Hazlewood, Starc give Australia control in NZ Test
At 4-124, Australia will head into day two of the second Test 38 runs in arrears after Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc routed New Zealand for 162.
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Cranbrook headmaster resigns after toxic culture claims
The headmaster of Sydney's prestigious Cranbrook School has stepped down following allegations of cultural failings.
Community vigil, mum’s alleged killer named
Locals have honoured Samantha Murphy at a community vigil in Ballarat, hours after the identity of her alleged 22-year-old killer was revealed.
Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns
Former Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith will make his AFL return with Richmond when he lines up in their season opener against Gold Coast.
Court rejects push to monitor released terror plotter
A man whose ties with other convicted extremists forms part of his "identity" will not be subject to ongoing monitoring following his release from jail.
Sky Blues veteran Grant caps off big week in style
Rhyan Grant has signed a contract extension with Sydney FC that will take his career at the A-League Men club into an 18th season.
NRL’s Leniu sorry for racial slur, facing long ban
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu looks set for a long stint on the sidelines after admitting he called Brisbane's Ezra Mam a "monkey" during a round one game.
Sweeping changes mooted after Wallabies’ Cup debacle
An external review has made 23 recommendations to Rugby Australia after the Wallabies' disastrous 2023 campaign and World Cup flop under Eddie Jones.
Storm’s Munster ruled out of Penrith opening clash
Star Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster is still battling a groin injury and will miss the NRL round-one showdown with premiers Penrith.
Indigenous art takes pride of place on Olympic uniforms
Indigenous artwork is taking pride of place on Australia's uniforms for the Olympic Games in Paris starting in late July.
Richmond star Martin out of clash with Hardwick’s Suns
Richmond star Dustin Martin has been ruled out of facing former coach Damien Hardwick in the Tigers' opening-round clash with the Gold Coast.
Samantha Murphy killed the day she went missing: police
Police allege a 22-year-old man charged with the murder of Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy killed her on the day she went missing.
Rising Aussie Luke Plapp rides into Paris-Nice lead
Three-time Australian road race champion Luke Plapp has taken the overall lead for Jayco AlUla in the week-long Paris-Nice race in France.
Sam Kerr has our full support, says Chelsea boss Hayes
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says Sam Kerr has the club's full support as she gets set to face a trial for racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.
LJ powers Southside into WNBL grand-final series
Lauren Jackson posted 38 points to lift the Southside Flyers into the WNBL grand-final series after a 93-77 win over Melbourne Boomers.
Moloney follows Rose to land on historic Japanese card
Jason Moloney will defend his world title on a card dubbed the biggest in Japanese history, and first at the Tokyo Dome since Mike Tyson's famous 1990 loss.
‘Incompetent or corrupt’ to employ rapist prison guard
Prisons across NSW will be scrutinised by a task force after a scathing report condemned processes that allowed a guard to rape several inmates.
Superstar Hurricane out for three weeks after red card
A dangerous head-high tackle during the thrilling Super Rugby Pacific win over the Reds has cost Hurricanes star Jordie Barrett three weeks on the sideline.
Anger at justice system as truckie boss avoids jail
The families of four police officers killed on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway are angry and dismayed after a trucking boss implicated in the tragedy avoided jail.
Optus fined $1.5 million for ‘alarming’ safety breach
The communications watchdog has fined Optus $1.5 million for not meeting obligations to an emergency services database.
Departmental culture of cover up of child sex abuse
Victoria's Department of Education "woefully failed to protect children" from sexual predator teachers for decades, a board of inquiry has found.
Vindication for Qantas worker, airline cops $250k fine
Former Qantas health and safety rep Theo Seremetidis says a fine for the airline is a "drop in the ocean" after he was stood down for raising COVID concerns.
Kerr lawyers argue abuse of process in harassment case
Lawyers for Matildas captain Sam Kerr will seek to have her racial harassment charge withdrawn or downgraded next month, according to court documents.
Wanderers to back fans after ‘disturbing’ feedback
Wanderers officials have vowed to "stand in solidarity with our members and fans" after the Red and Black Bloc suffered heavy-handed policing on derby day.
Patty Mills’ Miami NBA move a Paris momentum boost
After being released by Atlanta, Patty Mills could play deep into the NBA's post-season with Miami in a boost for his and the Boomers' Paris Games hopes.
Economy hit by ‘dastardly duo’ of rates and inflation
Australia's economy grew very little last quarter but the result was broadly in line with forecasts and unlikely to change the outlook for interest rates.
Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy and emerging wingman Nathan O'Driscoll will both miss the early rounds of the AFL season through injury.
Kathleen Folbigg’s former husband dies
The former husband of a woman who spent decades in prison before being acquitted of killing their children has died.
Stuart makes Strange call for Raiders against Knights
Ethan Strange has big shoes to fill at Canberra after being named to start at five-eighth in the club's season-opening trip to Newcastle on Thursday.
Dustin Martin in doubt for Tigers’ Hardwick reunion
Richmond star Dustin Martin has suffered a corked calf and the Tigers could be unwilling to risk him for their AFL opener against Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast.
Higgins and Reynolds defamation court case continues
After a marathon mediation session, Liberal senator Linda Reynolds says her defamation case against Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz is ongoing.