St Kilda secure important win over gritty Hawthorn
St Kilda have moved into fifth on the AFL ladder after powerful first and fourth quarter bursts in a 29-point win over Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium.
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England set Australia 384 to win the fifth Ashes Test
Stuart Broad hit his final ball in Test cricket for six before England were all out for 395 early on day four at The Oval, leaving Australia needing 384 to win.
Sinking retail trade bolsters case for cash rate pause
A sharp drop off in retail sales and weakening inflation could keep the Reserve Bank on the sidelines at the next board meeting.
Man accused of murdering Tas teenager appears in court
A man accused of murdering Tasmanian teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell has fronted court after the discovery of remains believed to belong to the 14-year-old.
Gillard’s ex Tim Mathieson to admit to sexual assault
Australia's former 'first bloke' Tim Mathieson will plead guilty to committing a sexual assault before his split with Julia Gillard became public.
Chalmers wins, Aussie women break 4x200m relay record
Australia's women's 4x200m freestyle relayers have broken the world record at the world championships in Japan, following Kyle Chalmers' 100m freestyle gold.
Man charged with murdering teenager missing for months
Murder charges have been laid after the remains believed to be of missing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell were found in Tasmanian bushland.
Martin extends with Panthers, Knights retain Frizell
Liam Martin will remain at Penrith until the end of the 2027 NRL season after earning a three-year contract extension with the reigning premiers.
Socceroos learn 2026 World Cup qualification opponents
The Socceroos face two tough trips to the Middle East for their first round of World Cup qualifiers after they were drawn in a pool with Lebanon and Palestine.
US heavy hitters land in Australia for high-level talks
Two of America's most senior ministers have arrived in Australia for a series of meetings on defence, climate change, clean energy and the economy.
European Central Bank raises key rate to historic high
The European Central Bank bank has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point - its ninth consecutive hike.
Blues skipper Cripps back for massive Magpies clash
Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps, fellow midfielder Adam Cerra and ruckman Marc Pittonet are set to return for round 20's AFL collision with Collingwood.
Julia Gillard’s ex-partner to admit to sexual assault
Australia's former 'first bloke' Tim Mathieson will plead guilty to a sexual assault charge as he faced a Melbourne court.
South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract
South Korean company Hanwha Defence has won a multi-billion dollar contract to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.
Spacey acquitted of all charges in UK sex offence trial
A London jury has acquitted US actor Kevin Spacey on sexual assault charges stemming from allegations by four men dating back 20 years.
Canada beat Ireland 2-1 after early Olimpico setback
Canada coach Beverley Priestman has pulled a huge selection shock by not starting captain Christine Sinclair, but her team was still able to walk away winners.
Starc beats shoulder pain to put Australia on top
Mitchell Starc has taken four wickets at The Oval to leave England all out for 283 on day one of the fifth Ashes Test, before Australia went to stumps on 1-61.
US Fed raises rates to highest level in 22 years
The US central bank has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, saying inflation in the country remains elevated.
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, known for topping the charts around the world with the 1990 song Nothing Compares 2 U, has died at the age of 56.
Niger president vows to save democracy after coup
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, toppled in a military coup, has taken to social media to vow to protect "hard-won" democratic gains.
Players cover NRL logos as bargaining battle hots up
Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have covered the NRLW and NRL logos on their jerseys with tape in protest action against NRL officials.
Dodgy developer payments, donations sent to prosecutors
Victoria's corruption watchdog will send evidence from a developer payments scandal to prosecutors as it pushes for planning and political donation reforms.
Mass changes as Wallabies chase Bledisloe Cup
Carter Gordon will make his starting debut at No.10 as Wallabies coach Eddie Jones chases a Bledisloe Cup victory against the All Blacks at the MCG.
‘An awful experience’: man dead, wife escapes unit fire
A fire has ripped through a regional Victorian retirement village, killing an elderly resident whose wife escaped to safety.
O’Callaghan breaks longest-standing women’s swim record
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has broken the longest-standing world record in women's swimming to win the 200m freestyle at the world championships in Japan.
Coach backs Matildas’ attack without concussed Fowler
The Matildas are prepared to reshuffle when they take on Nigeria in the Women's World Cup without concussed young gun Mary Fowler and star striker Sam Kerr.
Souths extend Tatola, Warriors lock in Pompey
Prop Tevita Tatola has been handed a five-year contract extension by South Sydney, while the Warriors have given a two-year deal to utility back Adam Pompey.
Philippines stun Women’s World Cup co-hosts New Zealand
Western Sydney striker Sarina Bolden has scored the only goal of the game to give the Philippines a history-making Women's World Cup win over New Zealand.
Author’s shock, tears, disbelief at Miles Franklin win
A lawyer and mother of four has won the prestigious Miles Franklin literary award with a novel she didn't think would be published in Australia.
Port’s Rioli has two-game AFL ban reduced to one match
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has had his two-game ban for striking Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy downgraded to one at the tribunal.
Norway draw with Switzerland, WWC hopes in danger
Switzerland and Norway have scrapped out a 0-0 draw to leave Group A delicately poised ahead of the final round of games.