide by 42 points on Saturday at the MCG.
AFL admits to umpire error in not penalising Draper
Essendon ruckman Sam Draper should have had a crucial free kick paid against him late in the Bombers' thrilling win over Adelaide, the AFL has admitted.
Heimgartner claims ‘special’ win on wet return to NZ
Local hero Andre Heimgartner has broken through for his first win since 2021, surviving a wet and wild race at Taupo in New Zealand.
Lomax stars as Dragons stun Warriors
St George Illawarra have claimed their most impressive win of Shane Flanagan's tenure so far, beating the Warriors 30-12.
Essendon’s Martin strikes late to sink Crows
Essendon have kicked the last two goals of the game to pip Adelaide by three points in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.
Cavalry coming for Broncos, but Raiders first: Walters
Brisbane's quartet of injured stars are on track to be fit for round eight, but Kevin Walters has warned Canberra must be negotiated first.
Tedesco dodges ban for tripping Papenhuyzen
James Tedesco has been fined for tripping Ryan Papenhuyzen but will be free for next week's traditional Anzac Day game against St George Illawarra.
Drua overcome Force, Waratahs await in Super W final
Fijian Drua defied some wobbly kicking to beat the Western Force, while the Waratahs beat the Brumbies to book their spot in the women's Super final.
Elective surgery wait times longest on record
Patients are now waiting almost twice as long as they were 20 years ago for elective surgery, a damning report card on public hospitals has revealed.
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran: Report
Israeli missiles have reportedly hit a site in Iran, with flights diverted over Iranian airspace.
Hawkins, Dangerfield bolster Cats for Gabba AFL clash
Geelong have loaded up for their trip to the Gabba, while Fremantle have been bolstered by the return of Sean Darcy for the western derby.
Beveridge breathes easier as Bulldogs destroy Saints
The Western Bulldogs have squared their season record at 3-3 as Aaron Naughton starred as the focal point in attack in a 60-point domination of St Kilda.
Storm see off Roosters in error-riddled NRL win
Melbourne have defeated the Sydney Roosters 18-12 to move the Storm up to first spot on the NRL ladder.
Mariners’ travel woes give Phoenix ALM title race edge
The Central Coast Mariners' flights from Kyrgyzstan have been cancelled, giving them an arduous trip home for crunch A-League fixtures.
Australians arrested in global phishing network sting
Federal police have arrested five people as part of a worldwide crackdown on a phishing network that stole personal details from 94,000 Australians.
Teen charged with terrorism over church stabbing
A 16-year-old has boy has been charged with a terrorism offence after a bishop was allegedly stabbed during a sermon at a Sydney church.
Jobs market holds ground despite rise in unemployment
The official jobs data was more subdued in March as widely expected following a surprisingly strong February result.
De Minaur downs Nadal – on the king of clay’s own court
Alex de Minaur has enjoyed a red-letter day on red clay, beating Rafael Nadal on the court named after the great Spaniard in the Barcelona Open.
Boxing Australia head coach admits sexual misconduct
Boxing Australia's head coach Jamie Pittman has admitted sexual misconduct described as "disgusting" and "gross" at the National Sports Tribunal.
Raiders’ Strange makes Canberra home until 2028
Canberra five-eighth Ethan Strange has signed a contract extension, tying him to the club until the end of 2028 just six games into his NRL career.
Two-time NBL champion Angus Glover joins Phoenix
Former Kings guard Angus Glover has signed a two-year deal with South East Melbourne, joining ex-Bullets sharpshooter Nathan Sobey at the Victorian franchise.
Sydney mayors ‘colleagues in arms’ after stabbings
Bondi Junction's Westfield is re-opening to allow the community to pay tribute to those fatally stabbed in the shopping centre ahead of a community vigil.
Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded
Australia will increase defence spending over the next decade to meet new threats but some programmes have been torpedoed.
Penrith a market force as Warriors add Fisher-Harris
Penrith have released James Fisher-Harris, allowing the prop to sign a four-year deal with the Warriors to free up significant salary-cap room.
AFL won’t appeal tribunal call on Charlie Cameron
The AFL believed Charlie Cameron should have received a suspension for his tackle on Jake Lever but won't appeal the tribunal's call to downgrade it to a fine.
Finlayson says gay slur ban comments are misconstrued
After being banned for a homophobic slur against an opponent, Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson says his comments venting frustration were aimed at himself.
US tells UK court Assange would not face death penalty
The United States government has provided an assurance regarding the treatment of Julian Assange if he is extradited.
Nadal sets up de Minaur clash as Popyrin exits
Rafael Nadal is back, sweeping to a quick victory on his first claycourt match in nearly two years, setting up an intriguing match with Alex de Minaur.
Asofa-Solomona set for JWH showdown in Storm return
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named for his first NRL game of the season as Melbourne head north to take on the Sydney Roosters.
Surf legend Slater done at 52 after Margaret River exit
After more than 30 years on tour, surfing legend Kelly Slater is retiring after missing the World Surf League mid-season cut at Margaret River.