Pies survive late drama in Super Netball
Collingwood have scraped into the Super Netball semi-finals despite losing a tense local derby 56-54 to the Melbourne Vixens.
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Qld warned of possible power outages
The Australian Energy Market Operator has issued an alert warning for possible blackouts in Queensland, saying demand for electricity may exceed supply.
Magpies run down Demons in AFL thriller
Collingwood have posted a memorable 26-point win over reigning AFL premiers Melbourne in a classic Queen's Birthday contest at the MCG.
Addo-Carr makes Origin bid in NRL boilover
Axed NSW winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored a hat-trick of tries as Canterbury pulled off the the shock of the NRL season with 34-4 win over Parramatta.
Robert Hughes released from Sydney jail
Child sex offender and former Hey Dad! actor Robert Hughes has been released from a Sydney jail and will be deported to the United Kingdom.
Arnie’s Redmayne surprise gets Roos to WC
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold's stroke of genius has transformed Andrew Redmayne into a penalty-saving national hero to get Australia to the World Cup.
Bowen confident blackouts to be averted
A major power crisis along the east coast has been avoided with the intervention of the regulator and cooperation of industry, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.
Action needs to follow China dialogue: PM
Anthony Albanese says China needs to drop sanctions on Australian trade after dialogue with Beijing ended a years-long diplomatic freeze.
Rates, inflation clouds spending outlook
Households were spending up earlier in the year, but rising interest rates and ballooning inflation are likely to curb activity.
Novavax vaccine approved as COVID booster
The Novavax vaccine has been given the Australian regulator's tick of approval as a COVID-19 booster for people aged 18 and over, the company has announced.
Austin caps off return with Games berth
Thirteen months after tearing her ACL, Melbourne Vixens shooter Kiera Austin has made Australia's 12-player team for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Aust economist to go on trial in Myanmar
Australian Sean Turnell, an economist and adviser to deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, is to go on trial for violating a state secrets law.
Blues win again, spoil Bombers’ AFL party
Carlton have piled more pain upon AFL arch-rivals Essendon, winning by 26 points on a night where the Bombers celebrated their 150th anniversary.
DeChambeau snubs PGA Tour to join rebels
Former US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau has joined the breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series, tournament officials have announced.
Ukraine pleads for more weapons
Ukraine has appealed to the West to quickly send artillery and other weapons to counter Russian firepower in battles in the country's east.
Govt to pay $830m over scrapped subs deal
The federal government will pay French company Naval Group about $830 million to settle a scrapped deal to build defence submarines in South Australia.
United Hockeyroos aim for Comm Games gold
Jane Claxton and Brooke Peris will be the most experienced players when the Hockeyroos attempt to snare Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham later this year.
Cherry-Evans out of Manly-Tigers clash
Daly Cherry-Evans won't play for Manly against Wests Tigers on Sunday after picking up a quad injury in Origin I.
AFL set to investigate Bulldogs star Smith
Bailey Smith has admitted he possessed an illicit substance in late 2021, after the emergence of photos of the Western Bulldogs AFL star with a white powder.
Brumbies fall in tense Super Rugby semi
The Blues have advanced to the Super Rugby Pacific decider after beating the Brumbies 20-19 in a semi-final thriller at Eden Park.
Keary concern in Roosters loss to Storm
The Melbourne Storm have claimed a 26-18 win over the Sydney Roosters at the SCG to move up to second on the NRL ladder.
Shanaka thwarts Australian T20I sweep
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has played a superb innings to secure a four-wicket win and deny Australia a three-match sweep of their T20I series.
Rodda blow, Vunivalu nears Wallabies debut
Izack Rodda's foot injury means he'll miss the Test series against England while Suliasi Vunivalu one of six uncapped players named in the Wallabies' squad.
Kaufusi avoids ban, free to play Origin II
Felise Kaufusi will be able to play in State of Origin II for Queensland after avoiding a ban for his elbow to the head of Sydney Roosters playmaker Sam Walker.
Clinical Cleary downs Ponga-less Knights
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary stole the show as the Panthers obliterated Newcastle 42-6 in the NRL.
More heat on Kangas after AFL loss to GWS
GWS co-captain Stephen Coniglio starred as the Giants inflicted more pain on struggling North Melbourne with a 49-point AFL thrashing at Marvel Stadium.
Swifts stay alive in Super Netball season
The NSW Swifts will be praying for a Melbourne Vixens victory - by at least five goals - to stay alive in Super Netball after beating the Queensland Firebirds.
Warne, COVID responders honoured by Queen
Some 992 Australians have received Queen's Birthday Honours, with the late Shane Warne and Brendan Murphy among the high-achievers.
Verstappen wins Azerbaijan GP
Max Verstappen has extended his Formula One championship lead with victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc retired with engine failure.
Max Verstappen wins Azerbaijan GP
Max Verstappen has extended his Formula One championship lead with victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc retired with engine failure.
Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours ‘snub’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.