Cops charged over bar brawl with now-cleared NRL star
NRL player Tom Starling is seeking compensation over a brawl in which he was repeatedly punched by police officers, two of whom are now facing assault charges.
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‘Absolutely independent’: Kim Williams named ABC chair
The prime minister has named former News Limited chief Kim Williams as the new chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, replacing Ita Buttrose.
Eight-time champion Gilmore to take year-long WSL break
Australia's eight-time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore is taking a break from the championship tour in 2024 but says she plans to return in 2025.
Robbie snubbed as Oppenheimer pips Barbie in Oscar noms
Oppenheimer has dominated the Oscar nominations with 13 nods while Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig and Leonardo DiCaprio were among the notable omissions.
Trump cruises to victory in NH primary election
Nikki Haley has vowed to fight on despite rival Donald Trump sailing to victory in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary.
Socceroos slip to Uzbekistan draw, top Asian Cup group
The Socceroos have slipped to a flat 1-1 Asian Cup draw with Uzbekistan but have still topped group B ahead of the round of 16 in Qatar.
Stamatelopoulos strikes twice as Newcastle thump Roar
Newcastle have won their first A-League Men game in four outings after beating Brisbane Roar 3-1 at McDonald Jones Stadium on Tuesday night.
Djokovic denies Open semi advantage from scheduling
Novak Djokovic doubts scheduling will give him an unfair advantage in the Australian Open semi-finals after rival Jannik Sinner slogged it out into the morning.
One left from 2019: Nofoaluma latest to exit Tigers
David Nofoaluma has been served termination papers by the Wests Tigers, leaving Alex Twal as the sole player left at the club from the 2019 NRL season.
Maxwell embarrassed, but set to avoid sanction
Glenn Maxwell will avoid any formal sanction over his night out in Adelaide, with Cricket Australia's integrity unit not investigating the matter.
‘Deceitful and deliberate’: transport exec jailed
Connect executive Cris Large will serve a minimum of one year in jail for systematic safety failures that ended in the deaths of four Victorian police officers.
‘Extremely grateful’ former PM Morrison quits politics
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has announced his resignation from politics, nearly two years after losing the federal election.
Cricket star Maxwell investigated by CA after incident
Australian star Glenn Maxwell is being investigated by Cricket Australia after he ended up in hospital following a night out in Adelaide.
US, British forces carry out new strikes in Yemen
US and British forces have carried out a fresh round of strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen following the rebels' attacks against Red Sea shipping.
Further sanctions against Middle East terror groups
Australia has imposed fresh sanctions against three groups and 12 people with links to proscribed terror groups Hamas, Hizbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Johnson and Reynolds injured, but no round one concern
Shaun Johnson and Adam Reynolds have both been hurt at NRL training, but the Warriors and Brisbane both say their respective players will be fine for round one.
Furious RLPA wants Volkman the line-in-sand moment
Clint Newton has demanded the Ronald Volkman saga becomes a line-in-the-sand moment for contracting, with the Rugby League Players Association CEO furious.
Hamstrung Duke out of Socceroos’ big Uzbekistan clash
Striker Mitch Duke has been ruled out of Australia's final Asian Cup group match against Uzbekistan with a hamstring strain and could be sidelined for longer.
Fraser-McGurk, Bartlett in for ODIs as Maxwell rested
Glenn Maxwell has been rested for Australia's ODIs against West Indies, prompting a player many see as his prodigy to be called up in Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Khawaja passes last concussion test, fine for Gabba
Usman Khawaja has passed his last concussion check, with officials now confident he has no delayed symptoms and can play the West Indies at the Gabba.
Welshman Williams wins first Tour Down Under title
Welsh cyclist Stevie Williams has won his debut Tour Down Under, securing the overall title by winning the final stage.
Perth Glory, Brisbane Roar play out ALW stalemate
Brisbane have been held to a 0-0 draw away at Perth Glory after an Emily Gielnik special helped give Melbourne Victory a last-gasp win at Canberra United.
Teenager Noskova knocks world No.1 Swiatek out of Open
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has crashed out of the Australian Open in the third round after suffering a shock three-set loss to Czech teenager Linda Noskova.
Australian nous, British talent make potent Tour mix
British riders have thrived on local knowledge at the Tour Down Under's Willunga stage, with Oscar Onley winning and Stevie Williams the new overall leader.
Teenager knocks world No.1 Swiatek out of Open
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has crashed out of the Australian Open in the third round after suffering a shock three-set loss to Czech teenager Linda Noskova.
Tye swings BBL clash Perth’s way before Strikers rally
The Perth Scorchers have been set 156 to beat Adelaide in their BBL knockout clash, the prize a date with Brisbane to fight for a spot in the final.
Scorchers win toss, Strikers bat in knockout BBL final
The Perth Scorchers have won the toss and chosen to bowl first at Optus Stadium in their Big Bash League knockout final against Adelaide.
GB riders Onley, Williams dominate Willunga in Tour
Rising Scottish cycling star Oscar Onley has won at Willunga Hill, while Stephen Williams of Wales leads the Tour Down Under after finishing second.
Khawaja hurt as Australia thump Windies by 10 wickets
Scans have cleared Usman Khawaja of a facial injury after he was struck on the head during Australia's 10-wicket win over West Indies in the first Test.
Sloan set to hold off Lomax for Dragons No.1 jersey
Tyrell Sloan is set to keep the St George Illawarra No.1 jersey, with new coach Shane Flanagan also confirming Jack Bird is on track to return to the centres.
North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapons
A test of the Haeil-5-23 nuclear-capable underwater attack system, has been carried out by the defence ministry off North Korea's east coast.