WA Opposition leader Mia Davies resigns
Mia Davies, Western Australia's Opposition leader and Nationals leader, has announced her resignation from both positions.
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Djokovic, Tsitsipas to clash in Open final
Nine-times champion Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas will play for the Australian Open title after winning their respective semi-finals at Melbourne Park.
Nick Meaney re-signs with NRL’s Storm
Nick Meaney has re-signed with Melbourne through to the end of 2024, while the Warriors have locked in local juniors Bunty Afoa and Tom Ale.
Khawaja stars, Heat oust Thunder from BBL
Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne have helped the Brisbane Heat eliminate the Sydney Thunder from the Big Bash finals in a rain-affected clash.
Vasiljevic hot as Kings down JackJumpers
Dejan Vasiljevic's hot shooting powered the Sydney Kings to a dominant road win over Tasmania JackJumpers to end a two-game slide in the NBL.
Jets’ rallying cry after 4-0 ALM win
A second-half onslaught allowed the Newcastle Jets to overcome a frustrating start and record a comfortable 4-0 ALM win over Brisbane Roar.
Breakers grind out NBL win over Melbourne
New Zealand Breakers have overcome a slow start to triumph over Melbourne United 80-74 in Auckland and keep their chase for a top-two NBL finish alive.
Sixers to bat first against Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers wil face off on Saturday, with the winner to earn hosting rights for the BBL grand final.
Smith fails to fire as Sixers post 8-151
Sixers captain Moises Henriques has struck 58 off 43 balls and Jordan Silk chipped in with an unbeaten 47 to lift their side to 8-151 against the Scorchers.
Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka has fought back from a set down to beat Kazakh Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final to win her first grand slam singles crown.
Father ‘misused’ by Russia fans: Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says his father did not intend to show support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine when he posed with Vladimir Putin fans at the Australian Open.
Dragons re-sign Lawrie, Wakeham to Tigers
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie will remain at the joint venture club until at least the end of 2026 after signing a new contract extension.
Open semi-finalist Khachanov is a believer
Russian Karen Khachanov is through to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after defeating the injured Sebastian Korda and will face Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Rybakina storms into Open semi-finals
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina remains firmly on track to capture a second grand slam crown after storming into the Australian Open semi-finals in Melbourne.
Azarenka stuns Pegula at Australian Open
Victoria Azarenka has upset world No.3 Jessica Pegula in straight sets to reach the Australian Open semi-finals as she chases a third Melbourne Park title.
Pilot to stand trial for campers’ killings
Airline pilot Greg Lynn has been ordered to stand trial in the Victorian Supreme Court for the murders of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in March 2020.
Inflation figures seal case for rate rise
Official inflation figures show inflation lifting higher than expected and setting the stage for further interest rate hikes in 2023.
Papas’ ALM Jets add Japanese import
Newcastle boss Arthur Papas has dipped into the transfer market to sign Japanese winger Manabu Saito for his A-League Men side.
Truck driver charged over school bus crash
A truck driver has been charged over a crash with a school bus that injured more than two dozen students and teachers in Victoria.
Smith stars again, Sixers topple Hobart
The Sydney Sixers have dealt the Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League finals hopes a big blow with a 24-run win on the back of a 33-ball 66 from Steve Smith.
De Minaur will not dwell on Open mauling
Nine-times champion Novak Djokovic has ended Alex de Minaur's Australian Open campaign with a brutal fourth-round win over the home hope at Melbourne Park.
NT alcohol restrictions amid crime crisis
The Northern Territory government will restrict the sale of alcohol in Alice Springs and central Australia in a bid to curb surging youth crime.
PSG’s Mbappe plunders five in cup rout
France striker Kylian Mbappe has netted five times for Paris Saint-Germain in their 7-0 Coupe de France demolition of sixth-tier Pays de Cassel.
Seven dead in new California shootings
A suspect is in custody after seven people were killed in shootings at two locations near San Francisco, just days after a gun massacre in southern California.
GWS sack development boss after drug bust
GWS development boss Robbie Chancellor has lasted just four months in the role, with his drug bust costing him his job at the AFL club.
Caslick re-signs with rugby sevens
Charlotte Caslick became the highest-profile signing in NRLW history in 2020 but is unlikely to ever return after inking a new rugby sevens deal.
Motive unclear in US dance club shooting
The suspect in a Los Angeles-area dance club shooting that killed 10 people and wounded 10 more has been found dead as police say his motive remains a mystery.
Sixers’ Smith set to play in BBL finals
Steve Smith and most other Australian Test players contracted to Big Bash sides will be available for the first week of the finals before flying out to India.
Omicron jab gets provisional green light
A Pfizer booster that specifically tackles two Omicron COVID-19 variants has been given provisional approval by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
NBL announces first pride round
The NBL will host its inaugural pride round this week, which will feature custom jerseys and optional LGBTQI awareness training for players and coaches.
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Swift elated with shock Golden Guitar win
Andrew Swift has been named best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards at Tamworth, while duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley also won big.