Tonga’s medical staff face bans over Katoa head knocks
Three of Tonga's medical staff face possible two-year bans and another a formal warning under NRL breach notices concerning head knocks to Eliesa Katoa.
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How Newcombe medallist de Minaur can go to next level
There's one thing John Newcombe believes four-time Newcombe medallist Alex de Minaur can improve to become one of the best few players in world tennis.
Disunity as Aboriginal people hear ‘powerful’ apology
Indigenous leaders have hailed a state's formal apology for past injustices while lamenting persistent ploys to make the population a "political football".
Thailand and Cambodia fighting spreads along border
Cambodia's Hun Sen has vowed to defend territory against Thailand as renewed fighting along the countries' border tests a fragile ceasefire.
Minister’s public purse spending bonanza under audit
A besieged cabinet minister under fire for slugging taxpayers with the bill to fly her husband to sports events has referred herself for an independent audit.
Warner Bros fight heats up with Paramount hostile bid
Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros, in a battle with rival bidder Netflix to buy the company behind HBO, CNN and a movie studio.
Injured Aussie quick ruled out of Ashes series
Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series in another setback for the injury-plagued paceman.
New deal keeps Bulldogs behemoth out of Bears’ clutches
Viliame Kikau has signed a new deal that keeping him at Canterbury until at least the end of 2028.
‘No justice’: family of boy killed outside school
A woman whose negligent driving killed a 12-year-old boy as he walked with friends during school pick-up won't serve any time behind bars.
Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead
Elvis Smylie had the Australian Open field, including megastar Rory McIlroy, all shook up, with the Queensland young gun claiming a share of the round-one lead.
More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe
Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.
Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test
The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.
Another Sea Eagles star to swap Manly for the Roosters
After Daly Cherry-Evans confirmed his move to the Sydney Roosters, another high-profile Manly ace is following suit.
Struggling Richmond make tough call on AFLW coach
Richmond coach Ryan Ferguson has been sacked, just three months after being re-signed, following a review of the Tigers' AFLW program.
Would Oscar play kingmaker? Piastri ducks big question
Oscar Piastri has swerved the question of whether he might help Lando Norris lift the world F1 title in Abu Dhabi, saying McLaren haven't discussed the issue.
Israel clears for Eurovision, prompts multiple boycotts
Several European countries have pulled out of competing in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to enter.
Why Ian Thorpe has signed up for Sydney-Hobart race
Olympic legend Ian Thorpe will make his Sydney to Hobart debut in 2025, sailing aboard one of the fleet's most impressive supermaxi yachts.
Aussie stars light up the Open as McIlroy hangs tough
Australian superstars Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Cameron Smith are all within two shots of the lead at the halfway mark of the Australian Open.
Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain
Former Carlton captain Kerryn Peterson sat out the 2025 AFLW season after having her first child and the Blues have made a brutal call on the defender.
Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba
Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps.
Axed Test batter finds form with Shield century for NSW
Discarded Australia opener Sam Konstas has ended a 14-month drought without a Sheffield Shield hundred, scoring a ton for NSW against Queensland at the SCG.
Hole in Adelaide pitch complicates WBBL finals puzzle
The Adelaide-Hobart WBBL match has had to be abandoned after a ball went under the roller during the innings break, creating a hole in the pitch.
One year in, Voll wants to learn life on the road
Georgia Voll burst onto the scene 12 months ago with a century in her second game for Australia and now she's learning the hurdles of being a year-round player.
Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo
An achilles complaint has halted the progress of Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who will not recommence running and bowling until next week.
Red-hot Sixers blast Bullets for fifth straight NBL win
Bryce Cotton and Zylan Cheatham scored 20 points each as the in-form Adelaide 36ers demolished the Brisbane Bullets by 25 points for their fifth straight win.
Mata foul denies Victory goal in stalemate with Bulls
Denied a goal after a foul by Juan Mata, struggling Melbourne Victory have drawn with Macarthur FC as pressure mounts on their coach Arthur Diles.
Piastri struggles as Norris leads Abu Dhabi practice
Lando Norris has made the best start of the title contenders in practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri endured a truncated, disappointing day.
‘Get back to me’: Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory
Joe Root has reached a huge personal milestone in Australia -- but he's not interested in dissecting anything except the path to Ashes success for England.
Dozen homes destroyed in town by fast-moving bushfire
A fast-moving bushfire has destroyed at least a dozen homes in one town as more than 1000 firefighters tackled a host of blazes in extreme heatwave conditions.
Socceroos ready to deliver a ‘rude shock’ at World Cup
The Socceroos' World Cup glamour date with hosts United States in Seattle is set to be a spiteful affair and coach Tony Popovic is prepared for it.
Smith back to form in big Australian Open title bid
Cameron Smith feels there's no place like home with the former world No.2 finding some timely form to challenge for his first Australian Open title.