Kyah Simon included in Matildas’ preliminary WWC squad
Less than nine months after tearing her ACL, Matildas striker Kyah Simon has been included in Australia's 29-player provisional squad for the Women's World Cup.
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Smith, Lee post gritty top-five finishes at the US Open
Australian golf stars Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee have finished strongly to record impressive top-five results at the US Open in Los Angeles.
Clark wins US Open for first major title
American Wyndham Clark has hung tough to win the US Open by one shot from Rory McIlroy at Los Angeles Country Club.
SA push for Barossa Valley game in next Gather Round
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas will push for the Barossa Valley to host a Gather Round game next year.
Diamonds set for Netball World Cup after contract deal
Netball Australia has agreed to extend the existing Diamonds agreements past the World Cup to allow a team to be announced for next month's event.
Casino tax claims and cover-up land Crown $20m fine
Crown Melbourne has been fined $20 million for wrongly claiming tax deductions and trying to conceal their nature in another blow for the casino giant.
Football legend Barry Cable abused girl, judge finds
A judge has awarded $818,700 to a woman who was repeatedly sexually abused as a child by legendary footballer Barry Cable in the 1960s and 70s.
NSW star Latrell Mitchell out of State of Origin II
NSW Blues star Latrell Mitchell will miss a second consecutive State of Origin match with the calf injury he suffered late last month.
Sydney stars Heeney, Franklin out of crunch Lions clash
Injury-plagued Sydney have lost stars Isaac Heeney and Lance Franklin to injury ahead of facing Brisbane, in a blow to their hopes of bouncing back into form.
Dangerfield in hospital after Geelong’s loss to Port
Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield has been sent to hospital after Port Adelaide downed the reigning premiers by 38 points to climb to top spot on the AFL ladder.
North Korea’s ballistic missiles land in Sea of Japan
Japan condemned North Korea after two ballistic missiles landed in the Sea of Japan less than an hour after Pyongyang warned of a response to military drills.
Messi inspires Argentina past Socceroos in Beijing
The Socceroos have taken it up to Lionel Messi's Argentina in Beijing but still lost 2-0 in the rematch of their World Cup round-of-16 defeat.
Fowler, Schauffele lead with lowest-ever US Open rounds
Americans Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele share the lead after day one at the US Open following record rounds of eight-under 62 at Los Angeles Country Club.
Collapsed lung, cracked rib for Geelong’s Dangerfield
Geelong are counting the cost of their loss to Port Adelaide, with scans revealing a collapsed lung and cracked rib for captain Patrick Dangerfield.
Smith, Lee lead Australia’s misfiring US Open assault
Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee are the best of the Australians after the US Open first round, seven strokes behind the leaders in Los Angeles.
Dutton urges Van to quit parliament over allegations
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has confirmed further allegations have been brought against Liberal senator David Van, calling on him to quit parliament.
Nick Larkey inks long-term AFL deal with Kangaroos
Key forward Nick Larkey has signed with North Melbourne until the end of 2029, opting against exercising his free agency options next year.
Pickett welcomed back into Tigers fold
Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett has resumed training with the AFL club after facing a Perth court this week.
Rich, Gunston dropped in Lions’ AFL ‘circuit-breaker’
Brisbane Lions' veteran pair Jack Gunston and Daniel Rich won't play AFL or VFL this weekend, opting instead to put in a 'circuit-breaking' training block.
Former senator accuses Van of inappropriate touching
Former senator Amanda Stoker has accused Senator David Van of inappropriately touching her during a parliamentary gathering.
Floods, cyclone put New Zealand in slender recession
New Zealand experienced a shallow recession after two quarters of negative GDP growth to March 2023, according to data released by Stats NZ.
New builders found as Porter Davis collapse laid bare
Liquidators for collapsed company Porter Davis say the builder may have been trading while insolvent, as new builders are found to quote for unfinished homes.
At least 79 drown as migrant boat sinks off Greece
Hundreds of people are feared dead after an overloaded boat capsized and sank in open seas off Greece, killing at least 79 migrants.
Strong labour market puts more heat on interest rates
The jobless rate has fallen back and employment has jumped by much more than expected, bolstering the case for more interest rate hikes.
US central bank Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged
The US central bank has kept interest rates unchanged in a decision that snaps a string of 10 consecutive rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
Boyfriend’s charges dropped over backpacker murder
Tobias Moran has had charges dropped after he was accused of murdering his girlfriend, German backpacker Simone Strobel, in 2005 in northern NSW.
Under 19s State of Origin confirmed for July 13
The NRL has scheduled Under-19s State of Origin matches for July 13, with men's and women's fixtures both set to be played at Kayo Stadium in Queensland.
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Gas code promises secure supply at ‘reasonable’ prices
A code of conduct will be imposed on gas producers to avert future price shocks for consumers but the industry fears it could stymie investment in new supply.
Swim coach guilty on all counts after child abuse trial
A jury has delivered 43 guilty verdicts for a former swim coach and Masterchef finalist who abused 11 children at a southwest Sydney swimming school.
Hazlewood fit, targets majority of Ashes Tests
A big selection call looms for Australia as Josh Hazlewood declares himself ready to battle Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc for a place in the first Ashes Test.
Hawk Sicily, Tiger Mansell to appeal AFL suspensions
Hawthorn defender James Sicily and Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell will front the AFL appeals board in attempts to have their respective suspensions overturned.