Youth proving key for rampant Raiders in NRL title bid
The ladder leading Canberra Raiders enjoy a two-point gap over second place despite being the youngest team in the NRL.
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UN urges Australia to lead world with climate goal
Australia is being encouraged to set a more ambitious climate target as the government maintains it has already significantly reduced emissions.
Police hunt motive for mass shooting in New York tower
Detectives believe a gunman who killed four people at a New York skyscraper was targeting NFL headquarters, as authorities search for answers to the killings.
PM blasts Gaza hunger denial as Liberals sidestep
Israel's denial of starvation occurring in Gaza as it throttles food and medical supplies has been criticised by the PM, who says it's "beyond comprehension".
Trbojevic to stay at centre with knee all clear
Tom Trbojevic has revealed where he expects to play out the year for Manly, while also declaring his knee fine for the crucial clash with the Sydney Roosters.
A great straight eight as Aussies sweep up T20 record
Australia have written themselves into the T20I record books after completing an eight-match sweep of their dual-format tour of the West Indies.
Victoria’s trash is now Commonwelth Games treasure
Two years after Victoria suddenly scrapped hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a batch of countries are hoping to host after Scotland's Glasgow next year.
Retiring champion Docherty’s words for Carlton star
After beating cancer twice and overcoming three ACL injuries, Carlton's Sam Docherty will exit the AFL after one last game.
Veteran Rabbitoh re-signs with NRL record in sight
Alex Johnston has signed a new contract at South Sydney as he closes in on the NRL's tryscoring record as Api Koroisau extends his stay at Wests Tigers.
Souths’ ‘laughable’ injury toll gives Dodd rare chance
In times like these, all South Sydney forward Jai Arrow can do is laugh at the injury crisis engulfing his struggling NRL club.
Radley never thought to retire after latest concussion
Victor Radley says consultations with the best concussion experts in the business have reassured him amid debate about his NRL playing future.
Still no room for Brown at Eels despite fresh injury
Parramatta have been forced to reconfigure their spine but there is still no room in the 17 for Newcastle-bound five-eighth Dylan Brown.
US backs AUKUS for Aust nuclear submarines in letter
The Republican and Democratic heads of a US congressional committee have written to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to stress their support for AUKUS.
US Justice Dept asks Maxwell to speak to prosecutors
The US Justice Department wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a prison sentence, a senior official says.
Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne dies at age of 76
Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family says.
HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform
University students and graduates will soon save up to $1300 a year as the government's HECS relief bill reached an important milestone.
Jillaroos stick with Skinner through to World Cup
Jess Skinner will continue as the coach of Australia's Jillaroos after initially earning the role on an interim basis.
Inglis hits his T20 sweet spot as Aussies blast Windies
Josh Inglis hopes he has nailed down his spot in the Australian team after helping beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second T20 in Jamaica.
Shark doesn’t feel for wounded Souths ‘one bit’
South Sydney's injury crisis has become one of the stories of the NRL season but Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf doesn't feel sorry for this week's opponents at all.
Carlton coach speaks on Curnow trade speculation
Carlton coach Michael Voss has denied speaking with Charlie Curnow about the star forward's reported desire for a trade to Gold Coast.
Upper house pushing Labor on ‘secret’ gambling ads plan
The government is under pressure over its plans for gambling advertising as an independent senator pushes for the release of documents.
Warriors played trump cards with Halasima, young guns
Powerhouse match-winning forward Leka Halasima is one of three young guns the Warriors have wrapped up long-term, and for good reason.
Under-fire Wallabies dismiss ‘ridiculous’ criticism
World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward's criticism hasn't gone unnoticed with the Wallabies, who must beat the Lions in Melbourne to keep their series alive.
Nats ‘steers’ rumbling in party paddock over net zero
Two aggrieved former Nationals leaders are using their opposition to a net zero emissions target to put pressure on their leader to scrap the party's policy.
Roosters admit halves gamble ‘didn’t work out’
Trent Robinson has addressed his decision to drop Chad Townsend back to reserve grade a week after parachuting the veteran in to the Sydney Roosters' NRL side.
Jason Sangha pushes Test case with unbeaten double ton
Only 10 wickets fell across four days in Australia A's first-class match against Sri Lanka, but Jason Sangha and Jake Weatherald made sure they cashed in.
First-year Swan cops five-match ban for homophobic slur
First-year Sydney Swans player Riak Andrew says he's sorry for making a homophobic slur towards an opponent and he deeply regrets his actions.
May banned for three games for controversial collision
Steven May says he was shocked he didn't arrive to the ball first, but the AFL Tribunal has found him guilty over the collision that concussed Francis Evans
RBA not swayed by jobless spike as next rate call looms
Reserve Bank governor Michelle Bullock has pushed back on rate cut expectations and weighed in on Donald Trump's pressure on Fed chair Jerome Powell.
Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review
Australia's surprise decision to open the door to more US beef imports has prompted calls for an independent review amid biosecurity concerns.
‘Summit fever’: Tszyu intent on climbing to top again
Tim Tszyu wants to scale the heights again, but a climbing expert is warning the boxing star not to make the same mistake of returning to the ring too soon.