Johnson replaces injured Ellis for Windies T20 series
Spencer Johnson has been called up to Australia's squad for the Twenty20 series against West Indies as a replacement for injured paceman Nathan Ellis.
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Shock Matildas call makes veteran Heyman feel 21 again
Michelle Heyman has capped an impressive A-League Women season for Canberra United with her first Matildas call-up in six years.
ALM top two Phoenix, Mariners slug out tough 0-0 draw
The A-League Men table-toppers have failed to produce a goal in Wellington, which keeps the Wellington Phoenix ahead of Central Coast on the ladder.
Mills always to skipper Swans despite Mad Monday: coach
Callum Mills has been appointed Sydney's sole captain despite a Mad Monday injury that left the 26-year-old to question whether he'd be kept on as a leader.
Injured Morris sent for scans after ODI series sweep
Australia have torn apart an abysmal West Indies batting line-up to wrap up a 3-0 ODI series sweep, but lost second-gamer Lance Morris to injury in the process.
Judge accused of assault too unwell to appear in court
A Tasmanian judge accused of emotional abuse or intimidation, as well as assault, has failed to appear in court because he was feeling unwell.
Palace says King has cancer, to undergo treatment
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced as reports say Prince Harry will visit his father in coming days.
Tax cuts all but assured as coalition backs changes
Households struggling with living costs can breathe a sigh of relief, with the coalition agreeing to back Anthony Albanese's reworked tax cuts.
Hawthorn appoint Daniel Webster as new AFLW coach
Hawthorn's new AFLW coach Daniel Webster says he is honoured and humbled to be given the role and feels privileged to be part of the "brown and gold family".
China hands Australian writer suspended death sentence
Australian writer Yang Hengjun has received a suspended death sentence in China, meaning he could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Rudan faces FA sanction over furious referee rant
Football Australia says it will issue Western Sydney coach Marko Rudan with a "show cause" notice following his angry post-match comments on Sunday.
US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid
Senate negotiators have released a sweeping bipartisan border security deal that is aimed at discouraging migrants from crossing the US-Mexico border.
‘Hottest ever’ training: Manly teammate tells inquest
An inquiry into the death of Manly player Keith Titmuss has been told the rising NRL star probably died of exertional heat stroke after a training drill.
Richardson outraced in sprint as cyclists swelter
Australian sprinters Matthew Richardson and Matt Glaetzer won medals as Adelaide's heatwave briefly interrupted the last day of cycling's Track Nations Cup.
Malaysian golfer Ashley Lau salutes at the Vic Open
Malaysian golfer Ashley Lau has overcome a major challenge from South Korean great Jiyai Shin to win the women's Vic Open.
Coletta storms home to win men’s Vic Open title
Brett Coletta has come up trumps in his head-to-head clash with fellow Australian Jordan Zunic to win the men's Vic Open.
Breakers end Perth curse to shake up NBL Finals picture
The NZ Breakers won in Perth for the first time since 2021 to enhance their NBL Finals hopes, despite the early loss of star import Anthony Lamb to injury.
Tassie’s scoring high leave 36ers on NBL ‘life support’
The Tasmania JackJumpers forged an early lead and didn't let up in a 109-86 win over Adelaide that all but ended the 36ers' NBL Finals hopes.
Indigenous rights trailblazer Lowitja O’Donoghue dies
Indigenous rights advocate Lowitja O'Donoghue, who was at the forefront of key changes to Aboriginal recognition, has died aged 91.
Abbott stars as Australia claim series win over Windies
Australian bowling allrounder Sean Abbott was at his best as the hosts claimed an 83-run win and series victory in their ODI against West Indies in Sydney.
Second man charged with murder of missing Colombian
A Brisbane man has been arrested at Melbourne Airport and charged with the murder of a Colombian man who went missing from Victoria more than four months ago.
Cortnee Vine sizzles in Sydney’s ALW win against Perth
Matildas star Cortnee Vine has scored twice in Sydney's 3-1 ALW win against Perth, while Melbourne Victory left it late to beat the Brisbane Roar.
Rebels’ ‘statement’ Super trial victory ends tough week
The Melbourne Rebels have beaten the NSW Waratahs in an impressive preseason trial effort just days after the club was placed into voluntary administration.
Australia take silver in madison at track cycling
Georgia Baker's excellent final sprint gave Australia silver in the madison, but Matthew Richardson's keirin final at the Track Nations Cup was an anti-climax.
Travis Head released from Australia’s white-ball squads
World Cup hero Travis Head will not play again until the tour of New Zealand after being released from Australia's white-ball squads.
Quick Bartlett to be rested after ODI debut to remember
Not even in Xavier Bartlett's wildest dreams did he think he would be playing for Australia this summer, let alone be creating ODI history.
US begins strikes in Iraq and Syria over Jordan attack
While US strikes after the attack in Jordan do not target any locations inside Iran, they are likely to increase concern about tensions in the Middle East.
Aussie Koloi dives to springboard gold at world titles
Queensland diver Alysha Koloi has won Australia's first gold medal of the world aquatics championships in Doha, winning the one-metre springboard title.
Arnold looks forward as Socceroos lament Cup heartbreak
The Socceroos are reeling after letting a 1-0 lead slip and losing to South Korea 2-1 in extra-time to crash out of the Asian Cup in the quarter-finals.
Sixers beat Kings, extend NBL winning streak to four
Former Sydney Kings Dejan Vasiljevic and Isaac Humphries starred against their old NBL side to keep red-hot Adelaide's winning streak rolling with a 85-78 win.
Voke leads Dowling by a shot at Vic Open
Teenaged amateur Billy Dowling is only one shot off the halfway lead at the men's Vic Open golf tournament.