Swans ready to put grand final nightmare behind them
Sydney are set to play Geelong for the first time since their AFL grand final humbling, but their skipper says that defeat won't be on their minds.
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Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL ‘for millions’
An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing.
‘Warrior’ Price is right for fight over voice: Dutton
Indigenous senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been elevated to the shadow cabinet as part of a new-look frontbench unveiled by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
New policy hits accelerator on electric car sales
Automakers will be encouraged to bring more electric and low-emission vehicles to Australia after the government committed to placing a limit on car pollution.
Clarkson says AFL tackle crackdown changing the game
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says players could soon be stopped from pinning opponents' arms in tackles amid the AFL crackdown.
Italiano to step up as Wellington Phoenix’s ALM coach
Wellington have announced Ufuk Talay's replacement as head coach, confirming the promotion of his Phoenix assistant Giancarlo Italiano.
Police made ‘mistakes’ as Gordon Copeland drowned
Police have been urged to fix mistakes made around the death of Indigenous man Gordon Copeland who drowned while trying to evade officers in northern NSW.
Tarryn Thomas returns to North via VFL program
Tarryn Thomas's AFL career is hanging in the balance but North Melbourne have permitted him to return to training with their VFL team.
Walker axed, Crichton returns in Roosters shake-up
Halfback Sam Walker has been demoted to reserve grade as the Sydney Roosters seek to get their NRL season back on track.
Ponga back for Knights, Tigers overhaul backline
Kalyn Ponga has been named to make his comeback at No.6 for Newcastle, while Wests Tigers will blood a debutant fullback amid an overhaul of their NRL team.
Sudan’s warring generals agree 24-hour ceasefire
Warring Sudanese generals agreed a 24-hour ceasefire to ensure the safe passage of civilians and the evacuation of the wounded after days of intense fighting.
Fire kills 21 at hospital in China’s capital: report
A fire at Beijing's Changfeng Hospital in China's capital has killed 21 people, state media reports say.
Fox settles Dominion defamation lawsuit for $A1.2b
Fox Corp has settled a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems, saying it wanted to avoid the "acrimony of a divisive trial".
Comedian Barry Humphries hospitalised in Sydney
Barry Humphries has been hospitalised in Sydney following complications from hip surgery, according to reports.
Probe finds misconduct but no government heads to roll
The Victorian premier's staff exerted pressure on health bureaucrats to award a lucrative contract to a union but the conduct fell short of corruption.
Warner in Ashes squad, not locked in for selection
Selectors have confirmed David Warner will open for Australia in the World Test Championship final but will not guarantee his spot for the Ashes series opener.
Embattled casino group Star to sack 500 staff
Star Entertainment Group is eliminating the equivalent of 500 full-time staff and considering its options regarding The Star Sydney
Reasons for secret jailing of former spy revealed
The reasons why former spy Witness J was jailed have been made public after the unprecedented secrecy of his case sparked a review of national security laws.
Golf’s cold war is thawing, say LIV drawcards
LIV stars Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson believe golf's cold war is thawing ahead of the breakaway tour's inaugural tournament in Australia.
Maverick priest Father Bob Maguire dies aged 88
Self-described larrikin priest Father Bob Maguire, best known for his charity work and as an outspoken media commentator, has died at the age of 88.
Saint Caminiti to face tribunal, Magpie Adams banned
St Kilda forward Anthony Caminiti will front the AFL tribunal and faces a big suspension for a high hit that concussed Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy.
Putin critic jailed in Russia treason case for 25 years
A Putin critic who spoke out about Russia's war in Ukraine and lobbied Western governments to intervene has been jailed for 25 years on treason charges.
US charges two over NYC ‘secret Chinese police station’
The Chinese government has been accused of "establishing a secret police station in the middle of New York City" by a federal US prosecutor.
Caminiti banned, Merrett and Adams suspensions upheld
Anthony Caminiti has received a three-game ban for striking Nathan Murphy, while Zach Merrett and Taylor Adams' dangerous tackle suspensions were upheld.
$50m payment to stolen generation families approved
A $50 million settlement compensating families of the stolen generation ripped from their homes in the Northern Territory has been approved by a NSW court.
Fresh Cowboys blow as Taumalolo sent for surgery
North Queensland Cowboys captain Jason Taumalolo is set to miss the next six weeks of NRL action due to a knee injury.
Wighton retires from rep footy in blow to NSW Blues
Canberra star Jack Wighton has retired from representative football to focus on family and his club, with NSW advisor Greg Alexander describing him as "unique".
Cross-code star Emma Tonegato signs with NRLW’s Sharks
Olympic gold medallist and Dally M winner Emma Tonegato has joined Cronulla for their first NRLW season.
NSW Waratahs squeeze out Reds in Super W thriller
The NSW Waratahs have increased their lead over Queensland at the top of the Super W ladder with a 31-30 home win over the Reds at Sydney's Concord Oval.
AFL’s Gather Round to stay in South Australia
The AFL has struck a three-year deal with the South Australian government to keep Gather Round in the state until at least 2026.
Sudan’s army pounds paramilitary bases with air strikes
A three-hour ceasefire in Sudan to allow humanitarian evacuations was widely ignored after a brief period of relative calm.